Beautiful Beacon, New York is on the Hudson River and only 60 miles north of New York City. The train route from NYC hugs the scenic coastline. The town has historic buildings, a busy main street with gourmet restaurants and an old school creamery, and not just one, but two libraries. The overall pace is … More Libraries Round the World: Shine a Beacon
Save Your Brain – 5 Things You Must Do to Keep Your Mind Young and Sharp by Paul David Nussbaum, Ph.D. One helpful suggestion: Do something novel and complex, as in new and challenging. Even if you don’t want to do it, push yourself! Unusual, harder-than-normal activities stimulate your brain, build brain cells, and improve your … More Books Inspire: Save Your Brain
In the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, best known for Allentown, I randomly picked a town for lunch on the way to the Poconos. By pure chance, I ended up in charming, historic Easton with an old Carnegie-supported library. If you haven’t heard Billy Joel’s hit song Allentown recently, here’s a link to the official music video saved … More Libraries Round the World: Thomas and Juliana Penn’s Easton
