Paper dolls: A whimsical pastime for little girls
Paper dolls are the kind of simple toy that makes no noise (is there a more important feature?), can be stored in […]
Practically Speaking: Making the bed in which you lie
“You’ve made your bed, now lie in it.” -English idiom On the topic of practical household activity, we previously considered a […]
Books Worth Reading: Patricia MacLachlan’s All the Places to Love
All the Places to Love is a quiet celebration of the particular. Written by Patricia MacLachlan, the work is an ode to […]
Camille Paglia: women should regard men with a mix of gratitude and rational fear
Eccentric academic Camille Paglia appears to be a Cassandra, prophesying our destruction in words we refuse to believe. Her incisive observations about […]
The difference between fiction and lies
In an average high school literature class, there is an increasing inability to understand fiction. Stories, those timeless entertainments and balm to […]
Habits as strings in “Uncle David’s Nonsensical Story about Giants and Fairies”
“It is very important, Harry, to choose the best course from the beginning,” observed Lady Harriet. “Good or bad habits grow stronger […]
The elusive power of maternal connection
Defining the experience of familial intimacy is challenging because it is intangible. The clumsy term we have as a stand-in is “quality […]
Books Worth Reading: Else Holmelund Minarik’s Little Bear series
Else Holmelund Minarik’s Little Bear series is the book equivalent of a warm soft blanket on a chilly night. Without being saccharine, […]
Feminist fantasies for which the feminist man must pay
Previously, we examined the self-proclaimed “feminist man” and the ulterior motives that often accompany him. In today’s chapter, we visit another such […]