The Gold Terrace

Hard is the Way of the World II by Li Bai The way is broad like the blue sky,  But no way out before my eye.  I am ashamed to follow those who have no guts,  Gambling on fighting cocks and dogs for pears and nuts.  Feng would go homeward way, having no fish to eat;  …

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Deep and Broad

"The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid." - Thomas Kempis I heard the whistle of an interesting train of thought while listening to a podcast the other day about the life of Michael Page, an Olympic-medal winning American equestrian. The interviewer asked Page which horseman had influenced his riding career most …

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A Firm Foundation

“Lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at you.” ~ David Brinkley In my life as I imagine would be the case in yours, I've had bricks thrown at me for things I've done wrong, things I've done right and for things I had nothing to do with. Bricks will be thrown …

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