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The Books: Rilla of Ingleside (L.M. Montgomery)

Daily Book Excerpt: YA/Children’s books: Next book on the shelf is Rilla of Ingleside (Anne of Green Gables, No. 8) by L.M. Montgomery. Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote this book in a fiery passion and it was published in 1921. She … Continue reading

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Today in history: Dec. 24, 1914

The Christmas Truce. Here’s a picture of German and British soldiers fraternizing in “no man’s land” on that day: What really happened? What’s myth, what’s truth? Does anyone care? I kind of don’t. From this article: The meeting of enemies … Continue reading

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