When reading about telegraphese I found myself intrigued by headlinese as well. Both styles attempt to pack accurate meaning into… Read more Headlinese
10 Things I Learned in May
2. When we were in Toronto for our anniversary we went to a Jamaican buffet and tried ackee and saltfish,… Read more 10 Things I Learned in May
Favourite Things: May Edition
It’s a hot week here and surely we’re past the last of the frost warnings?! Anyway, here are some of… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
Telegraphese
Wikipedia defines telegram style, also known as telegraphese, as “a clipped way of writing which abbreviates words and packs information… Read more Telegraphese
Queen Victoria’s Nicknames
Happy Victoria Day! In the past I’ve written about Queen Victoria’s children and namesakes, as well as movies that feature… Read more Queen Victoria’s Nicknames
Two Baffling Ciphers Finally Solved
I seem to only have it in me to write a short post this week, so I’m going to tell… Read more Two Baffling Ciphers Finally Solved
Four Picture Books About Children’s Writers
Today I have reviews of four picture books about three beloved picture book authors: Dr. Seuss, Ezra Jack Keats, and… Read more Four Picture Books About Children’s Writers
8 Things I Learned in April
1. Jello-O is the official state food of Utah. 2. Outside North America Bartlett pears are called Williams pears. 3.… Read more 8 Things I Learned in April
Favourite Things: April Edition
I have a lots of things I’m excited to share with you today, especially some humorous recommendations. Read It took… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
The Name of the Pear
There is one pear that is the most common variety throughout the world, excluding Asia. But is it the Stair,… Read more The Name of the Pear
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?
Origins of the Easter Bunny
I must admit that I have not hidden Easter eggs for my kids the last couple of years (I did… Read more Origins of the Easter Bunny
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