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As a Squadron Commander I began collecting Bible verses to help in both enlightening and challenging times and I continue to turn to these often. No matter the season of life--reviewing these versus creates a sense of peace, understanding, and presence from the Lord. Just thought I'd share... please let me know of others... (Matt …
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Like many classic folk ballads, the authorship of "The House of the Rising Sun" is uncertain. Musicologists say that it is based on the tradition of broadside ballads such as the Unfortunate Rake of the 18th century and that English emigrants took the song to America where it was adapted to its later New Orleans …
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Life is a dance— you know the song: “Life's a dance you learn as you go... Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow Don't worry about what you don't know Life's a dance you learn as you go… That’s cute. Do you believe it? I know dancing is a popular metaphor for life, and I am …
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-J. William DeMarco “In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” —George Orwell How many of us use the term 3rd rail or 5th column with no concept of the definition or history? I did, but after some research it appears to be a truly impactful leader, we need to attack …
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Reading a few weeks ago in the Daily Stoic, I came across the thought: “An iron law of history is that greatness and goodness are rarely appreciated in their own time.” Winston Churchill was more or less tossed out of office twice— in 1945 and again in 1955. Amelia Earhart had to get a job …
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