A Treasured Discovery

This is amazing, readers! A fossilized dinosaur embryo was recently discovered in China. It is one of the most complete specimens on record, a wonder in its own right, and the posture the little dinosaur adopted is interesting. Learn more about this cool fin through the link below, readers: Exquisitely Preserved Dinosaur Embryo Found Inside …

An Airy Apple Treat – Straight from the Steppes!

This Russian treat sounds positively delicious, readers. Click the link to learn more about pastila, a fluffy dessert like meringue and – as the title suggests – marshmallows! The Historic Russian Recipe That Turns Apples Into Marshmallows Disarmingly simple, pastila is lighter than air. by Anne Ewbank May 28, 2021 Dostoevsky loved it. Catherine the …

Dragon of the Deep

Learn more about this fascinating find through the link below! Giant fossil from 180 million years ago reveals 'sea dragon' with 1-ton skull Found in a reservoir in the UK's Rutland: a dolphin-like monster about half the size of a tennis court. Jan. 11, 2022 In February 2021, Joe Davis, leader of the UK's Rutland …

Some Thoughts on Star Trek

Take a look at this intriguing piece from The Everyman Commentary: A Lesson in Power from "The Savage Curtain"   Gerhard Thielman - January 14, 2022 When it comes to the original Star Trek series, fandom’s popular consensus is that its third season had the weakest appeal. Notwithstanding, I consider this view to be mistaken. …

The “Real Life Tarzan”

Check out this fascinating story, readers! Man Who Lived in Jungle 40 Years With ‘Superhuman’ Survival Skills Sees Big City, Ocean for First Time BY Michael Wing November 5, 2021   Movies have been made, books written, and urban legends told of humans living deep in the jungle—like Tarzan—having little or no contact with other …

Mater Maria

Take a look at this, readers! ‘Hail Full of Grace!’: Louisville resident pens reflection after losing home in Marshall Fire On Dec. 30, a fast-moving wildfire destroyed approximately 1,000 homes and structures in Louisville, Superior and unincorporated Boulder County.  Among those who lost their homes are Kat and Tom Greany of Louisville. When the couple …

A Reflection on Virtue

Take a look at this thought-provoking reflection on It's a Wonderful Life, readers: George Bailey at the Bridge: The Costly Virtue of It’s a Wonderful Life Thanks to the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey is a household name to many Americans. But his story is a radical one. He has big dreams …

Motivation

Found this video full of inspirational speeches. Enjoy, readers! Seven Great Movie Motivational Speeches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC-syuTraYo  

A Word on Wonder Woman

Check out this fantastic article by John C. Wright, readers! Tying the Knot Written for a nonfiction anthology on Wonder Woman in the popular culture which since fell through, this column debuts here to my readers as a courtesy.  Why She Will Never Wed Steve Trevor 1. MRS. STEVE TREVOR Diana Trevor. Somehow, that name …

The Most Famous Woman to Aid the Resistance in World War II France

To be perfectly frank, reading this article makes me wonder if Stan Lee and Marvel might have been inspired by Nancy Wake when they came up with Peggy Carter. Certainly, Hayley Atwell’s portrayal of the character in Captain America: The First Avenger* seems far more realistic once one reaches the finale for the article. While …