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Category Archives: Thought For the Day
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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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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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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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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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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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
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