Another school year has come to an end, and another summer is off to a roaring start — with slug races! Oh, the sweet memories I’ve made in the driveway of this old house. From snow sledding to chalk drawings, all three of my kids have grown up — up and down this little paved […]
The Jesus Feminist: Sarah Bessey
In general terms, a feminist is an advocate or supporter of the rights and equality of women. Unfortunately, the term has become a lightning rod for staunch conservatives who see it as synonymous with pro-choice or abortion rights. But, lots of pro-lifers including yours truly, are advocates for the rights and equality of women. Sarah […]
Generation Unwed: 40 Percent of All Kids Now Born Outside of Marriage
Generation Unbound is Generation Unwed Over half of all births to young adults in the United States now occur outside of marriage, and many are unplanned. The result is increased poverty and inequality for children. The left argues for more social support for unmarried parents; the right argues for a return to traditional marriage. Emerging […]
Josh’s Wall Asks: Do Fathers Turn Their Sons Into Bullies?
I love a good coming-of-age story and Cliff Alspaugh’s debut novella is just that, but with an added bonus. It explores father-son relationships and the making of men. We hear the heart-rending news reports all too frequently about the consequences of children and teens mercilessly taunting and in some cases, physically harming others as a […]
Summer Reading: Bridge To Terabithia, Blue Baboon
Now, that the kids are out of school for the summer we’re enjoying reading for fun. We checked out a bunch of books from our local library including Bridge To Terabithia. Every night we read a few pages. Age Range For Bridge To Terabithia The age range for this classic Newberry Medal winner is 9 […]
Gen-X Retirement Concerns + A New Book: The Totally Sweet 90s (The Latest Gen-X News)
Gen Xers Worry About Running Out of Money In Retirement So, here’s a news release I received today about the latest study outlining the miserable state of affairs for Generation X. This one comes from PwC and reveals that Generation X employees are struggling the most financially, and are most likely to dip into retirement […]
Dadolescence: Generation X Men in Midlife Crisis
There was a review in the Winnipeg Free Press by Ria Julien a few days ago on a new, comedic book about Generation X men in midlife crisis. The title is the ingenious Dadolescence. Here is an excerpt: “Each morning, after sending off his wife, Julie, and their 12-year-old son, Sean, Bill turns his attention […]