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Make the Most of Your Vacation

Last week, my husband and I took our first summer vacation together. We traveled to the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Before we could settle … Read More ›

Posted on August 5, 2016August 7, 2016
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Living

So You Want to Be a Teacher

My dear Rockrose, I note what you say about becoming a teacher and whiling away your hours with the younger generation. But are you not … Read More ›

Posted on July 26, 2016July 26, 2016
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Politics

David Brooks: Conversative Wisdom for the Ages

Some of us are probably familiar with David Brooks, the resident “conversative” over at the New York Times. Back in 2005, Brooks burned an indelible image … Read More ›

Posted on July 20, 2016June 18, 2018
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Art

Don’t Read Austen Once

Exactly one year from today marks the two-hundredth anniversary of Jane Austen’s death. Expect to see commemorations, biographies, and news articles in recognition of the … Read More ›

Posted on July 18, 2016July 18, 2016
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Art

1776 -vs.- Hamilton

While my hat is off to my fellow writer, Mr. Diekemper, for his wonderful linguistic analysis of Hamilton, I must take umbrage with his statement … Read More ›

Posted on July 12, 2016July 12, 2016
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Philosophy

Boy, Do I Hate Being Right All the Time

Unless you are allergic to talking about politics and religion with people, or you consider “arguing” a dirty word, then you have probably at some … Read More ›

Posted on July 3, 2016December 24, 2016
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Art

How Miranda Mastered the Musical

There was only one rap song I liked before listening to the musical Hamilton, but my love of America’s founding era was strong enough to … Read More ›

Posted on July 1, 2016July 1, 2016
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Religion

Submission in Marriage is Not Just for Conflict Resolution

What exactly should biblical submission and headship look like in marriage? In the twenty-first century, Christians disagree on how to interpret the key Bible passages because traditional … Read More ›

Posted on June 28, 2016November 11, 2017
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Art

Ben Shapiro is Wrong about Hamilton

Ben Shapiro is right about a lot. His defense of conservatism, critiques of Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump, and uber-fact-oriented commentary on the current election … Read More ›

Posted on June 23, 2016November 11, 2017

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