As I was casting about for a topic for today’s blog post, I noticed on one of my bookshelves a… Read more “Why Study Cultural History?”
Two Picture Books Based on a Jewish Folktale
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve loved the picture book Something from Nothing since it was given to my little sister about twenty… Read more Two Picture Books Based on a Jewish Folktale
Historical Highlights #032
Here are this week’s historical highlights: library news, another Shakespeare exhibition, a possible Viking site in Newfoundland, and life lessons… Read more Historical Highlights #032
Archivist Interview: Meet Andrew Chernevych
Today I am pleased to publish an interview with Andrew Chernevych, an archivist at the Galt Museum & Archives in… Read more Archivist Interview: Meet Andrew Chernevych
Memorable Quotations from My Current Reads
I’ve been reading some thought-provoking and entertaining non fiction lately. Here are some of my favourite quotations about reading, creativity,… Read more Memorable Quotations from My Current Reads
Historical Highlights #031
Here are your historical highlights for another week! To start off is another story of a serendipitous discovery in an… Read more Historical Highlights #031
6 Things I Learned in March
I didn’t keep very good records of the things I learned in March, but here are a few interesting ones… Read more 6 Things I Learned in March
Favourite Things: March Edition
Whenever I review the previous month, it looks so busy and fun! I can’t pretend that I’m brimming with cheerfulness… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
Historical Highlights #030
I’ll admit I was quite tired and disgruntled when I started finalizing this week’s historical highlights, but they turned out… Read more Historical Highlights #030
Spring Cleaning Inspiration from Vintage Magazines
Do you tackle a major house cleaning when spring rolls around? I don’t but probably should (especially considering how accomplished… Read more Spring Cleaning Inspiration from Vintage Magazines
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Saint Patrick?
I know I’m late to the party, but if you aren’t tired of hearing about Saint Patrick, try my short… Read more Quiz: How Well Do You Know Saint Patrick?
Historical Highlights #029
This week I have articles on archaeology, museum exhibits, makerspaces, and a first-person account of the sinking of the Lusitania.… Read more Historical Highlights #029
Poetry in Context: “Today”
This coming Saturday/Sunday is the first day of spring (depending on your time zone). In honour of the changing seasons… Read more Poetry in Context: “Today”