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Monthly Archives: December 2017
Thought For the Day: Believing the Best Saves Trouble
“I always prefer to believe the best of everybody; it saves so much trouble.” — Rudyard Kipling A purportedly complete collection of his poems may be read here: https://www.poetryloverspage.com/poets/kipling/kipling_ind.html
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Tagged Belief, Best, Humanity, Paradigm, Poetry, Preference, Rudyard Kipling, Trouble
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A Tale of Christmas In Two Parts
A Tale of Christmas In Two Parts by Michael Romani I I have heard it said That you can eat ’til you’re full And it’s still not enough The excuse to be given “But, it’s Christmas…” And one really shouldn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Photograph, Poems, Poetry, Spirit, Vice, Virtue
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Degree
In a moment of vapid, unneeded contemplation I move on into the whys of my fascination Sometimes you feel a need to be seen as smart Adding glasses to your instantly seductive art Sometimes it is as though you aren’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Best Friend, Blessed, Companionship, Contemplation, Daily Prompt, Degree, Grace, Love, Smart, Snooty, Wordpress
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Thought For the Day: Truth and Love Have Always Won
“When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been murderers and tyrants, and for a time they can seem invincible. But in the end they always fall. Think … Continue reading
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Tagged Despair, Evil, Faith, Ghandi, Goodness, History, Inspiration, Love, Truth, Victory
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First Principles: A Nation Should Avoid Perpetual Debt
“We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt.” –Thomas Jefferson
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Tagged Commerce, Debt, Economy, First Principles, Government, History, Peace, Tax, Thomas Jefferson, War
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Sonic Gems: The Flaming Lips – Soft Bulletin
Formed in 1983 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, The Flaming Lips are an American rock band the relentlessly recorded several albums and EPs on indie label, Restless, before finally being signed with Warner. Their first release with Warner was She Don’t Use Jelly (1993). … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative, Pet Sounds, Soft Bulletin, Sonic Gems, Symphonic Rock, The Flaming Lips
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Varnish
The folk singer sings his songs by the well A little varnish on the truth helps spin the tale The point of the story is what is needed to hear And if a little magic is added it keeps the … Continue reading
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Tagged Cheer, Daily Prompt, Folk Singer, Good Spirt, Songs, Tales, Varnish, Velvet, Voice, Wordpress
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First Principles: Knowing History Is A Great Starting Point In Gauging the Present and Future
“History by apprising [citizens] of the past will enable them to judge of the future; it will avail them of the experience of other times and other nations; it will qualify them as judges of the actions and designs of … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: A Government That Loses Control of Finances, Loses Its Destiny
“When the world looks at us today, they see an American government that cannot live within its means. They see an American government that continues to borrow money that will mortgage the future of generations to come. The world knows … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Emerson, Lake and Palmer – Brain Salad Surgery
The English progressive rock supergroup , Emerson, Lake & Palmer formed in 1970. The band consisted of Keith Emerson on keys, Greg Lake as singer and bassist and percussionist Carl Palmer. With 48 million records sold world wide, they were … Continue reading
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