by Dwane | Jan 26, 2016 | Education, Latin, Travel, Van on the Run
This was in one of the forums: Did I hear something about Mr. Dwane moving to Greece?????! I’m a few weeks behind and I’m having to watch the recorded lessons because I’m in a play and we’re always practicing during class. Another student helped her out: Hi, The other...
by Dwane | Jan 21, 2016 | Greek, Latin, Motivation, Travel, Van on the Run
One of the fastest ways to learn anything is to teach what you want to learn. There is an old Roman proverb, docendo discimus. It means, “We learn by teaching.” I live by this motto. When I decided to learn Latin, I volunteered to teach Latin. When I...
by Dwane | Dec 31, 2015 | Education, Greek, Latin, Motivation, Travel, Van on the Run
Καιρός (Kairos) was the Greek god of opportunity. He was the god of favorable moments. He was the god of fortune. According to the Greeks, he only had hair on the front of his head. This gave rise to the saying, “If you happen to see Kairos passing by in the...
by Dwane | Sep 29, 2015 | The Future, Travel
I am sadly watching Europe collapse. Europe is home to me. Born in Oxford, and raised primarily in England, Holland, and Germany, I can’t wait to get back. I work hard. In many ways, I work hard so that I can afford to go back. I miss home. This letter made...
by Dwane | May 13, 2015 | Education, Greek
One of my favorite students emailed me today just before class. Read it before you join the Greek class. Greek will eat your lunch. If ten of you sign up, three of you will make it to the end. I am not kidding. If you think Latin is tough…. You have been...
