The biggest news on the world stage recently is the uprising of the people against the government in Egypt. There is a lot to be hopeful about in this, but there is a deep underlying problem. We, ... Read More
Last week, in the paper a story of almost unspeakable horror appeared on the front page. A doctor in Philadelphia was murdering pre-born babies, partially born babies, (maybe) fully born babies, ... Read More
The tragic murders in Arizona during the attempted assassination attempt on the life of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords by a deranged man have resounded through our nation for the last week. They ... Read More
I was reading the paper this morning, waiting for others to wake up so that we can head out to the mountains for break. I never read the small local editorials in the paper—expect today. The ... Read More
Mr. Reese sent me this link on rhetoric and masculinity. It is pointed toward the guys, but some of the reasons for learning rhetoric are applicable to girls as well.
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Today, we celebrated Veterans Day. We held a formal and solemn ceremony at Veritas Academy. I was blessed to be in attendance. Roger St. Germaine, an old friend and a godly example of courage and ... Read More
You might have seen the encouraging headline in the paper a few days ago: “Drug Use Down at Manheim Township”. Here is a link to the entire story and to the graph behind it:
I have attached a recent article on the number of text messages sent by the average American teenager. I have included it because I want someone to disprove it. I do not want to believe it. The ... Read More
As most of you who follow the news will know, Tyler Clementi, a freshman a Rutgers, recently committed suicide after his roommate secretly tapped him in a compromising situation in his dorm room. ... Read More
One of my teachers forwarded this interesting article from the Wall Street Journal. Here it is:
