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
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Better late than never… Here are this week’s historical highlights touching on museum news, Canadian history, World War II, and… Read more Historical Highlights 208
Tolkien’s Influences: Maxims I and Maxims II
A few months ago I wrote a post about The Wanderer, an Old English poem that inspired several aspects of… Read more Tolkien’s Influences: Maxims I and Maxims II
Favourite Things: July Edition
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
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Here are this week’s historical highlights. Do you feel like reading about… automobiles in art? books about books? Japanese tattoos?… Read more Historical Highlights 199
Tolkien’s Influences: The Wanderer
In The Road to Middle Earth: How J.R.R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology Tom Shippey includes as an appendix “a… Read more Tolkien’s Influences: The Wanderer
6 Things I Learned in April
Here’s a mix of things I learned in April, from literary trivia to historical facts to kitchen tips. In 1934… Read more 6 Things I Learned in April
Favourite Things: April Edition
Here is my monthly roundup of things to read, eat, drink, and play. Feel free to leave a comment if… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
Kennings in The Hobbit
Ever since I published a post on Old English kennings three and a half years ago, I planned to write… Read more Kennings in The Hobbit
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I’m excited about this week’s historical highlights — lots of fun articles about books! Wouldn’t it be fun to collect… Read more Historical Highlights 184
Favourite Things: February Edition
Our biggest news of February is that Andrew began his new job as a financial adviser. It starts with 14… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
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
Favourite Things: January Edition
I’m a little late with my monthly favourites post because Andrew and I were away in Charleston, South Carolina for… Read more Favourite Things: January Edition