OLD POST ROAD OILS makes women’s specialty soap too.

HELEN TRIES IT: This week I had the pleasure of reading Professor Carol’s book Why Freshmen Fail: and How to Avoid It! I know you are no longer supposed to call college students freshman (it’s sexist and classist, yawn) but this is what makes Professor Carol’s book so refreshing. She lays out exactly in a non-PC straightforward manner for students and their parents how to make the most of the first year. She really gets how 18-year-olds think and has no qualms with helping them figure out if college is even the right choice in a chapter called “Why am I here?” She discusses “real life” and how it is often unfair even though students have been told by adults how everything is equal (yeah, sure). She has a chapter on how to get along with your professors by nodding, even if the nodding is insincere. Just this simple gesture can help a student earn a better standing in the class. My favorite chapter is “What Not to Say” that describes the PC atmosphere and how to maneuver it without losing your mind. I could have used this when I was in grad school. Get the book for your child, grandchild or as a gift for anyone you know going to college in the fall, it is really helpful. I have verified this listing at Helen’s Page. (Bumped)

MOST POPULAR READER BOOK SO FAR THIS YEAR: Cry Bullies: Protecting yourself against social muggers and victimhood aggression. You can also view it at Barnes and Noble if you prefer.

FATHER’S DAY GIFTS AT HELEN’S PAGE: Get Dad (or yourself) an original American flag Art piece or find some interesting barware or other gift’s at Your Lushlife’s Vintage shop. The American flag artwork is free with a donation to Special Operations Warrior Foundation (and his listing is verified as I know him) and the latter has a discount at the link.

AT HELEN’S PAGE: An interview with the business owner of Old Post Road Oils who makes men’s shaving soap.

JASON RILEY’S NEW BOOK is out: Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell. (Bumped)

AT HELEN’S PAGE: Korving & Co., publishers of Before I Go answer your questions on retirement.

FATHER’S DAY IS COMING UP: A good gift might be a t-shirt or mug from Biblical Greek t-shirts, some coffee from King Harv’s or a Hard Man Novel to read.

HELEN TRIES IT: M. Fletcher Reynolds, an attorney and music theorist sent me a copy of his book The Basics of Copyright. The book is a guide for non-lawyers and is written in simple, lighthearted language for those of us who want to understand how copyright law works and how to make it work for what we do in daily life like snap photos on our iPhones. The book explains the difference between a patent, trademark and copyright law which I always found slightly confusing. It also has a chapter on fair use and a final chapter on how to avoid trouble if you want to use a photo, video or clip art. Throughout the book are short quizzes that help you know if you understand the material. They are simple and explained in a discussion section. I highly recommend this book if you use the web, have a website or just want to know more about copyright law. This listing is now verified.

DOES DAD LIKE GOLF? A fun gift would be James Y. Bartlett’s golf mystery series. (Bumped)

A GOOD REVIEW AT HELEN’S PAGE FOR Throat Discs Throat Lozenges Original Formula.

A GOOD REVIEW at Helen’s Page for Professor Carol’s book Why Freshmen Fail: and How to Avoid It.

A GREAT FATHER’S DAY GIFT: Mark Trapp’s book A Destiny of Undying Greatness: Kiffin Rockwell and the Boys Who Remembered Lafayette.

SEEN AT HELEN’S PAGE: The perfect film for the 4th of July: Sons Of Liberty.

ANOTHER RECOMMENDATION FOR CANE FIGHTING: The Art and Science of Staff Fighting: A Complete Instructional Guide. (Bumped)