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Tag Archives: freedom
The Soldier
Cease fire is declared. “Pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death,” I mutter under my breath. I raise myself out of the safety of the small dugout, a makeshift trench, to take a cautious peek … Continue reading
Posted in death, genocide, humanity, justice, Uncategorized, war
Tagged Armenian, freedom, genocide, human rights, war
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Be A Patriot
I am an American. And because America is largely a nation of immigrants, I am also, like the majority of you, something else. And when I became a citizen of the United States, I swore to uphold and protect the … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, Duty and honor, justice, Old Glory, patriotism
Tagged American, civic duty, freedom, honor, jury duty, justice, patriotism, pride
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Tug at my Heartstrings
This past month has been one where things on my mind truly hit my heart with a new depth of understanding. I feel the pull on my heartstrings, a tug-of-war between letting go and holding on, which is familiar to … Continue reading
Posted in family, life, Love, prayer
Tagged choice, family, freedom, life, Love, mother, mother child, prayer, separation, trust
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Lady Liberty
As the plane left La Guardia airport, it circled around the familiar robed woman wearing a crown of seven spikes. She holds a torch above her head with her right hand. In her left hand she carries a tablet. A … Continue reading
Victors Write History
Triumphant victors write history. And more often than not the triumphant are the more powerful past– the male. But just as history contains many times and many truths, it also contains many people—half of them women. The recent “velvet revolution” … Continue reading
Posted in justice, kindness
Tagged Armenian, equality, freedom, hope, justice, patriotism, women's empowerment
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Dutiful Freedom
“Why can’t I have freedom to do what I want?” complained my eight-year-old grandson when he was asked to perform a task given him. “There are too many rules and duties,” he whined further. One of my goddaughters at age … Continue reading
Universal Music
I happened to be in Geneva at the that time of year when the streets of Europe fill with the sound of music, as professional and amateur musicians of all ages and abilities celebrate the Fete de la Musique. With … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged freedom, friendship, Geneva, harmony, music, Tagore, unity
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