Tag: Life & Tradition

Oxford, Miss.: More Than Just Football

Oxford, Mississippi, is one of those college towns, fairly or not, overshadowed by campus. The University of Mississippi, the state’s flagship college and called “Ole Miss” by just about everyone, will always be the big draw. Especially on Saturdays during the college football season, when alumni and fans descend upon the city. To put it in…


Photos: 15-Year Project Showcases Humble Bonds of Transylvanian Shepherds and Their Herds

Award-winning Hungarian photographer István Kerekes has tapped into the inherent tenderness of the shepherding community of Transylvania in a mesmerizing 15-year portrait project. The bonds between the shepherds and the animals they care for are at once powerful and beautiful, and Kerekes has captured their remarkable centuries-old lifestyle in all its richness. In an interview with The Epoch…


When You Don’t Have Time to Cook, Reach for This Chili Recipe

This rich and creamy chili comes together in a flash thanks to quick-cooking chicken thighs and canned white beans. Mashing some of the beans acts as a fast thickener when your soups don’t have a long time to simmer. Cream cheese adds the final bit of richness and a hint of sweet tang. Creamy White…


Morbidly Obese Man Loses 160lb for Newborn Son: ‘If You’re 406lb, You Need a Life Change’

Overweight since childhood and peaking at 406 pounds (184 kg), a California native had all but given up on weight loss until his son was born. It was then he realized that getting healthy, albeit the hardest thing he would ever do, was a choice. And he made the choice for his son. Tony Reyes of…


Ancient Tales of Wisdom: Picciola

Ancient tales of wisdom remind us of the traditions and moral values that have been treasured all over the world. We hope the stories and messages in our Tales of Wisdom series help uplift the hearts and minds of our readers. “Picciola” is about a man who was wrongfully put in prison and felt that…


Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’: About More Exciting Retirement Options

We’ve probably all heard words to the effect that if you retire without a good hobby, then life loses meaning pretty quickly and you’ll die soon.


Make Invisible Joints When Applying Drywall Tape

Dear James: I just moved into an older house, and a lot of the drywall tape is coming loose and needs retaping. Why did it come loose, and how should I replace it? —Randall N. Dear Randall: It is not uncommon for drywall tape to come loose after many years. A change in humidity and…


Give Your Granola the Pumpkin Spice Treatment—Real Pumpkin Included

If you love granola, you’re going to want a jar of this version in the kitchen all fall long. There’s a double dose of pumpkin—both puree and seeds—along with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and just a splash of maple, for a breakfast that tastes like the season. And since Halloween is on the horizon,…


Cuisine Royale (Episode 1): Italy—San Martino Alfieri Palace

The glorious Baroque castle, belonging to the sisters San Martino di Germano, lies in the picturesque Piedmont hillside, between Asti and Alba. For as long as anyone can remember, wine cultivation has always been the main enterprise in San Martino Alfieri. Still today, the steep slopes of the Alfieri estate are home to grapes of the…


Film Review: ‘Dune’: Denis Villeneuve’s Uneven First Half of Herbert’s Epic Novel

PG-13 | 2h 35min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi | 22 October 2021 (USA) Not long after the release of Frank Herbert’s novel “Dune” in 1965, film studios set their sights on making a movie out of it. Three attempts in the 1970s with directors Arthur Jacobs, Alejandro Jodorowsky, and Ridley Scott—for very different reasons—never got beyond the pre-production phase. In 1981, producer Dino…