Author Biography: Belleiscute

The bumbling detective, in rumpled raincoat, has charmed audiences for generations. Despite being depicted in almost seventy episodes, viewers learned very little about him. Here's a quiz to see what you know about his habits and personal life.

Some dresses have behaved like "the shot heard around the world" and have become famous virtually over night. Let's take a look at some of these iconic frocks, those who designed them, and the ladies who wore them.

I have to admit to being a bit of a romantic, so I almost swooned with delight recently while reading some famous love letters. Let's see how many of these writers, from poets to nuns to emperors, you can name!

We have a recent arrival in our house: Belle, an adorable little dog, we adopted from a rescue society. I have never had a small dog before, and I am curious about Belle's breed, the bichon frisé. Would you like to share what I have discovered?

The first poem I ever memorized! A perennial holiday favorite at our house; let's see what you can remember about "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Recommended for grades: 4,5,6

Many surnames are derived from occupations. The following ten common English surnames may all stem from an ancestor's job. How many do you know?