We have a choice to make. We can say “It doesn’t have to be this way” with resignation, or we can say it with a fire of determination. I’m choosing the fire.
Tag: History
Reflections on Legacy
“What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.” – Hamilton (Lin-Manuel Miranda) I ponder this quote from Hamilton often. Lately, I’ve been thinking … Continue reading Reflections on Legacy
From George Washington’s Farewell Address
“…the common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of party are sufficient to make it the interest and the duty of a wise people to discourage and restrain it.” – George Washington
From Federalist No. 50
It is at least problematical, whether the decisions of this body do not, in several instances, misconstrue the limits prescribed for the legislative and executive departments, instead of reducing and limiting them within their constitutional places.
From Federalist No. 15 (Hamilton)
Excerpts from The Federalist Papers, No. 15 (Alexander Hamilton): There was a time when we were told that breaches, by the States, of the regulations of the federal authority were not … Continue reading From Federalist No. 15 (Hamilton)
From Federalist No. 51
Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society. It ever has been and ever will be pursued until it be obtained, or until liberty be lost in the pursuit.
From Federalist No. 1 (Hamilton)
“For in politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution.”
Italy: Pompeii and Herculaneum
This was a literal childhood dream come true for me. In second grade, I purchased a book at the Scholastic Book Fair about Mt. Vesuvius. I have wanted to go … Continue reading Italy: Pompeii and Herculaneum
Principle Over Party
Five years ago today, I experienced a moment that changed so much for me. I can rarely pinpoint moments that are catalysts for personal change, but this one was clear, … Continue reading Principle Over Party
Maybe We Need to Get Out More
Traveling outside of the United States to experience a different culture should be a required activity for American citizens. We live in a bubble here, mostly comfortable, with many feeling … Continue reading Maybe We Need to Get Out More
Even So, Joy 