When I was young I learned a little bit of piano. One of the easy pieces I remember practicing was… Read more Appalachian Spring
Fascinating History of February Holidays
Today with the help of Wikipedia I’m presenting a quick, chronological survey of six February holidays. As usual, I hope… Read more Fascinating History of February Holidays
9 Things I Learned in January
Tu BiShvat is a Jewish holiday, the “New Year of the Trees,” established for the calculation of tithes according to… Read more 9 Things I Learned in January
Favourites Things: January Edition
Hello from cold and snowy Owen Sound. I’ve got quite a few favourites to share, including a few things I… Read more Favourites Things: January Edition
Did You Know? The Hopewell Culture
When I asked Andrew what I should blog about he told me he was listening to an audiobook that mentioned… Read more Did You Know? The Hopewell Culture
Did You Know? Tu BiShvat
Did you know that today was Tu BiShvat? I had never heard of this holiday before and greatly enjoyed reading… Read more Did You Know? Tu BiShvat
Firsts of 2021 in Pictures
I just went through my Google Photo albums and my “Favourite Things” posts of the past year so I could… Read more Firsts of 2021 in Pictures
9 Things I Learned in December
I was all set to tell you that I finally learned how to temper chocolate properly, but that failed (after… Read more 9 Things I Learned in December
Favourite Things: December Edition
Andrew started a new job today — getting the job offer was easily my favourite thing in December! What else…… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
Kwanzaa Questions Answered
I’ve often seen Kwanzaa on calendars, but I’ve never spoken to anyone who celebrates it. Today I’m going to answer… Read more Kwanzaa Questions Answered
Two Christmas Carols Transformed Over Time
Many “traditional” Christmas carols appeared rather recently, by which I mean the last couple of centuries. Often the story of… Read more Two Christmas Carols Transformed Over Time
Historic Treatments for the Common Cold
You probably don’t want to come over to my house this week. Several of my kids have runny noses and… Read more Historic Treatments for the Common Cold
Three Picture Books About Children’s Authors
Do you like to read books about writers? I enjoy all types of picture book biographies including those about creative… Read more Three Picture Books About Children’s Authors