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Rodin’s Sculpture

Art July 29, 2026

Since high school I have been captivated by Auguste Rodin’s sculpture – it’s passion, uniqueness, brilliance, power, and beauty. Rodin was a visionary, controversial, provocative, and unorthodox artist who was often criticized by the...

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Wild Strawberries – The Film

Film July 27, 2026

I never get tired of watching Wild Strawberries, it is an incredibly delightful, bittersweet, profound, provocative, and heart-warming film. It delves deep into the...

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Culture July 20, 2026

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Favorite Franz Schubert Music

Music July 15, 2026

I grew up listening to Franz Schubert’s music played by my mother who was a classical pianist. His music is simply wonderful, joyous, tender,...

USA at 250 – Best Patriotic American War Movies

Movies July 13, 2026

Among the celebrations of the 250th year anniversary of the United States it is our sacred honor and duty to remember how our cherished...

250 Most Influential American Writers

Culture July 8, 2026

Celebrations of America’s 250th birthday seem to be weekly affairs this summer, and we didn’t want to miss out. But how to honor our...

The Henry Carey- Abraham Lincoln Revolution That Built the Modern World

Culture July 6, 2026

Note: This is the third article in a series on the Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Clay, Henry Carey, Abraham Lincoln American...

“Strictly Ballroom” film review: Ballroom Dancing, Cultural Identity, and Individual Expression

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Baz Luhrmann’s “Strictly Ballroom” (1992) is much more than a film about dance competitions. Beneath its sparkling costumes, exaggerated characters, and comedic moments lies...

U.S. at 250 – Red, White & Boom,“Battleship” Deserves a New Broadside

History June 29, 2026

Red, white, and boom, forget the speech, fire the guns and why Battleship deserves another broadside look. The history lesson, why the USS Missouri...

Ted Kooser Poetry

Poetry June 24, 2026

Ted Kooser is one of the greatest living poets. He has greatly influenced my own style in writing. His Midwestern home spun and down...

Olivia Van Goor – Contemporary Jazz Traditionalist

Jazz June 22, 2026

Vocalist Olivia Van Goor is an award-winning jazz vocalist that proudly carries that title and applies it to everything she does. Whether she’s fronting...