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Thought for the Day: When Books Are Allowed To Burn, Men Burn Next
“Whenever books are burned men also in the end are burned.” – Heinrich Heine, poet, journalist, and essayist (13 Dec 1797-1856)
Sonic Gems: Nat King Cole – The Christmas Song
We have previously discussed the career of the one and only Nat King Cole. That being said, he is a unique part of American entertainment history that I will always treasure in my memories. Though I was not but an … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Memories, Nat King Cole, Ralph Carmichael, Sonic Gems, The Christmas Song
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For Love’s Sake
For Love’s Sake by Michael Romani Finding favor in the Word For the people of the Lord As it has always occurred In the name of the Lord Our spirit joined to rejoice In chorus unified in our voice With … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Grace, History, Jesus, Joy, Lord, Love, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Priority, Rejoice
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Inheritance
Day after day, it’s all the more in ready evidence That some things are a matter of simple Providence Among these are matters gained by inheritance Like never realizing the fullness of my impertinence But, instead insisting that I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Belief, Daily Prompt, Evidence, Faith, Fortitude, Hope, Inheritance, Life, Poetry, Wordpress
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First Principles: An Honest Man Is Worth More To Society Than Crowned Criminals
“Of more worth is one honest man to society and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.” – Thomas Paine, in Common Sense (1776)
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Tagged Common Sense, Discernment, First Principles, God, Honest Man, Integrity, Judgment, Thomas Paine, Thuggery
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Thought For the Day: All Opinions Are Not Equal
“All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated and well supported in logic and argument than others.” – Douglas Adams, in The Salmon of Doubt (2002)
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Tagged Argumentation, Douglas Adams, Equal, Logic, Opinions, Robust, Sophisticated, The Salmon of Doubt, Thought For the Day
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Sonic Gems: Bing Crosby – Merry Christmas
On May 3, 1903, Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby Jr., was born to become a renown American singer and actor before his passing on October 14, 1977. His signature bass-baritone voice helped him become of the best selling record artists of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bing Crosby, Childhood, Memories, Merry Christmas, Sonic Gems, White Christmas
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Short Form Poetry Workshop – Kenning Poem – Rider of Surf
Variation Number 2 from the same Kenning Form workshop: Rider of Surf by Michael Romani Seeker of sun Loving good fun Rider of surf Liquid as my turf Walker of tension Free from mention Speaker of tongues Unspoken since young … Continue reading
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Tagged Fun, Kenning, Rifer of Surf, Sand, Short Form Poetry, Summer, Surf, Waves
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