by Dwane | Dec 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Once, back when I was teaching in the classroom, my students were laughing at the Romans. They couldn’t believe that the Romans actually worshiped their political leaders. It happened to be just after the 2012 presidential election season. Barack Obama had...
by Dwane | Dec 8, 2016 | Education, Latin
A 15 year-old girl sent a homework assignment to me. Here are the first three questions and answers: 1. Quid fecit Achilles? Hectorum ducem Troianum interfecit atque corpus eius mortuum post currum suum traxit circum moenia Urbis troiae. 2. Quid fecit...
by Dwane | Dec 7, 2016 | Education, Greek, Italian, Vocabulary
A few days ago, one of my kids reminded me of Babadum. How do I forget this stuff? I used to use Babadum. Then I forgot about it. Now it’s back. I am no big fan of flashcards. But, if the flashcards help you with pronunciation, I am a big fan. Babadum is a...
by Dwane | Dec 6, 2016 | Education, Latin
You can join EVERY CLASS I teach with ONE simple subscription option. That’s correct. Subscribe once and you will have access to each and every class I teach. Not only that, all subscriptions are FAMILY subscriptions. Everyone in the family is welcome to enroll. I...
by Dwane | Dec 3, 2016 | Education, Latin
Like over 20 other Americans, I suffer from a desire to reach personal goals. Around this time of year, I start planning the next. William James once said, “Think in the morning. Act in the noon.” I’d like to add one more sentence. “Laugh...
