Sustainable Architecture

For the past couple of lessons we have talked about how architects need to be mindful about not only about aesthetics; they need to care about making our homes more energy-efficient and sustainable. For the next lesson I would encourage you to consider this .PDF file on sustainable architecture.

Jennifer ESL on Stressing Syllables in English

The Em Dash

Last week, in reviewing the course writings about Home: a Documentary, I saw the em dash, or "--", In a couple of places in the text of these postings. This sort of punctuation is meant to set off an abrupt change of thought. Please do check out this grammar page to get a more complete explanation on the use of the em dash. It is to be used sparingly, not every time you wish to set aside a phrase that can be handled by either parentheses or commas. And we have used these dashes sparingly; we just need to use them as effectively as we can.

Cheers. Here's hoping your week is going well

Using Film To Understand American Subcultures

This book is available at the Newton Free Library, and I am enjoying it at the moment The library catalog number is

LIT
791.436
S95S


It would be a fine book for anyone wishing to learn more
about American culture, and I'm already learning something new.