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Loving Languages and Latin

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Spanish is the Number One speakers studying English on Duolingo. That’s the #1 of all the X learning Y in the world. There are 96 languages being taught by Duolingo. I could be part of that crowd, except I’m a native English speaker. So I’m part of the #2 group, English speakers studying Spanish. I recently added Frech to my list of languages. I’m studying it with my nephew Mason. That’s #3 on the list.

As an English speaker, there are 36 languages to choose from. I’ve been studying Latin for a bit of time now. That makes three languages to learn. It ranks #54 among the group of languages. They include constructed languages Esperanto and High Valyrian.

In Latin I managed to get them all correct today. Except, well, check this out:

Spelling in Latin

Yes, I completed my list by misspelling all four words. I expect them to become less lenient further in the course.

If you have been wondering about a language, well Duolingo is a great way to go. It is free if you are tolerant of advertisements. I am not. I pay them. And it is so worth it – even from an entertainment perspective.

Annual Letter

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I send a note to my doctor and everyone he shares it with. This year I wrote this.

So, it’s been two years since you told my wife that I had a 20% chance of living. But she said yes to trying and someone, I don’t know the name, held my heart for half an hour while the coagulant sealed the hole poked in my heart. That continues to hold well. Even with a portion of my lung removed due to the after-effects of radiation.

Well! Thanks to you all! I am doing well,. I’m now working on getting aerobic conditioning back. And working on my memories – many have gone the ways of my vocabulary with the stroke. Even with those two bits, I’m happy to be here.

Hopefully, you and the full team at Kaiser are doing well and continuing to save lives with your dedication. Mark your calendar for October 25 – my One Year with No Hospitalisation date.

Until next year at this time, take care.

~ Michael Rasmussen

Stamps

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I bought some stamps. They’re too pretty. I’m also going to use them. One set of the stamps I got, there are three different sets, are from Ruth Asawa a sculptor. She worked with wires to explore forms, in the 50s. At last she gets some Postal recognition. It’s not too late. Visit the USPS site and buy some now.

Before and After

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So at last. What made it slightly more difficult was my formerr haircutter relocating to Oregon City. 12 miles of driving for a haircut? Surly there had to be someone closer. And there was. And, I have to admit, I could have been gong to this place for years. It is walking distance away. Walking Distance. Maybe one of the services you are looking for is also so close to you. Check on it.

  • Me, Beofer
  • Me, After