E.B. White’s “The Trumpet of the Swan” and Freedom Well Understood
E.B. White is likely best known for the children’s classic, “Charlotte’s Web.” White was inspired to write children’s stories by his niece, […]
Thomas Sowell Speaks the Truth: There are no solutions, only trade-offs
Thomas Sowell is an economist who writes with refreshing depth and breadth of thought. Far from the dull and dry economists who […]
The Treasure Box Reminds Us of Boredom So Sweetly Remembered
In the Catholic Children’s Treasure Box, there are many charming and imaginative stories, games, and fancies. The series, originally magazines for children, […]
Evaluating Our Parents: A Little Humor Goes a Long Way
Gone are the days when we say confidently of our forebears: “They were strong and good.” We tend now to view our […]
How to Date: Some General Principles for Future Happiness
There is nothing quite as irksome as the self-satisfied dating advice of the happily married doled out to people who have yet […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Hilaria Thomas Baldwin Accent Controversy and the Real Reason People Love to Hate Hilaria
Before the dawn of the internet, it seems people could con their way to infamy with a strategic move to a new […]
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 […]
Modesty and Mystery: Some Thoughts
Few can deny that the feminine form invites the eye. Nowadays, this is likely taken exclusively as a comment on personal sexual […]