My posts from the previous week, and the very best of Substack. I hope that you enjoy this collection!
Society
Avery The Deer Hunter
My eight year old granddaughter Avery has never been interested in outdoor pursuits. Knowing that she will encounter them as she visits friends, for years now, I’ve done my best to ensure that she is familiar with guns, at least enough to ensure her own safety if one of her friends does something stupid with one.
Reading
My Friend Bob And His Sidekick Riley
Last week, the day after it happened, I wrote about the death of my dog Cooper.
Civility
A Lesson From Kindergarten
Over the past ten years we have seen political rhetoric degrade to the point that a great deal of what is said and written by commentators and politicians has no basis whatsoever in fact. Many seem gleefully engaged in the art of the smear.
Freemasonry
Rhetoric and the Columbian’s Historic Membership Growth by The Magpie Mason
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Thanks so much for the mention, Cameron!
Thank you for the shout out and stellar roundup!