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Lately, I’ve been laid up, after having an unexpected, traumatic tooth extraction, and then coming down with Covid. I am fully vaccinated, boosted, practice good dental hygiene, rarely go out and wear a quality mask whenever I do – so this state of affairs has felt extremely unjust. (I am in the process of writingContinue Reading
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This fall, as part of my MFA program in Creative Writing at Lindenwood University I took a course in revisionist fiction. When I told them about the course, my friends and family would ask, “What’s revisionist fiction?” Revisionist fiction is when you take an original work, and riff on it. For instance, there’s the originalContinue Reading
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Do adjective stems confuse you? Then read this helpful guide on how to find the stem of any Latin adjective! Adjective stems are important. You need to know an adjective’s stem in order to be able to decline it. Plus knowing the stem helps you to recognize the adjective when you see it in the...
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It’s been several years since I’ve published a novel, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been writing. I started Favorite Daughters roughly six years ago, and I went through multiple revisions and rewrites, and a long process in finding a publisher. But I am happy to announce that Black Rose Writing will release Favorite DaughtersContinue Reading
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Broadcast News has always been one of my top ten favorite films, ever since I saw it in the theater as a teenager. When I was young, I enjoyed it for its witty banter and the depiction of its feminist yet feminine protagonist, Holly Hunter’s Jane. At one point, Jane’s boss says to her sarcastically,Continue Reading
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Trying to decide whether or not Latin is for you? Here are 9 reasons why you should learn Latin! My study of Latin has enriched my life in so many ways. But learning a language – any language – is a challenge, so you need to be committed. Do I think Latin is still worth...
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I became aware of The Ballerinas, by Rachel Kapelke Dale, in an airport bookstore, when I had six hours to kill due to a delayed flight. I was immediately intrigued by its cover, with three female forms donned in pretty pink tutus. That’s because I have spent a lot of time in my life, fromContinue Reading
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Looking for good reading material? Check out this list of ten lesser known Greek tragedies you probably haven’t read (or even heard of!). You’ve heard of Medea, Antigone, and Oedipus Rex. But did you know that there are over 30 tragedies surviving from classical Athens? If Greek tragedy is new to you, check out my...
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Parsing Latin verbs is easy once you get the hang of it. Read this quick post to learn how to parse Latin verbs (and how parsing can help you out). First of all, what does it mean to parse a verb, anyway? When you parse a verb, you identify all its verbal properties. You describe...
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Are you struggling with adjectives or simply trying to master them? Then this post on Latin adjectives for beginners is just the thing for you. Once you have a handle on Latin nouns, it’s time to dive into adjectives. In this post, I will discuss the all the most important aspects in a beginner-friendly way....
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Person and number are two important properties of Latin verbs. Read this quick post to learn a) what person and number are and b) how to identify the person and number of any Latin verb. First we will go through each person and number, and then we will examine Latin verb personal endings. These personal...
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The genitive case is extremely important in Latin. This ultimate guide will tell you what the genitive is, how to translate it, and how to use it. This post is relevant to students of all different levels, from beginning to advanced. Information is presented from most important to least. If you are just embarking on...
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New England really comes alive in autumn, and Boston is no exception. Here is my list of the best things to do in Boston in the fall! I have lived in the greater Boston area for the last 4 years and autumn is my favorite season. Fall feels different in the north. And it’s not...
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Wondering what to write on your Latin flashcards? Look no further. This post will explain exactly how to make effective Latin flashcards for all different parts of speech. In this post, I will teach you how to design your Latin flashcards in a way that will make your studies easier later on. These smart, effective...
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What are the four principal parts in Latin and why are they important? Read this ultimate guide to Latin verb principal parts to find out. Principal parts come up all the time when you are learning Latin. Usually we use this term to refer specifically to the principal parts of verbs. In this post, we...
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Wondering what the vocative case is in Latin? This post tells you everything you need to know, with examples and charts. The good news is that the vocative case is one of the easiest Latin cases to learn. It only has one use and it is almost always identical to the nominative case in form....
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Interested in Cherokee history? Then you have to visit New Echota Historic Site near Calhoun, GA. Go explore the former Cherokee capital and learn about the tragic Trail of Tears. New Echota is one of the most important Native American sites in Georgia. Among other things, it was the home of the first Native American...
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If “A Phone Call” was the only story by Dorothy Parker that you ever read, you might dismiss her as frivolous. It would be easy to overlook the commentary on gender dynamics, or the skilled, biting humor that is grounded in self-deprecation, and which layers a profound sadness underneath. “A Telephone Call” is a tragi-comic rambling of a woman so desperate for a man to call her that she’s pushed to the edge. But if you consider that it was written in 1930, when women were expected to b [...]
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Wondering how to use or translate the nominative case in Latin? This post explains what the nominative is and what its uses are – with lots of examples. Look no further! Here is your comprehensive guide to the Latin nominative case. Let’s dive right in! Nominative Case: The Basics The nominative is the default case...
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Do Latin deponent verbs confuse you? Read this post to find out what they are, how to identify them, how to translate them, and more. Deponent verbs are an important topic in Latin, since many common verbs are deponent. The terminology may sound scary, but don’t worry. In this post, I offer beginner-friendly explanations of...
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