Hilo is a charming town on the Windward side of the Big Island. It is the Hawaii County seat and a wonderful place to visit for history, culture, food, shopping, and beautiful sights. The name Hilo comes from a rope made by Kamehameha the Great’s men who thought they needed to rescue him near the…
It Came From Outer Space sci-fi : Lisa’s Home Bijou
Film Festival: Science Fiction in the 1950s It Came From Outer Space (1953) is a classic sci-fi film based on a Ray Bradbury story. It is important to the genre because the outer space aliens that crash on Earth have no interest in invading or harming humans. John Putnam is an amateur astronomer who makes…
Giveaway Mason Jar Light Set 05.22 – 06.22.21
It’s time for the Mason Jar Light Set Giveaway! It’s giveaway time at Katherines Corner and I’m co-hosting! Farmhouse style makes a home seem so cozy, or “toasty” as my little granddaughter likes to say. Twinkle lights and mason jars add that special touch. What do you like to use Mason jars for in your…
Glue batik and semiconductors
This glue batik activity uses a fun art project to give children a hands-on experience to help them learn some concepts of modern engineering. These include semiconductors in electronics, microprocessors, LEDs, solar panels, and more. How they work and how they are made can be difficult to teach to children. When people are working with…
Atlantic Beach and Morehead City: Crystal Coast NC
Atlantic Beach and Morehead City, along with Beaufort are three lovely towns on the beautiful Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Beaufort, founded in 1709, is a sailing harbor town with a great view of the Rachel Carson Coastal Reserve. Morehead City, founded in 1860, is home to a large ship port and a fun fishing…