“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” (5) Self-evident. What an interesting term. When reciting this most famous portion of The Declaration of Independence, a reader can … Continue reading The Self Evident Truth of Thomas Jefferson
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If Black Lives Matter…
Black Lives matter. This is a statement that is ubiquitous in American culture. It is a statement that first rose to prominence after the death of Trayvon Martin, though I first recall it two years later with the death of Michael Brown in 2014. It is a statement that is so simple, and so apparent … Continue reading If Black Lives Matter…
Fugitive Slaves and ICE Raids
Two months. That is how long Anthony Burns had tasted freedom in Boston before his enslaver, Charles Suttle, came to Boston to reclaim "his property." In 1854, when Charles Suttle came to recapture Anthony Burns many of the people of that time (and sadly many in our current time) may have said Suttle was a … Continue reading Fugitive Slaves and ICE Raids
The Notes of The Vanquished
"History is written by the victor", a phrase that is so ubiquitous, so well known. A phrase that does have a ring truth to that. There are enough examples that can be easily called to mind that it seems so obvious that it would be real. Would be true. Must be true. When Julius Caesar … Continue reading The Notes of The Vanquished
A Life in His Boots
I bought a pair of boots today. In fact, they may be the first pair of boots I have ever bought. I have never had the reason to buy my own boots because I have had the same pair of boots since I was 16. Boots that I had received from my dad, though sadly … Continue reading A Life in His Boots
The Art of Justice
Art is hard to define but easy to recognize. I remember coming across this statement years ago though I do not remember who said it or where I heard it. Though I cannot recall the origin of the phrase, it has stuck with me ever since because there is a truth there. Ask someone to … Continue reading The Art of Justice
The Rivalry
My dad loved boxing. Absolutely loved it. When I was a kid we would watch highlights of old fights that came on. If there were any upcoming matches, he would get the pay per view to make sure he could see fight night. He would tell me ad nauseum about how certain fighters had different … Continue reading The Rivalry
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
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