Tag Archives: learning

Crossword Puzzles: Helping an Author’s Word Thingy . . . Vocabulary

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

My family is big on crossword puzzles.   There’s a table full of them in the bathroom, a pile of them on the dining room table, and a travel book in at least one of the suitcases.  Now I wasn’t into … Continue reading →

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Schools Beyond the Norm

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Sometimes it isn’t enough to have a school and leave it at that.  Sure you can add regular classes and teachers, but if you’re in a genre like fantasy then you’ll be wanting something special.  Here are a few variations … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Apprentices

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Chosen by their thirteenth year To follow in a master’s steps They wave farewell to youth and home While preparing for their tasks Some will sweat among the anvils While others ache within the woods Many learn of herbs to … Continue reading →

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New Laptop has Arrived

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My new laptop is here and I already got a few programs set up.  Suggestion to stick with sleep mode instead of shutting down is appreciated.  Means I bypass the useless tiles.  I was studying last night and am using … Continue reading →

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