A Year of Poetry Experiments

Posted on February 11, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Last February I challenged myself to write a poem every month for a year. I chose a different form each… Read more A Year of Poetry Experiments

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Posted on February 8, 2019February 7, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Here are seven links for your weekly historical highlights. “British Museum Director Says They’ll Keep the Elgin Marbles” “The Bodleian… Read more Historical Highlights 180

6 Things I Learned in January

Posted on February 6, 2019February 5, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Here are six miscellaneous things that I learned in January. In Australia a sandwich made in a pie iron is… Read more 6 Things I Learned in January

Favourite Things: January Edition

Posted on February 4, 2019 by M.E. Bond

I’m a little late with my monthly favourites post because Andrew and I were away in Charleston, South Carolina for… Read more Favourite Things: January Edition

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Posted on February 1, 2019January 29, 2019 by M.E. Bond

I’m wrapping up a short getaway in Charleston, South Carolina today, so historical highlights will be brief. “The World as… Read more Historical Highlights 179

Five Picture Books About 20th Century Artists

Posted on January 28, 2019January 22, 2019 by M.E. Bond

As a follow-up to last Monday’s post, today I’m sharing five picture books about twentieth century American artists whom you… Read more Five Picture Books About 20th Century Artists

Historical Highlights 178

Posted on January 25, 2019January 24, 2019 by M.E. Bond

I’ve sorted today’s historical highlights into archives, libraries, museums, and miscellaneous historical topics. Archives What reference service is like in… Read more Historical Highlights 178

Three Picture Books About 20th Century Artists

Posted on January 21, 2019January 14, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Some historical figures (like Leonardo da Vinci and Benjamin Franklin) have several children’s picture books written about them. Others —… Read more Three Picture Books About 20th Century Artists

Historical Highlights 177

Posted on January 18, 2019January 17, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Today’s historical highlights consist of nine articles (Libraries! Oral history! The periodic table! Tiffany glass! Forgeries! Ulama!) and two fun… Read more Historical Highlights 177

Exploring Bruce County: Fathom Five

Posted on January 14, 2019January 11, 2019 by M.E. Bond

When I was a kid we used to camp on the Bruce Peninsula in the summer. One memorable day trip… Read more Exploring Bruce County: Fathom Five

Historical Highlights 176

Posted on January 11, 2019January 10, 2019 by M.E. Bond

This week’s historical highlights touch on everything from bras to baseball cards, the Mona Lisa to motion pictures. I hope… Read more Historical Highlights 176

Firsts of 2018 in Pictures

Posted on January 7, 2019January 5, 2019 by M.E. Bond

In 2015 I flew in a helicopter; in 2016 I made marmalade; in 2017 I vacationed in California. Now here… Read more Firsts of 2018 in Pictures

Historical Highlights 175

Posted on January 4, 2019January 3, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Here are your weekly historical highlights — news and views from the world of museums, libraries, and archives… with one… Read more Historical Highlights 175