by Tess Lojacono “You can make anything talk!” I remember when my best friend Aubrey, first said those magic words to me. And my whole world just about exploded! Ever since I had discovered the concept of Social Robotics, I was determined to build my own robot. I...
Recently, Fine Art Miracles (FAM) has had the privilege of partnering with the Pittsburgh-based organization, Always B Smiling. This partnership will continue through October, as we provide a variety of services to the families and challenged children that Always B...
By Patrick McNerthney The calendar is one of the worst inventions ever created. I remember when I was young, spry, free, and utterly irresponsible, I never even remotely considered using a calendar (digital or otherwise). Why would I plan out my life months in...
By Patrick McNerthney You know what’s really annoying? The way this crazy world that swirls around us is chock-full of helpful tools, techniques, suggestions, and advice. I mean, at least my life is so jam packed with “things that make things better” that I frequently...
By Patrick McNerthney Years ago, when I was young and spry, I decided to join a volunteer fire department. But it turns out you can’t just “join” a public service dedicated to life and death situations and the preservation of property. Nope, you have to apply, excel...
Written By Patrick McNerthney Have you ever noticed that when you meet people for the first time, and the polite conversation starts, an unspoken social contract forces everyone to describe themselves solely through the lens of their job? It’s so annoying. ...
