Three Patriotic Poems in Honor of America’s 250th
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Tune in Today: A Dream From the Last Romantic Composer
Rachmaninoff’s most popular work reveals his staunch dedication to the musical style as its last great figure.
How American Ingenuity and Oil Defied the Nazi Threat
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A Review of a New Serialized ‘Odyssey’ Audiobook
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For the Children’s Sake: Charles Loring Brace Rescued Children From the Streets
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ heads to New York’s slums and the man who rescued children from poverty and crime.

In Minnesota’s Dwindling Mom-and-Pop Resort Culture, Ten Mile Lake Keeps It in the Family
Ten Mile Lake Resort has kept with the times while staying true to its history.

Healthy Nut Butter & Chocolate Cups
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Appliance Repairability Guide: Why Americans Struggle With Pre-Purchase Inspections
How do I know if an appliance is repairable before I buy it, and why do smart appliances fail faster?

How a Monastery Helped Preserve the West
Thousands of religious texts as well as writings on philosophy, ethics, and history were preserved by monks, thanks to Cassiodorus.

Over 60 Years of Bringing Readers Closer to the Ancient Greek Tragedians
In this installment of ‘The Reissue,’ a look at the University of Chicago Press’ labor of love for the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.

‘Breaking Surface:’ A Long Way Back Up
Two sisters face freezing water, failing gear, running out of oxygen, and unfinished business.

Chopin’s Ballades: Four Musical Stories
How the Polish maestro revolutionized the piano by fusing classical rigor with romantic drama.

‘Waiting Isn’t a Waste’ Encourages, Teaches, Inspires
Faith, perseverance, appreciation, and so much more can be strengthened during the dreaded, unavoidable activity of waiting.

Why Fathers Should Stay Home Too
Modern remote work is giving some families the chance to reclaim home as the center of both work and the family

Creating Nostalgia Today: What Will Your Children Remember?
An annual camping trip, a favorite storybook, or a holiday tradition may become the emotional touchstones of childhood.

Punchlines and Proverbs: A Tribute to Dads for Father’s Day
A playful celebration of fatherhood, complete with dad jokes and one-liners, captures dads at their wittiest and most lovable.

The Spiritual Child: The New Science of Raising Healthy Children
Lisa Miller, a clinical psychologist whose spirituality research is published in top journals, shares how to make children more resilient to life’s challenges.

























































