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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Shoemaker’s Holiday – Thomas Dekker
The English Elizabethan dramatist and pamphleteer, Thomas Dekker, was born in approximately 1572 and lived until August 25, 1632. During his busy life, he was a versatile and prolific writer for several decades. This brought him into the lives of … Continue reading
Dagger of Set
Dagger of Set by Michael Romani Erased from history Still there in the legacy The gods are angered And all of our lives endangered The dagger of Set Jagged edge of death It’s a curse we endure From which there … Continue reading
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Tagged Anubis, Catacombs, Dagger, Darkness, Death, Egypt, Egyptology, Heaven, Hell, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Set, Veil
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Underdog
Looking down on the tattered and broken city The life that I see is more of the dirt and gritty Played out like a old song from so very long ago And underdogs like me live lives smaller than our … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle, Broken, City, Daily Prompt, Less Than Zero, Lose, Madness, Medals, Sadness, Souls, Underdog, Wordpress
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Thought For the Day: ‘Liberals’ Are Not So Open Minded
“Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views.” — William F. Buckley Jr. (1925-2008), founder of National Review
First Principles: Truth Can Stand Alone
“It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.” — Thomas Jefferson, in Notes On Virginia Notes on Virginia may be read online beginning here: Click to access Thomas-Jefferson-Notes-On-The-State-Of-Virginia.pdf This and other works from our … Continue reading
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Tagged First Principles, Government, Independent, Notes on Viriginia, Support, Thomas Jefferson, Truth
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Sonic Gems: Usher – Confessions
The American entertainer, singer songwriter Usher Raymond IV was born on October 14, 1978. At the age of 12, his mother started him in local singing competitions. In 1994, he released his self titled debut album. His 2004 album Confessions established … Continue reading
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Tagged 2000s, Confessions, Hip Hop, Sonic Gems, Urban, Usher
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Origin of Species – Darwin
The Origin of Species was published on November 24, 1859 We have previously discussed both Darwin and The Origin of Species on earlier posts. In keeping with the spirit of using the Harvard Classics as a tutorial today, we have … Continue reading
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Tagged Darwin, Evolution, Havard Classics, Science, The Origin of Species, Variation
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Moments of Gratitude
Moments of Gratitude by Michael Romani In this moment of graceful gratitude I approach all of life in a thankful attitude Giving God all the honor and all the glory This is my song and this is my story Praising … Continue reading
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Tagged God, Gratitude, Joy, Love, Photograph, Poems, Poetry, Praise, Sanctuary
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In Memorial To My Sister
I wrote this poem to and for my sister as I realized she would not overcome cancer. Today is the anniversary of her birth. I had wrote passing. I am grateful that she is out of pain. I miss her … Continue reading
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Tagged Birthday, Cancer, Loss, Love, Memorial, Memories, Photograph, Poem, Poetry
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Clutch
Oh, I wouldn’t really call it a clutch No. Not nearly as much – As a hand held onto into tomorrow My happiness when I feel sorrow The heart that holds mine inside The love that I can never hide … Continue reading
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Tagged Belong, Clutch, Daily Prompt, Embrace, Hand, Heart, Lace, Leather, Place, Sorrow, Tomorrow, Wordpress, Wounded Pride
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