http://www.barbarafeldman.com/ I am a syndicated newspaper columnist, online publisher, author, mother, wife and Net surfer supreme (not listed in order of importance, of course). Because I am often asked for advice and recommendations that don't have anything to do with "Surfing the Net with Kids" per se, but rather are about my experiences in running that business, I've created this site as a compendium of resources and recommendations, as well as a central depository for my personal ramblings. en-us 2010-02-16T11:52:04-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/hedgehogs_and_ceecee_honeycutt.html Yikes! My Presidents' Day topic at Surfnetkids.com is being published AFTER Presidents' Day! In an effort to get ahead of my work, I've been writing the weekly topics in advance.... My Bookshelf Barbara J. Feldman 2010-02-16T11:52:04-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/women_hold_up_half_the_sky.html Okay, I got the message. Thanks for letting me know I stepped out of line when I quoted Mao Tse Tung in a recent Surfnetkids newsletter. He was a mass... Education Barbara J. Feldman 2009-11-17T13:14:23-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/how_to_master_your_muck.html A few years ago, the piles of paper that covered every flat surface of my house finally got to me. I was ready to scream, "Uncle!" In fact, I did... My Bookshelf Barbara J. Feldman 2009-09-01T12:02:26-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/bridge_of_sighs.html I just finished the Richard Russo novel "Bridge of Sighs" and give it a hearty four-stars. I was completely absorbed in the multi-generational story of three small-town families from upstate... My Bookshelf Barbara J. Feldman 2009-08-25T16:22:10-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/julia_childs_beef_bourguignon.html It was Sunday morning, and I was tempted to go to the beach with my girlfriends, but I couldn't shake the idea of making Julia Child's beef bourguignon. I had... My Life 2009 Barbara J. Feldman 2009-08-17T09:28:25-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/my_kindle_review.html My Kindle arrived on August 4 and I love it. I have wanted one since they were announced in November, 2007. But the price seemed high for its functionality. I... Ask Barbara Barbara J. Feldman 2009-08-16T09:22:03-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/not_about_michael_jackson.html I am not going to bring up Michael Jackson today. Okay? Although I actually like his music, I can't overlook his character to enjoy it. And the interwebs have enough... My Life 2009 Barbara J. Feldman 2009-07-07T12:00:11-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/what_would_you_do_with_3_extra_hours_every_day.html Psst. Come closer. I want to tell you a secret. Can you hear me now? Here it is: Unless you are a computer, multi-tasking isn't working for you. It's not... Working at Home Barbara J. Feldman 2009-02-03T14:23:55-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/shel_silversteins_first_poetry_book.html First published in 1964 under the title "Uncle Shelby's Zoo," Shel Silverstein's first book of children's poetry has been re-released this week as "Don't Bump The Glump! and Other Fantasies."... My Bookshelf Barbara J. Feldman 2008-04-17T07:30:53-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/i_love_audiobooks.html I have mentioned before that for months now, I've been listening to audiobooks from Audible on my iPod Shuffle . The more I listen, the more delighted I have become... My Bookshelf Barbara J. Feldman 2008-03-05T13:47:18-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/getting_things_done.html Do you ever listen to books on tape or on an iPod? I have become a huge fan of listening to audio books on my iPod Shuffle ... mostly in... My Life 2007 Barbara J. Feldman 2007-08-21T17:55:44-08:00