by Dwane | May 6, 2023 | Tip of the Week
For the past few weeks, the church I attend has taken on a new challenge. It’s called “digital detox.” Many of us are addicted to our smartphones these days. That’s no secret. The pastor is calling for a radical rethinking of the way we use our phones. Last...
by Dwane | May 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s allergy season for me. During allergy season, I take quercetin. Thomas at Compass Classroom told me about Quercetin years ago. I’ve been taking it ever since. It really seems to help me. Consider giving quercetin a try if you are currently...
by Dwane | Apr 14, 2023 | Education, Latin, Visual Latin
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...
by Dwane | Apr 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
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. ...
by Dwane | Apr 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dwane | Mar 29, 2023 | Ebook
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: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ...
by Dwane | Mar 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dwane | Mar 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
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: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ When I...
by Dwane | Mar 27, 2023 | Ebook, Motivation
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: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ How I...
by Dwane | Mar 27, 2023 | Education, Vocabulary
Voilà came up in class this morning as we were reading through Le Français par la Métode Nature. Voilà is a French expression meaning “Here it is”, “See there” or “Look there”. Ultimately, voilà derives from Latin videre (to see)...
by Dwane | Mar 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Not too long ago, I posted a list of some of my favorite movies. I am adding to the list from time to time. It’s here: https://dwanethomas.com/my-favorite-movies/. Many of you responded with your own recommendations. I am sure I will be adding movies for a...
by Dwane | Mar 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Words matter. They help us define meaning. We think with words. We learn with words. Words are the fundamental tools we use for communicating. If we use them well, we can cut and shape and polish our ideas precisely and beautifully. If we use them sloppily we put...
by Dwane | Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Surquidry: Overbearing pride; arrogance Forgot to post for over a month. My surquidry doesn’t want me to admit this, but… who needs surquidry? So, I am back. Surquidry comes from Latin, but it made its way into English via French. In Old French, the word was...
by Dwane | Mar 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 the introduction: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ I...
by Dwane | Mar 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
I have written a book on goal-setting. It is in the editing process now. This is from the book: Do not wait for motivation Many people wait for motivation before they take action. I recommend not doing this. Do not wait for motivation. Motivation follows action. ...
by Dwane | Feb 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Late in life, I am learning to snowboard and ski. Never got to do this stuff when I was younger, so I am doing it now. Mid-life crisis, I suppose. Around Nashville, there are not many places to snowboard. You can learn in Ober Gatlinburg, about four and a half...
by Dwane | Feb 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
I read this article every year. I read it because I need to be reminded. I read it because it’s brilliant. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Picture this. You’re driving down the highway with your...
by Dwane | Feb 8, 2023 | Education, Healthy, Tip of the Week, Wise
Sometimes, after studying languages all day, I just want to sit on the couch and not think for a while and watch a great movie. Unfortunately, there is so much filth and junk out there, I often end up searching for a movie instead of actually watching a movie. To help...
by Dwane | Feb 7, 2023 | Wealthy, Wise
You have likely heard of Seth Godin and Tom Peters. Both are writing masters. Both admit that blogging has changed their lives. WordPress.com is free. Blogging is free. This has not changed in a long time. If you are launching online, I recommend blogging. ...
by Dwane | Feb 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Years ago, I followed Bill Myers. He no longer posts online. He retired from the internet. Long before he retired, he posted a short article on how to hit your goals. He posted this article ten years ago, in 2013. Since human nature does not change, his ideas...
by Dwane | Feb 4, 2023 | Tip of the Week
This tip is for the moms out there. My wife, Gretchen wrote it. She gave me the week off. Heh. Here she is: ______________________________________________ How grateful I am that we no longer have to watch every dime spent and be painfully rigid with our spending,...
by Dwane | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
I receive emails from Modern States. They recently highlighted a student who went back to college after taking some time off. Robert Ayres describes his experience here. As you probably know, you can test out of some college courses by taking CLEP exams. In case...
by Dwane | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
In a Latin class today, my students and I looked at the Roman word for cow, bos. Latin adds its complicated endings to the root of this word, bov. From this root, English derives the word bovine. Something bovine relates to cows. English even uses bovine as an...
by Dwane | Feb 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Candidate A person who seeks office by election. From Latin candidus meaning bright, clear, clean, or spotless Roman togas were white. Romans hoping to win elections wore extra white togas. The candidate would add chalk power to his toga to further whiten things...
by Dwane | Feb 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
I am in the final edits of a book I have been working on. The book is on goals. Inspired by all the vulgar language in so many goal-setting books, I decided to write my own. I have set and hit goals for years. People ask me how I do it. The book is the answer to...
