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Christmas Hymn – “Once In Royal David’s City”

Christmas Hymn – “Once In Royal David’s City”

The following Christmas hymn was written by an Englishwoman named Mrs. C. F. Alexander (1818-1895). She was the wife of the Bishop of Derry. It so beautifully describes how the child Jesus is such an important inspiration to little children, as they struggle to become good Christian adults, through their love for their parents. Here … Continue reading

The Miracle of Motherhood – Barbara Kingsolver

The Miracle of Motherhood – Barbara Kingsolver

“Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.” Although Ms. Kingsolver is a divorced, radical, second-wave feminist, she is right, on this one issue. I myself once witnessed an average sized mother, literally drag her big 15-year-old son, backwards, out from under an approaching car, in order to save him from being run … Continue reading

The Sacrament of Marriage – Camille Paglia

The Sacrament of Marriage – Camille Paglia

“Now that virtually every career is an option for ambitious girls, it can no longer be considered regressive or reactionary to reintroduce discussion of marriage and motherhood to primary education. We certainly do not want to return to the simplistic duality of home economics classes for girls and wood shop for boys.” I agree with … Continue reading

Quote: Mem Fox on Parental Priorities

Quote: Mem Fox on Parental Priorities

“Putting babies as young as two weeks into child care for the first year of their life, for 60 hours a week, will cause their brains damage.” Please read my related post – Parenting Priorities Vol. #2 Essay 17