August was a good mix of work and play. Read Quite a variety of books to report this month. In… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
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10 Things I Learned in July
2. When Dostoevsky was 28 he was arrested as a member of a secret society and sentenced to execution by… Read more 10 Things I Learned in July
Favourite Things: July Edition
Our summer vacation is drawing to a close early this year as we have some exciting travel plans in the… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition
Favourite Things: June Edition
Summer is in full swing around here! Read This month I finished The Imitation of Christ, which has many passages… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition
9 Things I Learned in May
I just noticed that I never published this post from the beginning of the month! 2. You should cut dahlias… Read more 9 Things I Learned in May
Favourite Things: May Edition
This was our first year finishing school in May! (Because we didn’t take any breaks after Christmas.) Now it’s time… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
Firsts of 2025 in Pictures
Here are some things I did for the first time in 2025 — better late than never! 2. Visited the… Read more Firsts of 2025 in Pictures
6 Things I Learned in April
2. “Grass” (verb) is British slang for informing or snitching on someone. 3. Uwe Rosenberg of Bohnanza fame has six… Read more 6 Things I Learned in April
Favourite Things: April Edition
I have a sneaking suspicion that I use a picture of daffodils every April. They’re my favourite flower and I… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
Favourite Things: March Edition
Bring on spring! Read I’m currently working through a few books, but the only one I finished in March was… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
8 Things I Learned in February
2. Camu camu is an Amazonian berry that is extremely high in vitamin C (I bought some in powder form… Read more 8 Things I Learned in February
Favourite Things: February Edition
Ralph’s been working on the seven times table and whenever he gets 7 x 4 or 4 x 7 he… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
9 Things I Learned in January
2. Sourdough starter can survive for years in the freezer, though I’m not sure I recommend it since my bread… Read more 9 Things I Learned in January