The Rudiments of Anglo-Saxon

Years ago, I think in Surprised by Joy, I read about the English education of C.S. Lewis.   Unfortunately, Evernote didn’t exist at the time.  As a result, I can’t source what I am about to say. Anyway, at some point, and somewhere, I read about the...

The quote I live by

Sometimes, I really want to sleep in.  Usually, I don’t.  When I do, I regret it. When my alarm goes off, I have trained myself to think of this quote by C.S. Lewis. “If we let ourselves, we shall always be waiting for some distraction or other to end...

Joining a local language class

Chances are, someone in town teaches Latin.  Sign up.  Learning from an expert has its advantages.   Be careful with this one though.  Find out the style of teaching the teacher is using.  Interview former students.  Can they read in Latin?  Can they speak Latin?  Do...