The history of the United States is a history of migration. From the stories of early European settlers, to the westward expansion, the California Gold rush and the mass emigration of people from the dust bowl, we’ve always been a… Continue Reading
Both Ross Poldark and Kitty Trevelyan are running from something. For Poldark, it’s a violent past that has led him to the gallows. For Kitty Trevelyan, it’s a difficult relationship with her family that has led to her mother completely… Continue Reading
Help! Supervillain Odd Todd has struck three times: first at #1 First Street, next at #2 Second Street, then at #4 Fourth Street. Can you discern the pattern, and tell us where he’s going to strike next? These are the… Continue Reading
This “Call the Midwife” episode was Season 4’s finale, and it featured the best and worst of life and love. Violet and Fred are on their way to Nonnatus House for an engagement celebration. Violet is nervous because she brought… Continue Reading
It’s a busy night at the Maternity Home, all the beds are full. One of the mothers is Shirley Dent, who runs into her old friend, Marion Smith, who’s also ready to give birth. Shirley is excited to see Marion,… Continue Reading
Sister Mary Cynthia studies her bible, and the gets ready for the day, putting on her habit. In the hallway, she runs into Sister Julienne, who helps her arrange her wimple. Sister Julienne then goes to wake up Sister Monica… Continue Reading
It is summer in Poplar and everyone is trying to stay cool. Sister Julienne delivers a boy to the Prendergast family while the father prays in the other room. At Dr. Turner’s office, the doctor is getting overwhelmed. There are… Continue Reading
At the clinic, the nuns and nurses are getting ready for the day, but nobody knows where Trixie is. Nurse Crane proclaims about the need to move the mothers along faster than they usually do, and Shelagh complains about this… Continue Reading
Peter Noakes is conducting a meeting of the civil defense brigade when a rat scurries into the middle of the group of men and everybody freaks out. The rat is clobbered by one of the men, and Noakes thanks him.… Continue Reading
This is a recap. There are major spoilers here. Sister Julienne is tending flowers in the garden when the skies open up into a downpour, and she is suddenly drenched. She goes inside to change, and finds there is a… Continue Reading
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