2024
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What I want in a new Ricoh
Overall, the Ricoh is perfect in my opinion. Nothing really needs to change, be added, or removed, but just my thoughts-
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The Light Within
In a tribe, we uniteThroughout the day and the nightWe find the meaning in the sandDraw the line and grab her hand Each member has a role to playAnd everyone…
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Just prune it
In a world with unlimited distractions, the goal should be to spend more time pruning them from your life.
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Chasing shadows
Modern men are like pigs, crawling around the mud, chasing a carrot dangling from a stick that they will never reach. It will inevitably lead them to a bottomless pit,…
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Philadelphia is modern day Athens
Viewing Philadelphia as a modern-day Athens can be supported by highlighting several parallels between the two cities. Here are some key points to consider: By drawing these parallels, Philadelphia can…
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The fall of Athens to the Spartans
The fall of Athens to the Spartans in 404 BCE marked the end of the Peloponnesian War, a protracted and destructive conflict between the Athenian Empire and the Peloponnesian League…
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Live Like a Homeless Person
Yesterday, while listening to the Wanamaker Organ, I was lying back, lounging underneath the eagle statue. I love just kicking back and enjoying this place to relax while listening to…
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Diogenes of Sinope
Diogenes of Sinope (c. 412 or 404 – 323 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and one of the most famous figures in the school of Cynicism. He is best known…
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GAY SPARTAN
Our physical bodies are our greatest assets. We are bipedal beings with two legs, two arms, and a spine that allows us to stand upright. We are designed to be…
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JUST DO IT
He who walks the most shall win Rogue Plate Carrier – 40 LbsVibram Men’s FiveFingers El-X Knit Shoe Wearing a 40-pound plate carrier from Rogue for one hour every morning…
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I Am the Lighthouse Keeper
The other day, in the morning, I was doing some yoga, just some simple stretches in the sunlight, to start my day. Another guy saw me, and when I approached…
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Octavius V. Catto
Octavius Valentine Catto (1839-1871) was a prominent African American civil rights activist, educator, and intellectual in Philadelphia during the 19th century. Here are some key points about his life and…
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“The Will to Power” by Friedrich Nietzsche
Overview and Structure: “The Will to Power” is a posthumously published collection of Friedrich Nietzsche’s notes, compiled by his sister Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche. It offers insight into Nietzsche’s philosophical thinking, presenting themes…
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Excelsior
“Excelsior” is a Latin word meaning “ever upward” or “still higher.” It is often used to convey a sense of striving for excellence or aiming to achieve greater heights. The…
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Plato’s Philosopher King
Plato’s idea of the philosopher king is a central concept in his work “The Republic.” In this dialogue, Plato, through the character of Socrates, argues that the most just and…























