I learned some pretty interesting stuff this month… In 2007 Astronaut Sunita Williams ran the Boston Marathon in space! 2.… Read more 8 Things I Learned in October
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6 Things I Learned in September
Here are six things I learned in September, from the trivial to the practical. 1. The London Fog (a latte… Read more 6 Things I Learned in September
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Here are this week’s historical highlights, including some excellent articles (don’t skip the first one!) and intriguing recommendations. They touch… Read more Historical Highlights 158
Four Movies for Victoria Day
Did you know that Canada is the only country in the world to celebrate Victoria Day? I was surprised to… Read more Four Movies for Victoria Day
3 Things I Learned in January
Here are three very different things that I learned in January. I hope you learned something useful or interesting, too.… Read more 3 Things I Learned in January
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Here are a few historical highlights for your weekend reading. I just learned of the existence of the Eric Carle… Read more Historical Highlights 119
7 Things I Learned in November
Today I’m linking up with Emily P. Freeman as she shares what she’s learned over the past season. Without further… Read more 7 Things I Learned in November
Favourite Things: November Edition
November was full of the usual midwife appointments, book club, and colds (we seem to come down with something every… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
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Happy Autumnal Equinox! Temperatures plummeted this week and I even saw snowflakes in the air, so I’m liking the look… Read more Historical Highlights 108
5 Things I Learned in August
Oh the things you can learn from movies, books, the Internet, and — since it’s August, after all — wasp… Read more 5 Things I Learned in August
Favourite Things: August Edition
Did you pack your summer full of outdoor activities and family time? Did you enjoy the seasonal produce and take… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
Coal Mining Roundup
Last August when some relatives were visiting from New York, we did a little sightseeing in the Drumheller, Alberta area. One… Read more Coal Mining Roundup
Historical Highlights #027
Bob Dylan’s archives, a little-known internment camp in Alaska, invisible ink, the chemistry of old books… read on for this… Read more Historical Highlights #027