2. A Petoskey stone is a stone made of fossilized coral and is the state stone of Michigan. 3. The… Read more 6 Things I Learned in August
Favourite Things: August Edition
August was a good mix of work and play. Read Quite a variety of books to report this month. In… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
10 Things I Learned in July
2. When Dostoevsky was 28 he was arrested as a member of a secret society and sentenced to execution by… Read more 10 Things I Learned in July
Favourite Things: July Edition
Our summer vacation is drawing to a close early this year as we have some exciting travel plans in the… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition
6 Things I Learned in June
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