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Just Folks
Just Folks begins with a portrait of a town that thrives not on noise, but on kindness. In this place, people are not judged by wealth or status, but by their decency and spirit. Neighbors greet one another with sincerity, and conversations lift hearts rather than weigh them down. Gossip finds no ground here because it is met with silence or replaced by praise. The people value cheer over cynicism, and they live by the principle that it is better to build others up than to tear them down. It's not a…-
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John Brown
John Brown begins not as a declaration, but as a solemn meditation by a man approaching the end of his mortal journey. He does not plead for sympathy nor seek forgiveness. Instead, he reflects on the emotional distance that time, cause, and conviction have placed between himself and the woman he addresses. Their separation, more spiritual than physical, was born of his unwavering pursuit of justice—an endeavor he admits left little room for tenderness. Yet beneath this admission lies no regret, only a…-
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the life and legacy of Apollonius Rhodius begins in Alexandria, where the roots of Hellenistic scholarship took firm hold during the reign of the Ptolemies. Although precise dates remain unclear, Apollonius is believed to have worked within the vibrant intellectual landscape that defined the Alexandrian era. His most notable creation, the Argonautica, did not immediately receive acclaim. In response to initial criticism, he traveled to Rhodes, where the revised version of his poem was met…-
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How They Held the Bass for King James--1691-1693 recounts one of the boldest episodes in the Jacobite struggle, where four men, once prisoners on a lonely rock fortress in the Firth of Forth, turned captivity into rebellion. The Bass Rock, often used to imprison those loyal to the Covenant, had seen hymns echo off its cliffs as prisoners clung to faith within cold, damp stone. But in 1691, that somber silence was shattered when Halyburton, Middleton, Roy, and young Dunbar, imprisoned there under grim…-
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Growing Down
Growing Down begins with a quiet shift in the narrator’s understanding of what it means to truly live. Where once there was ambition for position, income, and recognition, there now stands something far more genuine—a kite soaring in the wind, laughter shared over spilled marbles, and joy drawn from childish footsteps echoing in the backyard. The narrator, once proud of his adult image, finds himself letting go of the stiffness that comes with it. He sheds the polished shoes and structured schedules,…-
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Cyrus Shams
The chapter opens with Cyrus Shams, a disheveled and drug-addled young man, lying in his squalid Indiana apartment, desperately seeking a sign from God. After years of silence, he interprets a flickering light bulb as a potential divine message, though he questions whether it’s a miracle or just faulty wiring. Cyrus reflects on the unfairness of biblical figures like Muhammad and Saul, who received unambiguous revelations, while he is left grasping for clarity. His longing for a tangible connection with…-
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Curly Locks
Curly Locks opens with a gentle gaze upon a child, so young and untouched by the world, nestled in the safety of early innocence. The poem reflects on what, if anything, such a child could understand of pain, hope, or the quiet ache of growing older. There is no worry on that face—no trace of the burdens that life eventually brings. Instead, the child’s smile suggests a soul still basking in a simpler truth, one not yet colored by regret or complexity. The speaker wonders if this child, so full of…-
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Coda
The chapter "Sang Linh" from *Coda* captures a pivotal moment in 1997 New York, where the narrator reflects on the success of Orkideh's art exhibition *Why We Put Mirrors in Birdcages*. The narrator, a gallery owner, works alongside their oldest son, Duy, and the artist Roya to dismantle the show. Roya's meticulous nature shines as she oversees the handling of her paintings, particularly *Odi et Amo*, a piece evoking mixed emotions in the narrator due to its unsettling yet nostalgic imagery. The scene…-
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Chapter XVIII opens with a direct question from Arjuna, who seeks to understand the difference between renunciation and the abandonment of action. Krishna responds with calm authority, distinguishing between the two with clarity. Renunciation means giving up desires behind actions, not necessarily the actions themselves. In contrast, abandonment refers to giving up attachment to results. This is a vital distinction in the pursuit of spiritual progress. One is not asked to withdraw from life, but to engage…-
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Chapter XVII — The Bhagavad-Gita
Chapter XVII begins with Arjuna raising a thoughtful concern. He wonders what becomes of people who act out of faith without strictly following scriptural rules. Krishna responds with a detailed explanation that faith itself is shaped by one's inner qualities—what he calls the Gunas: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Those with a sattvic nature develop faith in pure, uplifting things that lead toward wisdom and harmony. Rajasic individuals are drawn to restless desires, often seeking power or control in their…-
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