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The Journey
Much to about nothing but everything at the same time. The Journey by Michael Romani Yesterday, Is so far away Tomorrow’s further still I know that I must go on But, I wonder how I will The journey Has been … Continue reading
First Principles: On Understanding the Balance Between Liberty and Power
“[I]n the mouths of some [Liberty] means anything, which enervate a necessary government; excite a jealousy of the rulers who are our own choice, and keep society in confusion for want of a power sufficiently concentered to promote good.” – … Continue reading
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Tagged AntiFederalist Papers, Balance, Justice, Landholder, Liberty, Oliver Ellsworth, Power, Supreme Court
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Thought For the Day: Be the Light
“Inside my empty bottle I was constructing a lighthouse while all the others were making ships.” -Charles Simic, poet (b. 9 May 1938) Born into a world filled with vile cruelty and more than a share of tragedy, the world … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles Simic, Choices, Glass Bottle, Lighthouse, Ships
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Reflections On Van Gogh
The IMA had a live actor presentation pertaining to Van Gogh. Thinking on the talent and troubles of his life arrived at this: Reflections On Van Gogh by Michael Romani Dizzying in the audacity Of your painting and your poetry … Continue reading
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Tagged Brilliance, IMA, Indiana Museuem of Art, Madness, Painting, Poetry, Starry Night, Suicide, Theology, Tincture, Van Gogh, Words
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First Principles: An Honest Heart Is Its First Blessing
“It is of great importance to set a resolution, not to be shaken, never to tell an untruth. There is no vice so mean, so pitiful, so contemptible; and he who permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessing, Disposition, Falsehood of the Tongue, First Principles, Habitual, Lies, Wisdom
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Thought For the Day: Create Yourself
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw After several unsuccessful internet searches, I am still unclear on this, but, I believe this quote is from Pygmalion, a play by George Bernard Shaw. Whatever the … Continue reading
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Tagged Creating, Finding, George Bernard Shaw, Goals, Steps, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
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Paint By Number Plans
I was watching a documentary about creativity and abstract illustration when it occurred to me. There are certain similarities between being a parent and an artist. So many elements happen just as they might despite your best efforts toward control. … Continue reading
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Tagged Abstract Ilustration, Artist, Creativity, Family, Paint by Number, Parent, Surreality
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Thought of the Day: One Less Scoundrel
“Make yourself an honest man, and then you may be sure that there is one less scoundrel in the world.” – Thomas Carlysle
First Page News
Inspired by the sermon today based on the Book of Matthew: Page One News by Michael Romani Meeting here on every Sunday Hoping in some simple way To celebrate His Resurrection Making through prayer that connection Back To our very … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessing, Canging Bells, Choices, Devil, Disciples, Discouragement, Encouragement, Faith, Gospel, Great Commission, Jesus, Page One News, Poetry, Prayer, Prophecy, Resurrection, Sacrificial Lamb, Scars Into Stars, Sin, Sin of Omission, Stumble, Sunday, Tautology, Theology
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Thought for the Day: Trim Your Sails
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” — Jimmy Dean
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Tagged Change, Destination, Jimmy Dean, Sailing, Sails, Wind
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