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Sonic Gems: Lynyrd Skynyrd – Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd
Formed in 1964 as My Backyard, Lynrd Skynrd is an American Southern rock band that popularized that genre throughout the 1970s. The band became famous for its live performances and the signature songs Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird. A plane crash in … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: John Milton – On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity
Aloha Promises Forever has previously discussed the life and legacy of English poet John Milton. On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity is an ode written by Milton in 1629. It was first published in Poems of Mr. John Milton in 1645. … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Leave No Needed Words and Deeds For Tomorrow
“The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.” – Harriet Beecher Stowe, abolitionist and novelist (1811-1896)
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Sonic Gems: Carole King – Tapestry
American singer-songwriter Carole King fka Carol Joan Klein was born on February 9, 1942. She has written or co-written 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1955 to 1999. Her songwriting career began in earnest in the 1960s … Continue reading
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Tagged Carole King, Gerry Coffin, Gershwin Prize, Pop Rock, Song Writing, Sonic Gems, Tapestry
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Founding Father, polymath, author, printer, political theorist and so many other vocations and avocations, Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 and passed away on April 17, 1790. Aloha Promises Forever, has previously discussed the life of “The … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: May Light Always Surround You
“May Light always surround you; Hope kindle and rebound you. May your Hurts turn to Healing; Your Heart embrace Feeling. May Wounds become Wisdom; Every Kindness a Prism. May Laughter infect you; Your Passion resurrect you. May Goodness inspire your … Continue reading
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Tagged D Simone, Desires, Feeling, Goodness, Healing, Hold Close, Hope, Kindness, Laughter, Light, Passion, Strive, Thought For the Day, Wisdom
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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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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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