It’s back-to-school season, so now I’ll be busy at home and not running about so much (besides fall hiking). Here’s… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
Poetry in Context: “Ode to a Nightingale”
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”
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
Crossing Canada with Historical Picture Books
I prepared this post ahead of time because we are away from home for a few days. Since we’re in… Read more Crossing Canada with Historical Picture Books
An Abbreviated History of Montreal
Earlier in July we spent two days in Montreal, which was a great little vacation in another world only 2.5… Read more An Abbreviated History of Montreal
Three More Picture Books About Inventors
Almost exactly one year ago I reviewed four picture books about inventors and their inventions — the light bulb, earmuffs,… Read more Three More Picture Books About Inventors
Two Picture Books About Barbara Cooney
In 2024 two picture books about beloved author-illustrator Barbara Cooney were published. Let’s take a closer look. Because Barbara: Barbara… Read more Two Picture Books About Barbara Cooney
8 Things I Learned in June
2. I knew that Keith and Kristyn Getty’s hymns (e.g. “In Christ Alone”) were extremely popular, but I didn’t know… Read more 8 Things I Learned in June
Favourite Things: June Edition
June was jam-packed. We finished up school, crossed ten summer activities off our homemade bingo card, and I got my… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition
More Shakespeare Discoveries
It seems like discoveries relating to Shakespeare happen all the time. I wrote about a manuscript of Sonnet 116 found… Read more More Shakespeare Discoveries