In “The Bridges at Toko-Ri,” a movie based on James Michener’s novel about the Korean War, Adm. George Tarrant watches his pilots fly off from the aircraft carrier’s pitching deck to attack the enemy and asks, “Where do we get such men?” Good question. Where did they come from, the men and women who founded…
Video: 14-Year-Old Runner Pushes Her Big Brother in Wheelchair so They Can Race Together
Unwilling to see her brother relegated to the sidelines in his wheelchair, a high school cross-country runner takes part in school races pushing him around the course. The pair are not officially recognized as legitimate competitors, but that doesn’t stop them from crossing the finish line as winners every time. Teens Jeffrey and Susan Bergeman…
The ‘Most Sublime of Nature’s Works’
December 12, 2021
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One of Virginia’s most amazing architectural treasures wasn’t formed by the hand of man at all, and it’s listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Thomas Jefferson once owned it. George Washington is said to have surveyed its location as a young lad of 17—though he was fully commissioned as a surveyor with a…
Photographer Captures the Adorable Moment a Bear Teaches Cubs How to Climb a Tree
A photographer has captured the adorable moment some bear cubs learn to climb on trees. Valtteri Mulkahainen, 60, from Sotkamo, Finland, took a series of pictures in Martinselkonen, Finland, during summer after noticing the bear cubs appearing to be taught how to climb. “I like to photograph cubs and often go to this area for…
Kind Retired Prof Meets Young Homeless Man on Streets, Teaches Him for Over a Year to Get on His Feet
It wasn’t much of a classroom—but where there’s a will there’s a way. Under the awning of a bank in Spain, a devoted teacher imparts a lesson to a lone student on the sidewalk. It was this picture of an authentic, intimate street-classroom session that caught our attention after it was posted on social media…
Rice Pudding Is So Easy, You Could Make It in the Dark
I have a vivid memory of my mom making rice pudding for me during a power outage when I was a kid. It was a simple dessert that she could make on our little gas stove in the dark to fill the time until the lights came back on. If you’ve never had rice pudding…
Hosting for the Holidays: How to Turn Your Home Into a Warm, Welcoming Space for Fellowship
A long time ago, I went on a weekend college trip where the main speaker at the event made a huge impact on my 19-year-old heart. I returned home to a large family gathering of at least 35 people. My mother was always enthusiastic about such gatherings and worked at a clipped pace, smiling throughout—a…
Easy Entertaining: A Festive Fireside Dinner for 2
Amid the hullabaloo that is the Christmas season, a lovely idea is to have a respite—in other words, a pause in the grand celebrations—by planning an intimate, elegant dinner for two at home. I adore the idea of moveable feasts and have been known to set up the dinner table in very unexpected places, such…
Fettuccine With Brown Butter and Sage
The combination of brown butter and sage makes a super simple yet sophisticated sauce to serve over fresh pasta. You can also drizzle it on roasts and other meats, mashed potatoes, and any kind of ravioli or gnocchi; I love using it to add flavor to mushroom risotto and seared salmon. This is one of…
Scallops In Champagne Cream Sauce
Fresh and frozen scallops are widely available and are a delightful indulgence, truly a treat. Look for dry-packed scallops, which are packed without extra liquid or chemical treatment. Make sure the scallops are at room temperature and pat them dry before adding them to the pan. I calculate four or five sea scallops per person…
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