February was quite the month with my in-law’s away in California for nearly two weeks and Andrew driving back and… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
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Firsts of 2023 in Pictures
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
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