A wise old minimalist

I have followed the writings of “the minimalists” of an on for several years.  Not long ago, my family of 7 lived in a 950 square foot, 2 bedroom condo.  We lived there for 7 years.  Naturally, we became, to a degree, minimalists.  It was during that time...

Why did you learn Latin?

Now and then, someone will ask me, “Why did you choose Latin?” Here’s why: I’ve always been fascinated by history.  When I was younger, I read avidly.  For the most part, I read biographies.  I enjoyed the biographies of early American explorers and...

Aeronautics

Aeronautics: the science, or art, of sailing in the air.  This is a word you would not expect to find in Noah Webster’s 1828 dictionary, but, there it is.  In his dictionary, however, you will find an additional phrase: by means of a ballon.  Aeronautical science has...