“Standing on the bare ground,—my head bathed by the blithe air, and uplifted into infinite space,—all mean egotism vanishes. I become a transparent eye-ball. I am nothing. I see all,” wrote American essayist and transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson in his 1836 essay “Nature.” Leading American luminist painter Joseph McGurl seeks such an experience every time…
Illuminating Nature: How American Luminist Joseph McGurl Creates Transcendent Paintings
Stay Well: High-Tech Gear to Improve Your Life
Staying healthy has become a lot more challenging in the past few years, so we have several suggestions of high-tech gadgets to help you keep well. 24/7 Health Monitoring Oura Ring Generation 3 From $299 The problem with annual physical exams is the 12 months between each one, making it difficult to track overall wellness….
Abandoned Spanish Ghost Town Flooded in 1992 Reemerges From Watery Grave After 30 Years Submerged
Like a wraith rising from the grave, a Spanish ghost town—intentionally flooded by the Lindoso Reservoir some 30 years ago—appeared to rise from the depths late last November amidst receding water levels. The haunting apparition of a town, called Aceredo, near Lobios, Ourense province, in northwestern Spain, which reemerges every few years from its watery…
The Leaning Tower of Pisa: A Standing Miracle With a Fascinating History
Out of context, without the background, it would appear to be completely bizarre behavior. Gathered here in this plaza by the hundreds, everyone is doing strange things. One man holds his arms up and to the side, the palms of his hands flat, as if pushing back some strong, invisible force. A woman in a…
How to Make the Perfect Lemon Tart With a Foolproof Filling
There are recipes where taking a few shortcuts or starting with store-bought components is just fine. And then there are recipes where the very best version takes some extra time and effort, but the payoff makes it worth it. Friends, this classic lemon tart is definitely the latter type of recipe. It calls for a…
Book Review: ‘Room 39 and the Lisbon Connection’
It’s June 1940. The Battle of Dunkirk is over with a massive military evacuation from Britain’s beachhead. Germany has occupied France. What of Britain’s longtime ally Portugal and its key port in Lisbon? Then-Prime Minister Winston Churchill along with British intelligence see the security of Portugal as key in their continuing efforts to unseat Hitler…
Aesop’s Fables: The Dog & His Reflection
January 28, 2022
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Aesop (c. 620–564 B.C.) was a Greek storyteller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as “Aesop’s Fables.” His tales, with their moral value, have long influenced our culture and civilization, contributing not only to the education and moral character building of children, but also, with their universal appeal, to the self-reflection of…
Couple Gives 600 ‘Mom and Dad Hugs’ at College Campus: ‘Overwhelmed by the Goodness of God’
After a touching moment with a bereaved teen at church, a mom from North Carolina was struck by divine inspiration. She made signs—”Free Mom Hugs” and “Free Dad Hugs,”—and headed to a local university campus with her husband to offer hugs to anyone who needed one. On Nov. 16, 2021, Jordan and Matt Roten visited…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Lorenzo’s Oil’: Foreshadows Current Global Health Crisis, Suggests a Solution
PG-13 | 2h 9m | Medical Detective-Drama, True Story | January 29, 1992 “Lorenzo’s Oil” (1992) is a true story about a married couple’s (Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon) refusal to wait for doctors’ and science’s snail-like progress to save their son (Zack O’Malley Greenburg) from the rare disease adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). Released during the early ’90s when…
An Unexpected Gift: Roger Scruton’s ‘Against the Tide’
I have a suggestion, particularly for those unfamiliar with Roger Scruton’s voice: Use your Duck Duck Go browser to find his award-winning documentary “Why Beauty Matters.” In the cadences and rhythms of that voice, we discover a thinker and an attentive listener. He speaks gently for the most part, his words tempered by tolerance for…
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