At this time of year I can’t resist featuring “A Vagabond Song” by Canadian poet Bliss Carman (1861-1929). There is… Read more Poetry in Context: “A Vagabond Song”
The Shifting Date of Canadian Thanksgiving
Last month while reading Mistress Pat by L.M. Montgomery (the sequel to Pat of Silver Bush), I came across a… Read more The Shifting Date of Canadian Thanksgiving
Historical Highlights #006
Before I launch into my list of history links, I want to share that a recipe I submitted to The… Read more Historical Highlights #006
Three Picture Books About Prairie History
This past summer I did some research on picture books that highlight Canadian history, and today I’m sharing three of… Read more Three Picture Books About Prairie History
Archivist Interview: Meet Michelle Goodridge
Today I am kicking off a new series of archivist interviews with the spotlight on Michelle Goodridge of the University… Read more Archivist Interview: Meet Michelle Goodridge
Historical Highlights #005
I hope you find some interesting reading in the links below: Last week the Pope presented the Library of Congress… Read more Historical Highlights #005
8 Things I Learned in September
In Major League Baseball, pitchers only pitch once every five games, and there are usually 12 pitchers on a team.… Read more 8 Things I Learned in September
Favourite Things: September Edition
Food: Raspberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Drink: Nutty By Nature (I chose this new fall flavour for my free birthday… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition
Historical Highlights #004
This week my finds from around the web feature Tolkien, DNA, catsup, a rhinoceros, and a chimpanzee! Listen to this… Read more Historical Highlights #004
World War Z & Me
I avoid horror books and films like the plague. I’ve watched maybe two scary movies in my life and have… Read more World War Z & Me
Poetry in Context: “Ozymandias”
Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “Ozymandias” has long been one of my favourite poems. I used to have it memorized and was… Read more Poetry in Context: “Ozymandias”
Historical Highlights #003
Today I’m going to direct you to the answers to some pressing questions. Where can you go to borrow a… Read more Historical Highlights #003
Three Books About Codes & Ciphers
Over the past year I’ve done a fair amount of reading about codes & ciphers. I’m by no means an… Read more Three Books About Codes & Ciphers