Barbara Pym’s “Excellent Women” and Recollecting the Differences between Men and Women
“But perhaps Rockingham with his love of Victoriana also enjoyed cooking, for I had observed that men did not usually do things […]
Homeschool Advice Gleaned from the More Experienced
The best part of giving advice is seeing the ways people surpass it. I’m giving homeschool advice monthly over at the Stella […]
The Joy of Meals and the Sad Intrusion of Snacking
In a back-to-school theme piece over at the Federalist, I examined the current sad state of snacking for American youth. It involves, […]
How to Get Divorced
“How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually, then suddenly.” Ernest Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises” YouTube is […]
In Which Auntie Leila is Undeniably Correct About Tablecloths
If you came of age in the 21st century, there is a good chance you lack basic skills once viewed as necessary […]
Don’t Date to Make Friends and Other Thoughts on the Tragedy of Postmodern Dating
If you publicly advocate for marrying people you meet in college and spend most of your time singing the praises of motherhood, […]
“Gift from the Sea,” Grace, and a Woman at Peace with Herself
The source of our agitation is rarely external. We want badly to believe that someone else bears the blame for our sour […]
The Pattern of a Beautiful Summer in Wallace Stegner’s “Crossing to Safety”
Wallace Stegner, the legendary author of the American West, also spent time teaching in New England. A keen observer, he recreates the […]
In Praise of Soft Girl Summer
There’s something irresistibly whimsical about the exhortation to “heal your feminine energy.” That is the invitation of “Soft Girl Summer,” some kind […]
Strength from “Peaceful Slumbers” and Neglecting the Power of Rest
Strength doesn’t lie in numbersStrength doesn’t lie in wealthStrength lies in nights of peaceful slumbersWhen you wake upWake up!It’s healthy We tend, […]