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First Principles: We Are Either A United Nation Or Not A Nation
“We are either a United people, or we are not. If the former, let us, in all matters of general concern act as a nation, which have national objects to promote, and a national character to support. If we are … Continue reading
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Tagged Character, First Prinicples, George Washington, Nation, National Goals, People, United
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First In Fly
First In Fly by Michael Romani Snappy little title, “First In Fly” If you’re like me, you might wonder why Seen as ubiquitous and ordinary Drosophila’s contributions are extraordinary Tiny winged creature so different from me You teach so much … Continue reading
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Tagged Circadian Rhythm, Drosophila, Extraordinary, First In Fly, Fruit Fly, Molecular Biology, Ordinary, Phenotypes, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Study, Truth
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Sonic Gems: Captain Beefheart – Trout Mask Replica
Born on January 15, 1941, Don Van Vliet fka Don Glen Vliet was an American singer-songwriter and visual artist known by his stage name Captain Beefheart before he passed away from multiple sclerosis on December 17, 2010. With his rotating … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Benvenuto Cellini – Autobiography
Born on November 3, 1500, Italian goldsmith, sculptor, soldier, musician and artist Benvenuto Cellini became fame for his poetry and autobiography prior to his death on February 13, 1571. He was one of the most famous artists of Mannerism. Aloha … Continue reading
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Tagged Artist, Autobiography, Benvenuto Cellini, Harvard Classics, Mannerism, Scuplture, Soldier
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Typical
It wasn’t going to be a typical day Something in the water told me right away Whole lot of teeth for just one smile Might be worse that a crocodile Thinking to myself, I better splash this away A quick … Continue reading
First Principles: Too Often Opponents Seek Advantage In Being Loud and Bitter
“To judge from the conduct of the opposite parties, we shall be led to conclude that they will mutually hope to evince the justness of their opinions, and to increase the number of their converts by the loudness of the … Continue reading
Thought for the Day: Looking Fear In Its Face Will Make You Braver, Stronger and More Confident
“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. — Eleanor Roosevelt, (1884-1962) American First Lady and Political Activist
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Tagged Adversity, Confidence, Courage, Eleanor Roosevelt, Fear, Strength, Thought For the Day
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Fabric
I can’t help but feel That we’ve been here before As we start to reel You have opened up the door To the fabric of our minds Never really knowing What we expect to find It always leaves us glowing … Continue reading
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Tagged Colors, Courage, Daily Prompt, Deja Vu, Expectations, Fabric, Fear, Feel, Minds, Page, Twilight, Whispers, Wordpress
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First Principles: Each Person Is Protected In the Right To Worship Per the Dictates of Their Conscience
“[E]very man, conducting himself as a good citizen, and being accountable to God alone for his religious opinions, ought to be protected in worshipping the Deity according to the dictates of his own conscience.” – George Washington, letter to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Accountable, Citizen, Conscience, First Principles, Free Will, George Washington, God, Individual, Protected, Religious Perspective, Worship
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Thought For the Day: All Great People Eradicate Hypocrisy From Their Hearts
“The first virtue of all really great men is that they are sincere. They eradicate hypocrisy from their hearts.” – Anatole France
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Tagged Anatole France, Eradication, Great, Hypocrisy, Persons, Sincerity, Thought For the Day, Virtue
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