Good morning, blog readers. This weekend your historical highlights cover everything from animal mummies to Martin Luther King Jr’s most… Read more Historical Highlights 110
Tag: Alberta
8 Things I Learned in September
When I look back over the things I’ve learned lately I see that September was a pretty interesting month! Pregnancy… Read more 8 Things I Learned in September
Historical Highlights 105
I don’t have many historical highlights for you today, but I think you’ll find them thought-provoking. “Slave’s daughter who helped… Read more Historical Highlights 105
Memorial Park Library: Calgary’s Carnegie Library
If you’re a fan of public libraries, you’ve probably heard of Andrew Carnegie. A Scottish-American businessman who believed that the… Read more Memorial Park Library: Calgary’s Carnegie Library
Favourite Things: July Edition
Let’s jump right in to my favourite things from July. Books I’ve been on a spree of reading “self-improvement” books… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition
6 Things I Learned in June
Let’s share what we learned in June! As usual I’m linking up with Emily P. Freeman. If you’re considering doing… Read more 6 Things I Learned in June
Coal Mining Roundup
Last August when some relatives were visiting from New York, we did a little sightseeing in the Drumheller, Alberta area. One… Read more Coal Mining Roundup
Archivist Interview: Meet Glynys Hohmann
Glynys Hohmann, team lead of government records at the Provincial Archives of Alberta, graciously agreed to an interview for my… Read more Archivist Interview: Meet Glynys Hohmann
Archivist Interview: Meet Andrew Chernevych
Today I am pleased to publish an interview with Andrew Chernevych, an archivist at the Galt Museum & Archives in… Read more Archivist Interview: Meet Andrew Chernevych
Firsts of 2015 in Pictures
I love making lists: to-do lists, New Year’s resolutions, shopping lists, home improvement ideas, etc. For something more blog-worthy, however,… Read more Firsts of 2015 in Pictures
24 Reasons I Love Libraries
Libraries… how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Libraries are usually free. 2. Sometimes I just want… Read more 24 Reasons I Love Libraries
10 Things I Learned in August
I’m horrible at drawing animals. While playing Pictionary I drew a whole scene for the word “jungle” and my brother-in-law… Read more 10 Things I Learned in August