My parents arrived yesterday for a short visit, so we’re off to explore and picnic today. Meanwhile here are some… Read more Historical Highlights 145
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6 Things I Learned in May
Following Emily P. Freeman’s example, here’s my post on things I’ve learned lately. Ice cream sandwiches do not stay frozen… Read more 6 Things I Learned in May
Favourite Things: May Edition
May has been a month of transition and settling into a new routine. Of course, along the way I’ve come… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
Four Novels Set in the Spanish Civil War
In my fourth year of university I wrote an essay about the Canadian and American volunteers who fought in the… Read more Four Novels Set in the Spanish Civil War
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Here are a few historical highlights for your weekend reading. If you’re interested in archives, Around the World in Eighty… Read more Historical Highlights 142
The Joy of Rereading
I like to take long walks. My ideal route dips in and out of the woods, the path changing from… Read more The Joy of Rereading
Favourite Things: April Edition
If you’ve been reading my blog and/or newsletter you know that my family is in the middle of a relocation… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
Book Review: Bandersnatch by Diana Pavlac Glyer
Today I want to share my enthusiasm for a book that combines my love of literature, history, creativity, and even… Read more Book Review: Bandersnatch by Diana Pavlac Glyer
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Happy Friday. This week’s historical highlights touch on slavery, the Civil War, the civil rights movement, Willa Cather, Isaac Rosenberg,… Read more Historical Highlights 136
Favourite Things: March Edition
I was certainly busy in March with everything from house guests to a family birthday to packing for our upcoming… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
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I’ve had a busy week, so here I am with a short list of historical highlights. I hope you enjoy… Read more Historical Highlights 134
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Happy Friday, everyone. I have some interesting historical highlights to share — touching on linguistics, women’s suffrage, teaching history, Frankenstein, and… Read more Historical Highlights 133
Favourite Things: February Edition
February may be the shortest month, but I’m not short on fun things to share with you. Let’s dive in.… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition