Words, words, words…

“Words matter.  They help us define meaning.  We think with words.  We learn with words.  Words are the fundamental tools we use for communicating.  If we use them well, we can cut, and shape, and polish our ideas precisely, and beautifully.  If we use them...

Yarrow, or Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow has a long and interesting history.  The name of the flower is part Greek, part Latin.  Achillea, comes from the Greek name Ἀχιλλεύς.  According to legend, Achilles would carry the plant with him onto the battlefield.  He...

Get Smart.

For four years, I’ve posted a “word a day” to Facebook. No really. I have.   See: https://www.facebook.com/laughatlatin Honestly, I should change “a word a day” to “a word most days”. I don’t post every day. Intend...