Walker Larson

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Walker Larson
Walker Larson holds a BA in writing and an MA in English literature. Prior to becoming a writer, he taught literature and history at a private academy in Wisconsin. He is the author of two novels, Hologram and Song of Spheres. When not working on his acreage or spending time with family and friends, he blogs about literature and education on his Substack, The Hazelnut.

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Making Cities Livable Again 0
- Culture, Family, Featured, Philosophy, Western Civilization
- March 11, 2026
What makes a city good? Any human dwelling place is good insofar as it helps its inhabitants live well and achieve their ultimate end. The city must provide shelter, work, protection, and the other necessities of life. But a truly good city will support the flourishing of human life and community in all its dimensions:
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How To Start Cultural Restoration in Our Own Families 0
- Culture, Family, Featured, Western Civilization
- March 4, 2026
The influential professor and educator John Senior proposed a bottom-up approach to cultural transformation. “Restorations never start in the collapsing tops but always in the dull low places of simple hearts,” he argued in “The Restoration of Christian Culture.” In his biography of Senior, Fr. Francis Bethel added, “Rebuilding culture calls for quiet and hidden work
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What Friendship Teaches Us About Dating and Marriage 0
- Culture, Family, Featured, MomThink, Philosophy, Religion
- February 24, 2026
A true friendship between spouses is one of the deepest and most beautiful relationships in human life. We don’t always speak of the relationship between married or dating individuals as a friendship, but it can be considered a type of friendship. Thus, any insight into the nature of friendship can shed light on the nature
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Mainstream Media Committed Suicide – But Is Alt-Media on the Same Path?0
- Culture, Featured, Politics, Western Civilization
- February 19, 2026
Recently, The Washington Post laid off a third of its newsroom and staff. It’s a monumental act representing the twilight of legacy media, a symbol of the changing information landscape. The one-time gatekeepers of information and “correct opinions” have lost a great deal of credibility, and, with it, profit margins. Jeff Bezos reportedly lost $100
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