2. A dromomaniac is someone with an “uncontrollable urge to walk or wander.” (Wikipedia) 3. The difference between Montessori and… Read more 6 Things I Learned in June
Favourite Things: June Edition
Summer is in full swing around here! Read This month I finished The Imitation of Christ, which has many passages… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition
Treasures in the Free Library of Philadelphia
When we spent a long weekend in Philly last month, my sister-in-law and I toured the rare book collection of… Read more Treasures in the Free Library of Philadelphia
9 Things I Learned in May
I just noticed that I never published this post from the beginning of the month! 2. You should cut dahlias… Read more 9 Things I Learned in May
Favourite Things: May Edition
This was our first year finishing school in May! (Because we didn’t take any breaks after Christmas.) Now it’s time… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
Firsts of 2025 in Pictures
Here are some things I did for the first time in 2025 — better late than never! 2. Visited the… Read more Firsts of 2025 in Pictures
6 Things I Learned in April
2. “Grass” (verb) is British slang for informing or snitching on someone. 3. Uwe Rosenberg of Bohnanza fame has six… Read more 6 Things I Learned in April
Favourite Things: April Edition
I have a sneaking suspicion that I use a picture of daffodils every April. They’re my favourite flower and I… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
5 Things I Learned in March
2. Our basil and parsley flourished through the winter even though they were in a sun room that got very… Read more 5 Things I Learned in March
Favourite Things: March Edition
Bring on spring! Read I’m currently working through a few books, but the only one I finished in March was… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
8 Things I Learned in February
2. Camu camu is an Amazonian berry that is extremely high in vitamin C (I bought some in powder form… Read more 8 Things I Learned in February
Favourite Things: February Edition
Ralph’s been working on the seven times table and whenever he gets 7 x 4 or 4 x 7 he… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
9 Things I Learned in January
2. Sourdough starter can survive for years in the freezer, though I’m not sure I recommend it since my bread… Read more 9 Things I Learned in January