Today we got back to school after taking a week off at the end of term. It feels like an… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
6+ Things I Learned in October
2. You can bake frozen perogies and they will turn out crispy and golden without needing much attention. 3. Renewing… Read more 6+ Things I Learned in October
Favourite Things: October Edition
I’d sum up October as more outdoor adventures plus visiting with relatives, while also dealing with cold symptoms. Here’s what… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
8 Things I Learned in September
2. British Sign Language uses a two-handed manual alphabet, while American Sign language uses one hand. 3. Great Pyrenees dogs… Read more 8 Things I Learned in September
Favourite Things: September Edition
As you can see I took a break from blogging over the past month… but I didn’t want to miss… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition
7 Things I Learned in August
2. Gary D. Schmidt has a Pilgrim’s Progress retelling. (I haven’t read it, but I’ve loved some of his other… Read more 7 Things I Learned in August
Favourite Things: August Edition
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