Me
Who I am
I spent two decades helping companies like Bell Labs, Juniper Networks, and a genetic testing company that was later acquired by CVS translate some of the world’s most complicated concepts into actionable, understandable English. Now I’m working on a much harder problem — how parents can foster their children’s curiosity and engagement in the scientific, artistic, and linguistic world that surrounds them, without being a scientist, artist, or linguist themselves.
My contact info
Email me at shalahowell (at) gmail (dot) com. Or find me on Facebook, Goodreads, or Twitter: @shalahowell.My book
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“Why did that President use a wheelchair?”
Originally posted December 13, 2011. In talking with The Four-Year-Old about wheelchairs the other day, I happened to mention that Franklin D. Roosevelt had used a wheelchair, although he was notoriously shy about being seen in one. Although the fact … Continue reading →
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“Why did that President use a wheelchair?”
One of only 3 known photographs of FDR in his wheelchair. (Image via Wikipedia) In talking with The Four-Year-Old about wheelchairs the other day, I happened to mention that Franklin D. Roosevelt had used a wheelchair, although he was notoriously … Continue reading →
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Tagged FDR, Guillain-Barré syndrome, polio, wheelchairs
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