Today we started the new school year. I love homeschooling (especially the planning… implementation is always tough), but recently discovered… Read more Found: My Dream Career!
A Camping Poem & the Jindyworobak Movement
Right now I’m at camp with extended family… and that means beach, sports, games, sleeping bags, mosquitoes, and of course… Read more A Camping Poem & the Jindyworobak Movement
Origins of Clichés (Part 6)
This week I looked up idioms that reference my favourite colour in The Dictionary of Clichés. I hope you enjoy… Read more Origins of Clichés (Part 6)
Origins of Clichés (Part 5)
More food idioms — this time dessert-themed! (Unless otherwise noted, quotations are taken from The Dictionary of Clichés.) Easy as… Read more Origins of Clichés (Part 5)
5 Things I Learned in July
2. The Royal Game of Ur is the oldest board game that we currently know of (according to Wikipedia, “One… Read more 5 Things I Learned in July
Favourite Things: July Edition
First and foremost, our new baby Tristan Alexander Bond was born on July 7th! Read Because of all the time… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition
Origins of Clichés (Part 4)
I thought it would be fun to look up clichés about food and of course The Dictionary of Clichés contains… Read more Origins of Clichés (Part 4)
Origins of Clichés (Part 3)
In honour of our new addition, let’s look at some phrases that refer to babies! As before, the definitions are… Read more Origins of Clichés (Part 3)
Three Picture Books About Albert Einstein
Here are three picture books about the legendary physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955). As you can imagine, his theories are not… Read more Three Picture Books About Albert Einstein
10 Things I Learned in June
2. Another food lesson: make a small pasta salad for family or even a potluck… I got carried away recently… Read more 10 Things I Learned in June
Favourite Things: June Edition
My very favourite thing from June is my new niece Violet! Since I can’t exactly share her, here are some… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition
Origins of Clichés (Part 2)
Last week I shared clichés based on storms and today I’ve chosen birds as the theme! Once again I started… Read more Origins of Clichés (Part 2)
Origins of Clichés (Part 1)
I’ve decided to start a summer series on the origins of clichés. My starting point will be The Dictionary of… Read more Origins of Clichés (Part 1)