Monthly Archives: July 2023

Do you remember those cherries growing the end of last month? The net Andy had been using to protect them from the birds burned in the fire last summer, so he ordered a new one. It came last night. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

I tend to wilt in the heat and this was the temperature one minute after midnight yesterday morning. We have an air conditioner in our living room, and at night we cool off the other rooms by opening the windows … Continue reading →

The photographer, Leonardo Sens, waited 3 years to take this shot of the moon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: July 19, 2023

Yesterday I said I would talk about one of my favorite new toys. I was thinking of Yabla, a subscription site that has videos with the option of showing both Spanish (in my case) and English subtitles. That’s easier than … Continue reading →

I took that saying to heart when I first heard it years ago. And I keep thinking of it now when I play with all my toys. I also think of Kaitlin as a baby, lying in her crib experimenting … Continue reading →

As I’ve said, I’m now doing only the minimum on Duolingo to keep my streak going. But I’ve been having a great time playing with some of my other language apps, focusing a lot on listening and speaking. That’s the … Continue reading →

If you were to take a swim in the clear blue waters surrounding Santa Cruz, California, in recent days, you may have encountered an unlikely predator. Small and dark, whiskered and fluffy, she has developed a knack for theft and … Continue reading →

from Cheerful Monk to Happy Nerd. Not only did I figure out why México is pronounced the way it is, I found this video. My excitement level went through the roof. July 14, 2023

The video and blog in yesterday’s post said, All of the letters below sound the same in Spanish as they do in English. Or at least close enough that if you pronounce them like English you’ll sound fine. F, M, … Continue reading →

I’m working on my pronunciation now, and I’m mostly using the Wondrium course since I’m a subscriber. But I wanted to see if there are free options available. This video was helpful: The material is also covered in this blog … Continue reading →