Anne Sophie Swetchine Quote – For Every Illusion
“In youth we feel richer for every new illusion; in maturer years, for every one we lose.” – Anne Sophie Swetchine
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Poetry Collection – Vietnam / Agent Orange (By Donal Mahoney)
The following is a collection of poems about Vietnam veterans and how their lives were forever changed by the horrific effects of the herbicidal warfare compound known as Agent Orange. A Life Without Guard Rails You think you got problems? You probably do but would you trade with Phillip, a Vietnam vet who still thinks Agent Orange lurks in every puddle […]
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Henry Miller Quote – The Great Heart Of The World
“I know what the cure is: it is to give up, to relinquish, to surrender, so that our little hearts may beat in unison with the great heart of the world.” – Henry Miller
Read moreFracking Increases Oklahoma Earthquakes
Oklahomans are accustomed to scorching heat, driving thunderstorms and deadly tornadoes. But not earthquakes—until recently, the state never had more than 11 earthquakes a year that measured 2.0 or greater on the Richter scale. In 2013 there were 291. More than 250 earthquakes of at least that magnitude have struck in February 2014 alone. -It’s incredibly unusual ,” says Austin […]
Read moreMartin Luther King Jr. Quote – Freedom Is Never Voluntarily Given
‘We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Read moreARE STARS REALLY EATING PLANETS?
Astronomers have found that Tabby’s Star has been at it again – going through a dimming phase. Tabby’s star is located in the constellation Cygnus which is about 1600 light years away. Researchers have come up with the explanation that this star at one time ate a planet which is causing it to flicker. Some also think that its possibly […]
Read moreChief Seattle Quote – We Do Not Inherit The Earth
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” – Chief Seattle
Read moreBenjamin Franklin Quote – They WIshed Again For Their Blackbirds
“In New England they once thought blackbirds useless, and mischievous to the corn. They made efforts to destroy them. The consequence was, the blackbirds were diminished; but a kind of worm, which devoured their grass, and which the blackbirds used to feed on, increased prodigiously; then, finding their loss in grass much greater than their saving in corn, they wished […]
Read moreAntarctica Has Record-breaking Voyage
Back in March 2018 an extraordinary expedition took place. The Oyster 72 Katharsis II sailed below the 62°S round Antarctica. During the trip the weather didn’t help with all its fog and snow it made it very difficult to sail. Icebergs made their appearance when least expected and looked as though they were disintegrating. With the wind blowing at times […]
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