Film Festival: William Inge As Picnic (1956) opens, a young man (William Holden) rides into town on a boxcar in the early morning. He’s dusty and dirty and he cleans himself up in the mill race. He wanders through the backyards and picks a back door to knock on. Mrs. Potts offers him food, after…
Victoria and Albert Museum fashion collection
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is a great museum of art, design, and decorative arts. I had always wanted to go since getting serious about sewing in high school. Certainly, it’s a treasure trove for any student of the history of fashion! The V&A began in the 1850s as the Museum of Manufactures. Its…
Summer style giveaway 06.01.19 – 07.01.19
Summer style is always so inspiring to me. With my love of color, summer style is my favorite. Do you feel refreshed in a different way in summer? I’m happy to be joining the Summer Style Giveaway from June 1 to July 1 with a Dooney and Burke bag! Katherine at Katherines Corner has great…
Kani Ka Pila Grille music at Outrigger Reef Waikiki
The Kani Ka Pila Grille is one of the best places to hear Hawaiian music in Waikiki. An added bonus is that you can get good local style food while you enjoy yourself. I like that many locals come to hear the groups play. Kanikapila loosely means “let’s play music.” The grill is next to…
Freezer bag ice cream
A chemistry experiment with a treat at the end! Warm summer days call for a nice frozen treat for a snack. Ice cream has been made for many years and it is actually an example of some pretty complicated chemistry. Try this fun activity with children for hands-on work with energy concepts. Safety note: Be…