Only in America

An Old World Artist Resisting the New Era

Details: Created on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 14:18; Written by Norman Fulkerson

“If you love what you do”, the saying goes, “you will never work a day of your life.” Few people in today’s hectic world could say that, but on a recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina...

Off the Beaten Path… Cheese Artisans and American Somewhereness

Details: Created on Monday, 25 March 2013 12:50; Written by Norman Fulkerson

The secret to great American cheeses is actually no secret at all. The success they enjoy comes from their ability to take advantage of the rich resources offered in their particular region. For some time now, American “artisans,” as they are called, have been producing world-class cheeses that rival those of France, and by doing so, they prove that Kraft is not the only game in town. To find them however, we must get off the beaten path.

America’s Native Spirit

Details: Created on Monday, 04 March 2013 20:58; Written by Norman Fulkerson

It might appear to a casual observer that the United States is not a country where one would find a healthy regionalism. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Bluegrass State which is commonly seen merely as the home of…

Off the Beaten Path

Details: Created on Wednesday, 20 February 2013 15:26; Written by Norman Fulkerson

Since reading Return to Order by John Horvat, I was inspired to apply the principles he so clearly lays out for the reader. He gives organic society as the solution for our economic problems…

Through the Valley of Death

Details: Created on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 17:32; Written by Norman Fulkerson

Once in a while a story of heroism comes along which leaves us speechless. This is the case when one hears the deeds of Marine Sergeant Jeremiah Workman. On December 23, 2004, he was a squad leader clearing houses...

American Tradition, Family, Property: Fighting the Counter-Revolution