Dr. Malone, I have read most everything you have written since the evil of covid, have had the honor to listen to your testimony before the Johnson hearings, strolled with you, both in awe of the Capitol building, and I watched you quietly walk to the corner to grab a cab. What I saw then just came to life on this breathtaking, superbly written journey of your life with Jill. Excuse my reaction...a stream of tears dripping down my shirt, absorbing the sorrow of what a hard left cultural revolution by self-proclaimed intellectuals, did to destroy the goodness of love. The Norman Rockwell America died. Loving the land, respecting the animals it nurtured who in turn nurtured us, loyalty, bedtime stories for kids, dinner table talks with the elders, church socials, community picnics, were among the bedrocks of stability. A suggestion for you: Bill Bennett’s Book Of Virtues was among the last tomes of shared lessons. I believe there’s a thirst for a collection of the stories that bind, of virtues that sustain. You did something to my heart today--pried it wide open to what I mourn the most: trust, honesty, goodness, commitment, decency, loyalty, laughter, community, an intimidating tech madness and writing such as yours.
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My husband and I will celebrate 52 years of marriage in October. I come from a broken home, during a time when that was extremely unusual. My father's leaving (in 1970) and my mother's bitterness is, I believe, the major factor in the life my brother has chosen. Currently with his third wife, having lived with other women between marriages; he is an angry atheist who totally estranged himself from me a couple of years ago. I increasingly see families with children bearing two or three different last names and my heart breaks for them, knowing a vital part of their security and well-being has been taken from them as their parents move from relationship to relationship. Your idea of extolling the rich benefits of traditional marriage is a good one. In today's society it seems almost quaint and anachronistic; but I have seen indications that some young people are hungry for something different; something which requires commitment and reaps the benefits of that commitment. The hook-up culture has proven to be empty. Those of us who, by the grace of God, have achieved a long marriage need to mentor others. Interestingly, a young man from our church has asked us to meet with him and his new girlfriend, so we will begin meeting soon.
Today's post was a delight to read and, as an 87 year old who witnessed all you wrote of, quite moving.
I have enjoyed all of what you have written in the last couple of years. In truth, it gives me hope we might be able to turn this dopey planet around before we commit too much further harm
Dr. Malone. Brilliant article about Beef and the importance of animal meat in a balanced diet. Also, the Propaganda machine told everyone for decades that eggs were unhealthy. I lift weights a lot and do a lot of core muscle training and I can say without a doubt that the protein from cattle, chicken, eggs, etc. are vitally important in building and repairing muscles and attaining long term healthy goals.
I eat anywhere from 3-5 eggs daily and I have friends that do the same and I can unequivocally say that this is instrumental in building muscle, toning up, and propagating overall health (among other things of course).
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Dear Doctor Lovebirds, 🥰🕊️🕊️,
Your "Amalfi" essay is one of my favorite stories of your life together. Your writing has become as lyrical and beloved as "The Prophet" excerpt you quoted. Gibran was always my favorite and the "Marriage" chapter brought back so many wonderful long-forgotten words and memories (https://medium.com/the-prophet-by-kahlil-gibran/the-prophet-1e5027e11e23).
My hubby and I were married in 1977 and share much cultural and some California and East-Coast history with you both. Like you, we understand teamwork! In college, we were the only team that completed a computer-science assignment so tough that the prof changed it so the class could complete an easier version (yes, even then). I credit my partner for that win -- he's much smarter than I. He also kept me calm during the Computer Science Masters exam, so we both passed; he with little study, me with much! We married shortly thereafter.
Over the years, we had ups, downs, and all arounds. The past three years have been the worst, as we had Covid twice and moved twice to escape communist-globalist masked Covidians and their jabs (only to land in a state that is now a prime target for them). But always most important was love, respect, shared values, and working and playing together.
Fast forward 46 years from college to today. We're worried as heck about our country's future, but trying to do whatever we can to share information via written words and in-person interactions so we can stand with you and others to save as much of America as can be saved. We're also taking as many practical steps as we can to protect ourselves, our neighbors, and our town.
We make a team that is stronger together but can function separately when needed. Above all, we appreciate what we have in each other, even while doing the most mundane tasks. We exercise separately but walk together daily, picking up litter to keep our community nice for everyone. We cook and eat meals together. We do laundry together. We hug. We talk. Sometimes we argue. We appreciate each other's different strengths and weaknesses.
We read each other's writing (mostly, he reads mine so his more analytical mind can make me seem smarter). We play music (recorder duets) together on weekends. Just after we married, he taught me to play this ancient instrument, converting my classical-music pianist's brain and fingers to those of a wind player with a wider repertoire. He confesses, however, that he initially placed my hands backwards -- LOL! Our instruments are plastic, but the music ain't bad!
Today gave us some hope as we chatted with a youngish couple in our small neighborhood. They have two little boys who will remain forever unvaxxed and thus have been healthy their entire lives -- not even ONE ear infection and growing like proverbial weeds. These parents understand what we face as a nation.
These parents absolutely get it! They may home school their kids, who currently attend a Christian school. They are raising their sons to be warriors in the best sense of the word: to think critically, to be kind, to read, to play, to take reasonable risks, and to learn the best American values. As farmers, you may appreciate that their kids are growing sprouts and tomatoes. And the family plans to buy small-farm-raised beef as soon as they find a local source. (We buy local eggs, though remain non-meat eaters.) The parents also read and share a little newsletter I write, which includes a collection of non-captured news and views on politics, humor, and health -- including your Substack, of course.
So, while I cannot say we are winning yet, I do believe we have a better chance than Ukranian soldiers on America's dime to bring a little light into a world that sorely needs some incandescent bulbs 💡💡 (not the dim ones running and ruining it). Thank you for all that you and your colleagues do. We wish all good things for Team Malone.
When I was a young girl on the farm we had quite a few head of cattle. When the meat market crashed because of “said propaganda.”Meat was bad. Dad sold his cattle. We had beef almost daily. That and great Idaho potatoes which my dad grew. Then they bad dudes pushed that eggs were bad and butter. They pushed margarine . Yuck! Thank heavens we always ate butter. I could not talk my mother in law to switch over to butter.
Marriage! It is so refreshing to see you two so in love . I had a bad first marriage. Tried to stick it out but thank heavens I finally got the courage to get out.
My dear husband now is my best friend. We love to be together . He was a bachelor . He had never been married. When he married me he got an instant family. He got four children, a son in law, a grandson and a cat and dog. He took over the role of father with excitement. Of course children can be a handful but they call him dad because they love him. He just retired 2 months ago from defending criminals. Very stressful job. He is now home with me and I love it. I have friends who say their husbands drive them crazy and get in their space. In November we will have been married 24 years. It has been a loving journey. We love being together.
I have heard that much of the food in Europe is far less processed with far fewer additives than in the US diet. This is more strikingly the case for international conglomerate fast-food like McDonalds: the European versions have far fewer additives than their exact US counterparts.
Wow! You certainly packed a lot of “thought” into this column! One of your best! Especially appreciate your insight on marriage. My husband and I both came from dysfunctional families and we committed to as different a marriage as we possibly could and we and our two children thrived! He left this earth after our 55 years of a happy marriage. I miss him every day but my memories sustain me. I wish you and Jill the happiness we had and it appears you certainly do.
Well said Sir! My wife and I have been together a similar number of years and the payoff now is potent. We were both from Christian families that did not divorce and I think that really helped. That is one of the differences in today's world. The deck is now stacked against men. Marriage is a very dangerous place for men and our young men are at serious risk. The family courts have been used by tyrants who have taken men away from their children through absolutely no fault of their own and everyone thinks they are deadbeat dads. As a therapist I have seen this for years and it is not a pretty sight. These men are devastated. I firmly believe that the 5GW we now see has been going on in a war against men and boys for the past 50 years. Neuter the men and taking over is so much easier so start there. We need to help out young men navigate this minefield in order to gain the great benefits that you and I have gotten. I am working towards that, specifically a work that will be titled something like "Understanding Men" that can challenge the toxic masculinity crap trhat has taken over good people's consciousness.
Thank you for this superb article. Like another of your readers, the quotation moved me to tears. My husband, who passed away a year and a half ago, used it in our marriage vows. Let us pray that America can be restored, rising again like the Phoenix.
Yes to traditional marriage. My wife and I are approaching 20 years-- we found each other after successful careers and were blessed with a beautiful baby boy who is now in the latter part of high school. So many have given up so much by not recognizing the wonders of commitment to family and community. There is nothing better. Welcome home Dr. Malone and Jill.
Your reflections surely hit the mark on where we are and what so very many are missing. Too many spend wasted lives pursuing meaningless, short term baubles. Would that there were a way to bring a general focus on what makes life worth being.
Curiously, I've always considered the lives you've lived (an effective, loving team working together to achieve
beneficial ends) as the ideal to be sought after. Never able to get there. I did feel the ever increasing pursuit of sex and self aggrandisement went a long way to shattering long term compassionate relationships. Values need rethinking and recognition of the ideals.
Briefly, for financial reasons have done meat (allergic to eggs), but not much beef. With the current concerns of vaxes in pork and poultry, have gone back to beef. The difference IS noticeable.
Off topic: Epoch folks have been doing some good stuff to combat fear. Listened to War Room cover of Paxton (Trumplike persecution) to start Tues. Wishin' you Texans and us a successful outcome!
So glad to have you home and engaged as always in positive pursuits! You are appreciated.
While my friend was visiting overnight, (and she enjoyed "What's her face" great surprise for me), we talked of the trauma of growing up in alcoholic families. All our parents had come from the farm and were destroyed by so many factors. As children and adults we had to do the best we could to re-parent ourselves and raise our children with a semblance of healthy behavior, gleaned from reading "self-help" books and intuition. The terror I lived with from day 1 until I left home at 17 was an impact on my every aspect of health. I was my step-mothers shield when my dad would inevitably start to go after her. He stayed conscious enough to not hurt me, until I started to become a woman, and at 14 I left for my alcoholic mother and stepdad.(Stepdad was dry) I analyzed my father to see what made him such a jekylle and hyde character. I know my story isn't unusual, and yours, on the other hand is. I could go on, but I feel I have said my piece on this. Count yourselves extremely fortunate and you have had "good Karma".
Dr. Malone, I have read most everything you have written since the evil of covid, have had the honor to listen to your testimony before the Johnson hearings, strolled with you, both in awe of the Capitol building, and I watched you quietly walk to the corner to grab a cab. What I saw then just came to life on this breathtaking, superbly written journey of your life with Jill. Excuse my reaction...a stream of tears dripping down my shirt, absorbing the sorrow of what a hard left cultural revolution by self-proclaimed intellectuals, did to destroy the goodness of love. The Norman Rockwell America died. Loving the land, respecting the animals it nurtured who in turn nurtured us, loyalty, bedtime stories for kids, dinner table talks with the elders, church socials, community picnics, were among the bedrocks of stability. A suggestion for you: Bill Bennett’s Book Of Virtues was among the last tomes of shared lessons. I believe there’s a thirst for a collection of the stories that bind, of virtues that sustain. You did something to my heart today--pried it wide open to what I mourn the most: trust, honesty, goodness, commitment, decency, loyalty, laughter, community, an intimidating tech madness and writing such as yours.
My husband and I will celebrate 52 years of marriage in October. I come from a broken home, during a time when that was extremely unusual. My father's leaving (in 1970) and my mother's bitterness is, I believe, the major factor in the life my brother has chosen. Currently with his third wife, having lived with other women between marriages; he is an angry atheist who totally estranged himself from me a couple of years ago. I increasingly see families with children bearing two or three different last names and my heart breaks for them, knowing a vital part of their security and well-being has been taken from them as their parents move from relationship to relationship. Your idea of extolling the rich benefits of traditional marriage is a good one. In today's society it seems almost quaint and anachronistic; but I have seen indications that some young people are hungry for something different; something which requires commitment and reaps the benefits of that commitment. The hook-up culture has proven to be empty. Those of us who, by the grace of God, have achieved a long marriage need to mentor others. Interestingly, a young man from our church has asked us to meet with him and his new girlfriend, so we will begin meeting soon.
Robert and Jill . . .
Today's post was a delight to read and, as an 87 year old who witnessed all you wrote of, quite moving.
I have enjoyed all of what you have written in the last couple of years. In truth, it gives me hope we might be able to turn this dopey planet around before we commit too much further harm
Dr. Malone. Brilliant article about Beef and the importance of animal meat in a balanced diet. Also, the Propaganda machine told everyone for decades that eggs were unhealthy. I lift weights a lot and do a lot of core muscle training and I can say without a doubt that the protein from cattle, chicken, eggs, etc. are vitally important in building and repairing muscles and attaining long term healthy goals.
I eat anywhere from 3-5 eggs daily and I have friends that do the same and I can unequivocally say that this is instrumental in building muscle, toning up, and propagating overall health (among other things of course).
It is so heart-warming to know that you and Doctor Jill work and play together ❤️.
My husband and I have always worked and done things together.
When we were newlyweds, many of our married friends subscribed to the practice of boys 👦 or girls 👧 night out.
Before long they were no longer married.
We didn't understand the argument of wanting or needing to be apart.
We believed that we got married because we wanted to be together ❤️.
Thank you 😊 for sharing!
Dear Doctor Lovebirds, 🥰🕊️🕊️,
Your "Amalfi" essay is one of my favorite stories of your life together. Your writing has become as lyrical and beloved as "The Prophet" excerpt you quoted. Gibran was always my favorite and the "Marriage" chapter brought back so many wonderful long-forgotten words and memories (https://medium.com/the-prophet-by-kahlil-gibran/the-prophet-1e5027e11e23).
My hubby and I were married in 1977 and share much cultural and some California and East-Coast history with you both. Like you, we understand teamwork! In college, we were the only team that completed a computer-science assignment so tough that the prof changed it so the class could complete an easier version (yes, even then). I credit my partner for that win -- he's much smarter than I. He also kept me calm during the Computer Science Masters exam, so we both passed; he with little study, me with much! We married shortly thereafter.
Over the years, we had ups, downs, and all arounds. The past three years have been the worst, as we had Covid twice and moved twice to escape communist-globalist masked Covidians and their jabs (only to land in a state that is now a prime target for them). But always most important was love, respect, shared values, and working and playing together.
Fast forward 46 years from college to today. We're worried as heck about our country's future, but trying to do whatever we can to share information via written words and in-person interactions so we can stand with you and others to save as much of America as can be saved. We're also taking as many practical steps as we can to protect ourselves, our neighbors, and our town.
We make a team that is stronger together but can function separately when needed. Above all, we appreciate what we have in each other, even while doing the most mundane tasks. We exercise separately but walk together daily, picking up litter to keep our community nice for everyone. We cook and eat meals together. We do laundry together. We hug. We talk. Sometimes we argue. We appreciate each other's different strengths and weaknesses.
We read each other's writing (mostly, he reads mine so his more analytical mind can make me seem smarter). We play music (recorder duets) together on weekends. Just after we married, he taught me to play this ancient instrument, converting my classical-music pianist's brain and fingers to those of a wind player with a wider repertoire. He confesses, however, that he initially placed my hands backwards -- LOL! Our instruments are plastic, but the music ain't bad!
Today gave us some hope as we chatted with a youngish couple in our small neighborhood. They have two little boys who will remain forever unvaxxed and thus have been healthy their entire lives -- not even ONE ear infection and growing like proverbial weeds. These parents understand what we face as a nation.
These parents absolutely get it! They may home school their kids, who currently attend a Christian school. They are raising their sons to be warriors in the best sense of the word: to think critically, to be kind, to read, to play, to take reasonable risks, and to learn the best American values. As farmers, you may appreciate that their kids are growing sprouts and tomatoes. And the family plans to buy small-farm-raised beef as soon as they find a local source. (We buy local eggs, though remain non-meat eaters.) The parents also read and share a little newsletter I write, which includes a collection of non-captured news and views on politics, humor, and health -- including your Substack, of course.
So, while I cannot say we are winning yet, I do believe we have a better chance than Ukranian soldiers on America's dime to bring a little light into a world that sorely needs some incandescent bulbs 💡💡 (not the dim ones running and ruining it). Thank you for all that you and your colleagues do. We wish all good things for Team Malone.
I’m glad you were able to have some gelato.
When I was a young girl on the farm we had quite a few head of cattle. When the meat market crashed because of “said propaganda.”Meat was bad. Dad sold his cattle. We had beef almost daily. That and great Idaho potatoes which my dad grew. Then they bad dudes pushed that eggs were bad and butter. They pushed margarine . Yuck! Thank heavens we always ate butter. I could not talk my mother in law to switch over to butter.
Marriage! It is so refreshing to see you two so in love . I had a bad first marriage. Tried to stick it out but thank heavens I finally got the courage to get out.
My dear husband now is my best friend. We love to be together . He was a bachelor . He had never been married. When he married me he got an instant family. He got four children, a son in law, a grandson and a cat and dog. He took over the role of father with excitement. Of course children can be a handful but they call him dad because they love him. He just retired 2 months ago from defending criminals. Very stressful job. He is now home with me and I love it. I have friends who say their husbands drive them crazy and get in their space. In November we will have been married 24 years. It has been a loving journey. We love being together.
Welcome back.
I have heard that much of the food in Europe is far less processed with far fewer additives than in the US diet. This is more strikingly the case for international conglomerate fast-food like McDonalds: the European versions have far fewer additives than their exact US counterparts.
Wow! You certainly packed a lot of “thought” into this column! One of your best! Especially appreciate your insight on marriage. My husband and I both came from dysfunctional families and we committed to as different a marriage as we possibly could and we and our two children thrived! He left this earth after our 55 years of a happy marriage. I miss him every day but my memories sustain me. I wish you and Jill the happiness we had and it appears you certainly do.
Dr. Malone and Lady Jill:
Your collective powers of observation and abilities to generalize bring the wisdom of the ages into very sharp focus.
Thank you both for your rapidly growing articulation (writing and speaking) skills .. and the determination to use them for the Good!!
Jerry Miller
Well said Sir! My wife and I have been together a similar number of years and the payoff now is potent. We were both from Christian families that did not divorce and I think that really helped. That is one of the differences in today's world. The deck is now stacked against men. Marriage is a very dangerous place for men and our young men are at serious risk. The family courts have been used by tyrants who have taken men away from their children through absolutely no fault of their own and everyone thinks they are deadbeat dads. As a therapist I have seen this for years and it is not a pretty sight. These men are devastated. I firmly believe that the 5GW we now see has been going on in a war against men and boys for the past 50 years. Neuter the men and taking over is so much easier so start there. We need to help out young men navigate this minefield in order to gain the great benefits that you and I have gotten. I am working towards that, specifically a work that will be titled something like "Understanding Men" that can challenge the toxic masculinity crap trhat has taken over good people's consciousness.
Thank you for this superb article. Like another of your readers, the quotation moved me to tears. My husband, who passed away a year and a half ago, used it in our marriage vows. Let us pray that America can be restored, rising again like the Phoenix.
Yes to traditional marriage. My wife and I are approaching 20 years-- we found each other after successful careers and were blessed with a beautiful baby boy who is now in the latter part of high school. So many have given up so much by not recognizing the wonders of commitment to family and community. There is nothing better. Welcome home Dr. Malone and Jill.
Your reflections surely hit the mark on where we are and what so very many are missing. Too many spend wasted lives pursuing meaningless, short term baubles. Would that there were a way to bring a general focus on what makes life worth being.
Curiously, I've always considered the lives you've lived (an effective, loving team working together to achieve
beneficial ends) as the ideal to be sought after. Never able to get there. I did feel the ever increasing pursuit of sex and self aggrandisement went a long way to shattering long term compassionate relationships. Values need rethinking and recognition of the ideals.
Briefly, for financial reasons have done meat (allergic to eggs), but not much beef. With the current concerns of vaxes in pork and poultry, have gone back to beef. The difference IS noticeable.
Off topic: Epoch folks have been doing some good stuff to combat fear. Listened to War Room cover of Paxton (Trumplike persecution) to start Tues. Wishin' you Texans and us a successful outcome!
So glad to have you home and engaged as always in positive pursuits! You are appreciated.
Bestest ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
While my friend was visiting overnight, (and she enjoyed "What's her face" great surprise for me), we talked of the trauma of growing up in alcoholic families. All our parents had come from the farm and were destroyed by so many factors. As children and adults we had to do the best we could to re-parent ourselves and raise our children with a semblance of healthy behavior, gleaned from reading "self-help" books and intuition. The terror I lived with from day 1 until I left home at 17 was an impact on my every aspect of health. I was my step-mothers shield when my dad would inevitably start to go after her. He stayed conscious enough to not hurt me, until I started to become a woman, and at 14 I left for my alcoholic mother and stepdad.(Stepdad was dry) I analyzed my father to see what made him such a jekylle and hyde character. I know my story isn't unusual, and yours, on the other hand is. I could go on, but I feel I have said my piece on this. Count yourselves extremely fortunate and you have had "good Karma".