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Marooned on an Island in the16th Century
Isola by Allegra Goodman. Narrated in the first person, this novel tells the story of Marguerite de la Rocque de Roberval who was a real person who was marooned on an island for defiance. She lived there for 2 years … Continue reading
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Another Greek Mythology Fanbook
Atalanta is told from the point of view of the woman in Greek mythology famed for her fleetness of foot and her archery prowess. Jennifer Saint wrote this one in 2023. A fast, enjoyable read which sneers at the overly … Continue reading
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How much does lanolin weigh?
Last year at Maryland Sheep and Wool festival I bought a 5 pound Marino fleece. I scoured the fleece last spring and only just now got around to weighing it. That 5 pound fleece is now 3 pounds. I can’t … Continue reading
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Carding Merino Wool
I have carded almost 1 pound of a 5 pound merino fleece, which I bought at the 2024 Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. Probably when my SH reads this blog (and he reads my posts almost as soon as I … Continue reading
14th Century France and Ancient Greece
I checked out two books from the library and will be returning them today. The Palace of Eros by Caro De Robertis. It is a post-feminist, LGBTQ+ retelling of the Eros and Psyche store. The narration alternates between Psyche’s first … Continue reading
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