March is Women’s History Month! This year I’ve decided to share 35 picture books featuring women from throughout history. Activists.… Read more Picture Books for Women’s History Month (1)
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6 Things I Learned in January
Here are six miscellaneous things that I learned in January. In Australia a sandwich made in a pie iron is… Read more 6 Things I Learned in January
Poetry in Context: “Silent Night”
December 24, 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the beloved Christmas carol “Silent Night,” which began as the German song… Read more Poetry in Context: “Silent Night”
Historical Highlights 123
This week’s historical highlights are an interesting mix of reading material, from extreme weather to extreme hairstyles. You might learn… Read more Historical Highlights 123
Historical Highlights 122
I hope you’re ready for some great links on topics ranging from Anglo-Saxon manuscripts to Egyptian art, from abandoned mines… Read more Historical Highlights 122
The Origins of New Year’s Resolutions
Our community association puts out a monthly newsletter that includes information on sports programs, letters from local politicians, jokes submitted… Read more The Origins of New Year’s Resolutions
The Reformation had a little help from hops (maybe)
Today I’m sharing a post written by my mom. I thought it would be fun to show you how interesting… Read more The Reformation had a little help from hops (maybe)
11 Things I Learned in June
I have lots of interesting news and trivia to share from June! The Calgary Public Library has a new musical… Read more 11 Things I Learned in June
Emily P. Freeman on the Art You Were Made to Live 3
In this third and last post based on A Million Little Ways by Emily P. Freeman I’m including my favourite quotations… Read more Emily P. Freeman on the Art You Were Made to Live 3
Emily P. Freeman on the Art You Were Made to Live 2
Last week I introduced a mini series of posts based on A Million Little Ways: Uncover the Art You Were Made… Read more Emily P. Freeman on the Art You Were Made to Live 2
Emily P. Freeman on the Art You Were Made to Live 1
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you may have seen the name Emily P. Freeman because I regularly… Read more Emily P. Freeman on the Art You Were Made to Live 1
Colonial Views of Slavery: Adams & Washington
This last post in the series on American colonial views of slavery by my mom, Lori Ferguson, considers the views… Read more Colonial Views of Slavery: Adams & Washington
Historical Highlights #056
Historical highlights for the first week of fall coming right up! Read about broadside ballads, textiles, art criticism, real estate,… Read more Historical Highlights #056