by Hanna Perlstein Marcus | Sep 11, 2020
Nineteen years have passed since the tragic death of 3,000 souls on September 11, 2001. The bravery of all those who lost their lives in Washington, New York, and on Flight United 93 will stay in our memory forever. It was sad to see a world that could cause such...
by Hanna Perlstein Marcus | Sep 8, 2020
I bet you did not know that September 8th is International Literacy Day! It’s one of the most important days of the year. As a writer, I know that it would be impossible to write without having read the work of other writers, including poets, historians,...
by Hanna Perlstein Marcus | Aug 24, 2020
An unexpected storm hit the Northeast recently. Ancient trees that have endured many storms in the past just could not make it through this one. As a result, power was disrupted for residents, some for more than a week, and trees were uprooted along streets,...
by Hanna Perlstein Marcus | Aug 20, 2020
August is the month that we celebrate Women’s Equality Day and World Humanitarian Day. It is interesting that they both are celebrated in the same month! It’s a time to reflect on the importance of women’s right to vote and exercise their duty to...
by Hanna Perlstein Marcus | Jul 14, 2020
It seems absurd to celebrate National Tape Measure Day. I have noticed, however, when any electrician, carpet layer, plumber, window installer, carpenter, or other tradesperson does his or her work, the tape measure seems to be the most prominent tool in the arsenal...