Several years ago I lived in a liberal college town where I was outed, due to a newspaper profile, as a card-carrying Republican.   The article noted that I was a Christian pro-life mom and the daughter of Costa Rican immigrants, believed there was an ongoing culture war, supported limited taxation, and was happily married to a male (the latter being … [Read More]

It’s alive, and it’s arrived! “Back to school” season is here.   It’s that time of year when merchants get downright giddy, as countless pint-sized shoppers peruse and purchase Hilary Duff backpacks, folders featuring beloved superheroes, shiny pencils, and eco-friendly attire. Meanwhile, moms and dads count down the days when a gas-guzzling banana-colored bus will arrive in the neighborhood (or ‘hood) … [Read More]