I didn’t keep very good records of the things I learned in March, but here are a few interesting ones… Read more 6 Things I Learned in March
Month: March 2016
Favourite Things: March Edition
Whenever I review the previous month, it looks so busy and fun! I can’t pretend that I’m brimming with cheerfulness… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
Historical Highlights #030
I’ll admit I was quite tired and disgruntled when I started finalizing this week’s historical highlights, but they turned out… Read more Historical Highlights #030
Spring Cleaning Inspiration from Vintage Magazines
Do you tackle a major house cleaning when spring rolls around? I don’t but probably should (especially considering how accomplished… Read more Spring Cleaning Inspiration from Vintage Magazines
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Saint Patrick?
I know I’m late to the party, but if you aren’t tired of hearing about Saint Patrick, try my short… Read more Quiz: How Well Do You Know Saint Patrick?
Historical Highlights #029
This week I have articles on archaeology, museum exhibits, makerspaces, and a first-person account of the sinking of the Lusitania.… Read more Historical Highlights #029
Poetry in Context: “Today”
This coming Saturday/Sunday is the first day of spring (depending on your time zone). In honour of the changing seasons… Read more Poetry in Context: “Today”
Historical Origins of Three Nursery Rhymes
I’ve known for years that the popular nursery rhyme “Ring Around the Rosie” references the Black Death (bubonic plague), but… Read more Historical Origins of Three Nursery Rhymes
Historical Highlights #028
Here’s a collection of links for your Friday reading: historical highlights about music, alchemy, art, and even fandoms. Jazz fan?… Read more Historical Highlights #028
Three Picture Books About the Mounties
I remember going to the RCMP’s Musical Ride at least once when I was growing up. We watched the Mounties… Read more Three Picture Books About the Mounties
Archivist Interview: Meet Anne Daniel
I earned my BA at Huron University College and my MLIS at Western University, so I am particularly excited to… Read more Archivist Interview: Meet Anne Daniel
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
14 Things I Learned in February
Today I’m linking up with Emily P. Freeman to share the myriad interesting things I learned in February. I’m starting… Read more 14 Things I Learned in February