When people think of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, they often picture tweedy Oxford professors and ...

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Pentax K1000 Film Camera. Our son Gus had expressed interest in getting a manual film camera, so we ...

One of the most neglected virtues of our daily existence is appreciation. —Dale Carnegie  My career ...

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When we think about what shaped our life trajectory, we often focus on the way our parents raised us. But ...

A few months ago, psychologist Jean Twenge released 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World. Twenge ...

A few months ago, we published an article on 11 personal finance goals for your 20s. Today we take a look ...

David Coggins’ No-Nonsense Guide to Embracing the Holiday Season. The holiday season is ...

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  In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising ...

Note: This week's episode of the podcast referenced an ancient story: "The Choice of Hercules." If you've ...

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On September 9, 1965, Navy pilot James Stockdale was flying a mission over North Vietnam when his A-4 ...