Tag Archives: history

The Many Faces of Jane

Posted on October 4, 2011 by maryjane

Jane this, Jane that. Jane then, Jane now. Here are some women who really Janed it! Can you add to my Janeology?

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Zephyr

Posted on October 4, 2011 by maryjane

Zephyr. Bad gas? Distant cousin to sulphur? How about something related to dinosaurs? The big toe of a brontosaurus? Louis L’Amour sidekick?

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Name that tune

Posted on October 1, 2011 by maryjane

Who knows what well-known song has the word halcyon in it? Hint: it’s patriotic.

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Even a hint of chilly weather gets me excited about sweaters, scarves, and sumptuous socks—the woolier, the better. Wool, of course, leads me to thoughts of knitting, and I find myself hankering for a blustery day beside the fire with a lap full of yarn and a warm cup of tea.

Somewhere in world right now, I know there are women actually living my daydream, and I suspect that place might be Ireland. And given I have Irish blood from my father’s side of the family, it’s a country that tugs hard at my heart strings. Someday I’ll go there, but for now …

Aran Islands. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia. Photo by Pixie.

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Prudence Please

Posted on September 24, 2011 by maryjane

Even among today’s progressive population, there is still a whole crop of …

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Gone with the Wind

Posted on September 15, 2011 by maryjane

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. History is often told from the winner’s point of view, but …

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Bodie, California

Posted on August 28, 2011 by maryjane

In a world of rapid growth, sharp declines, and precious little that’s permanent, the town of Bodie, California, never changes, because …

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Birds of a Feather

Posted on August 25, 2011 by maryjane

It’s no secret that I’m crazy about chickens. Been there, established that. But did you know that I also carry a torch for their free-flying cousins? Yep, birds of any feather tickle my fancy. Chickadees, woodpeckers, sparrows, even raptors and ravens inspire a kind of wide-eyed wonder in my heart, and I suppose that qualifies me as a birdwatcher. Throw in my trusty old pair of binoculars, and I might even be a bona fide “birder” (FYI: bird was first used as a verb in 1918).

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Wind, Waves, and Wild Ponies

Posted on August 23, 2011 by maryjane

Did you get a chance to read my recent book review of the childhood classic, Misty of Chincoteague? If so, I’d wager you’re ready to hop aboard as I set out on an island adventure!

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Hit the Road, Jill

Posted on August 2, 2011 by maryjane

Few things are as all-American as the old-fashioned family road trip. So here’s my friendly nudge: five places to take your little ones before they “un-little.”

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