Dump a car.

I have never owned a new car.  In two weeks, I am moving my family to Europe for four months.  These two sentences are related. Cars are expensive.  The average American now spends $482 per month for the “privilege” of car ownership.  And, most of us own...

Stuck in Visual Latin

I received this comment: I have been taking visual Latin for almost over a year and I am not seeing a very large improvement in my learning the language. I don’t know if I am doing something wrong or if I’m missing a step or two but I am having some...

Safety in Athens

I am moving my family to Greece in a month.  Well, almost.  We will be in Israel for a few weeks first. If you are concerned about my safety, you are not the only one.  Several people have cautioned me about moving to Greece. A few days ago, I did a safety search on...

Bella Italia

Now and then, someone asks me to take them to Italy.  “You should lead tours to Italy, Mr. Thomas!” Ther is only one problem.  I have never been to Italy. I was once a spelunker.  I have explored more caves than I could  count.  I could take you into some...

Frugal February

Every week I send out a ‘Tip of the Week’.  It could be about languages, but it does not have to be.  Usually, the ‘Tip’ is something I have found helpful.  My life is a little easier as a result.   If it helps me, I figure it might help you....

Totally lost in Latin…

I received this note: Hello There, I am having a lot of confusion about Latin. Basically, I am totally lost. I am telling you this because I thought you might be able to give me some tips. I need to figure out where I stopped understanding. As you may know already I...