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Exile With a Cause: Frank Calzón’s Lifelong Stand Against Communism
He’s been called a spy, a traitor, and worse, but Calzón remains undeterred in his mission for freedom.
How Art Comes to Life: The Myth of Pygmalion
When something is created with love, the resulting products are imbued with vibrant life.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: Are They Still Viable Today?
With the current economic environment, 30-year interest rates have risen from the 2.96 percent rate of 2021 to the current 6.68 percent rate.
The Golestan Palace: Qajar Dynasty Opulence
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a historic, royal complex that blends Persian and European architecture.
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‘Invisible Grace’: Civility and Kindness Are the Wellspring of Joy
A simple ‘please’ and ’thank you' open the doors to something greater.

Grill on a Budget: Backyard BBQs Without the Burn
With a little creativity (and maybe a little delegation), you can throw a crowd-pleasing, stomach-filling BBQ without the financial heartburn.

A Case for Reviving Folk Music Jam Sessions
Creating music together is one of the oldest—and best—ways to build community.

‘Heads of State’: A Promising Action Flick Almost Ruined by John Cena
Idris Elba, Jack Quaid, and an Indian beauty wrestle victory from the jaws of defeat.

A Breathtaking Ride on Palm Springs’s Aerial Tramway
The sights and scenes will wow any visitor but be sure to come prepared for the cooler temperatures.

4 Great Musical Compositions Inspired by Classic Literature
Composers find inspiration in the stories and tales that capture their imaginations; luckily we listeners have the opportunity to be inspired too.

Boost Your Tomato Harvest With These Companion Plants
Companion planting is a smart way to fight disease, improve soil, and maximize space.

Exile With a Cause: Frank Calzón’s Lifelong Stand Against Communism
He’s been called a spy, a traitor, and worse, but Calzón remains undeterred in his mission for freedom.

Summer Avocado Salad
Bursting with flavor, nutrition, and fresh veggies, this avocado salad tastes like summer in a bowl.
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Debunking Common Myths About Maintaining a Home Orchard
The truth about dwarf trees and other common myths about growing fruit trees.

Which Chicago Skyscraper Observation Deck Is Better? We Visited Both
Feel the thrill of Chicago’s tallest skyscraper.

Gardenias and Nut Grass
Gardenias need to stay warm, and at the same time, they need damp but not waterlogged soil.

‘Invisible Grace’: Civility and Kindness Are the Wellspring of Joy
A simple ‘please’ and ’thank you' open the doors to something greater.

Dan Dean’s Solo Album: ‘More’
Dan Dean, from the award-winning trio, Phillips, Craig, and Dean, wants to encourage people with his latest spiritually uplifting record.

‘Daniela Forever’: A Thinking Person’s Romantic Thriller
Henry Golding turns in a career-defining performance as a man consumed with regret.

Third Time’s the Charm: A Relocated Tennessee Schoolhouse
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ a 19th-century log schoolhouse finds a permanent home in a Tennessee state park.

How Did We Get the Word ‘Husband’?
Far from limiting a man, marriage calls him into a larger mission of love, stewardship, and provision.

Dear Next Generation: You'll Get as Good as You Give
Respect, compassion, and integrity are timeless and worth standing for.

Make This Fourth of July a Homespun Holiday
A homespun July 4th brings the focus back to family, gratitude, and the American spirit.

An Educational Philosophy That Nourishes the Whole Child
Charlotte Mason lived in the 19th century, but her philosophy offers children an education full of life and wonder.