To get the downsides out of the way, this past month we got sick and had to miss a big… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition
Month: June 2022
The False Claims of Puzzle Writer Sam Loyd
I’ve been reading A.J. Jacob’s latest book, The Puzzler, aloud to Andrew. The subtitle is “One Man’s Quest to Solve… Read more The False Claims of Puzzle Writer Sam Loyd
Summer Solstice Celebrations in History
I just learned that Midsummer’s Day (also St. John’s Day) is always June 24, while the summer solstice falls between… Read more Summer Solstice Celebrations in History
Father’s Day Timeline
When I was reading Liane Moriarty’s latest novel Apples Never Fall early this year, I was having a little trouble… Read more Father’s Day Timeline
Did You Know? Grey Owl
This year for Canadian Literature the kids and I read The Adventures of Sajo and Her Beaver People by Grey… Read more Did You Know? Grey Owl
7 Things I Learned in May
So many different things I learned last month. The world is an intriguing place. You can now borrow ukeleles from… Read more 7 Things I Learned in May