Ash Davies is a young English artist unafraid to paint what he sees—be that people, wildlife, or landscapes—in a style that is aesthetic, recognizable, and precise. Dangerous words in today’s art circles. “The themes that I do like to exaggerate in my work are color and chiaroscuro (light and dark). I love to increase the…
Picture This: Mussorgsky’s ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’
February 26, 2022
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"Pictures at an Exhibition"Arts & CultureBrightLife & TraditionMaurice RavelModest MussorgskymusicNight on Bald Mountain
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Imagine a composition in which you hear a gnome, feel you are near a haunting castle, or hear cattle rumbling past pulling a heavy load. Classical music lovers have always been attracted to compositions with colorful or evocative titles, especially those that are associated with a story you can actually hear in the music. Such…
Looking for Love: The Greatest Gift We Can Give Another
“I was looking for love in all the wrong places” is a line from country singer Johnny Lee’s 1980 hit “Lookin’ for Love.” Lots of Americans are apparently looking for love in all the wrong places, or at least are having trouble locating the right places to look for love, and some have given up…
Bride Surprises Groom and His Deaf Parents by Signing Her Wedding Vows
In a tear-jerking moment that was captured on camera, a bride from Alabama surprised her groom and his deaf parents by signing her vows, making their wedding day incredibly special. “I got super emotional,” Michael Kulick, 23, told The Epoch Times. “It was just like a really special moment for me [to see] her recognize…
Tucson, Arizona: A Culinary Oasis in the Sonoran Desert
Carlos Figueroa is focusing intently on what he says was once just an avocation—freshly made, small-batch tortillas using heirloom corn varieties that are centuries, perhaps even thousands of years old. “I just wanted good corn tortillas, man,” explains the owner of Maiz Tucson, who began making his by hand seven years ago. His day job…
Film Review: ‘Servants:’ Noir Cold War Thriller
The Bible cautions Christians that they cannot serve two masters (see Matthew 6:24), but the state-sponsored Catholic organization Pacem in Terris (PiT) instructed member clergy to do exactly that in Czechoslovakia under communism. Adopting the language of the international peace movement, the ostensibly religious body was really a means for the state to monitor and…
Professionalism, Leadership, and Honor: Some Lessons From ‘Once an Eagle’
February 23, 2022
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"Once An Eagle"AeschylusAnton MyrerArts & CulturebooksBrightLife & Traditionret. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Greg Newbold
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In an online article about military readiness, retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General Greg Newbold blasts our senior politicians and military leaders who “seem to have developed a form of dementia when it comes to warfare.” Newbold takes these leaders to task for stressing green energy policies, critical race theory, and wokeness instead of focusing on…
Four Great Things About the ‘Yellowstone’ Western Drama Series
The standout new TV series, “Yellowstone,” has been very well received. Here are four things that make it such a fantastic, unique experience. Bucks a Lot of Stereotypes The Paramount Network’s series “Yellowstone” revolves around the Dutton family, a large and complex family with behavior patterns and tastes that don’t fall into the usual stereotypes….
How to Be the Perfect Traveler
Travel, whether for business or pleasure, offers opportunities to grow by experiencing new sights and meeting new people. Without realizing it, you leave an impression on all whose paths you cross, so make it a good one. Be There Immerse yourself in the local culture; don’t go to France and eat fast food, or to…
2022 Buick Envision Avenir FWD
Buick Envision was introduced in 2016. It was the first Buick produced in China and sold in the United States. Today with the Avenir trim, it is the best of the best in the Buick lineup, competing quite nicely in the small SUV market. Envision has the personality of a coupe. It’s handsome with a…
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