We’ve had a few April showers, but are also enjoying spring flowers — daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, forsythia. Here are some… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
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Favourite Things: March Edition
As I mentioned last month, we had a big trip planned for March. We drove down to Alabama to visit… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
8 Things I Learned in February
2. I didn’t know that “King’s X” is another term for “time out” in children’s games. 3. I didn’t know… Read more 8 Things I Learned in February
Favourite Things: February Edition
February was quite the month with my in-law’s away in California for nearly two weeks and Andrew driving back and… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
Parody of Hiawatha
Like the music inspired by The Song of Hiawatha that I shared last week, there’s an abundance of parodies inspired… Read more Parody of Hiawatha
Favourite Things: January Edition
The first half of January was a bit of a doozy with nasty coughs and pink eye, but thankfully we… Read more Favourite Things: January Edition
Favourite Things: October Edition
We had quite a few appointments in October (doctor, dentist, optometrist), but here are some of the more fun things… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Favourite Things: February Edition
Although it’s definitely still winter here, I’m glad that March has arrived. We’re taking a break from school next week…… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
5 Things I Learned in January
Here’s what I learned last month (and one thing I forgot in December…) 2. The medieval mathematician Fibonacci introduced Arabic… Read more 5 Things I Learned in January
Favourite Things: November Edition
Gearing up for the holidays around here, though it’s funny that we had a huge amount of snow that’s already… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Timeline of Seven Literary Awards
I’m toying with the idea of printing out a list of Newbery Medal winners and seeing how long it takes… Read more Timeline of Seven Literary Awards
Favourite Things: August Edition
We started back to school this week. Just like last year, I decided to begin a week before Labour Day… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
The False Claims of Puzzle Writer Sam Loyd
I’ve been reading A.J. Jacob’s latest book, The Puzzler, aloud to Andrew. The subtitle is “One Man’s Quest to Solve… Read more The False Claims of Puzzle Writer Sam Loyd