VCL Photography. Kendare Blake When I told the fam that I was going to be out most of the weekend with DBF, hubs quirked his head and said, "But you're not speaking this year." Yup. I don't have a new book out, so I wasn't on stage (except to introduce an awesome author--more on that later). But that meant I had more time to … [Read more...] about The Awesomeness of the Decatur Book Festival
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Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Hipster ClassicistsHumor often comes from pairing the unexpected. In this case, Parisian artist Alexis Persani combines Photoshop with classical sculptures for hilarious effect. Check it out:Check out Persani's other works here: http://www.behance.net/alexis-persani. Photos by permission of Alexis Persani. … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Free Skype Chats
This afternoon, I spoke to Mr. Wucker's Latin III and Latin IV students via Skype about Cleopatra's Moon.I thought it was so cool, I had to take a picture. The students attend the University School and saw the Cleopatra exhibit when it was in Milwaukee last spring. Mr. Wuckler assigned Cleopatra's Moon for summer reading.Sadly, we didn't have a lot of time for the Skype chat, … [Read more...] about Free Skype Chats
The One Percent in Ancient Rome versus the One Percent Today
I love this:"The tasteless dedication to pretentious excess shown by Lollia Paulina, Caligula's third wife, was hard to parallel. She would bedeck herself with emeralds and pearls whenever she attended even the most modest gathering, taking the receipts with her to show to anyone who doubted [what] her jewelry had cost...." (Pliny, Natural History, 9.117)Can you imagine what … [Read more...] about The One Percent in Ancient Rome versus the One Percent Today
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Today's Theme: TV and Classic Rock … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
