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
Month: August 2017
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
Historical Highlights 104
Just for fun I’m listing this week’s historical highlights in alphabetical order. I hope you find something interesting to read.… Read more Historical Highlights 104
Trimeric: Baby Meets Book
I first heard of the poetic form called a trimeric in Robert Lee Brewer’s “Poetic Asides” column in Writer’s Digest magazine. It… Read more Trimeric: Baby Meets Book
Historical Highlights 103
I have just a few historical highlights to share this morning, touching on E.B White, Emily Dickinson, Jack Daniels, and… Read more Historical Highlights 103
Steven James on Writing
Last year I read a thought-provoking book on writing — Story Trumps Structure: How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking… Read more Steven James on Writing
Historical Highlights 102
Today I present an interesting mix of archives and library news along with a couple of articles on historical topics… Read more Historical Highlights 102
Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 3
I’m excited to share the penultimate installment of “Picture Books on the History of Libraries” (see the first and second… Read more Picture Books on the History of Libraries, Part 3
Historical Highlights 101
If you’re in Canada I hope you have fun plans and lovely weather this long weekend. If you have some… Read more Historical Highlights 101
6 Things I Learned in July
This month’s list isn’t super long, but I learned some pretty interesting things in July. I’m a little bit obsessed… Read more 6 Things I Learned in July