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Patrice Lewis is a freelance writer whose latest book is "The Simplicity Primer: 365 Ideas for Making Life more Livable." She is co-founder (with her husband) of a home woodcraft business. The Lewises live on 20 acres in north Idaho with their two homeschooled children, assorted livestock, and a shop that overflows into the house with depressing regularity. Visit her blog at www.rural-revolution.com.
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Don't worry, this time socialism will work

by Patrice Lewis -- There is nothing new under the sun. This ancient Bible wisdom applies just as much today as it did during the time of King Solomon. Take socialism, for more…

In praise of the 'dumb home'

by Patrice Lewis -- In this age of the "Internet of Things," when homes are getting smart and smarter, my husband and I proudly live in a dumb home. In fact, it's more…

A post-birth abortion on my adult fetuses

by Patrice Lewis -- I have two daughters, ages 20 and 23. Lately I've been feeling moody and feminist, so I think it's time for a post-birth abortion to show my solidarity more…

Why Trump will win in 2020

by Patrice Lewis -- This week, the media and internet exploded after witnessing the horrific behavior of Catholic Covington High School students who had a stand-off with Native American activist Nathan Phillips more…

When Social Justice Warriors run a company

by Patrice Lewis -- This week, Gillette ran an advertisement chastising "toxic" masculinity. The commercial depicted a bunch of men standing behind a row of barbecues while two boys grappled and fought. more…

Can you see your soul?

by Patrice Lewis -- When I was a little girl, I had definite ideas of what a soul looked like. I was convinced it was a pearly-white opalescent bubble about two inches more…

Greenwashing Al Gore

by Patrice Lewis -- Political cartoonist A.F. Branco had a very funny illustration a few days ago: The reason this made me chuckle is because it reminds me of the behavior of more…

Life stinks and there is no God

by Patrice Lewis -- Over and over again, I am amazed at the ability of progressives to suck every last bit of joy out of life. Give them good news, and they'll more…

Hallmark Christmas horror stories

by Patrice Lewis -- Apparently, there is a television channel by Hallmark featuring squeaky-clean and utterly wholesome made-for-television movies with happily-ever-after endings. Disclaimer: We haven't had television reception in over 25 years more…

The climate change pit of despair

by Patrice Lewis -- Everywhere you turn, you are bombarded with concerns about climate change. Whether the weather is sunny, windy, hot, cold, dry, wet, blizzard-y, hurricane-y, or somewhere in between, "climate more…