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Monthly Archives: January 2018
First Principles: The President Is Under The Most Solemn Duty To the Constitution
“No man can well doubt the propriety of placing a president of the United States under the most solemn obligations to preserve, protect, and defend the constitution. It is a suitable pledge of his fidelity and responsibility to his country; … Continue reading
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Tagged Defend, First Principles, Joseph Story, Preserve, Protect, Solemn Obligation, US Constitution
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Thought For the Day x 2: In Remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
“Cowardice asks the question, ‘Is it safe?’ Expediency asks the question, “Is it politic?” Vanity asks the question, “Is it popular?” But, conscience asks the question, “Is it right?” And there comes a time when one must take a position … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Peace Is Found In Having Compassion For All Things
“Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.” -Albert Schweitzer, philosopher, physician, musician, Nobel laureate (14 Jan 1875-1965)
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Tagged Albert Schweitzer, All Things, Circle, Compassion, Kindness, Peace
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Entertain
Do you remember? Do you recall? The time at the grasshopper’s ball It was worth a chirp to entertain But, to think of it as more was just in vain Winters are perfect for the coldhearted With a pervasive silence … Continue reading
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Tagged Cold as Ice, Coldhearted, Daily Prompt, Entertain, Explanation, Meaningless, Silence, Wordpress
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First Principles: Die Or Be Free
“Nevertheless, to the persecution and tyranny of his cruel ministry we will not tamely submit — appealing to Heaven for the justice of our cause, we determine to die or be free.” – Joseph Warren, American account of the Battle … Continue reading
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Tagged Die, First Prnciples, Fortitude, Free, Heaven, Joseph Warren, Prayer, Resistance
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Thought For the Day: To Write Well, Read and Listen Often
“One must be drenched in words, literally soaked in them, to have the right ones form themselves into the proper patterns at the right moment. “ – Hart Crane, poet (1899-1932)
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Tagged Familiarity, Hart Crane, Moments, Patterns, Soak, Thought For the Day, Words
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Himalayan Journey
https://flic.kr/p/pVs3dC Himalayan Journey by Michael Romani Far from the bustling cities of China Is a tale of life in all of its glory The spirits are lifted on the backs of cranes In the springtime of this magical story … Continue reading
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Tagged China, Dreamscape, Golden Monkeys, Himalayan Mountains, Journey, Panda, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Snow Leopards
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Sonic Gems: Uncle Tupelo – Anodyne
Active between 1987 through 1994, Uncle Tupelo was an alternative country group from Belleville, Illinois. When this band split up on May 1, 1994, Farrar formed Son Volt with Heidorn and the remaining members formed Wilco. This group drew its … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative Country, Anodyne, Son Volt, Sonic Gems, Uncle Tupelo, Wilco
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Rousseau – Discourse on Inequality
On June 28, 1712, Francophone Genevan philosopher, writer and composer Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born. Reaching beyond his death on July 2, 1778, his political philosophy influenced the European Enlightenment particularly in France. He has had a lasting impact through today … Continue reading
WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Static
Two surfaces contact then separate Like two hearts when feeling desperate One in its high resistance The other in its insistence Long in memory of the flow of the wire When both had the same current desire Lost in an … Continue reading
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Tagged Connection, Current, Daily Prompt, Desire, Desperation, Electric, Insistence, Resistance, Static, Surface, Wordpress
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 