Aerosmith is an American rock band formed in Boston in 1970. They have achieved twenty-one Top 40 hits on the US Hot 100, nine number-one Mainstream Rock hits, four Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, and ten MTV Video Music Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.1 I … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXIV
Author: Edward Ortiz
Philosophical Reflections: on Life, Freedom, and Governance
I’m currently reading The History of Philosophy by A.C. Grayling1 and am at the part where the author describes the philosophical thoughts of Baruch Spinoza, born in 1632 in Amsterdam. Grayling explains Spinoza’s ideas about the best life and the purpose of the state (or government). Below are some parts that caught my attention. Regarding … Continue reading Philosophical Reflections: on Life, Freedom, and Governance
Letter to My Wife
Continuing our series featuring poems by Pedro (Pellín) Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law. Today, I’m sharing his eleventh poem titled “Letter to My Wife,” written on July 15, 1952, while stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Carta A Mi EsposaEsposa del Alma:Vivo esperando que lleguen tus cariciasA revivir este amor que sufre y muere,A darle vida … Continue reading Letter to My Wife
Compassionate Accountability
I just read an article from the Harvard Business Review about holding your team accountable in a compassionate manner. The article raised some great points, and I think leaders should spend some time thinking about new ways to hold people accountable. Of course, what’s discussed in this article can be directly applied to our regular … Continue reading Compassionate Accountability
Rockin’ Thursday XXIII
Brandi Carlile is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Her music spans many genres, including folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock.1 Her song "The Story", which I love, was released in 2007 and reached the top 100 in the U.S. I included the lyrics this time because I think they are powerful. I hope … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXIII
Ed’s Notes
We had an amazing weekend in Wisconsin enjoying 4th of July events and celebrating my birthday. I can’t believe that I’m 51; time flies indeed, but I'm happy to be alive. We stayed at the Kalahari Resorts, and we loved the place. It's the perfect option regardless of the weather. The weekend started cloudy and … Continue reading Ed’s Notes
Rockin’ Thursday XXII
Billy Joel is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist, commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his signature 1973 song of the same name.1 Billy Joel has many hits, but today I’m posting his song “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” which was released in 1989 and reached the #1 spot on the U.S. Billboard that same … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXII
Book Review: The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory
"The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism" by journalist and Christian Tim Alberta was a very interesting read. I still believe that to really understand the problem with evangelicals in the United States, the book "The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind" by Dr. Mark Noll is a better … Continue reading Book Review: The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory
You Arrived
In our series featuring the poetry of Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, today I’m presenting his tenth poem, "You Arrived.” LlegasteHe vagado por el mundo, miserableVíctima del amor, desesperado;He llorado en la cruz de la impacienciaLa vil traición del ser que había adorado.Pero llegaste tú, te había esperado,Diosa de la bonda y el amor dulce;Y … Continue reading You Arrived
Rockin’ Thursday XXI
Today, I want to do something different. I found this talented young lady from Germany a few months ago, and she is just extraordinary. She plays drums and bass and makes some outstanding cover songs of various artists. Her name is Sina, and she was born in Marburg, Germany. You can read more about her … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXI
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