Heavy On The Starch

There are other measures of self-respect for a man, than the number of clean shirts he puts on every day.
—  Ralph Waldo Emerson
.
On This Day In:
2017	But The Beginning Of What?
2016	Today’s Rule
2015	Remembering Oklahoma City
2014	Who Was That Masked Man?
2013	Enemy Mine
2012	Strengthen Me
2011	Service, Please
2010	The Church In Crisis…

Advertisements

Read Full Post »

A Higher Loyalty

Wherever the invitation of men or your own occasions lead you, speak the very truth, as your life and conscience teach it, and cheer the waiting, fainting hearts of men with new hope and new revelation.
—  Ralph Waldo Emerson
On This Day In:
2017	Slowly Cutting Their Own Throats
2016	Man’s Advantage Over God
2015	Deeply
2014	Hi-Yo Silver, Away!
2013	Warning:
2012	Thinking About Beauty
2011	A Founding Father’s Argument Against Public Funding Of Religious Education
	Weekend Update
	So Far, So Good

Read Full Post »

I Remember Some More Than Others

I cannot remember the books I’ve read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.
―  Ralph Waldo Emerson
.
On This Day In:
2017	Creating Reality
2016	Come, Read To Me Some Poem
2015	Exceeding Service
2014	Still Learning
	Hospitality
2013	Execution Not Intensity
2012	Charles Carroll Of Carrollton (The Only Catholic Founder)
2011	Life Works
	Pay Like Hell
	Prosperity Finds Its Way Up

Read Full Post »

And Smile More Often

Be silly.  Be honest.  Be kind.
―  Ralph Waldo Emerson
.
On This Day In:
2017	He’s Keeping The Light On For Us
2016	The Results Of Trying Too Hard
2015	Make Me Look
2014	Fresh Drink
2013	Good Business
2012	Unsure Spirit
2011	A Lost Valuable

Read Full Post »

But The Clock Says It’s Already Two Minutes 30 Seconds to Midnight

When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.
―  Ralph Waldo Emerson
.
On This Day In:
2017	Towards No Regret
2015	109 And Beyond
2014	Are You Waiting?
2013	Traditional Human Sacrifice
2012	A Division Of Men
2011	Miles, Legends and Superwoman
	Got Tragedy?
2010	My Company For A Prince!!
	On The Shoulders Of Titans

Read Full Post »

In Every Thing

The highest revelation is that God is in every man.
—  Ralph Waldo Emerson
.
On This Day In:
2016	Future Halo
2015	The Hard Way Every Time
2014	Indispensable Wits
2013	I’d Like To
2012	2012 National League Champions – San Francisco Giants!!
	2nd Viewing – No Change
	Light Shining Out of Darkness
2011	Just Kickin It
	Are These The “Real” Protectors Of America’s Constitution?
2010	Giants Advance To 2010 World Series!!!

Read Full Post »

One Night In A Thousand Years

If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown!  But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light the universe with their admonishing smile.
―   Ralph Waldo Emerson
From his book: “Nature and Selected Essays“
.
On This Day In:
2016	A Considerable Amount Of Work
2015	Panzer Soldier
2014	Babies (I)
2013	Patriotic == Tell The Truth
2012	30 Days To Go
2011	Altering The Course

Read Full Post »