Burr: “How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and aScotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgottenSpot in the Caribbean by providence, impoverished, in squalorGrow up to be a hero and a scholar?”
The American Experiment, Continued
We, every human on the planet that has been, is now, of ever will be, we are are ALL born with rights given to us by God or, Nature, and that no other human can take these rights away. Etcetera. Worth your time to listen. And the American Experiment continues... one.npr.org/i/887027361:887027362
Lyrics Post: “Ten Duel Commandments”
These silly rules effected Hamilton’s life twice. Once it was tragic, the second it was fatal. I’m glad we’ve moved on. But still it’s worth it to remember, least we forget and let ego and so-called honor get in the way of compromise once again. “Ten Duel Commandments" [Men:]One, two, three, four [Full Company:]Five, six, …
Lyrics Post: “Satisfied”
So SO many songs in Hamilton, 46 in all, I think it is. And so which ones to highlight in this lead-up to the TV debut of the staged musical from 2016 and the original cast... This song comes to mind as one of my favorites, but also reflective of one of the fundamental themes …
Lyrics Post: “Alexander Hamilton”
[Aaron Burr:]How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and aScotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgottenSpot in the Caribbean by providence, impoverished, in squalorGrow up to be a hero and a scholar? [John Laurens:]The ten-dollar Founding Father without a fatherGot a lot farther by working a lot harderBy being a lot smarterBy …
Hamilton
And so in honor of “Hamilton” coming to the screen, a little twist to the blog this week. The next few posts, some of my favorite songs from the 46 that make up this musical, the lyrics that tell the story. These lyrics, the music, the story unfolds, again and again and again. GOOD. Hamilton. …
HamilFilm
Soon a treat, soon we'll have the chance to meet that amazing cast, mostly the original cast, of HAMILTON. The story, the songs, the message, the meaning, the timelessness of it all, soon to arrive. Five years running on the stage, several stages, many. And now coming on the screen, more access to more people. …
“I am Not Worthy to Have You Under my Roof”
These words from the centurion in Capernaum speaking to Jesus give some pause. "I am Not Worthy to Have You Under my Roof." Should we think we are not worthy? In the account from the Book of Matthew it seems to say that the soldier leader was more being humble and deferring before Jesus. The …
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Images from the Week
Sometimes a few pictures, well, they’re worth a few words. Or more.
40
40 & FREE, 40 & FIERCE, 40, half-way, how do you feel? How’s it been, how’s it gonna be? Today we celebrate the fun & fabulous, fierce & fantastic, Susan Carroll Ludlum - my partner and inspiration in keeping this family going strong and together and forward - truly our superhero! 40 today, and you’re …
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