Today we feature Connecticut's Lyman Allyn Art Museum with its many special exhibitions as well as familiar permanent feature. Check it out here .

Watch Jamie learn a new idiom the hard way with his friend Mary, Join them here .

I received feedback from some So Busy Learning subscribers that the Children's real-life writing prompts are good for teachers needing support for their students' writing. Here is a double feature writing prompt for you. If you haven't subscribed to So Busy Learning to get notifications of new blogs & articles, you can sign up at the bottom of any page on the site. You may unsubscribe whenever you like.

Ever wonder why I use characters in my So Busy Learning articles? Find out here .

You can avoid frustrating your learner by employing a healthy amount of self-reflection. See some examples (and non-examples} here .

In New York's Mt. Vernon lies a treasure of historical significance, St. Paul's Church National Historic Site. Today, President's Day, an audience had the pleasure of experiencing a phenomenal reenactor superbly channeling George Washington for a talk on his experience at Valley Forge. Living historian Michael Grillo separated fact from legend in a compelling presentation. This event kicked off celebrations of America's 250th birthday that will be ongoing at the site. You ca

Find out what happened when I thought there would be a translator for my mission trip. No - wait there was a translator. Read about it here.

You can find surprising power in today's Prayer Byte. Find out how here.

Perhaps you know someone like Cherry Potter. Click here to see how she learns an idiom and a life lesson at the same time.

Yale Art Gallery has assembled two pleasing special exhibitions of American art including pieces that reflect formative art genres. Find out more about the Yale University Art gallery in my article here. Below are some representative pieces currently showing. Early John Trumbull portrait of Ben Franklin.(his first historical American painting). Uniquely framed Edward Hicks work. See my article about my connection to Hicks . A rare Venetian scene by Thomas Moran, usually know

I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant. Martin Luther King, Jr. Nobel Prize acceptance speech, Oslo, Norway, 10 Dec. 1964

I invite you to reflect on today's Prayer Byte on a difficult subject.

Looking for an easy elegant dinner idea to end your busy week? Check out my tasty and affordable charcuterie tips

Water can provide marvelous inspiration for a writer. Find out more here .

Note: This writing prompt is intended for all readers of So Busy Learning, not just children. Stop by and take a look .

It might be a good idea to bring along a fire extinguisher to the next wedding you get invited to. Find out why here

You and I can know the love of God that came to us through Jesus Christ. He generously offers to fill our hearts with His love and peace. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. - Isaiah 53:5 Merry Christmas from So Busy Learning with Diana!

Each winter I feature the Grand Illumination at Untermyer Garden in Yonkers, NY. If you've been thinking of going, you still have till January 4 to see this year's edition. Find out about the details here.

If you celebrate Christmas, and even if you don't, you might like to seek out a live performance of Handel's Messiah. Many community groups and churches perform this moving traditional oratorio this time of year. The text is from the book of Isaiah in the Bible. Read about my seminal encounter with this music here.

Please consider today's Prayer Byte, Asking for Forgiveness