A couple of weeks ago I received my nephews school project in the mail. Yes, I too remember the day when I did my own homework, but now it's not like that thanks to Flat Stanley. It's a whole new ball game as kids send projects away to friends and family to learn about their lives and what it's like where they live. I have happily received Flat Carter, and have some big plans for the little guy.

We started out the other with visits to the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art (abov...