A Delaware Coast Press reader sent me this note: “While preparing to have my first child, I did some research and resolved that I was going to breast feed. I couldn’t wait to share this momentous decision with my aunt, … Continue reading
A Delaware Wave reader writes that a long-time acquaintance of hers recently passed away. The upshot is that most people she knew didn’t like the woman who died. She was obnoxious, and spread bad rumors about everyone. The reader writes … Continue reading
We’re told today is “Patriot Day”. But what does it mean to be patriotic? Why should one be patriotic? It only makes sense to love a country or a government if it respects your sovereignty over your life. The extent … Continue reading
“I don’t have any expectations,” people sometimes say. Or, “I don’t know what to expect.” It’s not that they’re lying when they say this; but they are mistaken. Why? Because you almost always have expectations. You have no choice about … Continue reading
“What domestic instinct, what ineradicable striving for a nest and order!” said Larissa Fyodorovna, watching her daughter’s play from the kitchen. “Children are unconstrainedly sincere and not ashamed of the truth, while we, from fear of seeming backward, are ready … Continue reading
The economic numbers are good. Growth may be surpassing the Reagan years. Unemployment is pushing down to levels that economists consider full employment. For a mixed economy — a hybrid mixture of capitalism and government controls/welfare programs — it’s pretty … Continue reading
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) has been heavily criticized for his theatrics at Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings, particularly after Republicans revealed that the “confidential” documents Booker published Thursday morning in supposed defiance of Senate rules had already been cleared … Continue reading
When you think about it, Democrats serve a purpose. Not a rational purpose, but a psychological one. Democrats are the party of “I’m here to rescue you.” Young people have only seen Democratic hatred and hostility directed against President Trump. … Continue reading
I saw a headline today. “Is Indoctrinating children with militant feminism child abuse?” Even if it’s not legally feasible to enforce it, YES. It’s child abuse. But the issue is even broader. Indoctrinating a child with anything is child abuse. … Continue reading
A reader emails that insignificant things often annoy her. She writes that she was upset in a restaurant recently because a child was making some noise. She admits that the kid was just being a kid, and that the parents … Continue reading
The Establishment media says vote for Rob Arlett’s opponent because he’s a “McCain, not a Trump”. They actually think this is a GOOD thing! Aside from my personal association with Rob Arlett and working with him on our podcast, that’s … Continue reading
Recent demographic research has revealed that today’s aging baby boomers will spend more years caring for elderly parents than they spent raising their own children. This unusual turn of events is becoming more and more commonplace as advances in medical … Continue reading