by Dwane | Mar 12, 2016 | Motivation, Travel
We moved often when I was young. Dad was in the U.S. Air Force. Back then (in the 70’s and 80’s), redeployment was common. Until moving to Franklin, Tennessee, I had stayed nowhere longer than four years. Two years, actually, was the average. We lived for four...
by Dwane | Mar 7, 2016 | Motivation, Travel
I don’t remember how and when I discovered the blog, “The Simple Dollar”. But, It doesn’t matter. I’ve been reading it (and enjoying it) for a while now. This article resonated with me. It’s pretty much my story. Small...
by Dwane | Mar 5, 2016 | Latin, Motivation, Q&A, Visual Latin
I received this cry for help: I really need your help and advice. I am a tutor for Classical Conversations Challenge A. I have been taking your Henle 1 lessons and have been learning along with my students from Henle 1 with some Visual Latin that they have on the CC...
by Dwane | Feb 27, 2016 | Motivation, Tip of the Week, Travel
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...
by Dwane | Feb 18, 2016 | Latin, Motivation, 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...
by Dwane | Feb 10, 2016 | Greek, Motivation, Van on the Run
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...
