What I’m reading — Jane’s Fame: How Jane Austen Conquered the World
According to the Barnes and Noble website: Jane’s Fame tells the fascinating story of Jane Austen’s renown, from the years of rejection …
Dr Watson’s Neglected Patients Holmes Birthday Party
Dr Watson’s Neglected Patients recently celebrated the birthday of the good doctor’s friend, Sherlock Holmes, the celebrated detective and cause of all …
Horrible Histories: Work, Terrible Work!
Could I have more, please … more Horrible Histories.
buying a commission:
From the beginnings of the British army until 1871, most officers bought their commissions. Soldiers could be promoted for merit or after …
The World of Downton Abbey review
When my husband gave me The Denver Post review copy of The World of Downton Abbey I was delighted, of course, but …
Happy Birthday Jane!
Today is the 236th birthday of Jane Austen and next month on Jan. 6 I’ll be celebrating the 157th birthday of Sherlock …
Jane Austen Knits
At the Jane Austen Birthday Tea for the JASNA Denver/Boulder Region, held today at the Castle Marne in Denver, I was sitting …