Author: yolyrueda
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March: The Roman Month of Momentum
Did you know that the year once began in March? In the earliest Roman calendar, March, not January, marked the beginning of the year. The month was called Martius, named after Mars. While Mars is often remembered as the god of war, he was also associated with agriculture, protection, and the safeguarding of Rome itself. Read more
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February: The Roman Month of Purification
By February, the sense of beginning has faded, but the year is still taking shape. The excitement of January has passed, and this in-between feeling is not accidental. The word February comes from the Latin word februum, which means purification or cleansing. In ancient Rome, this time of year was dedicated to clearing away what Read more
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January: The Month That Looks Both Ways
I’ve always been curious about where things come from. Growing up, my mom took me to bookstores the way some parents took their kids to the park. I came home with stacks of books, questions, and stories that stayed with me. In seventh grade, I chose Latin as my third language, not because it was Read more
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When Time Moves Quietly
Time does not announce itself as it moves forward. It makes no noise, asks no permission, and waits for no one to be ready. One day you are a teenager convinced you have all the time in the world; the next, you look back and wonder how twenty-five years passed in the blink of an Read more
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Festivus: A Holiday for the Rest of Us
A reflection on simplicity, honesty, and humor during the holiday season. Festivus is a relatively modern holiday. It was invented in 1966 by writer Dan O’Keefe as a family tradition and later popularized in 1997 through an episode of the TV show Seinfeld. While the show introduced Festivus to a wider audience, the holiday itself Read more
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Teaching English for a Global World
Helping students connect language, culture, and confidence in every class. In today’s fast-changing and connected world, English is more than just a school subject—it’s a global skill. At Remote Study Academy, we believe that language learning should go hand in hand with cultural awareness, critical thinking, and personal growth. Our students come from different backgrounds, Read more