Articles written by Barbara Shema

Ideas for inexpensive, handmade Christmas gifts that are fun to make using photographs, children's art, old shirts, or cigar boxes. Give homemade Christmas presents.

Dec 11, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Errol Morris' documentary, The Fog of War, looks critically at the Vietnam War with former Secretary of Defense McNamara reflecting on past war strategies and decisions.

Dec 2, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Safely transporting millions of New York school children each day is the responsibility of NY school district transportation directors with support from the NYAPT.

Nov 23, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Yaminay Chaudhri, Pakistani-American architect turned artist, creates multi-media art challenging stereotypical image of Muslim women, power & body in relation to space.

Nov 23, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Capitol Forum provides high school social studies teachers with student-centered lessons to promote dialogue about controversial current issues in U.S. foreign policy.

Nov 20, 2009 - Barbara Shema

U.S. Presidential Libraries and Museums, created to house former Presidents' official records, are overseen by the National Archives for research and public access.

Nov 13, 2009 - Barbara Shema

History & architecture are preserved in the Victorian Village of Round Lake NY. This turn-of-century town in upstate New York is on National Registry of Historic Places.

Nov 3, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Two women leave corporate executive positions to use their skills & business experience to become entrepreneurs by starting a successful management consulting business.

Oct 14, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Accessible Sailing Program for the physically challenged at Community Boating Boston has modified sailboats that make it possible for people with disabilities to sail.

Sep 29, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Fish Chowder is a quick and easy recipe that is simple to make and a hearty meal for the family. Using fish like tilapia makes this seafood soup an inexpensive dinner.

Sep 18, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Community Boating Inc. Boston offers inexpensive sailing lessons for adults, youth and an award-winning program for people who are physically challenged to learn to sail.

Sep 17, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival in Rhode Island is a great fall weekend get-away for foodies and wine tasting enthusiasts. Autumn in New England is spectacular.

Sep 9, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Oktoberfest, a traditional festival originating in Munich Germany in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig I, is an annual autumn celebration in Bavaria.

Aug 31, 2009 - Barbara Shema

The Terrible Towel waved by Pittsburgh Steelers football fans has created a sea of yellow since 1975 when Myron Cope created the idea for this championship NFL team.

Aug 14, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Dragon Boat Racing promotes health & well being for breast cancer survivors. Paddling as a team sport provides a unique support group & beneficial upper body exercise.

Aug 12, 2009 - Barbara Shema

The side stages rocked at the 2009 George Wein CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival 55 as Vandermark 5 and the North Carolina Central Big Band played to enthusiastic crowds.

Aug 11, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Seeing autumn leaves change color in Northeastern United States is breathtaking. Plan a trip to upstate New York to hike the trails to see fall foliage at its peak.

Aug 5, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Monuments and memorials honoring heroes of New York placed among the dramatic architecture make Nelson Rockefeller Empire State Plaza in Albany NY well worth a visit.

Aug 3, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Chanticleer Garden near Philadelphia offers artists the opportunity for plein air painting in the elegant public flower and landscape gardens on 35 acres of the estate.

Jul 29, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Newport Jazz Festival celebrating 55 years, will be sponsored in 2009 by CareFusion. View the updated line-up of musicians, price of tickets and parking information.

Jul 16, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Grand Street Community Arts works with teens to initiate Vacant Lot Project to transform abandoned urban property in distressed neighborhoods in Albany, New York.

Jul 14, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Nina Stanley opened her Atelier in Albany, New York after an artist residency in Norway with controversial Contemporary Classical Realist painter Odd Nerdrum.

Jul 14, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Freelancers Union helps freelance workers, self-employed and independent contractors with affordable health insurance, networking opportunities and professional seminars.

Jul 11, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Michael Weidrich, Director of Lark Street Business Improvement District, highlights BID events LarkFEST, Art on Lark, Champagne on the Park & 1st Friday gallery stroll.

Apr 30, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Business Improvement Districts are non-profit organizations formed by a business area. What is a BID and how does it work to improve and revitalize an urban retail area?

Apr 29, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Learn about Expressive Arts through an interview with New York Expressive Arts Director, Denie Whalen, who uses the arts to facilitate self-discovery and healing.

Apr 7, 2009 - Barbara Shema

This quick & easy Curry Chicken Chili is a hearty recipe for a pot luck party and feeds a crowd of hungry friends. A variation on traditional chili, curry adds zest.

Apr 1, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Extras for Creative Learning, Recycling for RI Education, and Kids in Need help the environment by recycling donated materials and supplies that are reused by teachers.

Mar 21, 2009 - Barbara Shema

A traditional French Salade Niçoise or Nicoise Salad is a healthy, simple and easy recipe with green beans, potatoes, olives, vinaigrette dressing and pan-seared salmon.

Mar 9, 2009 - Barbara Shema

What can be gained from spending time gardening with children? What values shared? What do grandparents and grandchildren learn about each other while gardening together?

Mar 6, 2009 - Barbara Shema

As people age, reading the computer screen with bifocals or reading glasses becomes more and more difficult. What kind of eyeglasses are best to relieve this eye fatigue?

Feb 26, 2009 - Barbara Shema

When to start Social Security retirement benefits is a big decision. Should benefits begin at the earliest age possible or wait for full retirement age? It depends.

Feb 16, 2009 - Barbara Shema

The hip Lark Street Business District in Albany NY is alive with year-round events & festivals in an area of trendy restaurants and thriving upstate New York night life.

Feb 12, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Vacant lots in city neighborhoods transformed into community gardens produce locally grown vegetables and flowers for urban residents in a successful model in upstate NY.

Feb 10, 2009 - Barbara Shema

The governor of NY appoints Gillibrand to fill the vacant Senate seat. A Democrat elected to Congress in a Republican district in 2006...let's look at who she is.

Jan 24, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Caroline Kennedy withdrew her bid for consideration for the Senate seat vacated when Hillary Clinton was confirmed as Secretary of State. Who will Gov. Paterson appoint?

Jan 22, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Charter schools in Minnesota with an ethnic focus have a positive impact on African & Hmong refugee children's learning, and support assimilation into American culture.

Jan 20, 2009 - Barbara Shema

From Greenwich Village to Broadway and the Upper West Side, jazz lives in New York City. Here are some legendary NYC jazz clubs & bars for hearing live music every night.

Jan 19, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Here are low-cost activities for grandparents to plan when grandchildren are visiting. Inexpensive, fun, entertaining, simple things for grandparents & grandkids to do.

Jan 17, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Easy recipes for appetizers that are Pittsburgh Steeler fans old favorites for your Super Bowl Party. Finger food, dips & spreads to feed a hungry football party crowd.

Jan 13, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Teaching toddlers and young children to clean up their toys at the end of play helps them to learn about responsibility, builds self-esteem and teaches self-sufficiency

Jan 8, 2009 - Barbara Shema

How to make a quick & easy spaghetti sauce using ingredients on hand in the kitchen when in a hurry to fix a meal. Pasta Puttanesca recipe is an Italian favorite in U.S.

Jan 4, 2009 - Barbara Shema

With the current recession, traveling may be more difficult during tough economic times. These travel tips for baby boomers on a budget provide frugal travel advice.

Jan 2, 2009 - Barbara Shema

Quick & easy to prepare party food recipes will feed a crowd watching the football game. Hearty chili & hot sausage sandwiches are simple to make ahead to enjoy the game.

Jan 1, 2009 - Barbara Shema

The Mattress Factory Museum, a contemporary art museum in Pittsburgh, is a unique venue for exhibiting art installations in its renovated factory space since 1977.

Dec 30, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Working with pre-school kids and toddlers on art activities like finger painting can give parents and young children quality time together. This kid-friendly art is fun.

Dec 29, 2008 - Barbara Shema

How young children use creative play by making art at home. The importance of creating time and space for self-expression with parents and kids working on art activities

Dec 29, 2008 - Barbara Shema

A progressive dinner party keeps friends in the neighborhood for holiday celebrations. Plan New Year's Eve with neighbors and move house to house for each dinner course.

Dec 19, 2008 - Barbara Shema

These yummy recipes for dips and spreads for Super Bowl party snacks, from Mom's recipe box in 1976, are quick and easy appetizers for football game parties.

Dec 17, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Visit Newport RI for the Christmas holidays where festivities at historic Gilded Age mansions on Bellevue Avenue add sparkle to this popular Rhode Island destination.

Dec 8, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Healthy dinner with multi-grain pasta, asparagus and spinach is quick and easy to make in 30 minutes. Using garlic, shallots and herbs are healthy ways to add flavor.

Dec 5, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Newport Rhode Island, selected by National Geographic Traveler survey of Historic Places Destinations, has mixed reviews from the experts and mixed reaction from locals.

Dec 1, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Remembering the "old country" in this contemporary update is a way to retain ethnic family traditions and introduce an Eastern European food to a new American generation.

Nov 21, 2008 - Barbara Shema

For those baby boomers who want to live where day-to-day life is as unique as the people who inhabit it...retire to the city. Some things to do before moving to the city.

Nov 19, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Activities for people with Alzheimer's Disease can be difficult, but there are activities that can provide meaningful encounters for people with dementia.

Nov 13, 2008 - Barbara Shema

How to create new Thanksgiving traditions that have meaning when family is not around for a traditional dinner. Find non-traditional ways to celebrate the holiday.

Oct 30, 2008 - Barbara Shema

A fall foliage trip through the Berkshires in New England provide a view of autumn leaves and art museums as a destination - Clark Institute, MASS MoCA, Williams College.

Oct 28, 2008 - Barbara Shema

The college search can be stressful for parents as well as for the prospective student. Plan ahead for having fun together with a college tour of the city of Pittsburgh.

Oct 15, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Six young adults at high risk for being caught up in the downward spiral of the streets, are brought under the wing of the demanding and generous Chef Jeff Henderson.

Oct 13, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Leaf peepers abound as fall foliage season begins. Travelers can leave cars behind and plan a trip by train in upstate New York to see autumn leaves at their peak.

Sep 24, 2008 - Barbara Shema

While out leaf peeping this autumn, why not combine the drive with a visit to a local Apple Festival or Farmers Market. Leaves peak from mid September to end of October.

Sep 19, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Visit Rhode Island for WaterFire. The fires on the water can be viewed from restaurants or by walking along the River Walk in downtown Providence RI in New England in US.

Sep 8, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Joe Lovano, Liz Wright, Dirty Dozen Brass Band play jazz at 2009 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival an outdoor free jazz concert by the Hudson River in upstate New York.

Sep 2, 2008 - Barbara Shema

The 2009 Jazz Festival in Newport Rhode Island at Fort Adams State Park is a great weekend getaway for contemporary jazz performances in this coastal RI town.

Aug 29, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Old city charm, fun nightlife, music and tulip festivals, live jazz and urban cool on hip Lark Street make New York's state capital, Albany NY, a great place to visit.

Aug 27, 2008 - Barbara Shema