Actress Janine Turner Talks about Raising an American Patriot
July 23, 2010 1 Comment 
Did your kids learn how to sing the Preamble to the Constitution from Schoolhouse Rock? Could they explain what the words mean to them if you asked?
Actress turned activist Janine Turner, best known for her roles in Northern Exposure, Friday Nig... continue reading...
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Did you know George Washington was not our first president?*
Did you know, as a country, we've had two Constitutions?**
Do you know what's important about the Constitution and the Federalist Papers?***
Did you know if you talk to your kids about what's important about the Consti... 
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It's the largest collection of literature in the world. And, if you're an American citizen, it belongs to you. Your tax dollars paid for it.
It's the Library of Congress, and its site is today's FamilyFirst pick.
Where do you begin in the world's largest library? Don't worry, they make... 
Never let it be said that I'm too full of myself to admit a mistake.
In my piece on Eric Snider dated October 18, I took a broadside shot at Philip Martin, a movie critic for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. I implied that he “delights in walking out on movies.”
I went too far in saying that.
Mr. ... 
There are gifted writers who express opinions about movies and such with intelligence, wit, and a touch of humility. Such a reviewer is Eric Snider.
Perhaps you've heard of him. Sadly, I hadn't (although you can call me a fan now). Here's his bio:
Eric D. Snider is a freelance writer, critic, ... 
When I was in my teens, I LOVED comic books.
I found a used book store in town that had a good stock of those glorious DC comics from the mid 1960's with that checkerboard pattern across the top of the page. They cost (get ready for this) TEN CENTS APIECE!
Of course, we're talking about 1974 or... 
Our FamilyFirst site today
May delight you or maybe dismay
Its theme, you discern
Is that poetry spurned
It's limericks! What can I say?
Yes, today's FamilyFirst site is called OEDILF: The Omnificent English Dictionary In Limerick Form.
The site is home to thirty thousand limericks! That's a mighty lar... 
I've read a lots of books. And I would estimate that 75% of them were of the paperback variety.
I just don't have a lot of spare room for a big library of hardbound books. But you can keep a whole slew of paperbacks in a cardboard box in the garage.
Plus, I generally treat myself to a Grisha...