Observing a Funeral and Taking Stock of Life
A colleague of mine died the day before Thanksgiving. I am grateful that my last conversation was friendly and meaningful, but I wish I could have had one more talk. The funeral was sad and hopeful. H..
Daniel Dignan
Handel’s Messiah
Thousands attend the Washington National Cathedral and the Kennedy Center’s performances of Handel’s Messiah every December in Washington, DC. First performed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1741, ..
The Iliad – A Review
A second reading of the Iliad in six months, this time in poetic form, deepened my appreciation of its majesty, significance, and point. The Iliad is Homer’s sweeping epic about the Trojan War, ..
Constitution of the United States
Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787 by Howard Chandler Christy The brief period between election day and the inauguration of a United States president i..
US Special Operations – Interview
Chuck Holton is a war correspondent and Army Ranger. He shares what an Army Ranger is, what training is like, and how to prepare for training and combat. He also shares how military service benefited ..
Give me liberty or give me death!
Patrick Henry, one of America’s leading founding fathers, had humble beginnings but rose through determination, diligence, and grit. As a young man, he tried farming and store-keeping but failed..
Automatic Wealth for Grads…and Anyone Else Just Starting Out – Book Review
Fair Use This book is a practical guide for earning a living, perfect for getting started in life. It is filled with wisdom from an experienced and successful businessman and author on topics ranging ..
Common Sense Economics – Review
A short primer on economics for teenagers who want to learn the ingredients of strong economies. The reader will learn what makes nations prosper. The book will also help your teen learn how to become..
The Small Woman – Book Review
Fair Use In 1930, a young woman named Gladys Aylward boarded a train in England bound for China. She carried her clothes and food in two suitcases. Due to a war, the journey ended in Russia. She slept..
Drawing Dinosaurs Vocationally and Advice for Young Artists
Aram Papazyan, an Armenian citizen and dinosaur artist–one of the best in the world–shares how he became interested in dinosaurs and honed his artistic skill. Using simple tools, roller ba..
