Scammed

by | Apr 13, 2018 | Uncategorized

Years ago, in futile attempt to get permanently out of the classroom, I bought a small house out in the country. The plan was simple. I was going to fix it up and sell it.  Then, I was going to do it again.  If all went well, I could transfer out of the classroom and...

Well, this is embarrassing.

by | Apr 10, 2018 | Uncategorized

Slept through my own class this morning. To those of you up early to increase your English Word Power, I am very sorry. My phone was almost dead last night and I forgot to charge it.  Since I rarely use my phone, I really should write, “My alarm clock was almost...

Spring Sale!

by | Apr 6, 2018 | Uncategorized

Almost ten years ago, Compass Classroom and I joined forces to create Visual Latin.  A few years later, we created the popular etymology series Word Up! This week, Compass Classroom is running their annual Spring sale… because, it’s Spring.  So, if you...

A helpful video and a poke in the eye of the SJW’s.

by | Apr 5, 2018 | Uncategorized

While looking for some Greek pronunciation assistance, I came across this video.  Here Salman Khan gives us a good overview of the Golden Age of Greece.  I found the timeline very helpful.  Personally, I still use BC and AD, but most people insist on using BCE and CE...