The world has been turned upside down by a culture that doesn’t know the meaning of normal or ordinary anymore. They are determined to change the natural order and replace it with chaos and confusion. The 2024 election, however, has shown that many crave a return to normalcy. They refuse to allow others to tell them who they are, what is important, and what they should believe. Living a Mostly Ordinary Life is a collection of stories, personal history, events, and ideas that have shaped Rodger Minatra’s life. He highlights current issues, including education, religion, and politics – and also shares stories of childhood, school, being single, falling in love, marriage, fatherhood, work, church, and grandparenting. The author reminds readers of the importance of those things that are constant, dependable, normal, regular, customary, commonplace, or usual, such as traditional marriage, family, children, grandchildren, work, religion, and community. He shares humorous and serious scenes and quotes from movies and other media forms, particularly old ones that contributed to the culture of a bygone era.