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Hal Shurtleff 
Camp Constitution’s 18th annual family camp held at the Singing Hills Christian Camp in Plainfield, NH, concluded last Friday (July 17). Attendees came as far as California, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, Michigan, North Carolina, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and even Plainfield, NH. Monday, our first full day, began with an optional swim and/or run and then … Read more
About this time every year, and more so this year as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, our friends on the Left tell us that our nation’s founders were either enlightened freethinkers who thoroughly rejected the tenets of Christianity or that they were evil, exploitative Eurocentric white men whose only purpose in life was to … Read more
Camp Constitution’s 18th Annual Family Camp is less than two months away. It will be held at the Singing Hills Christian Camp https://www.singinghills.net/ Plainfield, NH, from Sunday, July 12 to Friday, July 17, 2026 Returning instructors include Pastor David Whitney of the Institute on the Constitution, Catherine White of The Constitution Decoded, Alex Newman, author and host of the Sentinel Report, … Read more
Aristotle is considered the Father of Logic. He gave the world what is known as syllogistic logic or deductive reasoning, with the example: “All men are mortal; Socrates is a man; therefore, Socrates is mortal.” A few hundred years before Aristotle. The Prophet Isiah wrote: “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord, “though … Read more
In a free market, needs and wants (demands) are met by those willing to take a risk. In some cases, risk takers create needs or wants. There are numerous examples of creating a want and then supplying it. Two come to mind. Back in 1975, Gary Dahl invented the Pet Rock. The fad lasted long … Read more
Camp Constitution Ladies’ Sixth Annual “Spring Fling” will be held at the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center, Alton Bay, NH https://altonbay.org/ from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3, 2026 Activities include arts and crafts, Bible studies, optional marksmanship training, and an evening campfire. Our guest speaker will be Michelle Gallagher, author of Monumental Prayers and Forefathers MonumentGuidebook. The cost … Read more
February 22, 2026, marks the 294th anniversary of the birth of George Washington, who, in this writer’s opinion, was the greatest man born in America. He is rightfully known as the “Father of His Country.” At his funeral, Major General Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee said that Washington was “first in war, first in peace and first in … Read more
Last year, I authored an article titled “Books You Aren’t Supposed to Read.” I am adding a few more important books that you aren’t supposed to read. While some of these books are out of print, copies are available through Amazon. I have free PDF versions of Kinsey: Crimes and Consequences, Wall St. and The … Read more
Camp Constitution will hold its 18th Annual Family Camp at the Singing Hills Christian Camp https://www.singinghills.net/ Plainfield, NH, from Sunday, July 12 to Friday, July 17, 2026. Returning instructors include Pastor David Whitney of the Institute on the Constitution, Catherine White of The Constitution Decoded, Alex Newman, author and host of the Sentinel Report, Kurt Hyde, retired U.S. … Read more
Some years ago, a letter was circulated pointing out the waste, abuse, and ludicrousness of federal programs. There were various versions, but here is a condensed one: Subject: Application to Enter the “Not Raising Hogs” Industry Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my keen interest in joining the highly esteemed and, I understand, … Read more
December 15 marks the 234th anniversary of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. During the Constitutional Convention, some delegates refused to support the proposed Constitution unless it included a Bill of Rights; George Mason and Elbridge Gerry led the way. Delegates James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, … Read more
On Thursday, November 27, millions of Americans will have a hearty meal with family members and friends. Some, but not most, will begin the meal with a prayer. Some will dig right into the food, hoping to finish the meal before kickoff. However, members of the American Left, especially those of the self-loathing Caucasian persuasion, … Read more
Sportswriter Fred Lieb coined the term “The House that Ruth built,” referring to the old Yankee Stadium, which opened in 1923. Not too far from Yankee Stadium is “The House that Hiss Built,” which is the United Nations Headquarters. Alger Hiss was the UN’s first acting secretary who co-authored, with a Soviet national, the United … Read more
Wednesday, September 17, marks the 238th anniversary of the end of the Constitutional Convention, which created what Daniel Webster said was the “works of the purest patriots and wisest statemen that ever existed.” He, of course, was referring to the U.S. Constitution. Sadly, far too many Americans know little to nothing about the Constitution. … Read more
Tucked away in a residential neighborhood, a short distance from downtown Plymouth, affectionately known as “America’s Hometown,” can be found the largest granite statue in the United States. The statue is called the “Forefather’s Monument.” It was often overlooked and even unknown to locals and tourists alike. But thanks to the efforts of Leo and … Read more
Mrs. Wolf, my eighth-grade history teacher in a Boston Public School, ensured that her students not only knew the reasons why the 13 colonies united against Great Britain and declared their independence from Great Britain, but also had her students memorize a good portion of the Declaration of Independence. They also had to know about … Read more
My late friend and mentor, Sam Blumenfeld, once remarked that the government school system is a “sick, obsolete dinosaur being propped up by powerful lobbyists like the National Education Association and government officials.” The truth of that statement was on full display recently at the Wolfeboro Library. On June 10th, New Hampshire Education Options held … Read more
June 1 of this year marks the tenth anniversary of the passing of author and homeschool pioneer Samuel L. Blumenfeld. Sam’s last book, which he co-authored with Alex Newman, was Crimes of the Educators. A week before Sam’s passing, I called Alex and asked when he planned to visit Sam. They had not met in person, but … Read more
Camp Constitution will hold its 17th Annual Family Camp at the Singing Hills Christian Camp in Plainfield, NH, from Sunday, July 13 to Friday, July 18, 2025. Returning instructors include Pastor David Whitney of the Institute on the Constitution, Keith Hanson of Critical Dynamic, Professor Willie Soon, world-renowned astrophysicist and climate realist, Catherine White of The Constitution Decoded, Alex … Read more