For fans of the HBO series “Band of Brothers,” the name Ronald Speirs is very familiar. He was a fan favorite due to his bravery, stoicism, and enigmatic nature. The new book “Fierce Valor: The True Story of Ronald Speirs and His Band of Brothers” by Jared Frederick and Erik Dorr proves that that portrayal…
Book Review: ‘Fierce Valor: The True Story of Ronald Speirs and His Band of Brothers’
Meeting Tommaso
Years ago, I was one of those people you’d see rushing past the rows of old master portraits in a museum or art gallery on my way to see a more exciting genre such as history painting. I admired the portrait artists’ skills yet, frankly, I found little joy in viewing important people long-dead and often…
Baby Born 14 Weeks Early Is Now a 6-Year-Old Learning Entrepreneurship Skills From Grandma
June 30, 2022
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A baby girl born 14 weeks early, weighing under 2 pounds, has beaten the odds by surviving without any lasting health issues. Today, she is a happy, curious 6-year-old who has become an entrepreneur alongside her grandmother, who owns a “slice of paradise” on Earth: a working farm. Kai Ferguson’s original due date was Christmas Eve…
Book Review: ‘Middlemarch: Illustrated, the Complete Original Classics Edition’
I recently met up with one of my literary friends. We both like to read and discuss books. At one point, he shared with me that he’d read Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” three times. “I liked it that much,” he said. Tolstoy’s novel was published in 1869 and came in at more than 900 pages….
Brazil’s Architecture Merges Traditional European and Indigenous Styles
June 29, 2022
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With its simple white façade, the Brazilian church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Blacks in the historic town of Ouro Preto looks like any church. But once inside the church, decorated in a lavish Baroque style, one journeys to a glorious past. Bright colors, gold, and detailed ornamentation are only a few…
‘Earn This’: Our Rights and Liberties as Americans
In the movie “Saving Private Ryan,” Captain Miller and a squad of soldiers are sent to find and extract from combat a D-Day paratrooper, Private James Ryan, whose three brothers had died that week in military engagements. After a long search, they finally locate the private, but must then join other Americans to fight the…
Children’s Books: Great Reads to Celebrate the American Pioneer Spirit
The American frontier and the pioneers who settled it are emblematic of the American spirit. From east to west, our country brought determined people of all backgrounds together in pursuit of the American dream. In showing how past generations of Americans shaped the land and how the land shaped them, the tale of Paul Bunyan,…
Book Review: ‘How to Stop a Conspiracy: An Ancient Guide to Saving a Republic’
June 28, 2022
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Princeton University Press is putting its best foot forward by using an old foot. The press’s ongoing collection entitled “Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers” has a new addition with “How to Stop a Conspiracy: An Ancient Guide to Saving a Republic.” Josiah Osgood, professor and chair of classics at Georgetown University, has written a new…
Get Your Hands Dirty With These Sticky, Smoky Ribs
Nothing says summer more than a platter of ribs hot off the grill. Experts say the key to good barbecue is the sauce. I will add that a spice rub is equally important. A dry rub infuses an extra layer of sweet and spicy flavor into the ribs while they cook. And if they’re left…
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‘A Grand Affair of Art and Culture,’ Taiwanese Mayor Wecomes Shen Yun
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan—On the evening of June 21, 2022, Shen Yun Performing Arts International company had its first performance this season at the Jhih-De Hall of Kaohsiung Cultural Center. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai sent a congratulatory message “A Complete Success to A Grand Affair of Art and Culture” to wish Shen Yun a successful tour. Kaohsiung…