Monthly Archives: August 2017

Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – The Golden Sayings of Epictetus – Epictetus

The Golden Sayings of Epictetus are drawn from the teachings of the slave Epictetus by his pupil, Arrian, and published as Discourses  and Enchiridon.   The essential breakdown is that philosophy is a way of life not just a theory.  To be at … Continue reading

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I Still Stand

I Still Stand by Michael Romani We are no longer family I know this brutally And with finality You are my bitter enemy There is no closure To us being over You keep sticking the knife in Until I bleed … Continue reading

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Bleach Headed Coral Blues

Bleach Headed Coral Blues by Michael Romani Airport Reef Bleached white My heart knows grief At this horrifying sight White, as far as the eyes can see White, in a way that should never be There in all of its … Continue reading

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WordPress #Daily Prompt – Delivery

Delivery From the Docks

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First Principles: Fight Every Tyranny Over the Mind of Man

“I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.” – Thomas Jefferson All ideas should be open for discussion in a free market place of ideas.  This is the … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: We Live On the Planet Ocean

“How inappropriate to call this planet Earth when it is clearly Ocean.” – Arthur C. Clarke Something like 75% of our world is covered in water.  Most of it in oceans, seas and lakes.  Yet, so few of us realize this … Continue reading

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Revival

Revival by Michael Romani Woken up to revival More than survival Renewing our standing Never demanding No longer spiritually stale This is our story; this is our tale A return to our first love Finding faith in above It’s no … Continue reading

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World Lion Day 2017

Today is the day to celebrate the king of the jungle.  Sadly, due to poachers and encroachment, there are at best approximately 20,000 lions left in this world of ours.  The goal of this memorialization is to increase awareness of … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – Reflections On the Revolution In France – Edmund Burke

On July 14th, we first spoke on Reflections On the Revolution In France as a criticism of the outcomes of the French Revolution.  This was fitting because that date is celebrated as Bastille Day.  August 10th is the anniversary of the … Continue reading

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Mercy In An Aquatic Ballet

Mercy In An Aquatic Ballet by Michael Romani Behemoths glide in slow motion Dancing on the surface of the ocean Humpback Whales in a water ballet Immersed and then breeching in aquatic play We bring the boats up closely To … Continue reading

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