In this great American experiment, we must rely on the fundamental ideals the founders laid out in the beginning. After that initial revolution that birthed the United States of America, some eighty years later, we fought a civil war to solidify the course of our country. We are at a similar, if not as …
Continue reading Say Their Names, Honor Their Fight For Equal Rights
Who are they? Who are they really? They're just like us, whoever "us" is. And their stories? Uniquely theirs. Worth a listen. Definitely worth a listen. So listen up. And learn. one.npr.org/i/882551486:882657333
Best of Wives and Best of Women (Lin-Manuel Miranda - Hamilton Cast)[ELIZA]Alexander, come back to sleep[HAMILTON]I have an early meeting out of town[ELIZA]It's still dark outside[HAMILTON]I know. I just need to write something down[ELIZA]Why do you write like you're running out of time?[HAMILTON]Shhh[ELIZA]Come back to bed. That would be enough[HAMILTON]I'll be back before you know …
Continue reading Hamilton: Redemption, and Honor, Failed. In the End, Who Tells Your Story?
Cabinet Battle #1 (Lin-Manuel Miranda - Hamilton Cast)[WASHINGTON]Ladies and gentlemen, you coulda been anywhere in the world tonight, but you're here with us in New York City. Are you ready for a cabinet meeting???The issue on the table: Secretary Hamilton's plan to assume state debt and establish a national bank. Secretary Jefferson, you have the …
[Reposted from last week, these two songs in the context of the whole Hamilton sequence, and because they are so pivotal to his story.] Hamilton’s intellect and courage and vision and words, all were not enough to save his marriage after his adultery. Though still married in title, only a shell remained. The trust and …
Continue reading Hamilton: Two Songs, Different Perspectives, One Truth
A side note to provide a bit of added explanation - in case needed - as to why all the Hamilton lyrics post. Love the musical. A Saw it in San Francisco a couple years ago with my wife; she was so excited she saw it a second time the next weekend. The music has …
Non-Stop (Lin-Manuel Miranda - Hamilton Cast)[BURR]After the war I went back to New York[HAMILTON]A-After the war I went back to New York[BURR]I finished up my studies and I practiced law[HAMILTON]I practiced law, Burr worked next door[BURR]Even though we started at the very same timeAlexander Hamilton began to climbHow to account for his rise to the …
Continue reading Hamilton: A New Nation Struggles, It’s Founders Battle and Shape
Hamilton's bravery and leadership got General Washington's attention; thus he became the general's Right Hand Man. And then his charisma at a Winter's Ball caught the eye of a certain Schuyler, and she was Helpless. [WASHINGTON]Don't get me wrong, you're a young man, of great renownI know you stole British cannons when we were still …
Continue reading Hamilton: Twin Developments Shaped His Path
[WASHINGTON]I was younger than you are nowWhen I was given my first commandI led my men straight into a massacreI witnessed their deaths firsthandI made every mistakeI felt the shame rise in meAnd even now I lie awake[WASHINGTON]Knowing history has its eyes on me[HAMILTON/WASHINGTON]History has its eyes on me. [LAURENS/MULLIGAN]Whoa...Whoa...Whoa...Yeah[COMPANY]Whoa...Whoa...Whoa...Yeah[WASHINGTON]Let me tell you what I …
Continue reading Hamilton: Rise to The History to Which You Are Called
I am not throwing away my shot! I am not throwing away my shot! Hey yo, I'm just like my country I'm young, scrappy and hungry And I'm not throwing away my shot! I'm ‘a get a scholarship to King's College I prob'ly shouldn't brag, but dag, I amaze and astonish The problem is I …
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