Word of the Day #57: Quercetin

It’s allergy season for me. During allergy season, I take quercetin.  Thomas at Compass Classroom told me about Quercetin years ago.  I’ve been taking it ever since.  It really seems to help me.  Consider giving quercetin a try if you are currently...

Tip of the Week #265: Git an Editer

Git an Editer Last weak, I sent owt an email with a mispeled wurd.  Ironikly, I titled the email “Chose your words carefully.”  It was suposed to bee “Choose your words carefully.”   This week, I am beeng a bit mur karefool. Mispeling wurds can bee humileeating.  ...

Tip of the Week #264: Choose Your Words Carefully

This may sound a little woo-woo.  But, I believe what I am about to write is extremely practical.  Call it “practical woo-woo” if you like.  Practiwoo, maybe? Anyway, the older I get, the more I believe our words become our reality. We have all heard some variation of...

Word of the Day #56: Factotum

Factotum: Someone who does it all.   This word came up in a Latin class a few days ago.  A factotum is a handy jack of all trades.  A factotum is the kind of person we all need around.   Alfred, for example, is Batman’s factotum.  He keeps Batman supplied.  Would...

How I rediscovered goal-setting

Last year I wrote a book on goal setting.  I am now in the process of editing that book.  As I edit, I will post excerpts here on my blog.  This is from chapter one: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ When I...

Tip of the Week #263: My Favorite Books

Not too long ago, I posted a list of some of my favorite movies.  I am adding to the list from time to time.  It’s here: https://dwanethomas.com/my-favorite-movies/.  Many of you responded with your own recommendations.  I am sure I will be adding movies for a...