Michele Hollow

3 weeks ago | njmonthly.com | Michele Hollow

When Carol Rosenstein’s husband played the piano, his symptoms of dementia and Parkinson’s disease disappeared. That’s why Rosenstein created Music Mends Minds in 2014. Today, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit brings music circles to senior centers, nursing homes and hospitals through four branches in New Jersey, and many more in the United States and internationally. Drums are usually the instrument of choice, since most people can bang on a drum.

Oct 18, 2024 | njmonthly.com | Michele Hollow

Many New Jersey residents with Horizon insurance can enjoy free music and dance through ArtsRx. Photo: Courtesy of NJPACWhen Lenza Lettley’s husband had a stroke four years ago, her life changed overnight. A full-time hairstylist, she had to reduce her hours so she could bring her partner of 34 years to speech therapy, memory-care specialists and medical providers, as well as care for him at home. “It was overwhelming,” says the Orange resident.

Oct 11, 2024 | shepherd.com | Patti McCracken |Percival L. Everett |Lucy Cooke |Michele Hollow

Myfavorite read in 2024…It's nonfiction that reads like fiction. I didn't know about Auntie Suzy and the murder ring, which I believe saved many women's lives. Loved Most🥇Emotions🥈WritingWriting style❤️Loved itPace🐕Good, steady paceWhy should I read it? 1author pickedThe Angel Makersas one of their favorite books, and they sharewhy you should read it. What is this book about?

Aug 30, 2024 | shepherd.com | Michele Hollow |Mary Osborne |Sal Murdocca |Lauren Tarshis

I grew up in a house where reading was encouraged, and I wanted to carry that tradition onto my kid. He was drawn to the Magic Tree House series, and I loved these books, too. We read all of the books in the series, but I believe this book is the first. As we read about Jack and Annie's adventures in this book (They are the main characters.), we learned a good deal about dinosaurs and the prehistoric past. It's a great way to understand history.

Apr 17, 2024 | ulyssespress.com | Michele Hollow |Orange YouGlad

By Michele C. Hollow Discover the fascinating life of 12-year-old Mary Anning, a fossil hunter who would grow up to be a famous paleontologist, in this historical fiction book for children interested in learning about dinosaurs, fossils, and women in STEM, like Grace Hopper, Marie Curie, and Jane Goodall. At age 12, Mary Anning found the first ichthyosaurus, a lizard/fish-like creature from the Jurassic Period. It was more than 17 feet long.