Daily Lessons / blog posts

I used to go to a yoga class in Prague.

I liked it, but it took a big chunk of time out of my day.

The class was from 6 to 7 in the evening. Already an hour gone. Read More >

Here’s an embarrassing story.

Years ago I went to a doctor in Prague.

The nurse led me to a small room, told me to take off my clothes, put on a gown, and then come out of the room and walk down the hall when I was ready. Read More >

Good news in America!

Our leaders, (now our masters), tell us they may soon allow us to leave our homes!

We may return to work (if our job still exists). Read More >

A student wrote and told me:

“My biggest challenge is phrasal verbs.”

That’s common. Read More >

Good morning.

How was your weekend?

Mine was good. Read More >

A Childhood memory…

Assembling a model airplane on the kitchen table…

I was so excited. The picture on the box looked so cool. An Israeli F-16 painted in desert camouflage. Read More >

I feel like a genius!

I just learn five new Italian words and reviewed 15 from earlier this week.

And they were so easy! Read More >

Rome….

The City of Seven Hills…

The Eternal City…. Read More >

CASTLETON, VIRGINIA – If you’re new to these emails, here’s the backstory.

I’m in quarantine on a 325 acre farm in Virginia, USA. I’m not worried about the virus for my own safety; but I’m also here with my 86-year-old father. So let’s just say, we’re not having so many parties these days.   

It’s quiet. I’m getting a lot of work done. Read More >

CASTLETON, VIRGINIA – “You must stay at home until June 10,” said the governor of Virginia.

“This is going to be bad,” said our president.

“100,000 – 240,000 dead,” said the models who can’t speak or even wear fashionable clothing. Read More >