In our collection today, we link to an important and clear-eyed look at the state of the public school system. Plus, a charming guest house and restaurant in rural England, a personal recounting of the experience of becoming an American citizen, and the dahlia varieties to plant in your garden this year. Enjoy!

Do you make a regular holy hour? It can be intimidating, but in our collection today we share an excellent resource to walk us through it. Also, color theory in home design, how to plan a great picnic, and a must-read about the censorship surrounding gender dysphoria research. And much more!

Rare is the woman who doesn't like thinking about baby names -- even when past pregnancy years. We are sharing a fun roundup of what's currently trending in Catholic names. Plus, a lovely meditation on home by Gina Loehr, a yummy and distinctive sandwich, and a rich read on Anna Karenina. Enjoy!

In our collection today, a delightful look from Denise at Emily Dickinson inspired by a visit to her home. Plus, a startling statistic about marriage rates, the evolution of American Barbecue, and a compelling movie about modern-day slavery. And much, much more!

Take a look inside one of America's last pencil factories, linked today in our collection. Plus, a famed dessert in Portugal has a connection to monastic creativity, an ethereal pink kids' room, and Noelle writes on why the capture of institutions is for the sake of capturing the human soul. And much more!

We have a special link today that has us swooning over a velvet merchant in Venice (don't miss the video too). Plus, a Catholic summer vacation in every US region, a remarkable shed conversion into living space, and living Sunday as a Christian. Enjoy!