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Do you make your own greeting cards or inspirational sayings like the e-card above? Finding free images that don't have a copyright label or watermark can be difficult. And that's why my current post at Inkwell Inspirations is about using my own photo library to provide you with Free Blank Pics for Memes. So come along for a visit and I'll see if there's anything you can use. http://www.inkwellinspirations.com/2017/09/free-blank-pics-for-memes.html
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 It's fun to belong to different social media groups, but what happens to your pages and accounts when you die? Yes, it's a morbid subject, but a recent event made me stop and consider how to handle my virtual life after my physical life on earth is over.
That's my topic at Inkwell Inspirations so come over for some virtual refreshments and we'll share thoughts on the subject, Are You Prepared for Social Media Death.  April the Giraffe, screenshot off the Animal Adventure Park live cam feed Yes, I'm a giraffe watcher. Anyone else? It's the 3rd Wednesday of the month which means I'm blogging at Inkwell Inspirations today and if you haven't guessed, I'm talking giraffes. Specifically, I'm talking about the Watching, Waiting, and Wondering that goes on as a mammal reaches that miraculous event of birth. Don't laugh. I used to sit in a lawn chair in a cold barn and wait for my goats to give birth. At least it's warmer in my office and I can work while I wait. My post includes screenshots as well as links to April's live cam feed. Come on over and we'll share cups of virtual coffee. :)  Novotel North York Hotel, Toronto, June 2015 Last weekend I attended the Write Canada conference where one of my stories, Here We Come A-Wassailing, was up for a Word Guild award.
To my deepest chagrin, I didn't win. But I enjoyed seeing the satisfaction, disbelief, and tears of those who did, and am sending out another hearty CONGRATULATIONS! to all the winners. The above photo shows the Novotel Hotel which hosted the conference, but it's what's on the other side of the picket fence that's the subject of my Inkwell post, Travel Gems and World Knit in Public Day. Note: People who knit and crochet DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS POST! The post is also the public unveiling of my new image, taken at the conference by award-winning photographer, Stephen Woo.  West facing window of St George's Anglican Church, Sibbald Point, Georgina, Ontario, Canada If you like history, genealogy, cemeteries, old churches, Ontario, and Murdoch Mysteries, then I hope you'll join me over at Inkwell Inspirations where I'm posting about the making of Murdoch's episode, Shipwreck.
My post, Murdoch on Location in Georgina, talks about the historic locations of Sibbald Point and Sutton where the Shipwreck episode was filmed, and also explores the history of the beautiful stained glass window created by the daughters of Upper Canada's Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe and his wife, Elizabeth. I also add in the genealogy aspect showing who in our family tree is buried in the famous cemetery where some of the scenes were shot. Combining all these elements made the post a joy to write. I'm sending out a shout-out to the Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives facebook page for the Feb 25th heads' up notice about the Shipwreck episode. Thank you! So what does the 1949 version of the movie Little Women, the 1963 Christmas with the Chipmunks Vol. 2 album, a vintage video game, waffles, beans, children singing, and Christmas lights all have in common? I'm featuring them on my post, It's A-Wassailing not A-Waffling today as they all contain a version of the Christmas song, Here We Come A-Wassailing. I'm a bit worried about the Christmas in the desert one though as I'm sure someone will deem it is in poor taste, and although a small part of me agrees, I've raised four kids, 2 of them boys, and I love hearing them laugh, especially over natural and innocent incidents. Anyway, if you want to share your thoughts, head on over to Inkwell Inspirations and see for yourself. Here We Come A-Wassailing is the title of my latest story which is found in A Cup of Christmas Cheer Volume 4 Heartwarming Tales of Christmas Present, Guideposts Books, Oct 2014. Check out my story page for more info. 
I'm blogging at the Inkwell today about the third part of my Antique Cookbooks series. You can read my story on how I came upon this treasure by checking out my previous posts: - Antique Cookbooks Part 1 1890 - 1906 - Antique Cookbooks Part 2 1900 - 1916 Today's cookbooks cover the period 1920 - 1928 and include information and recipes suited for students--those learning how to cook in school, as well as carrying lunch to school. Add an apple recipe book and you have the perfect trio for the back-to-school season. 
1920 Saskatchewan Dept of Education, Short Course Recipes, Household Science Circular No. 3
The above photo shows the students of a Household Science aka Home Economics class in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
My question for today at the Inkwell concerns a mention I found on cottage cheese as a sandwich filling for school lunches. Do you have something to share? I'm blogging about Antique Cookbooks Part 2 1900 - 1916 over at Inkwell Inspirations today. I've included sample pages I think are interesting for the time and may surprise you. Whether it's new to you or not, I welcome you to join in (or start) a discussion about your thoughts in the comment section of my Inkwell post or over on our Facebook page. 
The Best Way Book No. 3: 1200 Household Hints & Recipes, 1916
Today's post follows Antique Cookbooks Part 1 where I covered cookbooks from 1890 - 1906.
If you're enjoying this series, keep an eye out for the 3rd part of my Antique Cookbooks post coming in August. I'm blogging at the Inkwell again with another post on my Historic Winter Sports series, this time on the fun and adventure of ice sailing. The images I've used were found in different library systems and archives fonds and I can't say enough about the people who work to bring these sources to the public. Today's images are courtesy of the:
As well, I've included a video over on my Inkwell Inspirations Ice Sailing post which gives the feel of skimming across the ice in a modern ice boat made for racing. Here's one photo you won't find over there...it's a stereoview from 1900 and if you go to the page I found it, you can read a description put out by the Keystone View Company. 
1900 Canadian Winter Sports, Ice Yachting, Ontario, Canada. Courtesy of Maritime History of the Great Lakes.
I'm blogging over at Inkwell Inspirations today about Historic Snow Cabooses. Well, it was just the historic ones, and then I remembered about a modern one, so it's a Then and Now post. I'd like to thank the folks over at the Lanigan and District Heritage Assoc Virtual Museum for allowing me to use their images in my post. Thanks also going out to the Glenbow Museum and Archives for their wonderful online resource site. And finally, thank you to Balzer's for putting their SnoBear near Hwy 1E heading into Regina or I would never have known these fascinating modern people movers for winter use existed. I have been enlightened. Here's a taste of what awaits you over at the Inkwell... Then...
ca. 1928 by A.T. Stocki, Caboose on sleigh, Tarnopol, Saskatchewan. Glenbow Archives
and Now...
SnoBear taken Jan 2013, Hwy 1E, Regina, SK, by Anita Mae Draper
Many more images and a SnoBear video over at the Inkwell. Hope to see you there.
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