Monthly Archives: October 2018

Happy Halloween 2018!

From Tiggy and I:   No trick here, this star best known as Hind’s Red Star is also known as the Vampire Star.  You can read a little about it here: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap181031.html      

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Jars of Clay Transformed

Based in part on 2 Cor  4:7-10: Jars of Clay Transformed by Michael Romani Filled in our earthen jars of clay Is the power that carries our day Momentary points of affliction Cannot outweigh the prediction That all works towards … Continue reading

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First Principles: It Is Our Government’s Sacred Duty To Render Equal and Impartial Justice To All Citizens

“The most sacred of the duties of a government [is] to do equal and impartial justice to all citizens.” – Thomas Jefferson (1816)      

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Thought For the Day: The Lines On Our Faces Are the Tears We Have Not Cried

“Time engraves our faces with all the tears we have not shed.”  – Natalie Clifford Barney, poet, playwright, and novelist (31 Oct 1876-1972)    

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Shakin’ the Sim On Halloween Eve

We were shaking the sim on that Halloween Eve We were looking around and could not believe Tuna Casserole can have a noxious effect Maybe we should be more careful to inspect The sirens, banshees and headless horsemen Have all … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The United States Gives Bigotry No Sanction and Gives Equal Tolerance To All

“The Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support.” … Continue reading

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First Principles: May Only the Honest and Wise Ever Be President

“May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof.” – John Adams, 2nd US President, and the first one to live in the White House (30 Oct 1735-1826) Now, there’s a prayer for the ages if ever … Continue reading

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Two Sided Coin

Angel or demon?  I suppose that each of us has a little of both, right? Two Sided Coin by Michael Romani Somewhere there in the echo chamber Is the runaway moment of inner danger Deep inside our hearts, lost within … Continue reading

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A Witch’s Power

Which witch is which? Or, it merely a switch of power in the name of femininity empowered? Just in time for Halloween, Netflix releases a series in which Sabrina becomes a more powerful character than in the Archie comics… A … Continue reading

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First Principles: America’s Bosom Is Open To Those With Merit and Act Decent and Have Proper Conduct

“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges, if by … Continue reading

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