Were you in the path of totality for Monday’s eclipse? We had about two and a half minutes of totality… Read more Two Picture Books About Solar Eclipses
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8 Things I Learned in March
2. I also tried Peruvian food for the first time; I didn’t know they made green spaghetti (tallarines verdes). 3.… Read more 8 Things I Learned in March
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)
9 Things I Learned in August
The Big Dipper is not a constellation, but an asterism within the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear). Asterisms are… Read more 9 Things I Learned in August
8 Things I Learned in March
We saw a diving duck by the Mill Dam in Owen Sound. I wish I got a closer look, but… Read more 8 Things I Learned in March
8 Picture Books About Influential Women
It’s Women’s History Month again and thankfully I am not out of picture book biographies to review — and more… Read more 8 Picture Books About Influential Women
Historical Highlights 082
Here are a few interesting historical highlights for your reading pleasure this fine spring weekend. (A friend in Alabama just… Read more Historical Highlights 082