Today’s Latin Lesson Is the Frustration the Governor Must Periodically Feel

Aliud ex Alio: 

“One Thing After Another”    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Is Present in the Capitol — Despite All Evidence to the Contrary

Anima Mundi

“The creative and energizing force that permeates all nature.”    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Is a Comforting Notion But Apparently a Long Wait

Post Tenebras Lux

“After Darkness, Light”    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Is Sage Advice for All Elected Officials

Duc, Sequere, Aud de Via Decede.

“Lead,  follow or get out of the way.”    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Honors the Governor Signing Legislation to Allow Driverless Cars on California Roads

A Posse ad Esse

“From Possibility to Reality”

Gov.  Jerry Brown signed  legislation allowing limited operation of the driverless cars at Google’s Mountain View headquarters on September 25. Google’s fleet of a dozen self-driving vehicles, mainly Toyota Priuses, has logged more than 300,000 miles of self-driving without an accident, the company says.     Read more »

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Today’s Latin Phrase Is A Good Yardstick for Politicians

Bonitas Non Est Pessimis Esse Meliorem  

“It Is Not Goodness to be Better Than the Worst.”    Read more »

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Immediately Apply Today’s Latin Lesson To Bill Introductions

Ne Nimium

“Do Nothing in Excess”

(Ditto for  passing legislation.)    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Is Something Lawmakers Try to Squeeze Too Often

Ab Asino Lanam 

“Blood from a Stone”

(Literally: “Wool from an Ass”)    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Is As True In Politics As Anything Else

Fama Nihil Est Celerius

“Nothing is Swifter Than Rumor”    Read more »

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Today’s Latin Lesson Is How Long Most Lawmakers Served Before Term Limits Took Effect

Ad Multus Annos

“For Many Years”    Read more »

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