by Dwane | Mar 22, 2015 | Motivation
I usually do not post anything on Sundays. But, I thought I would share this with you all. My son is a budding film maker. He entered a film festival about a month ago. Long story, but, everything that could go wrong did go wrong. He thought he had no chance. Yet, at...
by Dwane | Mar 19, 2015 | Education, Motivation
If you have followed my blog for any amount of time, you know I am a fan of the e-zine, Early to Rise. You can check out the site here: http://www.earlytorise.com/ In a recent article, the editor, Craig Ballantyne, reminds us that we can use our time, though...
by Dwane | Mar 18, 2015 | Education, Latin, Motivation
Why did you learn Latin? Now and then, someone will ask me, “Why did you choose Latin?” I’ve always been fascinated by history. When I was younger, I read avidly. For the most part, I read biographies. I particularly enjoyed the biographies of early American...
by Dwane | Mar 14, 2015 | Latin, Motivation, The Future
Do you spend a lot of time watching television? Turn it off. According to the United States Department of Labor, Americans spend almost 3 hours a day watching television. I have seen higher numbers on on other sites. But, hey, let’s give our fellow countrymen the...
by Dwane | Mar 7, 2015 | Motivation, The Future
Here is a reminder I could use every day. One Step Program for a Better Life By Bob Irish A few years back, author and fitness guru Dr. Marcia Hootman was in a tailspin. She was headed for divorce, her health was suffering, and her teenage son had become increasingly...
by Dwane | Mar 7, 2015 | Education, Italian, Latin, Motivation, Tip of the Week, Travel
Think Outside the Border Tip #10 – Who wants to learn Italian? According to Frederick Bodmer, in his book, The Loom of Language, French, Spanish, and Italian derive directly from Latin. “The deeper we delve into the past, the more French, Spanish, and...
