Early Bird-Watching Books

Posted on April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 by M.E. Bond

Bird-watching is a hobby that really emerged in the 20th century. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, “In the 19th century… Read more Early Bird-Watching Books

Favourite Things: February Edition

Posted on March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 by M.E. Bond

I went shopping this evening (to Value Village, Bulk Barn, and Zehrs) so here I am staying up late to… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition

A Brief History of Paperbacks

Posted on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 by M.E. Bond

I’d never thought much about the history of paperbacks till I encountered a brief discussion in this novel, which I’m… Read more A Brief History of Paperbacks

Favourite Things: December Edition

Posted on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 by M.E. Bond

We’re hosting my family’s Christmas dinner tonight — there’ll be ham, plum pudding, a book gift exchange, maybe even Christmas… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition

Favourite Things: October Edition

Posted on October 28, 2019October 30, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Today was a pristine October day; wearing long sleeves but no coats we picked apples at our old rental house… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition

Favourite Things: September Edition

Posted on September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Good news: we moved into our new house this month! Bad news: I didn’t read very many books. (The trade-off… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition

5 Things I Learned in August

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

Here are five things I learned over the past month, both from life experience and reading articles. Baked oatmeal is… Read more 5 Things I Learned in August

Favourite Things: August Edition

Posted on September 2, 2019September 2, 2019 by M.E. Bond

In August we looked at seven houses in one afternoon, placed an offer even though the list price was out… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition

Historical Highlights 209

Posted on August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 by M.E. Bond

It’s the end of an era. I’ve been posting historical highlights every Friday since I started my blog at the… Read more Historical Highlights 209

Favourite Things: July Edition

Posted on July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 by M.E. Bond

We found out today that our third offer on a house this year fell through, so it’s back to square… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition

Some Favourite Passages from The Library Book

Posted on July 8, 2019July 6, 2019 by M.E. Bond

The Library Book by Susan Orlean investigates the cause of the devastating fire that burned the Los Angeles Public Library… Read more Some Favourite Passages from The Library Book