Tip of the Week #244: How to Conquer Worry

by | Sep 24, 2022 | Tip of the Week

I once ran across a great worry-eliminating tip. Here it is. Write down all the things you are worried about right now. Whatever is giving you anxiety right now.  Write it down. Now, cross out the things you have no control over. That’s it.  Stop worrying about those...

Tip of the Week #243: Consider a Back-up Email

by | Sep 17, 2022 | Teaching online

A few days ago (Thursday), Google suspended my Gmail account. I am now locked out of my email account: dwane@visuallatin.com. So, my tip this week is this: Have a backup email account.  I should have had a backup email account. I didn’t. I am looking at some...

I am locked out.

by | Sep 13, 2022 | Uncategorized

Google suspended my email account today.  Not sure why. When it comes to Latin, it’s no secret that I prefer the Ecclesiastical pronunciation of Latin.  Also, called the Italian pronunciation. I suspect Google prefers the Classical pronunciation.  And, so they...

Tip of the Week #242: Embrace Boredom

by | Aug 27, 2022 | Tip of the Week

I recently read Atomic Habits by James Clear. Unlike so many of the current productivity books, this is a book I can actually recommend. It feels a little corporate of times, and the opening story is rough (Mr. Clear suffered a traumatic injury), but I recommend it....