Peter Bowden

Here in Boston our roof is producing icicles at an amazing rate. I’ve been removing them from the roof of our front porch when they get over three feet long.  What to do with all those icicles?  Make icicle castles! This photo was taken after several days of melting, but you get the idea.   The [...]

Here are some fun activities for kids posted on WGBH’s website inspired by the show Peep and the Big Wide World.  I’m on the team producing the live action segments. Always fun to see what people do at home.  The video and  original post are by Angel Street Mom and are cross posted on the [...]

A family member just sent me this video of a young deer having a blast playing in a mud puddle.  At least it certainly looks like the deer is having fun! In my children’s TV work we’ve probably a dozen segments showing kids playing with mud and muddy water in different ways.  I call these [...]

How many of these cartoons do you remember?  I gotta learn the guitar…

Educators, this is an amazing presentation on the evolution of technology, play and learning.

I get to meet a lot of interesting people through my work.  I was just introduced to the “The Jitterbugs” by their managing director, Ellen.  They’re researching television production companies.   With their permission I thought I’d share… I often meet people/acts that are wannabees.  The Jitterbugs are REAL bees.  Uh, and ladybugs and spiders….  They [...]