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
Tag: books
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
Did You Know? Grey Owl
This year for Canadian Literature the kids and I read The Adventures of Sajo and Her Beaver People by Grey… Read more Did You Know? Grey Owl
6 Things I Learned in September
A Bon Appetit magazine article gave this tip for making fried rice: mix a few egg yolks into leftover rice… Read more 6 Things I Learned in September
Favourite Things: August Edition
Today was our first day back to school, coming after a busy month of visits with relatives. I’m so grateful… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
3 Things I Learned in December
I must have learned more than three things this month, but here are the ones I can articulate for now.… Read more 3 Things I Learned in December
2 Things I Learned in November
Can I just say that I learned nothing in November and be done with it? No? Okay, here goes then.… Read more 2 Things I Learned in November
Favourite Things: November Edition
I hope you all had a good November. Since I don’t know where to fit this in I will say… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Favourite Things: August Edition
It’s the last day of the month — and we started school today — so it feels like a good… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
Favourite Things: July Edition
I’ve been so grateful to have this month off from school (we’re taking August off too, but I’m going to… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition
Favourite Things: June Edition
I must admit to losing steam for my blog and newsletter lately, but regardless here’s what I’ve been up to… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition
Favourite Things: May Edition
I can’t think of a clever intro, so without further ado here’s my summary of May. Read I’m a little… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
Favourite Things: April Edition
I saw a t-shirt online that said, “2020 is a unique Leap Year. It has 29 days in February, 300… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition