By: Shannon Ralph Looking for something fun and educational for the LGBTQ youth in your life this summer? Know a kid who’s interested in all things technological? Does your son or daughter talk about nothing but Minecraft ad nauseam? Maven, a nonprofit organization that “fosters innovative solutions that empower LGBTQ youth,” is partnering with local LGBTQ […]
Artists and technology innovators have a lot in common. Both make the best discoveries by experimenting, learning, and collaborating with others, and not being afraid to fail. Make your own tech-inspired art in workshops. While you’re here, visit the Broad Contemporary Art Museum to see more than a thousand miniature cars zooming through Chris Burden’s […]
As of January 1, the state of Illinois passed a ‘hands free’ law while driving. As we all know that means no talking on the phone while driving, surely no texting, email or surfing the net. When Max was a toddler and I had just gotten my first smart phone, a pink Blackberry Pearl, I […]
By Carol Rood When I decided to become a mother it was no light decision for me. I had always said I didn’t want children, and to be honest, I meant it. I had many men come and go in my life, and never wanted to have children. Then the day finally came and I […]
By: Brandy Black We were invited to a Friday night dinner at Temple a few weeks back. It was a hipster evening with a candlelit, catered dinner, a New York Rabbi, and great music at a funky Temple. Wine in hand, we found a seat at our table and before us lay cell […]
By: Kelly Rummelhart It is very important for the intended parents (IPs) and surrogate to stay connected throughout the pregnancy. Some surrogates live close to their IPs while others are on different continents. It’s great when the IPs can make it to the embryo transfer, ultrasounds, or any doctor’s appointments. However, this isn’t always possible. […]
By: Joey Uva Being connected and conscious of it can be difficult at times; it can also be something to look forward to when you know you have limits. My younger brother and his family moved to Texas last summer. My brother has been in the Air Force for over twenty years and was being […]
By: Brandy Black I recently had a discussion with someone regarding the new initiative to get computers, about the size of a Blackberry or iphone, in schools. They are saying that children are spending so much time on their phones -according to NY Times, approximately 7 ½ hours a day…pause…sigh…that the most time they spend […]
