Te Deum by Charles Reznikoff

Not because of victories I sing, having none, but for the common sunshine, the breeze, the largess of the spring. Not for victory but for the day’s work done as well as I was able; not for a seat upon the dais but at the common table. May we all make our intentions to work [...]

The Passing of the Year by Robert W. Service

My glass is filled, my pipe is lit, My den is all a cosy glow; And snug before the fire I sit, And wait to feel the old year go. I dedicate to solemn thought Amid my too-unthinking days, This sober moment, sadly fraught With much of blame, with little praise. Old Year! upon the [...]

Survival Blog

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A Bit of New Year Wisdom from Michael Meade

“The annual ritual of end and beginning has come round again and the ashes are piled high throughout the landscape. For these are not only the dark days of the waning year, they are also the dark times as more and more people have “fallen on hard times.” Deep financial troubles and political foolishness have [...]

The Greatest Speech Ever Made

A bit of the Great Dictator as portrayed by Charlie Chaplin and the greatest speech ever made.