I have just four historical highlights for you today. Enjoy! “WWII Nearly Ended Her Career, Now a Jewish Painter Earns… Read more Historical Highlights 198
Four Picture Books About Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart (1897-1937?) is a fascinating historical figure, well-known for her many aviation records and her mysterious disappearance. I have… Read more Four Picture Books About Amelia Earhart
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For your weekend reading here are some historical highlights ranging from Ancient Egypt to World War II. Let’s start with… Read more Historical Highlights 197
8 Things I Learned in May
Once again I’m joining Emily P. Freeman to share assorted things I’ve learned recently. Here are eight things I learned… Read more 8 Things I Learned in May
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You might be intrigued by some of these quotations pulled from this week’s historical highlights, ranging from art history to… Read more Historical Highlights 196
Favourite Things: May Edition
Despite a house hunting setback this month, there were plenty of positive happenings. Not to mention I think spring has… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
Tolkien’s Influences: The Wanderer
In The Road to Middle Earth: How J.R.R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology Tom Shippey includes as an appendix “a… Read more Tolkien’s Influences: The Wanderer
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This weekend dip into art, archives, architecture, and more. I hope you find these historical highlights as interesting as I… Read more Historical Highlights 195
The History of Rusticated Concrete Blocks
The house we were hoping to buy (not the one pictured here), before the offer fell through, was an American… Read more The History of Rusticated Concrete Blocks
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This week’s historical highlights includes lots of articles about art, as well as libraries, museums, and archives. Have you seen… Read more Historical Highlights 194
Did You Know? 12 Facts About A.Y. Jackson
One of the first pieces of art I ever bought was a large print of an A.Y. Jackson painting (Maple… Read more Did You Know? 12 Facts About A.Y. Jackson
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I have some fun historical highlights this week, especially if you are into hairdressing, dogs, picture books, or beautiful libraries.… Read more Historical Highlights 193
Exploring Grey County: Harrison Park
Good news! We had a conditional offer on a house accepted on Saturday night. (Next up, finalizing the financing and… Read more Exploring Grey County: Harrison Park