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My country tis of thee: Understanding and defending the values that make America great Benjamin Franklin famously quipped that the founders had given Americans “a republic if you can keep it,” but we’ll never keep what we neither know nor love. Here, Katie Broussard, founder of The Littlest Statesmen, offers a primer on what makes America worth defending and how to do so well and winsomely. Read Here The 6 retro colors that will be everywhere this fall Krylon's 2026 Fall Paint Collection draws inspiration from vintage color palettes to bring an old-fashioned charm to new spaces. From Martha Stewart Read More How to pray the St. Michael chaplet In the 18th century, a Portuguese Carmelite nun received a vision of St. Michael in which the archangel promised angelic prayer for those who pray the chaplet he revealed to her. Read Hallow's explanation of the approved apparition and chaplet here! By Cate von Dohlen Read More Grandfather and grandson in Wendell Berry The role of a grandfather is unique in his grandson's life, reflects Professor John Cuddeback, as he can operate his life at a speed where it is safe to bring a little one along and teach him. Cuddeback reflects on the relationship between a grandfather and his grandson in Wendell Berry's ‘Jayber Crow.’ By John Cuddeback Read More What you should be buying at your local farmers market Embrace the farm-to-table movement in your own kitchen by taking advantage of your local farmers market to source local, seasonal items that support families in your community and freshen up your family’s menu. By Rose Church Read More I don’t want to own less, I want to want less Minimalism became a trend in decor and clothing a few years ago, but it doesn't really get to the root problem of consumerism. A woman living abroad in France writes how her perspective on minimalism changed when she realized that even after purging her belongings, she still had to work on desiring fewer goods. By Evelyn Robin Read More The ruins of a long-lost Medieval convent have been discovered just a few feet beneath a soccer field St. Clare's Convent in Denmark closed in the 16th century, and most scholars thought the structure was entirely lost to history. However, a recent radar study found cloisters, a church, and more underneath a local soccer field. About us Refine celebrates authentic, human flourishing through truth, beauty, and good living. From the trending to the timeless, Refine offers inspiring articles and the best advice in style, health, food, culture, relationships, and more. Refine your life. Refresh your soul. PO Box 3310, Carmel, IN 46082, (317) 669-6127, refinelife.co Unsubscribe Manage preferences