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Barbara Falconer Newhall

Huston Smith on the Most Important Thing You Can Do in 2025

January 4, 2025 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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After nearly a century devoted to the study of life and truth and the meaning of it all, religion scholar Huston Smith had some advice for his fans.  Read more.

The Art of Rhetoric — If a Two-Year-Old Can Master It, So Can You

December 28, 2024 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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Even my toddler knew how to ply the art of rhetoric. It’s something we humans use every day, on each other, starting at an early age.  Read more.

Christmas Carols — Listen Here for the Real Thing

December 21, 2024 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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Tired of the safe, watered-down Christmas music now playing in shopping malls? Try these Christmas carols, the real ones.  Read more.

The Darkening Days — And My Mother’s Last Hours

December 14, 2024 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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In the years since my mother’s death, I’ve often felt regret that my mother’s last hours with me weren’t more meaningful for her, and for me.  Read more.

My Little Old Lady Christmas Tree — Showing It Who’s Boss

December 7, 2024 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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It’s time to buy myself another little old lady Christmas tree, haul it into the house and stand it on the coffee table — creaky knees and knuckles, notwithstanding.  Read more.

Our Globalized, Multi-Faith World

November 30, 2024 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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We live in a globalized, multi-faith world. Can we respect and appreciate each other’s traditions and still hold on to our own dearly held convictions?  Read more.

Help ‘Wrestling with God’ Find Its Readers

November 23, 2024 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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“Wrestling with God” is a multi-faith book and a great gift for the upcoming holidays. It’s what our strife-ridden world needs right now.  Read more.

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I’m Getting Ready to Die. Just in Case. Sheltering at Home Week 40

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The coronavirus is out there. So I’m getting ready to die — starting with making sure my holiday gifts for my husband are wrapped and ready.  Read more.

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