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First Principles: Knowing History Is A Great Starting Point In Gauging the Present and Future
“History by apprising [citizens] of the past will enable them to judge of the future; it will avail them of the experience of other times and other nations; it will qualify them as judges of the actions and designs of … Continue reading
WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Gorge
Sitting in my SUV in a semi-automatic scan while driving by I happened by chance that day to spy a blue heron in a fly by Watching as it disappeared down a beautiful gorge half hidden I found myself entranced … Continue reading
Posted in Photographs & Memories
Tagged Beauty, Blue Heron, Daily Prompt, Day Trip, Discovery, Gennett Records, Gorge, History, Photograph, Poem, Recording Studio, Richmond Indiana, Wordpress
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Virgil – Aeneid, Book Four
On previous postings related to this work, we have discussed both Virgil and the Aeneid. Those postings might be revisited to understand the context of this fourth book looked at below. For now and without ruining the telling found below, the … Continue reading
Posted in Thought For the Day
Tagged Aeneas, Aeneid, Carthage, Dido, Epic, Harvard Classics, History, Troy, Virgil
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First Principles: Don’t Give Up Essential Liberty For Temporary Safety
“They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” — Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1795
Virtue In the Vicious
Virtue In the Vicious by Michael Romani I don’t want to start a rumor Especially not one that might prove a tumor Wracking its damage on our society But looking back on the pages of history I will stand true … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Harsh, History, Legacy, Liberty, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Progressives, Regressive, Truth, Tyranny, United States, Virtue
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In the Beginning of This Season
Based on a Sunday evening sermon based on The Book of Acts 16: 16-34. In the Beginning of This Season by Michael Romani In this day and beginning of this season Help us to remember this season’s reason That the … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Christmastide, Example, God's Will, Gospel, History, Miracle, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Reason For the Season, Right Actions, Song, Strength
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Particular
There was really something quietly particular That made this revolution a bit irregular The idea that the people should live Freely with all the rights God does give No longer shackled to a rule of man But given the right … Continue reading
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Tagged Constitution, Daily Prompt, Error, Forgiveness, History, Inalienable, Irregular, Justice, Liberty, Particular, Rights, Rule of Law, Wordpress
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First Principles – Our Children Should Be Taught Our History
“Every child in America should be acquainted with his own country. He should read books that furnish him with ideas that will be useful to him in life and practice. As soon as he opens his lips, he should rehearse … Continue reading
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Tagged Beliefs, Books, Children, Country, Education, Edudcation of Youth In America, First Principles, History, Literature, Noah Webster, Patriotism
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – Sir Walter Scott – Thomas Carlyle
Born on December 4, 1795, Thomas Carlyle was a Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, translator, historian, and mathematician before passing on February 5, 1881. He was a gifted lecturer who provided many varied insights during the Victorian age. One … Continue reading
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Tagged Essay, Great Man, Harvard Classics, History, Ivanhoe, Novelist, Playwright, Poet, Rob Roy, Scotland, Sir Walter Scott, The Lady of the Lake, Thomas Carlyle, Victorian Age
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