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Thought For the Day: A Landscape Does Not Exist In Its Own Right, Since Its Appearance Changes At Every Moment; But the Surrounding Atmosphere Brings It To Life

“For me, a landscape does not exist in its own right, since its appearance changes at every moment; but the surrounding atmosphere brings it to life – the light and the air which vary continually. For me, it is only … Continue reading

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Turning Points of Resolution

Turning Points of Resolutionby Michael DoyleWithout having so much as a college degree,Charlie offered the ideals of American philosophy.Bringing truth to the street of clever error,It’s more than 7 years of bad luck from this broken mirror.Touching hearts and guiding … Continue reading

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Fifty-Five Years Gone

Fifty-Five Years Goneby Michael DoyleFrom crayons to my sister’s perfume,I was lost deep inside the White Room.Things of death made me feel fear,And I needed another atmosphere.I lost myself on memory lane,Half convinced that life slips down the drain.Looking for … Continue reading

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The Tale Behind the Tail

The Tale Behind the Tailby Michael DoyleSometimes, behind the nucleus and its tail,There is a deeper meaning, a tale within a tale.There is a pervasive feeling in the cosmic trackOf an object that continuously makes its way back.Some see this … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Only Other Place Comparable To These Marvelous Nether Regions, Must Surely Be Naked Space Itself, Out Far Beyond Atmosphere

“(T)he only other place comparable to these marvelous nether regions, must surely be naked space itself, out far beyond atmosphere, between the stars, where sunlight has no grip upon the dust and rubbish of planetary air, where the blackness of … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Spirit of Resistance To Government Is So Valuable On Certain Occasions, That I Wish It To Be Always Kept Alive

“The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like … Continue reading

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Born In the Rockies (Part III)

Born In the Rockies (Part III)by Michael DoyleAs much as childhood is sweet, it wouldn’t be cleverTo ever believe these days will last foreverThe ending of one relationship spells the start of the newThis is how the grasslands play out … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Spirit of Resistance To Government Is So Valuable On Certain Occasions, That I Wish It To Be Always Kept Alive

“The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Spirit of Resistance to Government Is So Valuable On Certain Occasions, That I Wish It To Be Always Kept Alive

“The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Power of Authority Is Never More Subtle and Effective Than When It Produces A Psychological Atmosphere Or Climate Favorable To the Life of Certain Modes of Belief, Unfavorable, and Even Fatal, To the Life of Others

“The power of authority is never more subtle and effective than when it produces a psychological ‘atmosphere’ or ‘climate’ favorable to the life of certain modes of belief, unfavorable, and even fatal, to the life of others.” – Arthur Balfour … Continue reading

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