Every rose has its thorn.

I’m beat.  I spent a very long, frustrating evening online last night. A few days ago, a friend recommended that I make some changes on my site.  I took his advice. I made a simple change.  No big deal, right? Soon after, I noticed that my site no longer...

Ten years.

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...

Financial Peace

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...

We get one shot at this.

On Thursday, I drove to Birmingham, Alabama.  There, my cousins and I carried my 92-year-old grandfather to his grave. This week was crazy busy.   Visitors, travel, and a funeral.  I am ridiculously behind in my work. But, I haven’t been thinking about work this...

Not yet.

Tomorrow, I’m heading to Birmingham Alabama.  My family and I will be saying our final goodbyes to my grandfather.  He died Sunday. I am sad.  I am very sad.  But, I don’t see tomorrow as an overwhelmingly sad day.  He lived a good, long, and happy life.  ...