2. I also tried Peruvian food for the first time; I didn’t know they made green spaghetti (tallarines verdes). 3.… Read more 8 Things I Learned in March
Tag: travel
Favourite Things: March Edition
As I mentioned last month, we had a big trip planned for March. We drove down to Alabama to visit… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
Trying Out a Historic Telescope
On our way home from Alabama we stopped at the Cincinnati Observatory for a short tour. The Cincinnati Astronomical Society… Read more Trying Out a Historic Telescope
The Pest that Heralded Prosperity
Enterprise, Alabama is the first city to put up a monument to a pest! The statue of a Greek woman… Read more The Pest that Heralded Prosperity
8 Things I Learned in January
2. Did you know that the sun rotates once every 27 days? 3. My ignorance also extends to sports. I… Read more 8 Things I Learned in January
Firsts of 2023 in Pictures
This January I’ve spent more time than usual thinking about the highs and lows of the past year and brainstorming… Read more Firsts of 2023 in Pictures
7 Things I Learned in September
2. The Vermont Teddy Bear factory has a very informative 30-minute tour. I was interested to learn that the teddy… Read more 7 Things I Learned in September
Favourite Things: September Edition
Upstate New York was our home base throughout September. We finished house sitting for my in-laws while they were in… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition
Who Wants to Visit Hereford Cathedral?
Hereford is an English city of about 50,000 people in the West Midlands, not far from Wales. Construction of its… Read more Who Wants to Visit Hereford Cathedral?
6 Things I Learned in March
1. Have you heard of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment that was conducted in 1944-1945? I learned about it in three… Read more 6 Things I Learned in March
Favourite Things: March Edition
An unexpected vacation and a milestone birthday were the high points of last month. I hope you enjoy reading this… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
Firsts of 2022 in Pictures
Have you noticed that a lot of my “firsts” involve food? I do love trying new recipes and ideas. I… Read more Firsts of 2022 in Pictures
8 Things I Learned in July
A rückenfigur is a figure seen from behind in the foreground of a picture (see above), particularly associated with German… Read more 8 Things I Learned in July