What financial ruin taught me.

by | Apr 13, 2015 | Motivation, The Future

I usually don’t blog much on Mondays. That is because I am in the classroom all day, and in the evening, my own children are in various classes around town.  I drive them to the classes. This leaves little time to blog. Last week, a friend of mine contacted me...

A Personal Memory Assistant

by | Apr 11, 2015 | Motivation, The Future, Tip of the Week

Someday, your memory will begin to fade.   I have noticed this depressing trend in myself lately.  In fact, if my memory gets any worse, I will soon be able to plan my own surprise parties.  I am not happy about this. This morning, while posting the “word of the...

Aquila

by | Apr 6, 2015 | The Future

Interesting move by Facebook, according to tech blogger, Peter Diamandis. As you read, you will notice they named their drone, Aquila. Aquila is Latin for Eagle. “A few weeks ago, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg announced, “As part of our Internet.org...

Be optimistic.

by | Apr 6, 2015 | Education, Latin, The Future, Vocabulary

Optimism: the belief that all is for the best. From Latin optimus, meaning, the best.  Optimus is the superlative of bonus, which means, good. Yesterday was Easter Sunday, the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ.  If you take a long look at the history...

Choose You this weekend.

by | 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...

Be Grateful.

by | 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...