Last year I published a post about the origin of birthday candles on my sister’s birthday. Today another family birthday has… Read more Did You Know? Birthday Celebrations in History
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Favourite Things: February Edition
February may be the shortest month, but I’m not short on fun things to share with you. Let’s dive in.… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
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Happy Friday, everyone. I have a few timely articles you can enjoy (while cozied up inside, if you’re living in… Read more Historical Highlights 128
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Happy Groundhog Day! Here’s a Canadian story about the removal of a historical statue. A massive new project “will combine… Read more Historical Highlights 127
6 Things I Learned in December
Is your year off to a good start? Looking back, here are six assorted things I learned in December —… Read more 6 Things I Learned in December
Favourite Things: December Edition
Happy New Year! If you’d like, take a few minutes to look back at all the things that made December… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
Poetry in Context: “Sleigh Ride”
Merry Christmas! I love “Christmas” songs that are really about winter (like “Let it Snow” and “Winter Wonderland”) and I… Read more Poetry in Context: “Sleigh Ride”
Three Picture Books About Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an Italian Baroque composer, best known for his violin concertos The Four Seasons. Here are four picture… Read more Three Picture Books About Antonio Vivaldi
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I’m only going to share a few links today because we are on a mini vacation in Radium Hot Springs,… Read more Historical Highlights 115
Did You Know? Mozart’s Name
Did you know that Mozart’s middle name — Amadeus — may have originated as a joke? Turns out there’s a… Read more Did You Know? Mozart’s Name
Favourite Things: August Edition
Did you pack your summer full of outdoor activities and family time? Did you enjoy the seasonal produce and take… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
11 Things I Learned in June
I have lots of interesting news and trivia to share from June! The Calgary Public Library has a new musical… Read more 11 Things I Learned in June
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I hope a beautiful weekend is in your forecast. We have our anniversary and one of our kid’s birthdays right… Read more Historical Highlights 089