I was recently intrigued to discover an apple ranking website but disenchanted to see that the creator ranks Empire below… Read more The Development of Empire Apples
Tag: American history
What’s the Story of the North Country’s Hepburn Libraries?
The North Country Library System is comprised of sixty-six public libraries in four counties of Upstate New York. Seven of… Read more What’s the Story of the North Country’s Hepburn Libraries?
Two Theories on the Origin of Gaga Ball
We got back from Beaver Camp on Sunday afternoon. Aside from swimming and boating, one of the kids’ favourite activities… Read more Two Theories on the Origin of Gaga Ball
Four Picture Books About Inventors
Not surprisingly picture books about inventors are so varied and interesting. I hope to read more, but here are four… Read more Four Picture Books About Inventors
7 Things I Learned in June
2. Obviously I’ve heard of William Tell before, but these picture books reminded me that he was a folk hero… Read more 7 Things I Learned in June
Rhubarb Through the Centuries
June is National Dairy Month. (Stick with me.) Last weekend we went to a dairy festival and next Sunday dairy… Read more Rhubarb Through the Centuries
Naturalist Narration (2)
This morning we read another chapter of Girls Who Looked Under Rocks: The Lives of Six Pioneering Naturalists. After Frances… Read more Naturalist Narration (2)
Naturalist Narration
One of the key components of a Charlotte Mason education is the practice of narration, which simply means retelling what… Read more Naturalist Narration
Did You Know? Philadelphia Cream Cheese
When we were in Philly in March my sister-in-law said in passing that Philadelphia Cream Cheese doesn’t come from Philadelphia.… Read more Did You Know? Philadelphia Cream Cheese
6 Picture Books for Women’s History Month
For women’s history month here are six picture books that highlight women throughout history that I’ve read over the past… Read more 6 Picture Books for Women’s History Month
Trying Out a Historic Telescope
On our way home from Alabama we stopped at the Cincinnati Observatory for a short tour. The Cincinnati Astronomical Society… Read more Trying Out a Historic Telescope
The Pest that Heralded Prosperity
Enterprise, Alabama is the first city to put up a monument to a pest! The statue of a Greek woman… Read more The Pest that Heralded Prosperity
The Battle of Ogdensburg
On February 17 I took my older kids to see a reenactment of the Battle of Ogdensburg, which took place… Read more The Battle of Ogdensburg