by Phil Houseal | Aug 19, 2026 | All Articles, Education, Philosophy
“O wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us!” ― Robert Burns Aug 19, 2026–If someone offered advice on how to improve yourself–your personality, your career, your health, your decisions–for free, immediately, would you take it? Probably not....
by Phil Houseal | Aug 12, 2026 | All Articles, Education, History, Philosophy
Aug 12, 2026–I remember the first time someone said to me, “OK, Boomer.” I’m such a Boomer I didn’t realize it was meant as an insult, apparently referring to someone out of touch with today’s younger generation. Wait until they learn that mocking the older generation...
by Phil Houseal | Aug 5, 2026 | All Articles, Events, Philosophy, Venue
August 5, 2026–As the kiddos head back to school, they will face that deep and timeless question asked for decades by every classroom teacher: What did you do this summer? For most of those kids, there is a high probability they went on a family vacation. I...
by Phil Houseal | Jul 29, 2026 | All Articles, Philosophy
July 29, 2026–Is someone missing from your life? Someone you know and love? What if this is the norm rather than the exception? Nearly every family I know has or has had one member that has chosen to go off and minimize contact. This behavior falls along a scale of...
by Phil Houseal | Jul 22, 2026 | All Articles, History, Philosophy
July 22, 2026– If only I could get out of this rat race and buy a small acreage If only I raised a garden so I could eat fresh chemical-free vegetables If only we kept chickens so I could have fresh eggs year round If only we had a large lawn If only I had a horse...
