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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Stevenson – Samuel Pepys
In 1881, Robert Louis Stevenson published a memorable essay on the life of Samuel Pepys. Pepys was an administrator of England’s navy and Parliamentarian who was also famous for keeping a remarkable diary for a decade while relatively young. He … Continue reading
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Tagged Diary, Essay, Harvard Classics, Robert Louis Stevenson, Royal Navy, Samuel Pepys
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Thought For the Day: Blind Obedience Leads to Despotism
“The doctrine of blind obedience and unqualified submission to any human power, whether civil or ecclesiastical, is the doctrine of despotism.” – Angelina Grimke (1805-1879) A little about her life may be found here: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/angelina-grimke-weld
Sonic Gems: Edgard Varese – Complete Works
Born on December 22, 1883, French Composer Edgard Victor Achille Charles Varese spent the majority of career in the United States. Varese passed away on November 6, 1965. During his musical career, he ‘organized sound’ with an emphasis on timbre … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Robert Burns – Ode for General Washington’s Birthday
Today is the anniversary of George Washington’s Birthday on February 22, 1732. In honor of this day and in keeping with the tutorial studying the Harvard Classics, Aloha Promises Forever presents Robert Burns’ Ode for General Washington’s Birthday This may be … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Our Christian Commitment Must Be Turned Into Action
“… (O)ur commitment must be translated into action — in our homes, in our neighborhoods, and in our society. Jesus taught there are only two roads in life. One is the broad road that is easy and well-traveled, but which … Continue reading
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Tagged Action, Billy Graham, Choices, Christianity, Commitment, Community, Faith, Homes, Jesus, Redemption, Thought For the Day, Translation, Truth, Two Roads
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Thought For the Day: Sometimes It Is the Silence In Music That Speaks Loudest
“A note of music gains significance from the silence on either side.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh, writer (1906-2001)
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Tagged Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Music, Notes, Significance, Silence, Thought For the Day
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Thought For The Day: Believers In Self Deception End Up Behaving Like Animals
“A man who lies to himself, and believes his own lies, becomes unable to recognize truth, either in himself or in anyone else, and he ends up losing respect for himself and for others. When he has no respect for … Continue reading
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Tagged Animal, Disrespect, Emptiness, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Hedonism, Impulses, Lies, Love, Pleasure, Respect, Self Deception, Thought For the Day, Vices
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Sonic Gems: United Sacred Harp Musical Association – In Sweetest Union Join
With its first session occurring in Atlanta in 1905, the United Sacred Harp Musical Association, more commonly known as the United Convention has stood out as a superior example of Sacred Harp singing. The recording below provides an excellent example … Continue reading
Happy Presidents’ Day!!
In celebration of Presidents’ Day 2018, the girls and I are heading to Conner Prairie for the events there. It sounds pretty fun and informative. The best part for a father who is dead broke? It’s free. So, thank you … Continue reading
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Tagged Banana Nut Bread, Conner Prairie, Education, Family, Fun, Growing, Happy Presidents' Day, History, Music
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