Composing poetry to some is a science while to others it’s a craftsmanship. When you know the contrast between the two strategies for moving toward verse, you can pick which of the two is the most ideal route for you to get into verse. Obviously, you may likewise pick the two techniques – focusing on […]
May 12, 2020 / From Jesse’s Facebook page: “A couple of weeks ago I made a simple request: I asked if we could sing a song together from all over the world. Initially, I wasn’t sure if any of you would take me up on my offer, so I was completely unprepared for the […]
A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both. Dwight D. Eisenhower, president, First Inaugural Address, delivered 20 January 1953
via “A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.” — Art of Quotation
We cherish too, the Poppy red That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies That blood of heroes never dies. Moina Michael, humanitarian, professor
via “the Poppy red… seems to signal to the skies, that blood of heroes never dies.” — Art of Quotation
How deceptively light they are, the truly decisive steps we take in life. John Banville, author, book quote from The Untouchable
via “How deceptively light they are, the truly decisive steps we take in life.” — Art of Quotation
A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot. Robert A. Heinlein, writer, book quote from “Friday”, 1982
Life is a means of extracting fiction. Robert Stone, writer
via “Life is a means of extracting fiction.” — Art of Quotation
Texas Supreme Court votes remotely to stop Texas voters from voting remotely. Robert Reich, twitter post 5/28/2020
via “ Texas Supreme Court votes remotely to stop Texas voters from voting remotely. “ — Art of Quotation
All I ever wanted was a world without maps. Michael Ondaatje, novelist
via “ All I ever wanted was a world without maps. “ — Art of Quotation
” The mask is not to protect you. The mask is to protect other people. So when you don’t wear the mask, [you say], ‘I don’t care about you’ ” Nancy Pelosi
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