Thor the Bengal cat has one of the most beautiful coats you’ll ever see. With stripes on his head and spots on his back and belly, Thor looks like a leopard-tiger cross. His owners say he’s a massive character, too. Owing to his magnetic looks and personality, the 9-year-old feline is famous the world over and has…
PHOTOS: Bengal Cat’s Majestic Coat Makes Him Look Like Half Tiger and Half Leopard
Lavishly Languid: The Insightful Dreamscapes of John William Godward
September 15, 2022
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John William Godward (1861–1922) was a neoclassical painter of the Victorian era. He established a reputation for his careful rendering of details and the ability to convey contrasting textures: flesh, marble, fur, and fabrics. From his London studio, Godward created romantic worlds that featured women bathed in soft light against Mediterranean dreamscapes. At first sight,…
‘The Sacred Journey’: A Monumental Challenge Awaits Pianists of the NTD International Piano Competition
After interruption by a global pandemic and a war, the 6th NTD International Piano Competition is fast approaching, and participating pianists are set to receive the much-awaited commissioned piece that serves as the centerpiece of the competition. On Sept. 15, pianists will see the work “The Sacred Journey” for the first time. They have 45…
D-Day Veteran Immortalized in ‘Band of Brothers’ Dies at 101
A World War II veteran who parachuted into France with Allied troops on D-Day and was believed to be the last remaining member of the “Toccoa Originals” immortalized in the HBO mini-series “Band of Brothers” died on Sept. 11. Jim “Pee Wee” Martin was 101, a fitting number as he joined the 101st Airborne in 1942…
Golden Retriever Finds Out He Can Get Onto Roof, Spends His Days Greeting Passersby
Huck the dog just loves attention, and he’s found a novel way of getting it. The golden retriever with the big personality spends almost all day up on the roof of his home, just waiting for folks to pass by. And if someone happens to show up with a camera, the handsome dog loves making…
7 Rules for Getting Along With Those You Live With
Some friends of mine recently sent their oldest son to college. In the bustle of moving into the dorm, meeting new friends, and conversing with old ones, the father took a moment to impart some wisdom to his son. He exhorted him to remember that he was now swimming in multiple spheres of influence and…
Little Big Man: Some Lessons From ‘The Father of the Constitution’
At first glance, James Madison (1751–1836) appeared unimpressive. A second glance would likely produce the same result. He was often plagued by ill health, including what were then known as bilious fevers and a mild form of possible epilepsy. His frailty prevented him from serving in the Continental Army, and years later, as president, he…
Book Review: ‘The Great Passion’: A Youth’s Introduction to the World of Bach
September 13, 2022
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Classical music fans will relish this read. Anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one will understand the depths of grief portrayed. Together, the two major themes of glorious sound and unbearable sorrow fuse to create a heartfelt and moving narrative. Readers will be refreshed and renewed by this inspiring and faith-filled story…
Kronos and Kairos: Sacred and Mundane Time
Do you remember when school vacations seemed to extend forever? Six weeks was an infinite amount of time to do almost everything in, and only perhaps in the last few days did you have that uneasy feeling that the vacation was soon to end. Now, six weeks? You blink and it’s gone. I’m writing this…
[Video] Lost Sheep Trapped in 57lb Fleece Saved From Death: ‘It Was Indeed the Hardest Rescue’
With its fleece weighing a staggering 57 pounds (26 kg), an abandoned sheep could barely move. As the hapless sheep wandered the Victorian outback of Australia, the parasite-laden wool would have eventually caused overheating and death. But the miserable existence of the sheep, whom her rescuers named Victoria, ended when she was saved by volunteers from…
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