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Groundhog Day
What is the history of Groundhog Day? Does Punxsutawney Phil (or his various other animal friends) really predict the weather? Let’s find out… The history of Groundhog Day goes back well over 100 years. Similar to the Groundhog Day we are familiar with, a sunny Candlemas meant more days of winter. With the groundhog, a …
Top Favorite Reads of 2021 and 2022 Current TBR List
My favorite books of 2021 could probably keep us here all day. However, I’m going to narrow it down to just a few.
New Look
The Blog has a New Look
Howard Carter meets King Tut
On November 4, 1922, a young Egyptian boy was working hard taking water to other workers, when he noticed something unusual. A step hidden by the sand.
Halloween: An Origin Story
What we know now as Halloween originated with Samhain....
Update!
Delay Update... Sorry about the delay in posting. I have a post coming in just a minute or two. I've been planning to post for the longest. My new computer came weeks ago but then I got sick and didn't want to do anything for a bit so I'm playing catch up. Thanks for waiting! …
What’s in your pocket?
If you took a moment to empty your pockets or bag what would you find? A phone? Keys? Money? What a person carries around can tell a lot about what they feel is important in everyday life. This has always been the case. People have "necessary" things to get by in their lives and work …
Delay Delay…
Sorry for the very long delay in posting! I've let Summer get away with me and I also let the fact that I need a new computer be an excuse for way too long. I am in the process of getting a new one ordered and will have the promised posts up soon. Hopefully I …
What I’m Reading… Book One
The Pocket A Hidden History of Women's Lives by: Barbara Burman and Ariane Fennetaux Hi there! This is a very good book for anyone who is interested in this type of history. The book allows you to look at the individual because each pocket would have been made to suit the wearer and their own …
Teacups Upside Down 