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 2005-11-15T18:03:58-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/when_i_get_better.html Did I mention that a few weeks ago I played hooky for a day, and went to Disneyland with my daughter, sister-in-law, niece, and nephew? We had a great time,... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-11-15T18:03:58-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/spilled_coffee_lost_wallet.html Today started out as a typical fall Saturday morning. I dropped my daughter off at the soccer field, and with thirty minutes to spare before game time, I headed for... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-10-22T12:51:27-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/rosh_hashana.html L' Shana Tova to my Jewish readers. It's the Jewish New Year, known as Rosh Hashana. At this time of year, we often wish each other "L' Shana Tova Tikateivu"... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-10-03T09:47:34-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/something_really_good.html "I have met some of the nicest people!! Something really good will come out of this horrendous situation. Thanks for all that you have done." Anne You are welcome Anne.... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-10-03T09:43:37-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/books_and_school_supplies_for_katrina_victims.html Anne reported that trailers for her school are being delayed at least a month, but next week they are hoping to "share a school" with 12:30 to 5:30 hours. At... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-09-26T19:31:45-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/photos_from_harper_mccaughan.html Anne sent me these photos today. They are photos of Harper McCaughan Elementary School in Long Beach, MS. To learn how you can help, read Help Needed in Long Beach,... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-09-23T21:42:54-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/help_for_katrina_vicitms_in_long_beach_ms.html I just got off the phone with Anne Ladner (of Long Beach, MS) the fourth-grade teacher whose school was destroyed in Katrina. The situation is desperate, but there is some... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-09-23T10:15:52-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/help_needed_in_long_beach_ms.html Dear Barbara, I am a teacher in Long Beach, Mississippi. Our school, Harper McCaughan Elementary, was totally devastated. We will be beginning school in mobile classrooms on October 3 with... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-09-19T10:04:22-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/our_israel_tour.html A few weeks ago, I promised a recap of our family trip to Israel. So, here goes, but first, a huge thank-you to those who led our group. Our Israeli... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-09-13T18:20:36-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/fundraising_and_fundraising_scams.html This week's Surfnetkids Jerusalem topic was inspired by our family trip to Israel at the end of August. You can view a few of our snapshots at Jerusalem Photo Gallery.... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-09-05T12:33:03-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/a_letter_from_baton_rouge.html This just in from a Surfnetkids reader: I just wanted to let your readers know that it really is as bad down here as the media is reporting. However, there... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-09-01T15:09:47-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/i_used_to_be_barbara_newdorf.html Do you ever google people from your past? Old flames, old school mates, old friends? I do now and then. Having worked for years in the mini-computer industry, many of... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-08-04T20:19:22-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/snapshots_of_me.html Summer is flying by, isn't it? Howard and I are alone (again.) This time just for three days. Both the kids return on Saturday. The house will seem so full!... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-08-02T18:58:13-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/summer_sleepaway_camp_pickup.html Sunday was camp pickup day at my daughter's three-week sleepaway camp. I always look forward to seeing her and hanging out for an hour or two at the camp, meeting... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-07-26T16:24:16-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/a_date_with_irene.html My son has a date with Irene tonight. Unfortunately, we'd never allow him to bring a girl like a Irene home. I mean, we'd never want someone like her in... My Life 2005 Barbara J. Feldman 2005-06-30T14:08:10-08:00