2. I learned that John Deere did not invent or sell tractors, but did invent a steel plow. 3. Manhattanhenge… Read more 16 Things I Learned in July
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Rhubarb Through the Centuries
June is National Dairy Month. (Stick with me.) Last weekend we went to a dairy festival and next Sunday dairy… Read more Rhubarb Through the Centuries
Favourite Things: February Edition
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
Three Unusual Picture Books
You know I love to feature picture books about historical figures and events. Well, today I have three picture books… Read more Three Unusual Picture Books
Favourite Things: November Edition
My monthly post is a bit short this time around, but if nothing else I’ve got some great book and… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Favourite Things: October Edition
We had quite a few appointments in October (doctor, dentist, optometrist), but here are some of the more fun things… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Favourite Things: September Edition
Upstate New York was our home base throughout September. We finished house sitting for my in-laws while they were in… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition
Favourite Things: August Edition
Notable events of the past month were packing up for a month away (house-sitting in Ogdensburg, NY), Malcolm breaking his… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
Favourite Things: June Edition
My very favourite thing from June is my new niece Violet! Since I can’t exactly share her, here are some… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition
Favourite Things: April Edition
I have a lots of things I’m excited to share with you today, especially some humorous recommendations. Read It took… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
7 Picture Books About Noteworthy Women
March is drawing to a close, but I didn’t want to neglect my tradition of reviewing picture book biographies of… Read more 7 Picture Books About Noteworthy Women
Favourite Things: November Edition
Gearing up for the holidays around here, though it’s funny that we had a huge amount of snow that’s already… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
9 Things I Learned in August
The Big Dipper is not a constellation, but an asterism within the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear). Asterisms are… Read more 9 Things I Learned in August