🎶 Music: Of mules, music, and the Grand Canyon: With his composition “On the Trail,” Ferde Grofé takes listeners down into the Grand Canyon and back up again.

📚 Literature: Anne Bradstreet — stirring poems of a Puritan wife: People today regard life in the American colonies of the 17th century as harsh, bitter, and austere. Deadly illnesses, primitive living conditions, and rigid Puritan moral customs marked the time. However, it was also a time of deep thinking, meaningful spirituality, and inspiring faith, which was beautifully captured in the poetry of Anne Bradstreet.

🌎 Discovery: Bizarre and beautiful — these strange “Earth Pyramids.” have giant rocks balanced atop them.

Can Social Etiquette Return?: The point of social etiquette, and rules of behavior in general, is not to show off your class or upbringing. It is not about being snooty. The point is to treat others with dignity and make them feel valued as a result.  Read more →