4 Things I Learned in June

Posted on July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 by M.E. Bond

I’m sure I learned more things in June, but they seem to have fled my mind! Sometimes food (not metal)… Read more 4 Things I Learned in June

Favourite Things: June Edition

Posted on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Happy Canada Day! Now on to my review of the last month. As I mentioned in my monthly newsletter (sign… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition

Historical Highlights 200

Posted on June 28, 2019June 27, 2019 by M.E. Bond

I thought the photo above was a stunning one for a milestone post. Two hundred weeks of sharing links! In… Read more Historical Highlights 200

Did You Know? Discovery of Vitamins

Posted on June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Do you have any idea when vitamins were discovered? I didn’t until I looked it up today. Thirteen vitamins were… Read more Did You Know? Discovery of Vitamins

Historical Highlights 199

Posted on June 21, 2019June 20, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Here are this week’s historical highlights. Do you feel like reading about… automobiles in art? books about books? Japanese tattoos?… Read more Historical Highlights 199

7 Things You’ll Learn If You Read The Boys in the Boat

Posted on June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 by M.E. Bond

I just (a couple of hours ago) finished reading The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest… Read more 7 Things You’ll Learn If You Read The Boys in the Boat

Historical Highlights 198

Posted on June 14, 2019June 13, 2019 by M.E. Bond

I have just four historical highlights for you today. Enjoy! “WWII Nearly Ended Her Career, Now a Jewish Painter Earns… Read more Historical Highlights 198

Four Picture Books About Amelia Earhart

Posted on June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Amelia Earhart (1897-1937?) is a fascinating historical figure, well-known for her many aviation records and her mysterious disappearance. I have… Read more Four Picture Books About Amelia Earhart

Historical Highlights 197

Posted on June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 by M.E. Bond

For your weekend reading here are some historical highlights ranging from Ancient Egypt to World War II. Let’s start with… Read more Historical Highlights 197

8 Things I Learned in May

Posted on June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Once again I’m joining Emily P. Freeman to share assorted things I’ve learned recently. Here are eight things I learned… Read more 8 Things I Learned in May

Historical Highlights 196

Posted on May 31, 2019May 30, 2019 by M.E. Bond

You might be intrigued by some of these quotations pulled from this week’s historical highlights, ranging from art history to… Read more Historical Highlights 196

Favourite Things: May Edition

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by M.E. Bond

Despite a house hunting setback this month, there were plenty of positive happenings. Not to mention I think spring has… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition

Tolkien’s Influences: The Wanderer

Posted on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 by M.E. Bond

In The Road to Middle Earth: How J.R.R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology Tom Shippey includes as an appendix “a… Read more Tolkien’s Influences: The Wanderer