I love History. I love Ancient and Classical History. In order to study this part of History I would also have to study the German and the French languages. I also get the Primary sources and Secondary sources division, but what I don’t get, or want to study, is the Historiography part of history. Why people wrote what they wrote, their opinions and prejudices, in essence their slant. Touch on Historiography? Sure! Become bogged down and immersed in Historiography? NO!

I love History.

I especially love Medieval History.

If I get a Masters in History, then I can get a PhD in Medieval History.

I am waiting for Liberty University to accept me in their MFA in Creative Writing program so that I can switch schools and spend less per credit. If I am not accepted, Liberty University has an MA in Professional Writing degree that I like.

I have already paid for the first class in MA in Humanities based on the Great Books of the Western World. After the first class is over I may continue with MA in Humanities, or I might switch to one of the MA in History degrees or I may have already moved on to Liberty.

My chief goal is to read much more than I have been and to work on High Range IQ tests.

I have done everything possible to become a Graduate student of Liberty University this morning. I have broken through and established a working account with Liberty. I have sent them a sample of my writing. I have contacted Parchment and now the wheels are turning getting my BA transcripts from Excelsior College/University to Liberty University. I have initiated the Military ID Me process which will qualify me for $275 per Graduate semester credit.

Just waiting on the wheels to turn.

MA in Humanities based on the Great Books of the Western World from American Public University starts 6 May 2024.

Many people have told me that I am a teacher. I make no such claim.

To me, teaching is primarily about turning people onto beautiful goals.

Those that can, do.

Those that cannot, teach.

Those that cannot teach, teach gym.

Those that cannot teach gym, work for Boeing.

I love watching any television show or movie having to do with either Medical school or with Law school or with either profession in general.

I believe that I have wanted to go to Medical School longer than any other dream of mine. I read two biographies about the Mayo Brothers in 3rd grade. Being a Surgeon has lurked in the back of my mind forever.

I have the hands of a Magician. I have the hands of a Violinist. The hands of a mechanic having worked on cars, trucks, motorcycles, and aircraft since my teens lead me to believe that being a Surgeon is a real thing for me.

Law School has been on my want list since my twenties. Have brain/need training is a mantra I have often repeated. Prosecuting Criminals and getting paid well would be my primary focus as a lawyer.

Years ago I took a 2nd writing course at Everett Community College called ENG 102 Research Paper. The main point was to pick an American Icon and write about them. I initially chose Noam Chomsky because he was alive and I have many of his books. I sent him an email and we conversed for a couple of days, but I decided not to write about a living person. I then settled on one of my five favorite writers: Ernest Hemingway.

In class we had to tour the library and discover all the useful features of using a library. Then we had to present who we were intending to write about and when it got to me I said, “Ernest Hemingway, but I don’t want to use the library.” Riley Dwyer asked how many Ernest Hemingway books I had and after answering 156, she said there were only about 112 that Ernie had penned at all so she said I didn’t have to use the library at all.

That paper is still on this blog and it is called Ernest Hemingway: Man of Contrasts.

At the end of class, Riley Dwyer recommended that I finish my BA and to set my sights on going to the Iowa Writer’s Workshop at the University of Iowa.

Maybe someday is still my best answer.

Another First Monday of the month is upon me and I can start my Masters degree, yet again, tomorrow.

From American Public University:

MA in History: American History, European History, Ancient and Classical History, Global History, or Public History?

MA in Military History: American Military History, American Revolution, Civil War (War of Northern Aggression), World War II, or War Since 1945?

MA in Humanities based on the Great Books of the Western World.