Jean GazisBook Review: How to Say It for Women by Phyllis MandellHow to Say It for Women: Communicating with Confidence and Power Using the Language of Success by Phyllis Mindell, Ed.D Prentice Hall…Apr 29, 2023Apr 29, 2023
Jean GazisGreen Enough Is the New PerfectFor a long time I used to feel guilty about not doing more for the environment. I had a hard time throwing away a large, plastic item such…Nov 27, 20221Nov 27, 20221
Jean GazisSo You Want Change — What Kind of Change?The word “change” has been in the air a lot lately. From politics to technology to social conventions, we hear constant talk of change…Aug 4, 2022Aug 4, 2022
Jean GazisSpring Means Nesting Time for Urban BirdsSpring means nesting time for birds, and urban birds are no exception. Birds’ nests can be found in surprising places throughout the city…Mar 28, 20221Mar 28, 20221
Jean GazisHow to Make an Easy DIY Display Board for Scouting MemorabiliaWhen a Webelo moves up to Boy Scouts or a Boy Scout achieves his final rank, what do you do with all those event patches and achievement…Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
Jean GazisCrooked ToesWhen I was 9 or 10 I decided I would never, ever wear sandals without socks, because I had such ugly feet. I can distinctly remember…Nov 6, 2021Nov 6, 2021
Jean Gazis8 Easy Ways to Have Fun with Nature in New York CityMost people tend to think of cities as being purely built environments of concrete, brick, steel, and glass, sprinkled lightly with spots…Oct 9, 20211Oct 9, 20211
Jean GazisCity Critters: The Eastern Gray SquirrelThe common Eastern Gray Squirrel (scientific name sciurus carolinensis) is a familiar form of wildlife to every city dweller. But how much…Sep 26, 2021Sep 26, 2021
Jean GazisA City of Immigrants — Birds IncludedJust like many of the city’s human inhabitants, the three most common species of birds in New York City are foreign immigrants. Pigeons…Aug 24, 2020Aug 24, 2020