by Dwane | Feb 2, 2017 | Education, Latin in Literature, Motivation
Every year, I used to take students through Julius Caesar’s Gallic Wars. Before I say anything else, let me point something out… something that I point out all the time. The New Testament is under constant attack by scholars. It withstands all attacks....
by Dwane | Jan 31, 2017 | Education
I enjoy TED talks. I have watched many. But, this…? This just made me...
by Dwane | Jan 30, 2017 | Education, Latin, Online Classes
I have removed the grading option from my site. There is a chance I will open this option again in the future, but I am not sure. If you do not know what I am talking about, I will explain. On my site, I teach a series of Latin classes. Any family who subscribes to...
by Dwane | Jan 26, 2017 | Education, Motivation
The other night, a friend reminded me of an old proverb. “The best time to plant a tree was ten years ago. The next best time is now.” My students often ask me, “How long did it take you to learn Latin, Mr. Thomas?” I have been studying Latin...
by Dwane | Jan 24, 2017 | Education, Motivation
Years ago, I read Dave Ramsey’s First Book, Financial Peace. I began to follow his advice. Then I made a foolish financial mistake. I became a teacher in a private school. Disaster followed. Eventually, my wife and I went through foreclosure. We ended up...
by Dwane | Jan 23, 2017 | Education, The Future
On Saturday, I sent out my usual “tip of the week”. This one received quite a response. Here is what I mean: “Thank you for this! Just read it to our son. Tear in my eyes.” “I may have put an edited version of this as my Facebook...
