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Quarrying the Past. Distilling the Present.

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L ife is the raw material. Memory is the volatile compound. Writing is the process of refining the chaotic ore of experience into the clear glass of a story.

Montemilone to The Crossing: The $1,500 Ledger

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T he story of the Montreal and Cicchelli families is a journey that spans from the dry hills of Montemilone in Southern Italy to the industrial heart of upstate New York.

The Man Behind the Philosophy: How Ernest Solvay's Illness Shaped His Vision

E rnest Solvay's revolutionary philosophy of Social Energetics did not emerge from abstract theory alone. It was forged in the crucible of personal suffering.

Source Document: Haney's Head Cut Off, Syracuse Herald, April 15, 1906

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  This is the source document for this post:   A Solvay Palimpsest: The Tracks That Ran Through All of Us.

The Code of Trying: A Life Philosophy

The Code of Trying is the belief that human growth is not a result of pre-destined talent or static traits,  but is the direct output of deliberate decision-making.

What is the New Thought Movement?

New Thought is a philosophical and spiritual movement that emerged in the United States during the late 19th century. At its core, New Thought teaches that infinite intelligence (or God) is omnipresent,