I must admit to losing steam for my blog and newsletter lately, but regardless here’s what I’ve been up to… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition
Poetry in Context: “Three Seasons”
Maybe you’ve heard the poem that begins “Brown and furry / Caterpillar in a hurry.” It was written by Christina… Read more Poetry in Context: “Three Seasons”
What Is Steampunk?
Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction literature. It’s retrofuturistic, meaning it shows “depictions of the future created in an… Read more What Is Steampunk?
A Timeline of Kombucha
Today I started a new batch of kombucha (my first attempt failed a few months ago and due to Covid-19… Read more A Timeline of Kombucha
7 Things I Learned in May
Here are seven things I learned recently, as assorted as ever. The expression “waiting for the other shoe to drop”… Read more 7 Things I Learned in May
Favourite Things: May Edition
I can’t think of a clever intro, so without further ado here’s my summary of May. Read I’m a little… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
The Blessing of Baking Powder
The Great British Baking Show is hands down my favourite thing to watch these days. The competition begins with twelve… Read more The Blessing of Baking Powder
The Long (Orange) History of Fireworks
When I was growing up we celebrated Victoria Day with a huge scavenger hunt, dinner, and fireworks with a big… Read more The Long (Orange) History of Fireworks
Wedding Bells
Today is Andrew’s and my anniversary. When deciding what to blog about the second stanza of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem… Read more Wedding Bells
9 Things I Learned in April
Just because we’re stuck at home doesn’t mean we can’t learn all kinds of things! There’s no scientific evidence that… Read more 9 Things I Learned in April
Favourite Things: April Edition
I saw a t-shirt online that said, “2020 is a unique Leap Year. It has 29 days in February, 300… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
Early Bird-Watching Books
Bird-watching is a hobby that really emerged in the 20th century. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, “In the 19th century… Read more Early Bird-Watching Books
A Short History of 4/20
If you’ve ever wondered how April 20 became a holiday celebrating marijuana, you’ve come to the right place. Origin Myths… Read more A Short History of 4/20