Every year I try to remember to share a fall poem on my blog (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018). This year… Read more Poetry in Context: “Autumn”
Three Picture Books About Beatrix Potter
Beloved children’s book author/illustrator Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) needs no introduction. Here are three picture books written about her life, by… Read more Three Picture Books About Beatrix Potter
7 Things I Learned in September
Barbados is preparing to remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state (the last country to do so was Mauritius in… Read more 7 Things I Learned in September
Favourite Things: September Edition
I love this time of year. The leaves are changing. Apples are cheap. The weather has its ups and downs,… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition
Three Picture Books About Marc Chagall
In researching picture books about historical figures I have come across seven about Marc Chagall (1887-1985), the Russian-French-Jewish artist. Today… Read more Three Picture Books About Marc Chagall
From Fish Sauce to Heinz: A Timeline of Ketchup
Scrambling for an idea for a blog post today I was inspired by my lunch of grilled cheese and ketchup… Read more From Fish Sauce to Heinz: A Timeline of Ketchup
You found what in the attic?! 5th Edition
It’s early September, which means my annual roundup of surprising archival discoveries. Here are some manuscript and painting (and sword)… Read more You found what in the attic?! 5th Edition
7 Things I Learned in August
Exterior house painting takes even longer than I anticipated. (But our “painting lady” did a wonderful job.) 2. Don’t bother… Read more 7 Things I Learned in August
Favourite Things: August Edition
It’s the last day of the month — and we started school today — so it feels like a good… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
Poetry in Context: “Farewell to the Farm”
I suppose a year ago would have been the best time to post about this poem, since that is when… Read more Poetry in Context: “Farewell to the Farm”
Two Picture Books About French Composers
Some composers (like Vivaldi and Bach) have many children’s books written about them. Others not so much. For those of… Read more Two Picture Books About French Composers
The Interesting Life of Joseph Pilates
For years my favourite form of exercise has been a version of pilates taught by Cassey Ho, founder of Blogilates.… Read more The Interesting Life of Joseph Pilates
6 Things I Learned in July
It took me a while to come up with this list, but here are six things I learned recently! You… Read more 6 Things I Learned in July