Grading

by | Jan 30, 2017 | Education, Latin, Online Classes

I have removed the grading option from my site. There is a chance I will open this option again in the future, but I am not sure. If you do not know what I am talking about, I will explain. On my site, I teach a series of Latin classes.  Any family who subscribes to...

Wow

by | Jan 28, 2017 | Travel, Van on the Run

Many of you know that I was born and raised in Europe.  My family moved back to the U.S. when I was 18. For years, I wanted to go back to Europe.  By 19, or 20, I was planning my return. Last year, after a wait of 26 years, I returned. There are many, many reasons it...

Every rose has its thorn.

by | Jan 27, 2017 | Motivation, Online Classes

I’m beat.  I spent a very long, frustrating evening online last night. A few days ago, a friend recommended that I make some changes on my site.  I took his advice. I made a simple change.  No big deal, right? Soon after, I noticed that my site no longer...

Ten years.

by | Jan 26, 2017 | Education, Motivation

The other night, a friend reminded me of an old proverb. “The best time to plant a tree was ten years ago.  The next best time is now.” My students often ask me, “How long did it take you to learn Latin, Mr. Thomas?” I have been studying Latin...