O. Henry: Master Wordsmith and Master Story Teller
In “The Hiding of Black Bill,” O. Henry has a story with some twists and turns, an amazing use of diction, and a few uses …
The Rules of Definition: For the SAT and Beyond
To properly grasp a concept (beyond a certain level of abstraction), it needs to be defined. “Table” is pretty clear by looking; “republic” is not. …
SAT Words
For those of you preparing to take the SAT — and those of you who will some day; start learning the words now!! — you …
“Genius” by Victor Hugo
Woe unto him! the child of this sad earth, Who, in a troubled world, unjust and blind, Bears Genius–treasure of celestial birth, Within his solitary …
“Holiday Inn”
This movie (1 hr 41 min.s) starring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds and Virginia Dale made its US premier in August 1942. Director/producer Mark …
Christmas Music
Before the Season is over and gone, listen to “Christmas Favorites from the World’s Favorite Tenors.” It contains songs like “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” …
Merry Christmas
Merry Winter Solstice, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! I’ll let Frank Sinatra tell it with “White Christmas” and “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” Click …
Recommended: The Elements of Astronomy
The Elements of Astronomy by Simon Newcomb appears to be a good introductory book to astronomy. You can see chapter 2 of the book at …
Recommended: The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments
Dr. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., has two blog posts at About.com, one dated 12-7-07 and one dated 8-5-08, about an excellent chemistry book for children …