"Poetic Wednesday" In my college poetry class, we were given the very challenging assignment to compose an original poem and then write an essay analyzing that poem. My essay got an "A." My poem didn't. WE If I bursts into We, and together We standShoulder to shoulder, or hand in hand,Knitting soul to soul, two … Continue reading “We” – A Poem About Friendship
"Poetic Wednesday" Our lives have been completely changed because of the positive impact of so many others. These “people of influence” include teachers, mentors, family members, church leaders, and friends. Likewise, every one of us, in some small measure, have also been a “person of influence.” “Influence” is one of my all-time favorite poems because … Continue reading “Influence” – A Little Poem About Those Who Influenced Us
"Fun Facts Saturday" Jeremy Bentham – “Father of Utilitarianism” Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) is an 18th Century English jurist, philosopher, and the “Father of Utilitarianism.” Utilitarianism rejects absolute right or wrong. Instead, “right and wrong are determined by what brings the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people.” Or in short, “the greatest good for … Continue reading Philosopher Jeremy’s Bentham’s 275-year-old body is on permanent public display in the Student Center at University College London
"Court Case Friday" "Frenchie" In 2020, the French bulldog (“Frenchie”) became the second most popular dog breed in America (behind Labs). Frenchies are small, adorable, low energy, adaptable to homes and apartments, and comfortable with individuals and families. One drawback -- when Frenchies are scared, tired, or over-excited they scream loudly like a human baby. … Continue reading Case of the mysterious disappearance of the “Frenchie” bulldog
William Penn, along with Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, and George and Cecil Calvert are the great architects of religious freedom in America. Because of Quaker Oats, Pennzoil, and the State of Pennsylvania, William Penn is the most famous of these early advocates of religious liberty. "Quakers" William Penn (1644-1718) became a "Quaker" while enrolled in … Continue reading William Penn -“Early American Heroes of Religious Liberty” (Pt 4/5)
As a rookie prosecutor, I set the dubious record of successfully prosecuting an eight-year-old boy for felony residential burglary. The boy had been arrested for and charged with residential burglary, a straight felony. He was accused of opening the front door, entering an apartment, and stealing money from the tenant's purse while she was at … Continue reading I Prosecuted an 8-Year-Old Child for Felony Burglary
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