Blog 2 Columns Left Sidebar

Is Contentment Possible in the Midst of Calamity?0
- Culture
- March 8, 2019
Chesterton, the multi-biographer, intended to write many more biographies than he did. One of his intended subjects was the 15th century Dominican friar, Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498). The grandson of a wealthy Florentine physician, Savonarola abandoned his own plans for a medical career to become a “knight of Christ” at 22. Thus began what would become a
READ MORE
New Houses Are Getting Smaller — But They’re Still Much Larger Than What Your Grandparents Had 0
- Culture
- March 8, 2019
The average square footage in new single-family houses has been declining since 2015. House sizes tend to fall just during reccesionary periods. It happened from 2008 to 2009, from 2001 to 2002, and from 1990 to 1991. But even with strong job growth numbers in recent years, it looks like demand for houses of historically
READ MORE
Is It Time for International Women’s Day to Lose Its Victimhood Status?0
- Culture
- March 8, 2019
This International Women’s Day, I recall how I spent it last year — meeting one of the sanest men on the planet, Jordan B. Peterson, during his book tour in Melbourne. Although Peterson is famous for his appeal to young men who have never been told to make their beds, his clear thinking is a
READ MORE

11 Economic Stats That Tell Venezuela’s Story 0
- Culture
- March 8, 2019
A tragedy common to human history is unfolding in Venezuela. It’s impossible to predict how it will end or what the human toll will be. As we watch events and hope for a peaceful resolution that restores liberty in Venezuela, here are some noteworthy facts about the Land of Grace. Venezuela has the largest oil
READ MORE
The New Moralism of Female Leaders 0
- Culture
- March 8, 2019
March 8th is International Women’s Day – a day to recognize women and celebrate their presence and contribution in society. This year it would seem that women have more than ever to celebrate, particularly considering the female surge into the United States Congress. Many of these newly inducted congresswomen were highly visible at the annual
READ MORE
Looking for Springtime in an Age of Outrage 0
- Culture
- March 7, 2019
I am not a fan of talk-show radios. Too many commercials, too little charity. Nor am I a follower of Glenn Beck. I’ve read one of his novels, The Christmas Sweater, and Miracles and Massacres: True and Untold Stories of the Making of America, but otherwise have taken little interest in Beck’s work. So I’m
READ MORE

Is Contentment Possible in the Midst of Calamity?0