by Dwane | Dec 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Santa Claus: the legendary patron saint of children The name Santa Claus first shows up in American English in 1773. Before then, Santa Claus was known as Sante Klaas, which itself comes from the old Dutch name for the saint: Sinter Niklaas. Today, in Holland, he is...
by Dwane | Dec 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
In my never-ending quest for alternatives to college, I recently discovered the No Degree podcast. In the podcast, the host interviews people who opted out of college, and found success. If you decide to check it out, I recommend this episode...
by Dwane | Dec 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Advent An awaited arrival; an important arrival. The season or period of the Christian calendar between Advent Sunday and Christmas. The word advent comes from the Latin word adventus. Adventus, in Latin, is an arrival, an approach, a visit, or an appearance....
by Dwane | Dec 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 four: _______________________________________________________________________________________________...
by Dwane | Dec 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
This week, in a French class I attend, another student wanted to know how to say “cookie” in French. I expected the teacher to respond with le biscuit. Instead, he responded with le petit gateau. In French, the word for cake is gateau. A cookie, then,...
by Dwane | Dec 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 four: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ What...
