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Thought For the Day: The Best Defense Is A Strong Offense
“One sword keeps another in the sheath.” —George Herbert (1593-1633) An armed society where there is almost no disparity of force is likely the only way to ensure a truly peaceful society. To the bully and other violent persons, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Conduct, Dissuasion, Equitable, George Herbert, Peace, Strength
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First Principles: True Liberty Cannot Exist Without Restraint On the Violent
“Liberty is not to be enjoyed, indeed it cannot exist, without the habits of just subordination; it consists, not so much in removing all restraint from the orderly, as in imposing it on the violent.” — Fisher Ames (1801) The … Continue reading
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Tagged Compromise, Enjoyment, Exist, First Principles, Fisher Ames, Freedom, Governance, Government, Liberty, Ordered Liberty, Security
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Toll of the Witching Hour
Toll of the Witching Hour by Michael Romani Tell me then, is it treason? To believe that all must have a reason There before the witches’ fire While the coven outside spoke words so dire The Master seeks her most … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Hearts, Coven, Devil's Tongue, Evil, Halloween, Neophyte, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Possession, Talisman, Witch
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Thank You To Our 200 Followers!!
Mahalo for your support and notice of our blog!! We want you to know that if you have any ideas for future subjects or how else we might make this a better blog, we are very grateful for any constructive … Continue reading
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Tagged Followers, Gratitude, Input, Kindness, Thankfulness, Thought For the Day
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Sonic Gems – Gustavo Santaolalla – Ronroco
On August 19, 1951, Argentine Gustavo Santaolalla was born and became a world class musician, film composer and producer. He has won Academy Awards for Best Original Score in consecutive years for Brokeback Mountain and Babel. He is also known for his … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – Religio Medici – Sir Thomas Browne
Religio Medici, or, The Religion of A Doctor is the spiritual testament of Sir Thomas Browne and an example of early psychological self-portrait in words. This work became a European best seller. An interesting side discussion within this work is … Continue reading
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Tagged Harvard Classics, Protestantism, Religio Medici, Sola Fide, Spiritual Testament, Theology, Thomas Browne, Virtue
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Risky
A message for two princesses: It’s a risky business this forest we call life Filled with wonder and filled with strife But if you keep the path, I think you’ll find It’s better to step forward than be left behind … Continue reading
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Tagged Brave, Daily Prompt, Double Talk, Forest, Journey, Life, Photograph, Poem, Princesses, Risky, Step, Weary, Wordpress
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First Principles: The Bill of Rights Is To Prevent the Encroachment of the Federal Government On Private Rights
“The invasion of private rights is chiefly to be apprehended, not from acts of Government contrary to the sense of its constituents, but from acts in which the Government is the mere instrument of the major number of the Constituents.” … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Profit Is Not the Only Value
“Don’t be seduced into thinking that that which does not make a profit is without value.” – Arthur Miller, playwright and essayist (17 Oct 1915-2005)
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Tagged Arthur Miller, Playwright, Profit, Seduction, Thought For the Day, Value
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Sonic Gems – Roxy Music – Avalon
In 1971, Roxy Music was formed as an English Art Rock band by Bryan Ferry (vocalist/songwriter, Graham Simpson (bass), Phil Manzanera (guitarist), Andy Mackay (sax and oboe), Paul Thompson (percussion), Brian Eno (synth), Eddie Jobson (synth and violin) and John … Continue reading
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Tagged Art Rock, Avalon, Brian Eno, Bryan Ferry, Fashion, Glam Rock, More Than This, Music, Roxy Music, Sonic Gems
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