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Monthly Archives: January 2018
Thought For the Day: The Wit and Wisdom Found In Writing Is As Much Ours
“There is not less wit nor less invention in applying rightly a thought one finds in a book, than in being the first author of that thought.” – Pierre Bayle, philosopher and writer (1647-1706) This super-skeptic found that in … Continue reading
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Tagged Application, Author, Philosophy, Pierre Bayle, Reader, Thought, Toleration, Wisdom, Wit
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Living In Accord
Living In Accord by Michael Romani Nine ladies dance filled with the spirit It is a beauteous song; do you hear it? Living in accord with God’s Holy Ways Meant to last a lifetime; not just the holidays There are … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Blues Breakers With Eric Clapton
John Mayall and the Blues Breakers was an English Blues Rock band led by multi-instrumentalist John Mayall. The band became famous as an incubator for British rock and blues musicians. Among those who enjoyed a tenure with this band are … Continue reading
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Tagged Blues Breakers, Blues Rock, Eric Clapton, John Mayall, Sonic Gems
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – Cicero – On Friendship
Cicero was born on January 3, 106 B.C. The Roman politician and attorney Marcus Tullius Cicero was born on January 3, 106 BC and passed away on December 7, 43 BC. Coming from a wealthy family of the Roman … Continue reading
WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Treat
Was it childish of me to expect you were my treat That life had done me a favor in allowing us to meet Was it poor judgment on my indiscrete part To believe that you would never break my heart … Continue reading
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Tagged Belief, Chance, Childish, Crushed, Daily Prompt, Dare, Error, Gallery, Heartbreak, Judgment, Laughing, Romance, Treat, Wonder, Wordpress
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First Principles: The Cause of America Is the Cause of All Mankind
“The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind.” – Thomas Paine (1776) You may read Common Sense by Thomas Paine here: http://www.bartleby.com/133/ …and you should… 😉
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Tagged America, Classical Liberalism, Common Sense, First Principles, Freedom, History, Liberty, Mankind, Republicanism, Thomas Paine
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Thought For the Day: Trump’s Presidency Has Vastly Improved the Economy
“A wave of optimism has swept over American business … new plants, equipment and factory upgrades that bolster economic growth, spur job creation — and raise wages significantly.” – New York Times It helps to be right – no matter … Continue reading
Byzantine Beats
Byzantine Beats by Michael Romani On the northwestern shore of Galilee There on its very highest point Was where 8 maids milked lessons needed Beatitudes presented that must be heeded With two loaves and fish in a makeshift mass Was … Continue reading
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Tagged Attitudes, Beatitudes, Byzantine, Communion, Family, Holy, Humility, Love, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Spiritual, The Church
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Aloha Promises Forever Supports The Iranian Protesters’ Demand For Freedom
“We will die. But we will take Iran back.” Aloha Promises Forever stands behind the brave men and women of Iran as they speak for their human rights against their tyrannical government. My father was an American officer who … Continue reading
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Tagged Courage, Farsi, Freedom, Human Rights, Iran, Solidarity
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Sonic Gems: Lynyrd Skynyrd – Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd
Formed in 1964 as My Backyard, Lynrd Skynrd is an American Southern rock band that popularized that genre throughout the 1970s. The band became famous for its live performances and the signature songs Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird. A plane crash in … Continue reading
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