by Dwane | Jun 29, 2017 | Motivation
“Kerri” on Facebook, sent this one to me. Yes. I so get this. I throw everything away. Source of most of the conflict in our home, in...
by Dwane | Jun 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
I received this note: Thank you so much for leading us through Henle 2 this past year. I didn’t attend your live online class very much, because I was directing Challenge 2 and juggling many balls at once. Sigh. Now, my son is moving on to Challenge 3 and...
by Dwane | Jun 27, 2017 | Education, Latin
This quiz is to help those going through the Lingua Latina course. Spot any mistakes? If so, please let me know… ================================================= Quid est nomen servi qui aperit et claudet ostium? A) magister B) ostiarius C)...
by Dwane | Jun 26, 2017 | Education, Latin, Motivation
I received this letter: Comment: Hi, My son is going into ninth grade and is taking Lingua Latina with you. He really enjoys it but also wants to learn other languages. We didn’t do a good job of passing on our Spanish to him and he wants to learn it before he...
by Dwane | Jun 24, 2017 | Motivation
A few months ago, my son was in a terrible car accident. Now, he can’t work, can’t work out, can’t type, and has trouble reading. While he is expected to make a full recovery, he is pretty disappointed while he waits. He is fighting depression....
by Dwane | Jun 24, 2017 | Education, Q&A
One of the most frequent questions I receive on my site is this one: “What are the online classes like?” Fair enough. First of all, you should know that the online classes are designed for two types of students. First, the online classes are designed for...
by Dwane | Jun 23, 2017 | Education, Motivation
Several days ago (June 19, 2017) I finished reading Finding Ultra, by Rich Roll. I’ve been wanting to read this book for several years. Just never could find the time. Then, when my son, Jackson, wrecked in Colorado, I suddenly found myself with the time. I had...
by Dwane | Jun 22, 2017 | Education, Latin, Visual Latin
I received this comment: My 12 yr old has finished visual latin. What class should he go to next school year? Why do you suggest on classs over the other. Why do you teach Henle latin if you don’t suggest it? =================================================...
by Dwane | Jun 21, 2017 | Italian, Latin, Spanish, Visual Latin
I received this letter: I am a 17-year-old high schooler (homeschooled) taking your Visual Latin course (I just finished VL1 and will soon be starting VL2). To start, I would like to say that your course is a lot of fun, and I am thoroughly enjoying learning Latin....
by Dwane | Jun 20, 2017 | Education
While we were in Colorado, a subscribing family sent this phenomenal offer to me in an email. They offered to send any books we liked. Can you believe that? Anyway, the reading list alone was so useful, I thought I would share it with all of you....
by Dwane | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
I am a hardcore futurist. You may hear me complain about Islam from time to time. This is because I know history. But, I am not a pessimist about the future. I am optimistic about the future. Here is part of the reason why: I agree with Dr. Gary North. Here are...
by Dwane | Jun 17, 2017 | Education, Motivation
It’s popular to attend college in America. Either we all go, or think about going. I went to three colleges. I attended Pensacola Christian College for a year. I majored in pre-law. Decided that wasn’t for me. Transferred to the University of Alabama...
by Dwane | Jun 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
I received this question: Hello, I am looking for a continued Latin program for my son. He has completed Latin for Children A and B for Classical Academic Press. Can you guide me as to what class would be appropriate for him? Here is my reply:...
by Dwane | Jun 15, 2017 | Education, Online Classes
Next year, I plan to teach Henle 3. This book is composed mainly of the writings of Marcus Tullius Cicero. It’s going to be some seriously tough Latin. That part I am not really looking forward to. Getting inside the mind of this amazing Roman? That part I...
by Dwane | Jun 14, 2017 | Education
Feel free to tinker around with this. Let me know if you spot any mistakes. Feel free to offer suggestions… or even compose your own questions: Num Sextus, Marcus, Titusque boni pueri sunt? A) Marcus solus bonus puer est. B) Iulius et Sextus boni...
by Dwane | Jun 13, 2017 | The Future
I don’t weigh in much on politics. For the most part, politics is a tar baby. Especially in my extended family. Best to avoid the conversation. Generally, I have had the same stance with Islam. But, after the attacks in London, and especially after the attack...
by Dwane | Jun 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
This is the first draft of a quiz I am writing for chapter 20 of Lingua Latina. It will be available for subscribers/students on my my site. If you have been through the Lingua Latina course, or if you are going through the course, and if you like quizzes, and if...
by Dwane | Jun 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
For some reason, we tend to idolize ancient Rome and ancient Greece. We forget that they were barbaric statist societies built on slavery and, at times, human...
by Dwane | Jun 10, 2017 | Motivation, Tip of the Week
During my son’s recent ordeal, I discovered several things about myself that I did not like. Among other things, I am not the Stoic I thought I was becoming. Under pressure, I lost my cool. More than once. Sigh. I also discovered that, under pressure, I stop...
by Dwane | Jun 9, 2017 | Motivation
by Dwane | Jun 9, 2017 | Education
Last Saturday, my family and I left Denver, Colorado and drove home to Tennessee. For those who do not know, on April 13, my son was in a terrible car accident just outside of Denver. My wife, my girls and I were in Athens, Greece at the time. I was there to study...
by Dwane | Jun 8, 2017 | Education, Online Classes, Visual Latin
This time of year, I send a lot of refunds. This is one of the reasons I no longer offer a discounted annual rate. To set this up, I have to set the payments up recurring annually. People are excited when they join. “Sure,” they think, “we will...
by Dwane | Jun 5, 2017 | Van on the Run
After several months away, and more adventure than I asked for, my family and I are back home in Franklin, Tennessee. I’m going to spend the next few days doing my very best to catch up. I know many of you are waiting for a response from me. You will hear from...
by Dwane | Jun 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
I received this email: Dwane, Always love to read your thoughts. Hope your son is progressing through his recovery, I want you to know our littlest son is still praying for his older brothers Latin teacher’s son every night, he never forgets him. When you have...
by Dwane | Jun 3, 2017 | Tip of the Week
I wasn’t planning to be in Tennessee this summer. I was going to be studying Greek in Greece and I was going to be giving informal tours of Athens and Corinth to mission teams. But, everything changed in a moment. My son nearly lost his life in a car accident...
