I’ve been so grateful to have this month off from school (we’re taking August off too, but I’m going to… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition
Images from the Book of Kells
The Book of Kells is an intricately decorated manuscript codex of the Latin text of the gospels, created around 800… Read more Images from the Book of Kells
Team of Rivals and Lincoln’s Character
This spring/summer I read Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. Even though it took… Read more Team of Rivals and Lincoln’s Character
Did You Know? Galileo Thermometer
One of the first pieces of home decor I bought (long before I had a house) was a Galileo thermometer.… Read more Did You Know? Galileo Thermometer
10 Things You Didn’t Know About LEGO
The name LEGO comes from “leg godt” — Danish for “play well.” 2. The LEGO company began as a woodworking… Read more 10 Things You Didn’t Know About LEGO
6 Things I Learned in June
Here are six things I learned in June from the mundane to the important. I don’t like Rooster brand rice… Read more 6 Things I Learned in June
Favourite Things: June Edition
I must admit to losing steam for my blog and newsletter lately, but regardless here’s what I’ve been up to… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition
Poetry in Context: “Three Seasons”
Maybe you’ve heard the poem that begins “Brown and furry / Caterpillar in a hurry.” It was written by Christina… Read more Poetry in Context: “Three Seasons”
What Is Steampunk?
Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction literature. It’s retrofuturistic, meaning it shows “depictions of the future created in an… Read more What Is Steampunk?
A Timeline of Kombucha
Today I started a new batch of kombucha (my first attempt failed a few months ago and due to Covid-19… Read more A Timeline of Kombucha
7 Things I Learned in May
Here are seven things I learned recently, as assorted as ever. The expression “waiting for the other shoe to drop”… Read more 7 Things I Learned in May
Favourite Things: May Edition
I can’t think of a clever intro, so without further ado here’s my summary of May. Read I’m a little… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
The Blessing of Baking Powder
The Great British Baking Show is hands down my favourite thing to watch these days. The competition begins with twelve… Read more The Blessing of Baking Powder