Tag: Life & Tradition

The Civil Disobedience of Raising a Family

In case you haven’t noticed, times have changed, and somehow, those who hold to traditional societal norms have become the new face of counterculturalism. As this is unfamiliar territory to those on the traditional end of the spectrum, a few lessons are needed on how to live up to this new moniker. One of those lessons…


How to Enjoy Life More

Enjoying life can seem like an elusive prospect sometimes. Everyone has their ups and downs, the state of the world seems chaotic, and modern life tends to be all too busy. So we think to ourselves, “After this busy season, I can slow down and enjoy life,” or, “Once I’ve saved enough money or lost…


Poet Phyllis McGinley: Champion of Marriage, the Family, and Tradition

Phyllis McGinley (1905-1978) was a victim of cancel culture long before that idea existed. After she’d won the 1961 Pulitzer for her poetry—the first American poet ever to be so honored for light verse—W.D. Snodgrass, who was awarded the Pulitzer the previous year, commented that this “was horrifying; she used to write silly little verses…


Mom Regrets After Starting Abortion, Saves Baby’s Life With Reversal Pill: ‘I’m Incredibly Grateful’

A UK woman who wasn’t sure about continuing her pregnancy got abortion pills mailed to her home after just one quick telephone consultation. And after taking the first of two pills, she felt instant regret. However, she was lucky enough to be able to reverse the abortion drug’s effect and save her baby’s life. Amrita Kaur,…


How to Be a More Attractive Human Being

What makes someone attractive to others? More specifically, what is arguably the single most attractive quality in another human being? Obviously, there is room for debate here, and different people will put forward different ideas. But if you had to identify one quality that most attracts you to another, what would it be? The most…


Brandy Pie Book Co. Offers Value-Driven Children’s Books

For Kathleen Harward, the heroes and themes in her books are her medicine for today’s social ills. She sees them as antidotes for a generation of youth that would rather blame and destroy instead of solve and create. Her path as an independent publisher of children’s books is one inspired by experience and heart. In…


Cleansing Ourselves of Improper Desires: ‘Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus’

Have you ever wanted something so bad you could taste it? I’m sure many of us have experienced an intense desire for something: more wealth, more love, more fame, and so on. Quite often, however, the things we desire aren’t what they seem, and they can leave a bad taste in our mouths. In the…


7th Grader Works on Family Farm 7 Days a Week, Supplies Fresh Produce to Town: ‘I Love Farming’

The transformation of a tiny seed into a tree still amazes this 12-year-old farmer who works hard after school to provide fresh produce to his community. His passion for farming started very early in childhood, and his optimistic approach to life makes him a joy to be around. Meet Brayden Nadeau, the seventh grader who…


2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt fully-electric compact hatchback is $5,500 cheaper than the previous year’s model. This redesigned Bolt has a more mature appearance, leaving the “toy car looks” behind. The EV has a bigger cousin, the Bolt EUV, in the compact utility vehicle segment. The narrow LED signature lights go quite nicely with the wide-eyed…


Becoming Fred Astaire

Fred was in trouble. Ever since childhood, he and his sister Adele had danced together as a team, finding success in vaudeville and then stardom on Broadway. Adele was the focus of the act, radiating charm and star quality, while her brother escorted and supported her. But she was gone now. She’d suddenly married and…