Happy New Year! December wasn’t our best month health-wise, but we had much to be thankful for, from library books… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
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Stew, Of All Things
Although I spend most of my library time in the children’s department, sometimes it’s fun to browse the cookbooks. Once… Read more Stew, Of All Things
12 Things I Learned in November
Better late than never… 2. The first place gold was discovered in the United States was in North Carolina in… Read more 12 Things I Learned in November
Favourite Things: November Edition
We have a little snow on the ground to mark the beginning of December. (In fact, Malcolm played outside for… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
2024 Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for History Buffs
Here are twelve history-related suggestions for Christmas presents. (I’m especially intrigued by the suffrage board game and the Monticello tea… Read more 2024 Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for History Buffs
Chopsticks vs. Forks
When my brother-in-law and his family vacationed in Japan earlier this fall they brought us back some fun souvenirs. Besides… Read more Chopsticks vs. Forks
A Book My Kids Love
Several weeks ago my kids got a book from the library and I often see them sitting on the couch… Read more A Book My Kids Love
10 Things I Learned in October
2. Like I mentioned in my last post, we hiked quite a bit this fall and it was especially fun… Read more 10 Things I Learned in October
Favourite Things: October Edition
October was as beautiful as September and I’m thankful that we were able to take advantage of the weather and… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Who Was Edward J. Noble?
(Presumably) inspired by my post on the Hepburn Libraries, my father-in-law sent me a link about another influential local —… Read more Who Was Edward J. Noble?
14 Things I Learned in September
I need a better system for keeping track of what I’ve learned. Repeatedly over the past month I jotted things… Read more 14 Things I Learned in September
Favourite Things: September Edition
What a gorgeous autumn we are having so far! Read For school pre-reading, I just finished Carry On, Mr. Bowditch,… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition
The Development of Empire Apples
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