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“Family Life” Failures Vol. #1 Essay 17

“Family Life” Failures Vol. #1 Essay 17

When I was a child, mother was the heart and soul of the home. All of its warmth and comfort stemmed from her. She was polite, cheerful and rarely raised her voice. She was always there when you needed hugs, kisses, encouragement or support, which was nearly every minute of the day. During the day, … Continue reading

Seven Deadly Sins are…? Vol. #3 Essay 5

Seven Deadly Sins are…? Vol. #3 Essay 5

Can you list the Seven Deadly Sins? Here’s a hint. They’re also called the Seven Cardinal Sins. No good? How about the Seven Capital Vices? Getting closer? If you could only come up with a partial list, don’t feel bad, because most people can’t name all seven.   And the reason? Because in this highly secularized world, … Continue reading

Madcap Marriage Vol. #2 Essay 12

Madcap Marriage Vol. #2 Essay 12

Only through a good Christian marriage can an individual attain the highest form of human happiness known to man. That’s why marriage, as an institution, has survived for thousands of years. Everything else truly pales by comparison. There are aspects of marriage, both physical and emotional, that can never be duplicated, under any other circumstances. They … Continue reading

Quote: John Burroughs on Blame

Quote: John Burroughs on Blame

“A man (woman) can fail many times, but he (she) isn’t a failure until he (she) begins to blame somebody else.”   John Burroughs, naturalist and essayist. *italics are my words. Check out my link for related post – Blame Game

Parental Relationships Vol. #2 Essay 16

Parental Relationships Vol. #2 Essay 16

Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother. This is the 4th Commandment, not Suggestion, but Commandment. It has been at the core of the advancement of civilization throughout recorded history. It has allowed humanity to drag itself out of the mud of barbarism, to become disciplined creatures with high standards of behavior and respectable lives. Until … Continue reading

Lost Ladies Vol. #2 Essay 11

Lost Ladies Vol. #2 Essay 11

Where have all the ladies gone? What happened to the Grace Kellys, the Nancy Reagans and the Audrey Hepburns of the world? How did women lose touch with their femininity? When did women decide to abandon the life goal of becoming a respected lady?  Who convinced women to denigrate marriage and motherhood, which had always been the source … Continue reading

Endless, Erroneous “Education” Vol. #1 Essay 14

Endless, Erroneous “Education” Vol. #1 Essay 14

Harvard University – Massachusetts There was a time when a college education was held in high regard. It was considered a privilege that only the truly deserving were permitted to experience.  And, unlike today, America’s first colleges were educational institutions whose sole purpose was the training of young men for the ministry. America began its path to higher education … Continue reading