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Thought For the Day: History Is A Novel
“History is a novel whose author is the people.” – Alfred de Vigny, poet, playwright, and novelist (27 Mar 1797-1863) I would go this one step further and say that the more I have learned about history, the more … Continue reading
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Tagged Alfred de Vigny, Author, History, Novel, People, Tale, Thought For the Day
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Thought For the Day: The History of Science Has Been the Gradual Realization That Events Are Orderly
“The whole history of science has been the gradual realization that events do not happen in an arbitrary manner, but that they reflect a certain underlying order, which may or may not be divinely inspired.” – Stephen Hawking Forget about … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Daniel Defoe – The Shortest Way with the Dissenters
Born on September 13, 1660, the English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer and spy Daniel Defoe fka as Daniel Foe became famous popularizing the writing form known as a novel with his works including Robinson Crusoe prior to his passing on … 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
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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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Treaty of Ghent (1814)
The Treaty of Ghent was the peace treaty ending the War of 1812 between the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Signed by both sides on December 24, 1814, in the city of Ghent, Belgium. The treaty restores … Continue reading
WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Courage
Bravely into the smoke without much hope they went No time to pause but purposely into needed ascent Above the fold, you’ll find the moments of courage Dignified into the tears cried dripping onto the page Even in these darkest … Continue reading
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Tagged 9/11, Brave, Courage, Daily Prompt, First Responders, Gratitude, Heroes, History, Humanity, News, Reverence, Tragedy, Wordpress
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Dryden – All For Love, Act III
It is said that Mark Antony offered Cæsar his crown at Rome on February 15, 44 B. C. We have previously discussed the life and legacy of English poet and playwright, John Dryden. We have also discussed All For Love. This … Continue reading
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Tagged All For Love, Caesar, Drama, Harvard Classics, History, John Dryden, Rome
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Polished History
Polished History by Michael Romani Good versus evil; we seek to clarify As we look back and wonder why Wishing for terms spoken definitively As we reassign perceptions of history The best of history provokes cognitive dissonance Particularly when seeking … Continue reading
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Tagged Death Camps, Dignity, History, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Poland
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