Ep 238: "Preparation for the Antagonist World" — A Most Pleasant Conversation with Big Brain Smart Head™ Annie Holmquist

Rafe is joined by author and Big Brain Smart Head™ Annie Holmquist to discuss her learnings from Russell Kirk about four principles for childhood success: happy family, extended family interactions, regular reading exposure, and the freedom to explore.In classic Buf style, the conversation drifts on and off the topic and wanders into other realms like playing games with toddlers, Dostoevsky, baseball, and jumping on and off of moving trains...Check out Annie's substack at https://annieholmquist.substack.com to read more about how she is "countering the 'great cataract of nonsense' in our world with good ol' fashioned common sense."*****As always, you can reach the Buf at [email protected]*****As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast.  As such, some of you have asked how you can help out.  Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagleOn this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that.  Any little bit really helps!  Thank you in advance!!!