The need to protect the integrity of our own minds is an idea with a long history. It was examined by American transcendentalist thinkers such as Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson, who both denounced the conformity of their age. An essayist, lecturer, poet, and philosopher, Emerson remains one of the most influential writers…
5 15-Minute Projects to Slash Your Utility Bills
Don’t assume there’s nothing you can do to stop spending so much of your hard-earned money on utility bills! Check out these five projects that can be completed in 15 minutes or less and require no advanced skills or special equipment. Soon you’ll be keeping more of your hard-earned money in your pocket—not your utility…
Vietnam Vet Loses Purple Heart Medal—Until Good Samaritan Finds It 38 Years Later, Tracks Him Down
For 71-year-old Georgia resident Gus Allbritton, surviving the Vietnam War was something of a miracle, as he was badly wounded in combat on three separate occasions. And although he received the Purple Heart medal for his sacrifice, that token of honor was later lost in a burglary. But in a twist of fate nearly four…
Book Review: ‘Black Eye for America’: An Explanation of Critical Race Theory
At a time when Americans are hearing the term “critical race theory” tossed about, it behooves us to know exactly what it means. The excellent book “Black Eye for America: How Critical Race Theory Is Burning Down the House,” provides needed clarification. With a foreword by retired neurosurgeon and politician Benjamin S. Carson, co-authors Carol…
Stingray Photobombs Mom’s Picture Pulling the Same ‘Facial Expression’ as Her Baby
A British mom “burst out laughing” when a bemused stingray photobombed her picture, pulling the exact same face as her baby daughter. Wendy Armstrong, 41, from the coastal town of Workington, Cumbria, England, regularly takes her two daughters, 2-year-old Aurora and 6-month-old Daisy, for a day out to the Lake District Coast Aquarium. During one…
Daughter Stages Fake Wedding so Dad With Stage 4 Cancer Could Walk Her Down the Aisle
In the wake of her father’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis, an Oklahoma city hairstylist came up with a bittersweet idea as her father regretted that he would miss her future nuptials. Thus, despite being 23 and single at the time, she staged a “fake wedding.” Father of three Kevin Roy, former head of safety management at…
A Purr-fect Match: 101-Year-Old Woman Adopts 19-Year-Old Cat to Spend Last Days Together
A 19-year-old cat, at the tail-end of his life, found a new home after being surrendered to a shelter in Catawba County, North Carolina. The cat, named Gus, has something in common with his new elderly owner: being 101 years old, she too is in the twilight years of life. Gus’s previous owner, who had…
Texas Woman Spots Tiny Feet in Lake, Leaps in to Save Drowning Toddler, Recognized by City
A quick-thinking Texas mom whose actions helped save the life of a drowning toddler was recently recognized for her heroism, alongside first responders who attended the emergency. Mom of four Brandi Rowntree leapt into action when she heard a woman scream for help at Linda Spurlock Park in North Richland Hills on June 9. She saw two…
Rooting for a Vegetable Mash
A fluffy mashed or pureed vegetable side dish is always a crowd-pleaser, and the humble potato is often the star. This recipe gives the spud a rest and turns to the season’s bounty of root vegetables for inspiration. Nutrient-rich roots are storehouses of energy and guaranteed to add an extra dimension of color and sweet,…
Whitehall: Where Muses of Literature and the Arts Reside
In 1883, Henry Morrison Flagler was charmed with his visit to Florida, and he imagined others would also find delight there. With that thought, five years later, he began construction of the first of many hotels in the state. To provide a path for others to enjoy the gifts of Florida, Flagler also established the…
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