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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini
We have previously discussed this master of Mannerism and his Autobiography previously. The man’s self importance is only matched by the interesting manner in which he conveys this sense into a compelling autobiography that should be read once by all. I would … Continue reading
WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Jolly
To see Saint Nicholas as only or mostly jolly Has got to be madness or the sheerest folly The real Nicholas was soldier and sailor Before commercialism draped him like a tailor With a certainty he emulated Christ in all … Continue reading
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Tagged Arius, Commercialism, Daily Prompt, Jolly, Nicea, Photograph, Sailor, Saint Nicholas, Soldier, Wordpress
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Delivered From Darkness
Today, I was requested by two long time friends that I consider family to contribute to a sermon that was given this morning. It was very flattering. I certainly hope that my dashed off poem added rather than took away … Continue reading
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Tagged Contemplation, Deliverance, Emmanuel, Gospel, Mercy, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Reason For the Season, Redemption
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First Principles: Honest Persons Find No Pleasure In Coercive Power
“An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens.” — Thomas Jefferson (1813)
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Tagged Citizens, Coercive Power, First Principles, Governance, Government, Honest People, Integrity, Thomas Jefferson
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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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