This year for Canadian Literature the kids and I read The Adventures of Sajo and Her Beaver People by Grey… Read more Did You Know? Grey Owl
7 Things I Learned in May
So many different things I learned last month. The world is an intriguing place. You can now borrow ukeleles from… Read more 7 Things I Learned in May
Favourite Things: May Edition
Finishing up this post when I should be asleep, so I’ll forgo the introduction… Read I wrapped up a few… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
Queen Victoria’s Namesakes
Happy Victoria Day! In past years I’ve posted about Queen Victoria’s children and movies about Queen Victoria, so today let’s… Read more Queen Victoria’s Namesakes
A Visit to Billy Bishop Museum
Local hero Billy Bishop, the famous World War I flying ace, has come up a couple of times on my… Read more A Visit to Billy Bishop Museum
7 Facts Tangential to Seabiscuit
In honour of the Kentucky Derby, Andrew and I watched Seabiscuit on Saturday night. I had seen it many, many… Read more 7 Facts Tangential to Seabiscuit
5 Things I Learned in April
Here are five assorted things that I learned recently. Maybe you could share the most interesting or surprising fact you… Read more 5 Things I Learned in April
Favourite Things: April Edition
We got in a lot of visiting in April and also managed to revel in the sunshine, despite the freezing… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
Poetry in Context: “Spring”
I see that I did not write any posts on “Poetry in Context” in 2021. I think I can do… Read more Poetry in Context: “Spring”
Did You Know? Salad Dressings
Last month I found The Gourmet Cookbook (edited by Ruth Reichl) at a thrift store for $3 — a massive… Read more Did You Know? Salad Dressings
Betty Crocker, Scrabble, Seed Biblioteek, and More!
Since I gave up on Twitter, then stopped my weekly “Historical Highlights” posts, then took a hiatus from my e-newsletter,… Read more Betty Crocker, Scrabble, Seed Biblioteek, and More!
8 Things I Learned in March
We saw a diving duck by the Mill Dam in Owen Sound. I wish I got a closer look, but… Read more 8 Things I Learned in March
Favourite Things: March Edition
I’ve been struggling to maintain a good daily routine lately, but looking back, March had many upsides. I’m extremely grateful… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition