I thought I’d open this post with a quote. There are some good quotes about history. Accordingly, I googled history quotes . . . A quarter of an hour later,…
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As the Heavens Are Higher: A Peep at Victorian History
Are you ready for a peep at the Victorian history behind As the Heavens Are Higher? As most of you already know, I just happen to be extravagantly, outrageously, passionately…
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This book was totally another impulse-borrow. Rocket Science for Babies. It was part of a series. My public library had Organic Chemistry for Babies, too. I just had to see…
Read moreGood and Great: Outstanding Literature in Education
Alright, ladies and gentlemen! It’s time for another peep into Webster’s Dictionary. Today we’re taking a look at the role of good and great—outstanding—literature in education. When I looked up…
Read moreMozart: The Boy Who Changed the World with His Music—Book Review
I love obscure books. I love reading obscure books. I love reviewing obscure books. The only thing I don’t love about obscure books is trying to source them, after somebody…
Read moreGood and Great: The Quest for Christian Books
They’re the un-google-able search term—not because nobody’s got them, but because there are just too many. “Christian books.” Go try it, yourself. You’ll get Christian publishers. You’ll get Christian bookstores.…
Read moreLily and the Paper Man—Book Review
I really didn’t need another public library book. I already had a review title halfway read, a church library book halfway read, a Victorian novel halfway read, and a musical…
Read moreAs the Heavens Are Higher: On Sale Today
Good morning, everyone! And Happy Valentine’s Day. I’d like to say I looked ahead and noted on my schedule that the second Monday in February was the 14th . .…
Read moreInterview with Maria Miller of Math Mammoth
I am so excited to have the opportunity to welcome our interview guest, Maria Miller of Math Mammoth. Maria has a master’s degree in mathematics, and over twenty years of…
Read moreThe Case for Scheduling
There are two months of the year for making great resolutions about scheduling. One is September (or August, if that’s when your school term starts). And the other is January.…
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