I Almost Used This on My Food
I Almost Used This on My Food What I thought it was… I love to bake but am by […]
What is a Commonplace Blog?
Why, it’s a digital commonplace book, of course! Commonplace books are basically the ancestors of social media and modern databases. Since ancient times, they’ve been a way to compile knowledge on anything of interest to its creator, grouped into themes. This blog will explore various historical topics. Let me know if you’d like to read about something in particular.
Silent Waves
Silent Waves The wind was loud against the pane, Its howling voice mixed with the rain. Nothing seemed to soothe […]
Name that Place!
Name that Place! In case you haven’t heard, I’m writing a book! The places in the photos below are […]
My Take on “Heaven to Betsy”
Betsy Ray won my readership the moment I discovered one of several things we have in common. We don’t […]
9 Old Expressions to Spice Up Your Conversations
Can’t keep up with today’s slanguage? Neither can I! How about using these vintage expressions to liven up […]
How to Hang Toilet Paper
Here’s a picture of the US toilet paper patent, 1891, showing the way it was intended to hang. The controversy […]
Proof That Cat Moms Have Always Existed
The ancient Egyptians clearly adored their cats. Paintings from the Middle Ages on indicate that other cultures loved their felines, […]