Atomic Homework

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 >

BALTIMORE, USA – What the heck are re-runs?
Well, I’ll tell you.

But first, a short history lesson.

You see, a long time ago, before the world was overrun with phone zombies, families used to gather together and stare at a box called a “television.” Read More >

CASTLETON, VIRGINIA – Monika was unusual.
She graduated from high school.

But she never had one English lesson!

Instead, she chose German. Read More >

BALTIMORE, USA – Let me tell you about Simon.

This September Simon is finally going to fix his English problem.  

Years ago, English used to be just something he studied in school. Read More >

BALTIMORE, USA – Happy Anniversary…

To me!

I’ve been a teacher now for 15 years! Read More >

BALTIMORE, USA – Do you play golf?

No?

Neither do I. Read More >

BALTIMORE, USA – Here’s a question for you.

Imagine you want to become the best pianist in the world. 

Your first step is to find a teacher. Read More >

CASTLETON, VIRGINIA 
On a beautiful late spring afternoon, fifteen years ago, two young men graduated from the same high school. They were very much alike, these two young men.  

Both were intelligent and hard-working. And both wanted to achieve success, to go places, and to provide for their families which they hoped to start soon.

Recently, these two men met each other again at a business conference. Read More >