I’ve been so grateful to have this month off from school (we’re taking August off too, but I’m going to… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition
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Favourite Things: June Edition
I must admit to losing steam for my blog and newsletter lately, but regardless here’s what I’ve been up to… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition
Favourite Things: May Edition
I can’t think of a clever intro, so without further ado here’s my summary of May. Read I’m a little… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
Favourite Things: April Edition
I saw a t-shirt online that said, “2020 is a unique Leap Year. It has 29 days in February, 300… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
Early Bird-Watching Books
Bird-watching is a hobby that really emerged in the 20th century. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, “In the 19th century… Read more Early Bird-Watching Books
Favourite Things: February Edition
I went shopping this evening (to Value Village, Bulk Barn, and Zehrs) so here I am staying up late to… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
A Brief History of Paperbacks
I’d never thought much about the history of paperbacks till I encountered a brief discussion in this novel, which I’m… Read more A Brief History of Paperbacks
Favourite Things: December Edition
We’re hosting my family’s Christmas dinner tonight — there’ll be ham, plum pudding, a book gift exchange, maybe even Christmas… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
Favourite Things: October Edition
Today was a pristine October day; wearing long sleeves but no coats we picked apples at our old rental house… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Favourite Things: September Edition
Good news: we moved into our new house this month! Bad news: I didn’t read very many books. (The trade-off… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition
5 Things I Learned in August
Here are five things I learned over the past month, both from life experience and reading articles. Baked oatmeal is… Read more 5 Things I Learned in August
Favourite Things: August Edition
In August we looked at seven houses in one afternoon, placed an offer even though the list price was out… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
Historical Highlights 209
It’s the end of an era. I’ve been posting historical highlights every Friday since I started my blog at the… Read more Historical Highlights 209