I hope never to make the mistake of using “we” when I mean “I” in my writing. I am often annoyed at writers who believe that because they have some particular vice means we all share it. This certainly annoys me more when I actually share...
I have never liked people-first language. I understand that people need tenure, so frivolous, silly, and ill-conceived ideas will make it into the public sphere without adequate vetting. No, I do not consider “peer review” to be adequate vetting...
It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance. Thomas Sowell Congratulations to all of the 2023 high school graduates! For those of you who are entrepreneurs or going to work, thank you! You keep the...
If I say goodbye, the nation learns to move on. It outlives me when I’m gone. George Washington, “Hamilton” The only important work that most of us will do is raising our children. George Washington’s bravery and humility...
I am that person. That person who says a serious thing in response to a Facebook post that is clearly intended to be humorous. I do not aspire to be this person, but here I am again. I love training for triathlon, though I have only raced once in...
In The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux (Chapter 1), the Little Flower of Jesus reflects upon God’s Creation: I understood that every flower created by Him is beautiful, that the brilliance of the rose and the...
“Not everyone can become a great artist; but a great artist can come from anywhere.” -Anton Ego, “Ratatouille” The public and most Catholic schools are not set up for healthy emotional, spiritual, physical, and intellectual growth for...
In Illinois Abraham Lincoln is the 4th member of the Holy Trinity. If you don’t believe me, visit the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. I studied the civil war as a hobby from late elementary through high school. I read all the...
