This January I’ve spent more time than usual thinking about the highs and lows of the past year and brainstorming… Read more Firsts of 2023 in Pictures
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8 Things I Learned in December
2. We never took the kids bowling in Owen Sound because it seemed expensive and now we find that in… Read more 8 Things I Learned in December
7 Things I Learned in November
2. Illinois produces more pumpkins than any other state (possibly up to 95% of pumpkins grown in the US, but… Read more 7 Things I Learned in November
5 Things I Learned in September
I have a bird theme going on… Goldfinches lay their eggs in late summer instead of early summer like most… Read more 5 Things I Learned in September
Did You Know? Grey Owl
This year for Canadian Literature the kids and I read The Adventures of Sajo and Her Beaver People by Grey… Read more Did You Know? Grey Owl
Poetry in Context: “Spring”
I see that I did not write any posts on “Poetry in Context” in 2021. I think I can do… Read more Poetry in Context: “Spring”
9 Things I Learned in December
I was all set to tell you that I finally learned how to temper chocolate properly, but that failed (after… Read more 9 Things I Learned in December
Point Farms Summer Resort
On Saturday we had a picnic at Point Farms Provincial Park near Goderich, Ontario. It’s now a campground with beach… Read more Point Farms Summer Resort
Favourite Things: April Edition
We’re in the middle of our third lockdown, but there have been some some bright spots! Read My favourite read… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
7 Things I Learned in February
The finches I’ve seen at our feeder are house finches not purple finches (they have streaky bellies and only part… Read more 7 Things I Learned in February
6 Things I Learned in January
Squirrels do not like safflower seed. This was great to learn because our bird feeders hang from a fence and… Read more 6 Things I Learned in January
Three Picture Books About Beatrix Potter
Beloved children’s book author/illustrator Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) needs no introduction. Here are three picture books written about her life, by… Read more Three Picture Books About Beatrix Potter
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