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More and more, I hear people talk about control. Control of their kids. Control of their jobs. Control of their relationships. Control. Just yesterday, I was told of someone who will not [...]

In 1998’s “Saving Private Ryan,” Captain Miller (played by Tom Hanks) coaches his squad on the proper way to complain: Private Jackson: Sir… I have an opinion on this matter. Captain Miller: [...]

In May of 2016, I had the opportunity to see Justice Clarence Thomas address the graduating class of Hillsdale College. Near the beginning of his speech entitled, Freedom and Obligation, Justice [...]

A few weeks ago, I came across a meditation entitled “Beware men of clever insincerity.” The article centered on a 4th Century homily by St. Basil of Caesarea warning of the dangers of [...]

A photo appeared on a stream the other day showing my kids in younger days on bikes on a sunny afternoon. It immediately took me back to those moments when they were learning to ride. The [...]

The crowd was electric with anticipation. The lights were low. The background music was barely audible as 18,000 individuals contributed their own buzz to the arena. In seconds, the band would [...]

Last week, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site hosted a Conversation with author Ron Chernow on Hamilton: The Man & The Musical. It was a fascinating discussion of history, popular culture, [...]

Have you ever considered the bookshelf full of stories you take with you into your place of work, your classroom, or your kitchen? All of us are incredibly imaginative when it comes to creating [...]

You’ve been asked to participate in a small panel discussion on topic X. The purpose of the panel is to present three different perspectives on the topic and generate discussion within the panel [...]

A recent post discussing the hubris of Apple’s new headquarters made me think about our love-hate relationship with success. The author’s point was that the sheer grandeur and excess of this [...]