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 2008-12-30T12:51:22-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/do_you_make_new_years_resolutions.html I usually don't make New Year's resolutions because I find that they are easily ignored. On the other hand, throughout the year I do set new goals and try to... My Life 2008 Barbara J. Feldman 2008-12-30T12:51:22-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/its_a_twodogonekitten_escape.html As I sit down to write this email, my voice is hoarse from screaming at the top of my lungs when earlier I suffered a two-dog-one-kitten escape through the front... My Life 2008 Barbara J. Feldman 2008-12-09T19:02:24-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/cranberry_sauce_with_raspberries.html I know. I know. Bloggers usually share their Thanksgiving recipes BEFORE Thanksgiving, but I didn't think of it at the time. We had a wonderful holiday at my parents' house.... Ask Barbara Barbara J. Feldman 2008-12-02T14:15:35-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/five_a_day.html Chatting with my business coach today, lamenting for the umpteenth time about how difficult it is for me to deal with all the paper than comes across my desk, she... Working at Home Barbara J. Feldman 2008-11-19T17:32:49-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/kitty_drama.html We've been having a bit of kitty drama at our house recently. We got a new kitten from the rescue shelter, and she's really cute and completely friendly and lovable.... My Life 2008 Barbara J. Feldman 2008-11-18T20:27:52-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/the_remember_song.html I was just listening to Tom Rush's Remember Song on my desktop iTunes player. It is part of the Judy Collins Wildflower Festival album I picked up at eMusic.... My Life 2008 Barbara J. Feldman 2008-11-02T10:05:25-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/halloween_photo_tips.html Last time I saw my friend Audri Lanford, she was carrying a huge camera case, and was bubbling over with enthusiasm for her new hobby, photography. Then she told me... My Life 2008 Barbara J. Feldman 2008-10-20T11:09:24-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/my_weekend_in_new_york.html I just returned from a trip with the kids to New York. We had a great time. I wish I knew how many miles we walked. Highlights were Atlantic Avenue... My Life 2008 Barbara J. Feldman 2008-09-03T11:33:46-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/terrible_jet_lag.html Whee! We had a great time on the cruise, but are happy to be home. I have terrible jet lag; been waking up everyday at 4AM. Because I am in... My Life 2008 Barbara J. Feldman 2008-08-11T16:03:22-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/first_photos_from_cruise.html The first time I tried to upload photos to Flickr using the on ship Wifi, it just didn't cooperate. This time I chose fewer photos, and had the Flickr uploader... My Life 2008 Barbara J. Feldman 2008-08-03T02:20:43-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/tomorrow_we_leave_for_southampton.html Tomorrow we are leaving for Southampton, where we will pick up our cruise ship, and be off for two and half weeks. I do get a bit of the pre-trip... Travel Barbara J. Feldman 2008-07-23T01:00:00-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/the_cruise_is_booked.html As some of you may already know, this is the first time in twenty-years that my husband and I have been alone for two whole months. My son (who is... My Life 2008 Barbara J. Feldman 2008-07-15T17:37:19-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/random_daily_quotes.html I had a hard getting back into the swing of work on Tuesday, after a long 4th of July weekend off. One thing I did get done though, was to... Online Publishing Barbara J. Feldman 2008-07-08T17:36:35-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/the_servers_down.html For Mother's Day, I scored a beautiful bouquet of red roses, a ceramic sun for my patio wall, and a chaise lounge for the patio. I had been wanting a... My Life 2008 Barbara J. Feldman 2008-05-13T19:21:41-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/on_giving_and_getting_thanked.html I just received a big packet of thank you notes from the students of Gunston Middle School in Arlington, Virginia. Through DonorsChoose.org, I helped them purchase a number of 24... My Life 2008 Barbara J. Feldman 2008-04-08T11:58:49-08:00