top of page


Keep your hand in it
Today's little article explains the idiom keep your hand in it . Don't worry - your hands won't get dirty!
Diana Nygard
6 days ago1 min read
4 views


Characteristics of common genres, Part 1, ballad, dramatic poetry
Here are two poems to start our series on common genres. This can be found in the series Using Language and Related Skills
Diana Nygard
Apr 301 min read
2 views


Mind of Christ
Please ponder the next Prayer Byte, Mind of Christ .
Diana Nygard
Apr 271 min read
1 view


Resurrection Sunday
These three companion articles about Easter week describe the truths about Christ's death, descent into hell and resurrection. Read about...
Diana Nygard
Apr 201 min read
4 views


Silent Saturday
So where exactly was Jesus between the crucifixion and the resurrection? We actually do know! Find out here .
Diana Nygard
Apr 191 min read
5 views


Good Friday
Today is Good Friday, a significant holiday in the Christian church. See my thoughts about it here .
Diana Nygard
Apr 181 min read
4 views


Deco at 100
If you have a flair for the Jazz Age of the 1920s and 30s, you might also be fond of the style called Art Deco. You can get your fill of...
Diana Nygard
Apr 61 min read
7 views


Foolin' Around
Today is April 1st, also known as April Fools Day. April Fools Day was designed to play jokes on people who might be unsuspecting....
Diana Nygard
Apr 12 min read
7 views


A House Divided
The American Civil War, also known as the War Between the States, was fought from 1861 to 1865 as a contention between slavery and...
Diana Nygard
Mar 301 min read
6 views


Art & History Come Alive at the Mattatuck
Take a trip to the historic city of Waterbury, Connecticut to enjoy its art and history exhibits found at the Mattatuck Museum. Enjoy the...
Diana Nygard
Mar 221 min read
13 views


Prayer Byte: Addiction
Ponder the latest Prayer Byte: Addiction
Diana Nygard
Mar 121 min read
8 views


Lend me your ears
This article, Friends, Romans, Countrymen Lend me your Ears , teaches readers the usage of the words lend and loan and which is which....
Diana Nygard
Mar 91 min read
6 views


What is Beauty?
In the article The Twilight Zone: Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder, in the series Learning Through Culture, we have the opportunity...
Diana Nygard
Mar 51 min read
10 views


Parents partnering in the library
Today's article, How can I help my child use the library ? from Perspectives on Life and Learning is for parents who want to take an...
Diana Nygard
Feb 281 min read
4 views


Life-giving words
One of the most important components of communication is choosing our words carefully so we bring life rather than hurt feelings. In this...
Diana Nygard
Feb 221 min read
8 views


Prayer Byte: Love
Here's the newest Prayer Byte, ready for Valentine's Day: Love
Diana Nygard
Feb 141 min read
5 views


Wintry Mix? How about Puerto Rico!
School's out today due to inclement weather. Can I please go to Puerto Rico? Come with me to my happy place here . If you haven't done so...
Diana Nygard
Feb 61 min read
5 views


My Peaceable Heritage
This post is the conclusion of the story of some of my ancestors in which I briefly introduce an ancestor who is well known in the art...
Diana Nygard
Feb 31 min read
12 views


Prayer Byte: Peace in You
Please enjoy the newest Prayer Byte: Peace in you
Diana Nygard
Jan 231 min read
6 views


Bring those adjectives into order!
Do you know that when we use adjectives, that is words to describe nouns, it really matters what order you use for those adjectives? You...
Diana Nygard
Jan 201 min read
10 views
bottom of page