Tag Archives: Byron

A Christogram

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Kathy

I promised a while back to explain why Xmas is not “taking the Christ out of Christmas.” This spelling doesn’t need to be controversial or offensive. The X may look as though it’s eliminating Christ. People may think that modern, … Continue reading →

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That Soft Bastard Latin

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Kathy

A friend recently asked me, as people often do, why my students have signed up for Latin. (Her tone indicated this was a nutty choice in 2011.) I offered all the usual reasons. Some are interested in law or medicine and … Continue reading →

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