Monthly Archives: February 2013

The horrific earthquake that hit Haiti three years ago killed more than 300,000 people. It’s so large a number that it’sdifficult to take in. It takes a long time to recover from such devastation. Journalist Jonathan M. Katz recently noted that “The conditions in Haiti … Continue reading →

Endless snow, shoveling, then slush and freezing rain – who knows what the rest of the winter will bring? The one sure thing is that it’s going to be a trial. Time for a vacation. What’s that? You have responsibilities? … Continue reading →

Strawberries are red.Blueberries are blue.Herbie is handsome.Love, Marylou   Clifford is a very, very lucky big red dog. Because he’s so big, he also gets the biggest Valentine’s Day card! But like everyone, Clifford started out small. In fact when he was … Continue reading →

So much of our past is lost. This week Good Reads honours the lovers of history. These are the tireless researchers who love to collect up seemingly idle talk, dig through abandoned trunks and sift through piles and piles of … Continue reading →