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How the Joy of Cooking led to St. Martha and the Dragon

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 29, 2024 by Maria GraceFebruary 20, 2025

You never really knew where and hole a research rabbit hole is going to open up, even one with a dragon in it.

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Regency Era Public Schools

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 23, 2024 by Maria GraceJune 24, 2024

The public schools of Austen’s day bore little resemblance to what we expect of public schools today.

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Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 18, 2024 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025

July 8 a new, and extremely rude guest came barreling up the Gulf Coast, a storm by the name of Beryl. She was not invited, nor was she welcome. In fact she crashed the party and left the place a mess.

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Celebrate National Ice Cream Day!

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 16, 2024 by Maria GraceJune 24, 2024

Even without modern refrigeration, ice cream was a thing in the Regency Era.

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Books and Chocolate~July 2024

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 9, 2024 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025

Do you have a soft spot for a particular heroine or type of heroine I know I do. And I find I’m a much easier sell for a book that features one of them, like the one below.

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