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What is a literary salon? In order to properly answer that question, I must give some history, going back as far as the 7th century CE but primarily sticking to the 16th to 19th centuries.  Emperor Charlemagne used to invite his friends into his bed chamber while he dressed in the morning; they would fill him in on gossip, and if they had any disputes, he would settle them. I assume this was exactly like when I wake up, roll over in bed, and check Twitter on my phone. These gatherings were referred to as petit levers (or levees), and...

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Deep-frying is one of life’s greatest pleasures, according to those of us who love the piles of golden bounty it brings. Some cooks pass on deep-frying because of nervousness or inexperience. But it’s easier than you think. Read on to find out how to make all your crispy dreams come true. Pass the napkins, baby! : David Leite What’s deep-frying? A common cooking method beloved around the world, deep-frying submerges just about any food in hot fat to render those calories crispy, crunchy, and golden. Lard was traditionally used, but today plant oil is more common. Normally, a deep fryer...

These transportation math activities for preschoolers get the kids engaged and excited about learning. You definitely need to add them to your own collection of math activities for preschoolers. There’s just something about cars, trucks, trains, and planes that capture young children’s attention. Some children love anything and everything that moves, while others seem to pick one type to focus in on. When my son was younger, it was all about the trains! And I’ve had students who were seriously into construction equipment, airplanes, and fast cars. What are your students really into right now? Transportation Math Activities for Preschoolers...

(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Twitter. And check out her latest book, Out of Water, now available where books are sold!)I've had my eye on the Faber-Castell Design Ambition for ages, watching lovely limited editions come and go, but never at quite the right time for me to snag one. So I was thrilled to finally get the chance to play with one in this lovely shade of blue. I know, from the Neo and the Loom, that I like Faber-Castell nibs, though...