Atomic Homework

I was 18.

And it was my first trip to Europe by myself. 

My plan was to meet a high school friend in Paris, at the entrance to the George V metro station at exactly noon. Read More >

There’s a dark and a troubled side of life
There’s a bright and a sunny side, too
Though we meet with the darkness and strife
The sunny side we also may view.

Keep on the Sunny Side
Lyrics by Ada Blenkhorn

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Hey! 

How was your weekend?

On Saturday, I met some Vig Village members online.  Read More >

I teach my students Power Words.

Power Words are the words that are in every conversation. 

Master the Power Words and understanding and speaking will suddenly be a lot easier.  Read More >

“Record numbers!”

That’s what I read about tourism in Europe this summer.

All the capitals will be full of people.  Read More >

Last week I was in London.

I learned what “fly tipping” means. 

I learned to never get out of a taxi/Uber/Bolt without seeing your phone in your hand.  Read More >

Last week I was in London. 

While I was there, I sent back all the strange, new words I found. 

I hope you learned something. Read More >

“No fly tipping.” 

Yes, the words are English.

But the average American doesn’t know what they mean. Read More >

‘England and America are two countries divided by a common language’

-George Bernard Shw

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Wednesday night. 

Wahaca Mexican restaurant at Canary Warf. 

The business owner sitting next to me on the bench needs me to get up so he can get out.  Read More >