When a young and excited mom was expecting her second baby, she was shocked to learn that he might have Down syndrome. However, when she and her husband were offered the choice of abortion, they both knew in their hearts that it was not an option and they’d love their baby no matter what his…
Parents Refuse Abortion for Baby Boy With Down Syndrome at 20 Weeks, Now He’s Thriving at 5
Finding Inner Peace in Calamitous Times
There’s a strange parallel in recently returning to a book from the past, Barbara Tuchman’s “A Distant Mirror: The Calamitous 14th Century,” and watching the media cover the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The fear of violence and the chaos of uncertainty in that faraway century are just as present in our culture as they were…
Chatsworth, an Artful Estate in Central England
March 8, 2022
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Chatsworth, located in central England, comprises gardens and woodlands, pavilions and bold water features, and holds a stately Baroque mansion. The mansion was built in 1552 by Sir William Cavendish with the driving force of his wife, Bess of Hardwick, who at the time was the second most powerful woman in Elizabethan England, after the…
‘Virginia’s Ronald Reagan’ Is Still Fired Up for America
“The federal government has provoked Virginians and Americans. The federal government has forgotten its limits, and we must exercise our right and duty to change it at the ballot box this fall.” The quote is not from a candidate for this year’s midterms. Instead, former Governor of Virginia George F. Allen made the remarks at…
VIDEO: 110-Year-Old Grandma’s Funny Response When Family Reminds Her of Her Age
A 110-year-old great-great-grandmother is tickling funny bones with a hilarious response to learning her age on her birthday. Ruth Fear of Washington state, born in 1911, has survived two world wars, the Great Depression, and now a global pandemic. She celebrated her birthday in December last year among family and friends. Despite knowing it was…
Film Review: ‘The Batman’: A Goth-Emo-Furry-Hobbit Batman
PG-13 | 2h 55m | Comic book movie, Crime Thriller, Action | March 4, 2022 During the entire three long hours of “The Batman,” I’m sitting there trying to think of whose mouth lead actor Robert Pattinson’s looks like as it mutters underneath the bat mask. Because that’s really the only relatable point of focus with…
Hash and Egg, a Perfect Combo for Any Mealtime
A comforting dish with a healthier profile, this hash and egg dish is great for breakfast or brunch and even satisfying served as a light dinner. Corned Beef Hash Serves 4 Active Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 cups diced cooked potatoes, or frozen hash-brown…
Boy, 6, Gets Hero’s Welcome After Jumping in Front of Car to Save His 2-Year-Old Sister
When a 2-year-old child ran to the street in Mobile, Alabama, her 6-year-old brother didn’t hesitate to follow, pushing her out of the way of an oncoming car and taking the impact of the collision. After spending hours in the hospital, the little boy was hailed a hero by his proud family and his very…
Want to Start Spring Cleaning Early? Start With These Tasks
The days are getting longer, and the temperature is slowly starting to creep higher. Spring is officially on its way! But before you throw open the windows and break out the patio furniture, you can take advantage of these winter-to-spring transition days to get a jumpstart on your annual spring-cleaning routine. Read on for chores…
Portrait of the Artist as a Family Man
Many artists paint self-portraits over the course of their careers. We see them as they want to be seen, prominent in society, in rich clothing, perhaps holding a symbol of their importance. In one of his self-portraits, “Brita and Me (self-portrait)” (1895), Swedish artist Carl Larsson (1853–1919) stands, feet spread, on a worn plank floor….
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