Reuters reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested a cease-fire in Ukraine to freeze the war‚ but the United States rejected it. Putin allegedly wanted to avert a third year of deadly conflict. Half a million people have died‚ and Ukraine’s infrastructure is devastated. Several Russian sources told Reuters that Putin was ready to freeze […] The post Reuters Reports Russia Offered a Ceasefire in Ukraine appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Unvetted illegal aliens are everywhere in the United States‚ and many are committing crimes. In Manhattan‚ gangs are riding around on motorcycles‚ snatching jewelry and phones from people just like they do in any third-world country. The NGOs are getting paid a great deal of money to transport them and set them up throughout the […] The post Rep. Calls for a Probe Into NGOs as Illegals Take Over Public Land appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

To launch Black History Month‚ a virulent racist named Dante King called white people psychopaths and said they have a rape culture against black women. There is no evidence for his rant‚ but it is so insane that facts are hardly relevant. It’s hate for hate’s sake‚ and it doesn’t need facts. This type of […] The post Dem USA: Whites as Psycho Rapists of Blacks to a DEI Pentagon appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

For those with a special someone‚ today is Valentine’s Day. For all the single ladies‚ it is Galentine’s Day. But what is it for the bachelors? To my knowledge‚ men do not band together en masse on February 14th to mix up fruity pink cocktails‚ watch chick flicks‚ and build solidarity in their singleness. In fact‚ bromances appear to be in decline‚ as 15% of men say they have zero close friends.  The male friendship recession is just one manifestation of the boy crisis‚ a crisis worth reflecting on especially today‚ the day of big romance. The boy crisis is widespread‚ impacting boys and men academically‚ economically‚ physically‚ and spiritually. On average‚ the IQs of boys are declining. The second leading cause of death for American men under 45 is suicide. Largely due to drug abuse and physical and mental problems‚ only 25% of men ages 17-24 qualified for military service in 2020. As the wages of those with a high school degree decline‚ some men are willingly checking out of the workforce altogether‚ so much so that male workforce engagement now matches the level it was during the Great Depression. All this adds up to millions of young men who have been left without purpose. While our education system and the shift from a manufacturing to a global knowledge economy have done their fair share of damage‚ according to The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys are Struggling and What We Can Do About It‚ (Farrell &; Gray‚ 2018) the ultimate driver behind the boy crisis is dad deprivation. Approximately 40% of children are born out of wedlock; because of this and high divorce rates‚ as Brad Wilcox‚ director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia‚ states‚ “only about half of children will spend the duration of their childhood with both of their biological parents.” Moms and dads contribute in unique and essential ways to the raising of children‚ but boys especially need the modeled manifestation of what it means to be a good man‚ and their first model is their fathers.  Single parents‚ who have sometimes been unwillingly left behind by divorce‚ make valorous sacrifices for their children‚ and nonresidential fathers are doing a better job of staying involved. But the practical realities of fatherhood apart from marriage are often challenging. For example‚ according to The Boy Crisis‚ “when unmarried couples live together when their child is born‚ by the child’s third birthday‚ 40 percent of those children will have no regular contact with their dad for the next two years—between ages three and five.” For this reason‚ if we want to get serious about addressing the boy crisis‚ we need to get serious about marriage. Understanding the purpose of marriage will help us fortify it. Many now believe that romance is the cornerstone of marriage. Once it dissipates‚ the couple should part ways so that each individual can find that lovin’ feeling again. More frequently than in the past‚ couples are divorcing for less serious reasons. The dissolution of “low conflict” relationships is particularly detrimental for children‚ as they can experience more stress and more of a feeling of loss following separation.  Much of our culture reinforces such attitudes towards relationships. The radical autonomy of expressive individualism permeates our moral imagination. Expressive individualism‚ “involves growing and changing as a person‚ paying attention to your feelings‚ and expressing your needs.” As Andrew Cherlin‚ a sociology and public policy professor at Johns Hopkins University‚ explains in The Marriage-Go-Round: The State of Marriage and the Family in America Today‚ under such conditions‚ “marriages are harder to keep together‚ because what matters is not merely the things they jointly produce—well-adjusted children‚ nice homes—but also each person’s own happiness.” And by happiness we mean pleasure and psychological self-actualization‚ not human flourishing grounded in virtue and obligation. In truth‚ admirable marriages are replete with work and adventure. Their purpose is to provide a stable and loving environment for the rearing and education of children and to form the character of each spouse. Marriage is often not easy or comfortable. As human beings‚ we grow attached to our favorite vices‚ and letting them go can be painful. But it is also freeing. Ideally in marriage‚ rather than prioritizing his or her own emotional satisfaction‚ through choice and circumstance‚ each spouse sacrifices for the sake of that mysterious third entity: the marriage.   Our culture largely no longer promotes this understanding. Those Galentine’s Day favorites (excluding the incomparable work of ethicist Jane Austen) often don’t depict what it is that really matters when looking for a spouse. Indeed‚ it is no accident that many chick flicks end at the altar‚ perhaps because marriage occasionally falls short of being camera-ready. This is not to say that all romantic films are bad. Part of the reason they appeal to us is because they affirm how important relationships are for long-term happiness. The choice of a spouse is the decision of a lifetime. Yet numerous singles today have been left confused about how to choose well. Many children of divorce grow up lacking a model of a solid marriage. As adults‚ such children can have a negative view of marriage‚ struggle to work through conflict in a healthy manner‚ and are unsure what characteristics to prioritize in a partner. Online dating makes this worse. After being bombarded with profiles‚ users end up thinking that they should be able to find someone who embodies all the features they dream they desire. We need to shift our cultural conversation around marriage‚ to move away from pure romance toward the deep‚ abiding‚ and sacrificial love that husbands and wives offer each other and their children. Doing so will help end the dad deprivation that is the main driver of today’s boy crisis. And then‚ perhaps‚ our boys‚ too‚ will have valentines. * * * Brenda M. Hafera is the Assistant Director and Senior Policy Analyst at The Heritage Foundation’s Simon Center for American Studies. The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire. 

When a couple that’s been together for 73 years gives out marriage advice‚ you listen! Interviewer Will Rossy has made it his mission in life to learn from the experiences of others. He shares his fascinating conversations with random strangers on his YouTube channel‚ Sprouht. After meeting a 98 and 94-year-old husband and wife‚ he had to know the secret behind their enduring relationship. Their answers were way too sweet! “Don’t tell the person you live with that you know everything and they don’t‚” the elderly woman offered‚ adding‚ “The whole idea is to keep your sense of humor. If you don’t have that‚ then you’ve got nothing.” 73 years of marriage byu/PresentationNo712 inMadeMeSmile Next‚ Will asked the couple for their best tips on living a long‚ healthy life. Much like their marriage advice‚ their answers were simple yet very wise. The pair attributed their current wellness to frequent outdoor activity and hanging out with their kids. As it turns out‚ their oldest daughter is 75! Mom likes to joke that she’s “really old.” Commenters on Reddit loved the elderly couple’s marriage and life advice. “I hope to be that sharp and witty when I hit 60‚ let alone 94 LOL!” wrote one user. “Love their lighthearted attitude and humor.” Screengrab from Reddit When it comes to marriage advice‚ or any kind of advice for that matter‚ it’s always a good idea to listen to your elders! It’s wonderful that this sweet couple is passing down their wisdom to the next generation. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Couple Gives Cheeky Advice For Long‚ Happy Marriage After 73 Yrs Together. appeared first on InspireMore.

When this Minneapolis couple decided to renovate their bathroom‚ they didn’t expect to find a pair of old love letters hidden in the walls! Matt and Carrie Tessmer were thrilled by the number of unique historical items they discovered when they removed the plaster from the wall behind the toilet. Along with the notes‚ they found a number of locally made cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Many of them are no longer manufactured. These discarded items included soap‚ makeup‚ medicine‚ and even razor blades. “It is trash to those people‚ but to us it’s kind of cool to see a little bit of the past‚” Matt told WCCO. Screengrab from YouTube However‚ the couple was far more interested in the love letters they found behind the wall — especially when they realized they were written to two different girls by the same young man! Assumed to be a teenager‚ this boy signed his name John B. However‚ he also added a nickname‚ “Lolly.” In these love letters‚ John proclaimed his affection for a girl named Pauline and another named Hazel. He hoped to see both girls at a play later in the day. Could the author of these love letters have been a teenage two-timer? Screengrab from YouTube Since there were no dates on either note‚ it’s unclear whether John B. was attempting to romance the two girls at the same time. UPI tells us that Matt and Carrie have been trying to uncover the identity of the young writer. So far‚ they’ve come up with a few possible candidates. A young man called John apparently lived in that house from the 1920s to the 1950s. There was also a man named John Book who moved into the house as an adult in the 1960s. Screengrab from YouTube “I would love to know the story behind it and also why the letters did not get delivered and why they ended up in our bathroom wall‚” Carrie said. It’s always exciting to discover a connection to the past. Perhaps the mystery of these old love letters will be revealed someday! You can find the source of this story’s featured images here. The post Couple Discovers Love Letters Lost For Decades While Renovating Bathroom. appeared first on InspireMore.

The Saco River Wildlife Center has made it their mission to provide care for orphaned‚ ill‚ and injured wildlife. For Valentine’s Day‚ however‚ they also aim to heal a few broken hearts. According to a video they shared on TikTok‚ for only $10‚ folks without a Valentine this year had the chance to get a worm named after their ex. This same worm would then be fed to one of their bats. As silly as this may sound‚ it truly can be the perfect gift for someone who is heartbroken. Plus‚ it’s a fun way to help support an organization on a mission to help our animal friends! Turn Your Ex Into a Worm for Valentine’s Day… Kind Of. TikTok “Bad breakup?” the wildlife writes. “Or maybe just long-lasting resentment? We’ve got you covered! This Valentine’s Day‚ we’re offering YOU the once in a lifetime chance to name a mealworm or fish after that ‘un-special’ someone.” You don’t even need to be heartbroken yourself to get use out of this service. When someone asked if the purchase comes with a receipt so they can gift it to a friend‚ they got the perfect answer. Instagram “Absolutely!!!” the wildlife writes. “We have more info on the form itself. It comes with a customized digital certificate.” What a fantastic reminder that there’s no right or wrong way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Is Your Ex A Drag? Name A Worm After Him And Watch A Bat Eat It! appeared first on InspireMore.

Eight years ago‚ this granddaughter gave her grandpa a coupon for a free breakfast. He held onto this little piece of paper and‚ finally‚ after a meal almost a decade later… he cashed it in. I remember making those coupons when I was little‚ promising hugs or a batch of cookies. Surely‚ this granddaughter didn’t think he still had it! @bella.from.ohio savage gramps ♬ No Bars – City Girls &; JT Now that his grandchild is all grown up‚ this grandpa figured now was as good as any time to cash in his coupon! How hilarious is this? I’m sure she wasn’t expecting that at all! “I didn’t see an expiration date so it’s valid‚” pointed out one viewer of the above clip. This image is from TikTok. Other viewers shared their experiences with relatives holding onto coupons. Grandpa wasn’t the only one keeping his coupon tucked away! “My dad just turned in one from 1993. ‘Make your bed.’ So on Christmas morning‚ I made his bed.” That’s some incredible dedication! This commenter was clever‚ though. Classic sister move. “I made coupons for my sister once and I made sure to write an expiration date on them that had already passed so I never had to do anything for her.” Yikes! Grandpa’s looking pretty pleased with himself for saving that coupon all these years. That’s what happens when you play the long game… sometimes you get a free breakfast! The featured image for this post is from TikTok. The post Grandpa Cashes In Cutest Coupon For Quality Time Eight Years Later. appeared first on InspireMore.