Gladius: The World of the Roman Soldier sold by UChicago Press reposted by Ruth Paget

Gladius: The World of the Roman Soldier written by Guy de la Bedoyere and sold by the University of Chicago Press offers fathers an examination of how the egalitarian Roman army helped create an Empire whose institutions still exist in the United States.

More information on Gladius and purchase details follow:

https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/G/bo68460708.html

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of 8 Ancient Western Civilization Games detailed in the link below:

https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/03/ancient-western-civilixation-games.html?m=1

Ancient Rome and Latin Literature Reading list organized by Ruth Paget

https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2018/08/ancient-rome-and-latin-literature.html?m=1

Ancient Rome had to contend with Egypt, so I have included this reading list entitled Hatsupset for Egypt’s female Pharoah:

https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2019/01/pharaoh-hatshepset-ancient-egypt.html?m=1

Food Truck Night - What’s Grubbin’ Nights in Salinas, California reposted by Ruth Paget

What’s Grubbin’ Food Truck Nights in Salinas, California calendar from June to November 2026 follows:

 https://www.salinas.gov/Events/Whats-Grubbin-Salinas

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games

Financial Literacy is a HS Requirement in California Beginning 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

Financial Literacy is a Required Class for High School Students to Graduate in California Beginning in 2026 - 2027 reposted by Ruth Paget

Beginning in the 2026 -2027 school year, the State of California is requiring high school students to complete a semester-long financial literacy course for graduation.

Further information about the financial literacy requirement follows in this media release by the State of California:

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/06/27/california-to-add-financial-literacy-as-a-requirement-to-graduate-high-school/

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento war games

Digital Game Design Workshop in Salinas, California on June 17, 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

The Monterey County Weekly Online Community Calendar lists a Digital Game Design Workshop at Artists’ Ink Studio in Salinas, California on June 17, 2026.

More information about this workshop from the Monterey County Weekly Online Calendar follows:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/digital-game-design/19017141/2026-06-17T17

Programs like this form part of Salinas, California’s tech ecosystem.

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento war games

Gyoza Dumplings - Summer 2026 Easy Meal by Ruth Paget

Gyoza Dumplings - Summer 2026 Easy Meal Suggested by Ruth Paget

Frozen gyoza are an easy baked meal that come with dipping sauce.  Adding a squirt of Kewpie mayonnaise and some snipped green onions makes these taste even better!

You can find gyoza at the more than 100 H Marts located across the United States at their website below (click to get the store locator):

https://www.hmart.com/stores

All you do for gyoza is line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake.  Teens can make these for busy parents. 

They are usually filled with cabbage, onions, and carrots and come with a soy dipping sauce.  Some come with a pork filling, so check ingredients if you have allergies or dietary preferences.

I think our local Costco also carries gyoza and Chinese potstickers as well.

Gyoza are a simple meal to make and most bags of them are large.

They are perfect for trying an Asian comfort food at home without spending too much money.

By Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento war games

UChicago Workshop:: From Sistrums to Saxophones reposted by Ruth Paget

UChicago Family Workshop: From Sistrums to Saxophones: Music through the Ages hosted by the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures reposted by Ruth Paget

The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures at the University of Chicago is hosting a family workshop called “From Sistrums to Saxophones: Music Through the Ages” on June 13, 2026.

Information and ticket purchase details follow:

https://events.uchicago.edu/event/268366-from-sistrums-to-saxophones-music-through-the-ages?mkt_tok=MjUwLUNRSC05MzYAAAGiVxXpOMzbg7L2EwbH6DRqeeF0l0BRKjmWqbeWInh0D-7tmknK5qL90ZuqUFaapnQiqfXR8F1LriEuSiczawpzHdM9VmUffY1vok3bZaaWR6n5aV0

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento war games

3D Printing at Greenfield Library in Greenfield, California reposted by Ruth Paget

The Monterey County Weekly Online Community Calendar lists a free workshop on how to use a 3D printer at the Greenfield Branch of the Monterey County Free Libraries on June 11, 2026 with 3 more programs planned after that.

More information about the 3D printing workshop at the Greenfield Library on the Monterey County Weekly Online Community Calendar follows:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/?utm_source=Monterey+County+Weekly+Newsletter&utm_campaign=56aa0779d5-EMAIL_CALENDAR_2026-0108_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-4ac1058259-424991269#/details/greenfield-3d-printing-program-on-request/19100860/2026-06-11T10

This workshop is part of Monterey County’s tech ecosystem.

Reposted by Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France and developer of the Novgorod and Bento war games