Serves 4 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Sea salt and ground black pepper 2 heads Bibb lettuce, washed and dried 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 tablespoons almond slivers, toasted 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes In a small bowl, whisk together the olive…
Introducing Children to Etiquette
To ensure a generation of well-mannered adults, it’s required to teach common courtesies to children. Instructing them in the art of practical etiquette—knowing how and why to behave—provides lifelong benefits that they’ll pass along to their own children. Turn the Phone Off Patricia Rossi, author of “Everyday Etiquette,” suggested banning phones and all other electronics from…
Lessons From the Battlefield: Literature and War
The signature catchphrase of comedian Rodney Dangerfield was “I don’t get no respect.” Military historians in our universities might justifiably lay claim to that same line. The academic world has long regarded military historians as outliers. In 2008, for example, U.S. News and World Report writer Justin Ewers wrote a column titled “Why Don’t More…
The Best Vacation Home May Be One That Floats
A sailboat is a wonderful vacation home, equipped with all of the comforts of home and an ever-changing “front yard” as you explore beyond the horizon. While these yachts all have engines, use the sails for the ultimate connection with nature. Sail-Powered Superyacht Jeanneau 60 From $1,279,800 Perfect for entertaining large groups, this yacht features…
A Crucial Conversation to Have With Your Child
Children are smart, intuitive, and great multi-taskers. My granddaughter, Emery, is now 10. She has this incredible ability to be completely engaged in homework, playing with her younger brother, or watching TV and with the wisdom that only a child can have will interject into a conversation of adults taking place in another room. She…
8th Grader Spotted Shielding Classmate With Cerebral Palsy From Rain With His Umbrella
An eighth-grade student who took it upon himself to shield a classmate, who has cerebral palsy, from rain as he crossed the schoolyard was spotted by the middle school principal. Witnessing the heartwarming act, she snapped a photo and shared it on social media, touching the hearts of their community. Jerry, who has cerebral palsy…
America’s National Parks: Yosemite
December 11, 2021
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American EssencehikingHome & GardeningInspiredLife & TraditionLifestyleRadiant LifeTravelYosemite National Park
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Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where Nature may heal and cheer and give strength to body and soul alike. —John Muir Glimpsing a photograph of California’s iconic Yosemite Valley, it is easy to understand why millions of people from around the world make the pilgrimage to…
‘The Voyage of Life’
December 11, 2021
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America’s first great landscape painter, Thomas Cole, was a pivotal figure in the development of a distinctly American artistic identity in the early 19th century. Cole’s masterful landscapes range from picturesque compositions of America’s pristine wilderness to imaginative historical and allegorical scenes. The revered artist’s devotion to seeking the presence of God in nature inspired…
Sioux Falls Groom’s Best Man Leaves Couple Hanging, so 74-Year-Old Grandpa Mans Up to Fill Role
Groom Jacob Akerson and his then soon-to-be-wife, Maria, had their wedding day all planned out when, out of the blue, the best man jumped ship at the last minute. One of Jacob’s closest friends, Andrew, in California had just gotten a new job after languishing unemployed during the pandemic, and he couldn’t take time off. “It…
Heart Surgeon Saved Life of Bakery Owner’s Dad 15 Years Ago; Now She Sends Him Cakes Every Year
Each year, she bakes a special cake for him, piping heart-shaped red icing with little black stitches for a decoration on top. Every year since 2006, she bakes a cake for her dad’s heart surgeon, Dr. James Fingleton, to say “thank you” for saving his life. Owner of Mad Hatter Bakery, Audra Lalli, 50, is…
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