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1273: Apex of Western Civilization

1273: Apex of Western Civilization

December 6, 1273. That's the date St. Thomas Aquinas had such an intense experience or vision during Mass, that he stopped writing. For 35 years, Aquinas had used the written word to explain pretty much everything. He provided proofs of God's existence that atheists still struggle

Is "Dry January" Just a Neo-Prohibitionist Trick?

Is "Dry January" Just a Neo-Prohibitionist Trick?

News and commentary to fuel your weekend

Six Observations from a Habsburg Sympathizer

Six Observations from a Habsburg Sympathizer

Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn might have been the world's most fascinating man

The Importance of Manners

The Importance of Manners

💡George Washington, the first President of the United States, was known to have studied a book called Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation. This book was based on a set of rules compiled by French Jesuits in the 16th century and was a guide to proper

Feeling Hurried? Blame Netflix

Feeling Hurried? Blame Netflix

One quality about modern life that no one denies: it's rushed. It's hurried. Frenzied. No one feels like they have enough time. There's a simple explanation: Modern life is fun. It's interesting. Tons of worthy things grab our attention. The adjective "

"To Play is to Contemplate," James Schall

"To Play is to Contemplate," James Schall

"One should live out one's days playing at certain games--sacrificing, singing, and dancing." Plato, The Laws

Localism is Better Because It Provides Far More Options

Localism is Better Because It Provides Far More Options

This is a frustrating interview. The champions of localism, Front Porch Republic, interview an enemy of it, Trevor Latimore (author of Small Isn't Beautiful). It's a cordial exchange, with interesting arguments/points by both sides, but Latimore's position seems to gel around this simple

Jigsaw Puzzles. Non-Stories. The Focused Life?

Jigsaw Puzzles. Non-Stories. The Focused Life?

My father-in-law is 93 and really sharp. One thing he does to keep sharp: jigsaw puzzles. He times himself and works them serenely but with focus. The mental exercise drips with lessons explored by Dr. Kevin Majerjes at Optimal Work: short bursts of sustained focus, little goals that keep you

Scrolling Blog: January 2024

Scrolling Blog: January 2024

January 31, 2024 AI and the Left Hemisphere About once a month, I come across an online essay that is so lengthy and compelling that, after reading the first section, I merely scan the rest and print it out so I can study it later. Such is this essay by

Cell Phones, Radio, and the Philosophy of Marshall McLuhan

Cell Phones, Radio, and the Philosophy of Marshall McLuhan

Breaking down a 21st-century matter by bringing back a 1960s icon. My first cell phone was the Motorola RAZR V3. That was in 2005. I didn’t use it a lot at first, but it made me more accessible to my clients. I would often use it to return calls