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By Les Proctor on September 16, 2009
Are we every going to move beyond demogoguery and ideological stalemate? Are our elected representatives ever going to be able to work together constructively to do the will of the American people? Is the United States a democracy “of the people [...]
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By Les Proctor on September 11, 2009
On June 1, 1865, Senator Charles Sumner commented on what is now considered the most famous speech by President Abraham Lincoln. In his eulogy on the slain president, he called The Gettysburg Address a “monumental act.”
Posted in Causes, Featured, Inspiration | Tagged living with purpose, take our country back |
By Les Proctor on August 4, 2009
Without a doubt, this is the best line, in a movie, of all time. The line is from “Papillon”, starring Steve McQueen in the title role [...]
Posted in Inspiration, Video | Tagged great lines, great movies, living with purpose |
By Les Proctor on June 10, 2009
Ok I admit it. This book is a little “out there.” But a Jesuit friend of mine recommended it, and I really got a lot out of it, particularly as it pertains to becoming a better parent [...]
Posted in Books, Inspiration | Tagged living with purpose, spirituality |
By Les Proctor on September 20, 2005
There is a saying in French: “La reconnaissance de l’homme est la plus grande des politesses.” Roughly translated, it means: “Acknowledging another person [sic] is the greatest courtesy.”
Posted in Inspiration | Tagged civility, decorum, living with purpose, mercy |
