Latin pronuciation

I received this question a few days ago: Hi.  I got the Bible.is app. I’ve memorized part of John 1 with Classical Conversations. The version you like has a few differences in pronunciation. We say ‘prin-kip-io”. The app says...

Tip of the Week #265: Git an Editer

Git an Editer Last weak, I sent owt an email with a mispeled wurd.  Ironikly, I titled the email “Chose your words carefully.”  It was suposed to bee “Choose your words carefully.”   This week, I am beeng a bit mur karefool. Mispeling wurds can bee humileeating.  ...

Tip of the Week #264: Choose Your Words Carefully

This may sound a little woo-woo.  But, I believe what I am about to write is extremely practical.  Call it “practical woo-woo” if you like.  Practiwoo, maybe? Anyway, the older I get, the more I believe our words become our reality. We have all heard some variation of...

Aim at nothing, and hit it every time.

Last year I wrote a book on goal setting.  I am now in the process of editing that book.  As I edit, I will post excerpts here on my blog.  This is from chapter one: _______________________________________________________________________________________________  ...

Word of the Day #56: Factotum

Factotum: Someone who does it all.   This word came up in a Latin class a few days ago.  A factotum is a handy jack of all trades.  A factotum is the kind of person we all need around.   Alfred, for example, is Batman’s factotum.  He keeps Batman supplied.  Would...