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The Loneliest Number
Do your work, and I shall know you. Do your work, and you shall reinforce yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson One thing? If I could choose one thing? I’ve never been accused of being a person who could choose just one thing. And that’s most likely my problem. I’m the Jack of all trades… I’m... »
Surprise
I will not hide my tastes or aversions. I will so trust that what is deep is holy, if we follow the truth, it will bring us out safe at last. Ralph Waldo Emerson The assignment for today was to think of a time when I didn’t think I was capable of doing something, but... »
An Unconspired Conspiracy
These are the voices which we hear in solitude, but they grow faint and inaudible as we enter into the world. Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its members. Ralph Waldo Emerson I’ve written about fear before. My biggest fear. I don’t think the fear I experience is... »
Suicidal Tendencies
Imitation is Suicide. Insist on yourself; never imitate. Ralph Waldo Emerson When I first read this line I thought about Hollywood and the continuous stream of films and television shows that imitate the successful predecessor. With films, the successful original either has multiple sequels (Rocky, Jurassic Park, The Fast and the Furious) or several... »
What’s Burning?
I joined a 30 day writing initiative yesterday which is part of The Domino Project. While The Domino Project is something I don’t quite understand, I thought it would be good to explore. I felt that way about Facebook and Twitter when I joined and over time began to understand their purpose. Maybe The... »
