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Sonic Gems: Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
On March 25, 1947, Reginald K. Dwight was born and became the English singer, pianist and composer, Elton John. Together with lyricist Bernie Taupin, he has collaborated on more than 30 albums in his five decade long career. During this … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Two Years Before the Mast, Chapter 13 – Dana
We have previously discussed Two Years Before the Mast, Dana’s life, trade along the California coast, and how this book helped reform the life of the average sailor for the better. This all being said, the tutorial planned out and established … Continue reading
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Tagged Commerce, Harvard Classics, Reform, Richard Henry Dana, Sailing, Two Years Before the Mast
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A Family Mystery Uncovered
On this sixth day of Christmas, my daughters and I have sat down with Write the Story to write our third story based on the theme of A Family Mystery Uncovered. There is really no real reason for why we skipped … Continue reading
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Tagged A Family Mystery Uncovered, Creative Writing, Destination, Goals, Journey, Marathon, Notebook, Sharing, Sunday, Write A Story, Writing
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Almost
As the year fades and new year begins to arrive I am thinking on memories that will always survive Like when the blue bone trio played at the Drop Dead Inn To welcome in yet another new year again and … Continue reading
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Tagged Almost, Daily Prompt, Dance, Dive, Eyes, Immortality, Magic, Memories, New Year, Wordpress
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Thought For the Day: The Concept of A Story Is Easier Than Writing It
“It is as easy to dream a book as it is hard to write one”. – Honore de Balzac, novelist (1799-1850)
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Tagged Concept, Dream, Editing, Honore de Balzac, Thought For the Day, Writing
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First Principles: Charity Should Be Given On A Local Level
“It is a duty certainly to give our sparings to those who want; but to see also that they are faithfully distributed, and duly apportioned to the respective wants of those receivers. And why give through agents whom we know … Continue reading
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Tagged Apportionment, Charity, Distribution, Duty, First Principles, Local, Thomas Jefferson
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Rearview Mirror Confessions
Rearview Mirror Confessions by Michael Romani There it is, twice as big and as rich as life The passage back is filled with strife An early morning self examination before surf In another endless moment of peace without mirth On … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Book of Hebrews, Cross, Fifth Day of Christmas, Five Golden Rings, Jesus, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Roots, Salvation, Torah
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Mad As A Hatter
Mad As A Hatter by Michael Romani Some people spend a lifetime Without ever really visiting the world I think this to be very nearly a crime And raise against this with flag unfurled Ready to do the impossible before … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Homer – Book XXII of The Odyssey
Aloha Promises Forever has previously discussed both The Odyssey as well as Homer. These materials should be reviewed for further information. With respect to today’s reading, please see below. One fascinating facet of this tale is of course how the journey … Continue reading
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Tagged Geography, Harvard Classics, Homer, Ionian Islands, Ithaca, Journey, Peloponnese, The Odyssey
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Sonic Gems: Charles Ives – Symphony Number 2
Born on October 20, 1874, the American Modernist composer, Charles E. Ives, became one of the first American composers of international renown before his death on May 19, 1954. His work combines American popular and church music traditions of his … Continue reading
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Tagged American, Charles Ives, Experimental Music, Modernist, Sonic Gems, Sympony No. 2
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