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10 Things I Learned in July

M.E. Bond — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:20:40 +0000

2. When Dostoevsky was 28 he was arrested as a member of a secret society and sentenced to execution by… Read more 10 Things I Learned in July

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Favourite Things: July Edition

M.E. Bond — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:52:56 +0000

Our summer vacation is drawing to a close early this year as we have some exciting travel plans in the… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition

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6 Things I Learned in June

M.E. Bond — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:01:07 +0000

2. A dromomaniac is someone with an “uncontrollable urge to walk or wander.” (Wikipedia) 3. The difference between Montessori and… Read more 6 Things I Learned in June

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Favourite Things: June Edition

M.E. Bond — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:21:22 +0000

Summer is in full swing around here! Read This month I finished The Imitation of Christ, which has many passages… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition

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Treasures in the Free Library of Philadelphia

M.E. Bond — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:39:25 +0000

When we spent a long weekend in Philly last month, my sister-in-law and I toured the rare book collection of… Read more Treasures in the Free Library of Philadelphia

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9 Things I Learned in May

M.E. Bond — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:00:31 +0000

I just noticed that I never published this post from the beginning of the month! 2. You should cut dahlias… Read more 9 Things I Learned in May

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Favourite Things: May Edition

M.E. Bond — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:38:13 +0000

This was our first year finishing school in May! (Because we didn’t take any breaks after Christmas.) Now it’s time… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition

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Firsts of 2025 in Pictures

M.E. Bond — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:15:19 +0000

Here are some things I did for the first time in 2025 — better late than never! 2. Visited the… Read more Firsts of 2025 in Pictures

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6 Things I Learned in April

M.E. Bond — Wed, 06 May 2026 23:05:39 +0000

2. “Grass” (verb) is British slang for informing or snitching on someone. 3. Uwe Rosenberg of Bohnanza fame has six… Read more 6 Things I Learned in April

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Favourite Things: April Edition

M.E. Bond — Wed, 06 May 2026 22:38:34 +0000

I have a sneaking suspicion that I use a picture of daffodils every April. They’re my favourite flower and I… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition

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