A still tongue keeps a wise head Wise people don’t talk much.… more →
What is my name?wrote 1 month ago: Continuing in the tradition of class cancellations, six of my twelve hours of teaching this week nev … more →
wrote 3 months ago: I snapped this photograph a couple of weeks ago, and only looking at it full screen did I realize I … more →
wrote 5 months ago: We had a company meeting few days ago and I can’t help noting these down: For lack of other terms to … more →
wrote 6 months ago: This expression has always cracked me up: “Loose Lips,” 4 x 6 inches, pen and ink, avail … more →
wrote 7 months ago: Here’s another body-related idiomatic expression drawing for you today: “Give Me a Hand, … more →
wrote 7 months ago: 4.5 x 5.5 inches, pen and ink, available in my shop I was riding my bike the other day, and I saw a … more →
wrote 7 months ago: I have the privilege of being able to teach English at a middle school in South Korea. Some of you m … more →
wrote 8 months ago: This postcard was put on postsecret a while back. It still makes me laugh uncontrollably. Any ideas … more →
wrote 10 months ago: A abusar da sorte to push one’s luck sein Glück herausfordern acertar em cheio to hit the nail … more →
wrote 10 months ago: For those of you who are struggling to learn the English language, let me help you out a little with … more →
wrote 1 year ago: The Adlai Stevenson Game described in an earlier pencilgeist entry was not the first time a story ha … more →
wrote 1 year ago: A still tongue keeps a wise head Wise people don’t talk much. … more →
wrote 1 year ago: A watched pot never boils Some things work out in their own time, so being impatient and constantly … more →
wrote 2 years ago: To be at pains to do something. Page 1 pargraph 1: He is at pains not to be late Many are called, fe … more →
wrote 2 years ago: UPDATE: I’ve put together this worksheet: Dec. 10 worksheet, which covers most of the topics … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Students: 7 Native Languages: 3 (Spanish, German, Czech) We had the biggest crowd we’ve ever h … more →