Self-tutoring about lifestyle history: the tutor mentions the idea of a party line. I was at an apartment in the late ’80s where the resident said she had a “party line.” I didn’t know what she meant, but didn’t ask.…

Self-tutoring about Remembrance Day: the tutor reflects…. Of course, today is marked to honour those who have fallen defending their homelands in war. Many have marked graves; many do not. By far most were very young when killed. For a…

Self-tutoring about the Civil War: the tutor mentions a quote never far from his mind. I have never on the field of battle sent you where I was unwilling to go myself, nor would I now advise you to a…

Self-tutoring about history: the tutor finds a documentary, by ColdFusion, about Enron. The Enron story loomed large in 2000 and 2001. During summer 2000, Enron reached its peak value of around $70B. December 2001 it filed for bankruptcy. The ColdFusion…

Self-tutoring about pop culture and history: the tutor researches another question he’s often wondered about. GI: galvanized iron, apparently. With time, it took on a broader meaning, eventually referring even to recruits. BTW: not all sources seem to agree about…

Self-tutoring about history: the tutor gives a brief about the Jesuits. The Jesuits are a Catholic religious order begun in 1534, and approved by Pope Paul III in 1540. Their main aim is helping people from a Catholic viewpoint, hopefully…

Self-tutoring about antiquity: the tutor brings up the ancient unit of mass talent. Talent is a measure used for precious metals in the Old Testament – for instance, in 1 Kings 10.10. How much was a talent? Apparently, a talent,…

Self-tutoring about history and dessert: the tutor shares a find about Ronald Reagan. I was a kid while Reagan was in power in the United States. Times were heady: the Cold War was reaching its climax. Most people probably recall…