2. The world’s oldest known bird hatched a chick at age 74. 3. You can cut open large hailstones and… Read more 8 Things I Learned in February
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Favourite Things: February Edition
Despite a week of sickness, we had some fun times in February. Read It was the first month in a… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
Timeline of Pizza in Canada
1948 – The first pizzeria opened in Canada in Montreal’s Little Italy. Pizzeria Napoletana is still operating today, though it… Read more Timeline of Pizza in Canada
Who Was the First Restaurant Critic?
Answer: Alexandre Balthazar Laurent Grimod de La Reynière Andrew and I often listen to an audiobook at night and our… Read more Who Was the First Restaurant Critic?
Favourite Things: January Edition
Looking back, I encountered some good books, songs, and activities over the past month. I hope you all are having… Read more Favourite Things: January Edition
Firsts of 2024 in Pictures
I had a hard time deciding what to include in this list and went with “the more the merrier,” for… Read more Firsts of 2024 in Pictures
Favourite Things: December Edition
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
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