Andrew started a new job today — getting the job offer was easily my favourite thing in December! What else…… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
Kwanzaa Questions Answered
I’ve often seen Kwanzaa on calendars, but I’ve never spoken to anyone who celebrates it. Today I’m going to answer… Read more Kwanzaa Questions Answered
Two Christmas Carols Transformed Over Time
Many “traditional” Christmas carols appeared rather recently, by which I mean the last couple of centuries. Often the story of… Read more Two Christmas Carols Transformed Over Time
Historic Treatments for the Common Cold
You probably don’t want to come over to my house this week. Several of my kids have runny noses and… Read more Historic Treatments for the Common Cold
Three Picture Books About Children’s Authors
Do you like to read books about writers? I enjoy all types of picture book biographies including those about creative… Read more Three Picture Books About Children’s Authors
3 Things I Learned in November
While doing a workout last night I suddenly realized that for the first time I forgot to post my monthly… Read more 3 Things I Learned in November
Favourite Things: November Edition
I procrastinated on this blog post, but as usual putting it together made me look back fondly on the last… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Cranberries: From Pemmican to Canned Sauce
Since it’s American Thanksgiving this week, here is a post about the history of cranberries. And since I’m not American,… Read more Cranberries: From Pemmican to Canned Sauce
Two Picture Books About Mary Jones
I must admit that I had not heard of the historical figure known as Mother Jones before I read these… Read more Two Picture Books About Mary Jones
2021 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
This year, once again, I’ve been hearing over and over that we should do our Christmas shopping early — so… Read more 2021 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
8 Things I Learned in October
Redwood trees can have other trees (even up to 40 feet tall!) growing in their canopies. 2. Couvade syndrome is… Read more 8 Things I Learned in October
Favourite Things: October Edition
So, November! October was rather busy and I didn’t keep up all the habits I should have, so I’m trying… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Porridge Around the World (Part 2)
Last week I wrote about oatmeal, grits, and congee. Today we’re looking at polenta, followed by two porridges that were… Read more Porridge Around the World (Part 2)