March 2026 archive

Chicken Tamales

My husband will rate a restaurant on whether the tamales are good. It is truly one of his favorite dishes. I found this recipe in an old Better Homes & Gardens cookbook called “Cooking Mexican” and it is truly a family favorite.

Is Sexual Purity Realistic in Modern Dating?

When people ask whether sexual purity is “realistic,” they are rarely asking about biology. They are asking whether obedience is practical. We live in a culture where:
Sexual compatibility is treated as a prerequisite to commitment.
Cohabitation is considered responsible.
Waiting is viewed as repression.
Desire is framed as entitlement.