One of the joys of the holiday is settling down after all the energetic activities to read inspired holiday fiction. You are no doubt familiar with some of the well-known holiday books and short stories… Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol… The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Anderson… Eugene Field’s The First Christmas Tree… O. … Continue reading Holiday Gems
Category: Getting the Word Out
Imagine! The best quality books for free!
Well, you don't need to imagine it, it's true! As a fellow blogger said, "I rarely pay full price for books. Loving classics has its advantages, they are widely available and utterly cheap." I couldn't agree more! Ever since I figured out how to put them on my Kindle, I've had a blast finding vintage … Continue reading Imagine! The best quality books for free!
Fellow vintage book readers
I just wanted to share some of my favorite websites for vintage books and reviews for all of you fellow vintage book afficionados! Leaves and Pages "Bibliovore. Botanist. Gardener. Armchair Traveller and Vintage Book Explorer" And I would add: "Voracious Reader"! A feast! On this blog I find excellent reviews of books published in every … Continue reading Fellow vintage book readers
Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21
As part of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation work with its aboriginal peoples, we are celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day today! In my area of Calgary there are events well worth attending at Fort Calgary and Canmore to honor our First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. There are plenty of resources for teachers and children here: … Continue reading Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21
Review of All In by Lisa Simonds
I have just finished one of the most powerful books I've ever read, and am absolutely in awe of this new author's writing talent. Lisa Simonds has the ability to write in a way that lets us experience all the action, dialogue, thoughts and scenes--without noticing that we're reading a book. The pace of … Continue reading Review of All In by Lisa Simonds
An easy way to marvel at the night sky
... or the early morning sky, in my case. For almost a week I have noticed a extra-bright light in the still-dark southeast sky before I go to work. At first I thought it was an airplane; it's not uncommon for me to stand out on my balcony and see a brilliant light in the … Continue reading An easy way to marvel at the night sky
Banff Bison – Sustainability in Canada’s Ecosystems
Ever since I learned about Canada's ecosystems while researching my book Respect Our World-Sustainability, I have had the topic on my radar. I am very thrilled about Parks Canada's announcement that after 140 years of absence, bison have been reintroduced to Banff National Park! Right in my backyard! This is not only an ecological triumph, it is also … Continue reading Banff Bison – Sustainability in Canada’s Ecosystems
Making it Merry Again
The simple act of receiving a Christmas card means someone remembered you, that you are cared for, and that you are not invisible. When my friend Barb initiated a wonderful tradition in sharing the joy of Christmas cards with homeless individuals, the initial goal was to collect 80 cards. As it turned out, 80 was … Continue reading Making it Merry Again
Culture, geography, history and inspiration – Chinese Immigrants in Canada
From as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by other cultures and eager to know about countries around the world. This fascination has led to traveling, learning about global holidays, attending pow-wows... ...writing to overseas pen pals, learning Scottish Highland dancing, volunteering at a First Nations wilderness camp... ...AND writing about other … Continue reading Culture, geography, history and inspiration – Chinese Immigrants in Canada
Summer Reads–Don’t Miss the Greatest Books
If you’re looking for some summer reads, may I recommend this list? The Greatest Books If you haven’t already discovered some of these, you don’t want to miss out on some excellent literature. Many years ago I found a similar list. With a goal of reading one or two from the list each year, I … Continue reading Summer Reads–Don’t Miss the Greatest Books
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