College illiteracy stuns educators
Dr. Samuel Blumenfeld “Stunned, shocked and appalled are American educators as they study the recent report from the National Center of Education Statistics, which reveals that only 31 percent of college graduates can read a complex book and extrapolate from it. “It’s really astounding,” said Michael Gorman, president of the American Library Association. “That’s not … Continue reading
Feminists’ Double Standards About Child Care
Phyllis Schlafly “When the feminist movement burst onto the American social scene in the 1970s, the rallying cry was “liberation.” The feminists demanded liberation from the role of the housewife and mother who lived in what Betty Friedan famously labeled a “comfortable concentration camp.” Feminist ideology taught that the duties of the housewife and mother … Continue reading
No evidence cough syrups work: panel
Over-the-counter cough medicines do little good and may harm children, U.S. experts said in new guidelines released on Monday. Adults are better off using older nonprescription antihistamines and decongestants to stop the flow of mucus that causes the cough, the American College of Chest Physicians said in its guidelines. “Cough is the number one reason … Continue reading
Provident Living
This saturday I will be teaching a class on Provident Living here in my home in Colorado. The class will be from 8:30 to 10:30 and we will discuss a variety of issues as well as enjoy some home cooked foods. I always make a loaf of whole grain bread, some muffins, and a pot … Continue reading
Essential Oils for sick child
Last night Ben was sick. He threw up his lunch and didn’t look good. He had a pasty look to his skin, and he was low energy, just wanted to sit on the couch tired. I put him to bed at 6:00 PM and he slept soundly until about 2 am. When he woke up … Continue reading
