The 1960s and 1970s were a turbulent time in the United States. As turbulent as those times were, the past decade seems to be a mirror image of those years. While reading Dwight Chapin’s memoir “The President’s Man: The Memoirs of Nixon’s Trusted Aide,” one begins to view the modern political world through his historical…
Book Review: ‘The President’s Man: The Memoirs of Nixon’s Trusted Aide’
June 25, 2022
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BFF Etiquette: The Rules That Form Lifelong Bonds
In teen years, a “best friend forever” can simply be someone who doesn’t gossip about you or steal your boyfriend. In later years, BFFs should be supportive, understanding, accepting, encouraging, dependable—and fun! Be Honest Being a best friend isn’t all unicorns and rainbows. A true friend is honest, which is easier said than done. If…
Our Problem With That Very Real Place, Hell
Does hell really exist? Jordan B. Peterson in a recent address to Hillsdale College said that “if you don’t believe in hell, then you haven’t thought about it enough!” I am reminded of that wonderful moment in Christopher Marlowe’s play “Doctor Faustus” where Faustus asks Mephistopheles why, since he is a devil, he isn’t in hell….
Everything You Need to Know to Pack the Perfect Family Picnic
Now that summer’s here in all her warmth and sunshine, it’s time to head outdoors. Growing up, my family hosted picnics throughout the summer. My mother would pack a cooler with deviled eggs, ice-cold lemonade, and sandwiches, and we’d spend our afternoons at the beach. It’s a tradition I’ve kept with my own family, and…
The Art of ‘No’: How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty
You’re not alone when it comes to finding it hard to say no. However, learning to use this simple two-letter word more will reduce stress, save you valuable time, and improve your overall quality of life. Firm No Saying no is much easier when you get the other person on your side. Thank them for…
Beauty Meets Virtuosity: Baroque and Rococo Ivory Sculpture
In 1962, successful German building contractor Reiner Winkler bought his first ivory artwork, a small 15th-century Gothic panel of the Nativity that was once part of a diptych. And he fell in love with the medium. From that small French piece, only a few inches tall, Winkler began what would become the world’s largest private collection…
Film Review: ‘Jerry and Marge go Large’: Gaming the Lottery for the Greater Good
PG-13 | 1h 30m | Comedy | June 17, 2022 Actor Bryan Cranston broke big in HBO’s “Breaking Bad.” He was already well known as the zany dad from TV’s “Malcolm in the Middle,” but “Bad” put him on Hollywood’s A-list, playing a New Mexico high school chemistry teacher who starts cooking crystal meth to supplement his paltry…
A Boon Granted: Meeting Agnes Repplier
“She was the Jane Austen of the essay. That she is not so recognized is a great—and, one hopes, temporary—loss.” So wrote John Lukacs, biographer and university professor, of Agnes Repplier more than 40 years ago when he compared the style and grace of Repplier’s prose to that of Austen. Alas, that loss appears to…
Artist and Her Husband Ditch ‘Noisy City Life’ for Self-Renovated Cozy Home in the Woods
Tired of the “noisy city life,” a Kazakhstan-born artist and her Russian-born husband ditched their urban digs in favor of a quiet home in the middle of nature. The now beautiful, cozy home inspires the couple to live in harmony with the world around them. Both 32, freelance artist and content creator Katharina Kölln and…
Theater Review: ‘Snow in Midsummer’: The Importance of Justice
June 22, 2022
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"Snow in Midsummer"Arts & CultureBrightDorcus LeungFrances Ya-Chu CowhigKenneth LeeLife & TraditionPerforming Arts
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NEW YORK—There’s a saying that “the truth will set you free,” but for that to happen, the truth must first be revealed. And there are those who will do anything to keep it hidden, a point made clear in Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig’s powerful and, sadly, quite topical drama “Snow in Midsummer,” now at Classic Stage Company. In present…
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