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First Principles: The People Have A Right To Redress Governmental Excess
“If the federal government should overpass the just bounds of its authority and make a tyrannical use of its powers, the people … must appeal to the standard they have formed, and take such measures to redress the injury done … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Good Foreign Policy Begins With Good Government At Home
“Here is my first principle of foreign policy: good government at home.” – William Ewart Gladstone, British prime minister (29 Dec 1809-1898) Thinking on this and bringing it to its modern conclusion, my question is do we find American citizens … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Drake’s Great Armada – Walter Bigges
A Spanish fleet of 130 ships sailed from La Coruna in August of 1588 and was called the Spanish Armada. Its sole purpose was to escort an army fro Flanders to invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth I with the … Continue reading
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Tagged Francis Drake, Harvard Classics, History, Queen Elizabeth, Spanish Armada, War
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Calling Birds On A Day of Innocence
Calling Birds On A Day of Innocence by Michael Romani Through the thick of woods falls a trickle of light To shine like a beacon before humanity’s sight Calling birds gathered on a day of innocence To preserve the memory … Continue reading
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Tagged Calling Birds, Gospels, Hope, Lamentation, Parable, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer
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Sonic Gems: Herbie Hancock – Head Hunters
The American keyboardist, bandleader, composer and actor, Herbert Jeffrey “Herbie” Hancock was born on April 12, 1940. Shortly after starting his career with Donald Byrd, Hancock migrated into the Miles Davis Quintet and redefined the role of the jazz rhythm … Continue reading
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Tagged Chameleon, Crossover, Fusion, Head Hunters, Herbie Hancock, Jazz, National Recording Registy, Sonic Gems
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Cozy
In the smoldering heat Of a cozy little venue You’re in for a real treat Sliding in on electric blue A singer glides up to the microphone Suddenly you’re not alone As each word hits your heart The band counts … Continue reading
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Tagged Band, Blue, Cozy, Daily Prompt, Music, Rock N Roll, Singer, Singing, Smoldering, Stage, Venue, Wordpress
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First Principles: It Is From God That We Gain Our Intended and Useful Vocations
“May the father of all mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths, and make us in all our several vocations useful here, and in His own due time and way everlastingly happy.” — George Washington (1790) … Continue reading
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Tagged First Principles, George Washington, God the Father, Journey, Light, Mercy, Pursuit of Happiness, Vocations
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Thought For the Day: Mankind Is More Often Conquered By Fear and Ignorance Than War
“The tools of conquest do not necessarily come with bombs, and explosions, and fallout. There are weapons that are simply thoughts, attitudes, prejudices, to be found only in the minds of men. For the record, prejudices can kill and suspicion … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Genesis – The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
In Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, England, the rock band Genesis got together in 1967. The most commercially successful line up consisted of keyboardist Tony Banks, bass/guitarist Mike Rutherford and drummer/singer Phil Collins. Significant former members include Peter Gabriel and guitarist … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Voyage of the Beagle, Chapter XVII – Charles Darwin
Aloha Promises Forever has already discussed the life of the Charles Darwin, other portions of The Voyage of the Beagle, and related conceptions. This time around we are featuring a look at Chapter XVII. Chapter XVII of The Voyage of the Beagle … Continue reading
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Tagged Biology, Charles Darwin, Evolution, Exploration, Harvard Classics, The Voyage of the Beagle
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