Dear June, This November, my son turns 18. For the past 15 years, I have not been in his life due to the choices I made. My most fervent prayer is to be allowed in his life one day. Over the years, I have tried to initiate communication many times and have not heard a…
Dear Next Generation: ‘Believe in God, America, and Family’
I’ve been blessed to be the father of three sons who have all grown up to be good men. Based on my childhood alone, this shouldn’t have been possible and, to be completely honest, I shouldn’t be here today. That being said, the challenges I faced as a child are minor compared to those that…
The Enigma of Adrenal Fatigue and Chronic Stress
Do you have more stress than energy? Are you dragging all day, yet can’t fall asleep at night? Do you depend on stimulants to make it through life? Then you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue. Adrenal fatigue is a new name for a very old diagnosis. It’s the idea that too much stress and…
18-Year-Old Wins Mom’s $1,800 Challenge After Staying Off Social Media for 6 Years
One Minnesota mother challenged her 12-year-old son to stay off social media until his 18th birthday, promising him a prize of $1,800 if he accomplished the task. Lorna Klefsaas, 52, mother of four and a travel agent from Motley, Minnesota, heard on the radio about a “16X16 Challenge” where someone was given $1,600 for doing…
Giovanni Baglione: Art Historian and Master of Mannerism
June 20, 2022
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In the 17th century, Roman painters constantly influenced each other’s work. Through friendly competitions or rivalries, they observed their peers’ work, recreating styles and themes of their contemporaries. It was in this environment that Giovanni Baglione (1566–1643), a Roman Mannerist painter who focused on technique and style, first started his own creative journey which culminated in…
I Watched the Film ‘Unsilenced’ Last Night—I Couldn’t Sleep Afterward
June 20, 2022
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Documentary “Unsilenced” has just been digitally released. Knowing it addresses a topic close to my heart—courage to stand up and defend the truth in the face of repression—I rented it on Friday night, and finally got the time to watch it Sunday night. I couldn’t sleep afterward. All I could think of was, would I…
5 Fun Games That Encourage Creativity and a Love of Language
With the school year wrapping up this week for the few remaining states still going, kids across the country are shifting into “summer mode” faster than you can say Bomb Pop. While summertime surely should be a time of fun, unwinding, and new adventures for our kids, it always comes with a small dose of…
Alsatian Blueberry Tart Is a Glorious Celebration of Summer in France
Come summertime in France, the eastern region of Alsace and its Vosges mountains burst with “blue gold.” Such is the nickname given to the local wild blueberries—myrtilles and brimbelles—which are beloved in the region and feature heavily in its cuisine. Visit Alsace this time of year, and you’re sure to find an Alsatian blueberry tart…
Mom Says Her Preemie Born 14 Weeks Early Is an ‘Absolute Miracle and Complete Perfection’
Little Elli Robertson was born 14 weeks premature and weighing in just under 1 pound and 7 ounces, which is scarcely more than the size of your favorite can of sparkling water or soda. After defying medical expectations and a trying 74 days in the NICU, the “absolute miracle” baby is now home in Ayrshire,…
2022 Genesis G80 3.5T AWD Sport Prestige
In 2022 Genesis G80 adds a 3.5T Sport model to the lineup. This Sport model is motivated by a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine punching out 375 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. The power is carried to the wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission and AWD. Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) and Drive Mode Select are…
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