The first documented New Year’s Resolutions are attributed to the Babylonians, whose culture dates back thousands of years. It was an idea that has withstood the test of time, but — as Hamlet observed — it’s a custom more often honored in the breach than in the observance. Here’s one to consider, nevertheless, courtesy of […]
Reading: To E or Not to E?
We no longer just say “mail.” It’s too vague. So we differentiate between snail mail and email. The word “book” has undergone a similar evolution, from paper to screen or tablet. Some even claim that printed books and magazines will eventually become extinct. But wait. Somewhere along this transition it occurred to scientists and behaviorists […]
Feeling Stupid
My name is Ken; I have worked at Morris Tutoring since 2011, specializing in high school math & science courses. In May, I had a daunting experience. After my first meeting with a new student, he told his mother that I made him feel stupid. The student in question had made a highly favorable impression […]
