Two years ago I wrote about the kennings found in Bilbo’s speech to Smaug in The Hobbit. Kennings are a… Read more Tolkien’s Influences: Solomon and Saturn
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Favourite Things: May Edition
I hope all my American readers enjoyed their long weekend. We’re still in lockdown around here… But moving on, here… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
5 Things I Learned in April
I’ve been able to sew for years (decades?) but I am just now learning the proper names of stitches (ladder… Read more 5 Things I Learned in April
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
Did You Know? The First Ferris Wheel
The biggest splurge of our wedding was renting a Ferris wheel. This type of Ferris wheel with seats that hold… Read more Did You Know? The First Ferris Wheel
Celebrating Beverly Cleary
“Where are the books about kids like us?” Beverly Cleary took this question to heart and ended up writing dozens… Read more Celebrating Beverly Cleary
Favourite Things: March Edition
We got out of the house more in March, which was lovely. If you’re wondering, here’s what we’ve been up… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
Favourite Things: February Edition
We had a snowy February and I’m looking forward to the gradual approach of spring. But first here are some… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
Favourite Things: January Edition
In Ontario we’ve been in lockdown for a month. Thankfully there are a few differences from the spring lockdown (churches… Read more Favourite Things: January Edition
Favourite Things: December Edition
Without a doubt my favourite thing this month is our new baby! Malcolm Fergus Bond was born on December 8.… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
7 Things I Learned in October
A new tea chain is coming to Canada and the U.S. (Last I heard T. Kettle stores were set to… Read more 7 Things I Learned in October
Favourite Things: October Edition
Now that we’ve had our first snow I can look longingly back at the peak of fall foliage and mild… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Favourite Things: September Edition
I love this time of year. The leaves are changing. Apples are cheap. The weather has its ups and downs,… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition