J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” and the Lost Art of Respite
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo.“So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live […]
Interior Life Home: Inspiration and Decorating Advice for Ordinary Catholics
Many Catholic homemakers were enthused by the publication of Theology of Home a few years ago. The book, by Carrie Gress and […]
Unhealthy at Every Size and a Path to Metabolic Health
The fat acceptance movement frequently makes the claim that weight is not an indicator of health and BMI is a form of […]
Seeming Paradox and the Pursuit of a Both/And Lifestyle
“I’m an animal activist. Many people say that I’m a hypocrite, because I eat burgers and stuff like that but I won’t […]
Decorating in Soft Focus: Deborah Needleman’s “Perfectly Imperfect Home: How to Decorate & Live Well”
Some people develop a strong sense of style preference and know exactly what they think of every trend. Their home is always […]
Can Food be “Toxic”?
“Toxic” is such an overused word these days. Yet it’s hard not to slap it on anything mildly unpleasant because it’s so […]
Learning to Read Aloud While Reading to Young Children
Most schools of recent decades noticeably lack preparation in public speaking. Attending an event at which average, college-educated adults are called upon […]
A “Mama Sabbath” for Rediscovering Joy
In her book A Mother’s Rule of Life, Holly Pierlot offers practical suggestions for bringing order to life with small children. Rather […]
Making Bread and the Small Marvels of Homemaking
It is an everyday miracle to make sourdough bread. From water, flour, a little salt, and natural yeast growing quietly in a […]
The Simplicity of Distance
Caryll Houselander includes in her mesmerizing illustrations of My Path to Heaven a mountain on which a child climbs stairways to be […]