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Something I am reading now, just the first chapter, but it looks intriguing. And it is, as the author states upfront, at this point mainly a theory. A quote: “in our society, there seems to be a general rule that, the more obviously one’s work benefits other people, the less…

Me, teaching American Accent. True story.

Whew, I haven’t written for a while, have I? Still, there is never a bad time to come back. Here is the poem that keeps floating up into my awareness today. …

Translating life goals and values into budget plans and calendar entries I keep returning to something I recently learned about one of my old students. …

Meditating on words, past and present On Saturday, October 21, a host of alumni descended on our University and there was much hugging and kissing, many questions, stories and memories. There was much mutual gratitude. …

Here is what I learned today: “During the bombing raids of World War II, thousands of children were orphaned and left to starve. The fortunate ones were rescued and placed in refugee camps where they received food and good care. But many of these children who had lost so much…

“Get your pens ready! Take notes! It’ll help you remember! Your pen (along with the dictionary) is your best friend!” — Me in class, all the time. Isn’t it funny that that I am yet again — afresh — surprised at what I constantly tell others? Over the last two…

‘Christ the Companion’ by Dorothy Sayers WHEN I’ve thrown my books aside, being petulant and weary, And have turned down the gas, and the firelight has sufficed, When my brain’s too stiff for prayer, and too indolent for theory, Will You come and play with me, big Brother Christ? Will…

Celebrating International Translators/Interpreters Day If you think about it, Jesus is the ultimate role model for us, translators and interpreters. We translate and interpret using words, seeking to bridge the gap between people and cultures. He Himself is the Word and, in a very real way, He translates God for…