2. Cloud cover is measured in oktas with a symbol to depict how many eighths of the sky are covered… Read more 11 Things I Learned in January
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Two Picture Books About Cartoonists
We recently came across two biographical picture books at the library that each describe the career of a successful cartoonist… Read more Two Picture Books About Cartoonists
A Book My Kids Love
Several weeks ago my kids got a book from the library and I often see them sitting on the couch… Read more A Book My Kids Love
Who Was Edward J. Noble?
(Presumably) inspired by my post on the Hepburn Libraries, my father-in-law sent me a link about another influential local —… Read more Who Was Edward J. Noble?
Naturalist Narration (3)
Today we read the penultimate chapter of Girls Who Looked Under Rocks: The Lives of Six Pioneering Naturalists (I didn’t… Read more Naturalist Narration (3)
6 Picture Books for Women’s History Month
For women’s history month here are six picture books that highlight women throughout history that I’ve read over the past… Read more 6 Picture Books for Women’s History Month
The Battle of Ogdensburg
On February 17 I took my older kids to see a reenactment of the Battle of Ogdensburg, which took place… Read more The Battle of Ogdensburg
2023 Gift Guide: 10 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
For your holiday shopping I’ve found ten history-related items that weren’t included in my previous gift guides. I hope you… Read more 2023 Gift Guide: 10 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
10 Things I Learned in May
2. When we were in Toronto for our anniversary we went to a Jamaican buffet and tried ackee and saltfish,… Read more 10 Things I Learned in May
6 Things I Learned in March
1. Have you heard of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment that was conducted in 1944-1945? I learned about it in three… Read more 6 Things I Learned in March
8 Things I Learned in February
2. We are also reading a biography of Joseph Brant and I’ve learned about the Mohawks’ role in the Revolutionary… Read more 8 Things I Learned in February
Who Was John McCrae?
With Remembrance Day coming up on Friday, it seems like a good time to take a look at a famous… Read more Who Was John McCrae?
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