Almost two years ago, our then just 13 year old sat at our dinner table one early spring night and told us that she was "done" with public school. Done. Her grades were fine, she was involved in sports, the play, and student leadership. But she was weary from the effort, and wanted something different … Continue reading Of Daughters, and Dancing, and Liberation

The ProblemI don't know about you, but I am just about fed up with this election.Recently, I wrote a note to a friend via Facebook and this is what I said:"Right now, I am fed up with both sides in this election. Really. And its politics as usual in DC, in the midst of the … Continue reading Sick of Politics, Try John Adams

We interrupt the financial crisis to think about something of great importance.A different kind of Christmas. Only 70 more days to think about this.Think about it, and watch the video below. I am thinking, and praying.

Kyrie eleison!Lord, have mercy upon us!Christe eleison!Christ have mercy upon us!These are the opening words to "Missa Solemnis", Beethoven's Mass in D Minor. In this majestic piece, the choir and soloists seem to nearly burst out of their collective souls in the opening chorus. This is a moment of stunning musical surprise; and it leaves … Continue reading The Abyss, The Decline, and Our Souls

Here is something from, again, the Wall Street Journal, that is very worthy of consideration: http://s.wsj.net/media/swf/main.swf

From Peggy Noonan, in today's Wall Street Journal:Here is the truth, spoken by the increasingly impressive Sen. Tom Coburn: "The root of the problem is political greed in Congress. Members . . . from both parties wanted short-term political credit for promoting homeownership even though they were putting our entire economy at risk by encouraging … Continue reading The Truth about the Decline

I had a good friend call me last week, and leave me a voice mail. His question was "Whats it all worth, man!?"This has been an amazing ride, these past several weeks.World financial markets have been in near complete turmoil, and most experts think the bad news is not completely over. Not even close. The … Continue reading The Grand Decline