in 1819 John Keats wrote six odes, which are now some of his most famous poems, including “To Autumn” which… Read more Poetry in Context: “Ode to a Nightingale”
Month: August 2025
Who Was Joseph Montferrand?
When we were at the Canadian Museum of History recently, Eleanor and I pored over the Canadian stamp collection. One… Read more Who Was Joseph Montferrand?
What Is Stoicism?
Last month when I read Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations, it reminded me of a series of pep talks and sometimes it… Read more What Is Stoicism?
10 Things I Learned in July
2. Owls display how they are feeling through the position of their ear tufts 3. Owls with black eyes are… Read more 10 Things I Learned in July
Favourite Things: July Edition
We had a very busy July, packing in the summer activities and weekend trips. (I also forgot a few things… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition