Category Archives: What makes us tick

A new year…

Posted on January 12, 2021 by G Barto

Like many people, I’ve found myself laid off for quite some time due to COVID. It’s especially bad in California, and especially bad in Silicon Valley, where business closures and lockdowns have been pervasive. I’ve used the time to retool … Continue reading →

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Another year without resolutions

Posted on January 13, 2018 by G Barto

Way back in January 2009, I shifted from New Year’s Resolutions to directional intentions. In January 2015, I gave up ascribing any importance to the changing of the years for my language learning. I’ve found that I’m learning more, though … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared for the Challenges in Language Learning

Posted on July 8, 2017 by G Barto

Agnieska Murdoch warn’s about The Dark Side of Language Learning. While learning a language can be an exciting adventure, it’s not just a question of putting in the time and maintaining motivation. You will encounter actual stumbling blocks and a … Continue reading →

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Book Reviews on what makes people tick

Posted on March 21, 2012 by G Barto

Recent book reviews Immortality: The Quest to Live Forever and How It Drives Civilization According to Steven Cave, much of our life is spent dealing with or, more properly, trying not to deal with, a paradox of mortality: We know … Continue reading →

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