One-year-old Louisa absolutely adores her Uncle Matt. He makes her laugh and giggle as he goofs around, and calms her with singing as he does the bottle feed. Their bond is beautiful, and even more so because their relationship shows how people with Down syndrome can play a special role in helping care for kids….
VIDEO: How This Uncle With Down Syndrome Cares for Sister’s Kids, Proves Haters Wrong
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Odd Life of Timothy Green’: Sometimes Disney Gets It Right
A wonderful tale about the power of intention, being careful of what you wish for, self-acceptance, love, loss, and new beginnings.
Book Review: ‘Lost Airmen: The Epic Rescue of WWII U.S. Bomber Crews Stranded Behind Enemy Lines’
Imagine flying 30,000 feet above enemy territory during World War II, trying to avoid flak explosions, trying to ensure your bombs hit their intended target, making sure you and your crew have enough oxygen, managing altitude and speed when engines go out, and, if all else fails, trying to give your men enough time and…
Loyalty: The Divine Virtue That Serves People and Safeguards Nations
March 24, 2022
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Being loyal to humanity is a value worth considering, especially in times like these where our God-given gift of freedom is facing the risk of being whittled down at the hands of the anti-divine. Some people find divine merit in being loyal to the ideals of truth and justice for the safety of those they…
Kids at the Table: Teaching Manners With Memorable Meals
I grew up in a large household as one of seven children. Table manners were essential for my parents’ sanity, a way to keep us under control. (Once, I remember being in total panic when faced with a bunch of grapes on my plate. To this day, I’m teased mercilessly by my siblings as they…
Book Review: ‘The Credentialed Court’: A Look at the Elitism of the Modern Supreme Court
March 23, 2022
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Benjamin H. Barton, the author of “The Credentialed Court: Inside the Cloistered, Elite World of American Justice,” thinks the Supreme Court should be more diverse. But not in the way you may think, and definitely not in the way President Joe Biden thinks. In fact, it’s not in the way any of America’s recent presidents…
The First Lady of Manners: A Look at Emily Post
Some American books not only are bestsellers, but they may also profoundly influence American culture and society. Whether they’ve read Mark Twain or not, most Americans are familiar with his novel “Huckleberry Finn.” When President Abraham Lincoln met Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” he supposedly said, “So you are the little woman who…
Robert Barfield: A Life of Courage
Editor’s note: This article contains descriptions of graphic wartime scenes that some readers may find disturbing. Renowned military historian John C. McManus named the Battle of Boomerang as one of the five most desperate battles fought between 1950 and 2003 by the 7th Infantry Regiment, and named Robert Barfield’s display as one of the five…
Sailing the Saronic Gulf: Discovering the Other Greek Islands
Gliding into the harbor on blue waters as still as glass, I climbed up to the top deck for a good look at the handsome town. Behind the white sailboats, moored along the waterfront, a boardwalk buzzed with energy. Behind it were a series of two-story buildings—shops on the bottom, apartments on top—baking in the…
Video of Dad Joining in Daughter’s Gymnastics Training Is the Best Thing You’ll Watch
You’ve just got to love his determination. Most parents sit on the sidelines while their kids do gymnastics, but not Ashley Mills. This 47-year-old father from Melbourne, Australia, puts his all into learning gym skills with his daughter, Alex. Going by the online name MyGymDad, Ashley’s game attempts at front tucks, saltos, split leaps, and…
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