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About me - Dante de Miura

Born in the '60s, and a product of my parent's late '60s divorce that delivered more positive experiences than negative, I am considered a "tweener" generationally and am aligned with that philosophically.

I grew up with vinyl records, reel-to-reel tape players,

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Don't pity me: 1 of 147
In trouble, worried, no income I fret, But don't count me out, Don't pity me yet. The house I am losing the job is now lost, Other bills mounting, Yet I'm stuck with the cost. I'm like many others, but they have enough, Of family and friends, I'm alone and it's rough. I just shake my head as I stare at my debt, Where there... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Is truth absolute or conditional?: 2 of 29
I know everything. I know nothing. I know something. One of these statements is true. I think. Or are they all true? To "know" what is true may mean understanding the conditions by which it is true. And that's the hard part. How do we define then discern truth? We often perceive "Truth" as slippery. By design, "Truth" should... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A day at the beach: 26 of 201
Such difficult times, with rest out of reach,There's nothing more needed than a day at the beach.It's waves, it's wonder, "It's a must," you beseech,You're insisting, cajoling, you're a friend, you're a peach.The wind in my hair, the sand on my feet,The salt of the air - it's all there to greet,I step from the norm to a place... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism What it means to be a Catholic Christian: 2 of 14
WHAT'S IN A NAME?Thank God for language. What a gift. With it, we can form communications to share thoughts and ideas with one another-like right here, right now. And, as God would have it, He allowed one special aspect of this gift to especially flourish among us. That special talent is the ability to name things. Naming is ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A gentle touch: 29 of 198
Think birds for a moment, then blue skies and lakes,Think rivers and steams and all that God makesThink caribou, elk and forests and trees,Think lizards and lemurs and berries and bees.See green and blue and red perfectly placed,See yellow and violet with which we've been graced.I revel in warmth and in sunlight I bathe,Yet t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 The case for Barack Obama's candidacy to the 2008 presidential election: 12 of 65
The case for Barack Obama lies in recent history and how the majority of people actually determine their selection.In 1960, a young Senator from Massachusetts battled a veteran politician named Richard Nixon. Nixon, then the current vice president under Eisenhower, brought eight years of White House experience and a mighty po... More..
Business > Marketing What is a brand?: 1 of 5
Ever wonder what a "brand" is? If you've been an active consumer the last 20 years or so, you've likely heard the term and come to have an idea based on your experiences. While many people are quick with answers, the raw definition for those wanting to deep-dive into semantics, philosophy and theory is not so accessible. Whil... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Beauty: 62 of 280
WHEN TWICE UPON THE LIGHT I GAZEWhen twice upon the light I gaze,At God's green Earth and sun-filled rays,At Mother Nature's guiding hand,At all the life across the land...I smile.To look but once, as many do,And as I have a time or two,Brings cluttered thoughts and discontent,And all the things that I resent...I cry.But thri... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 191 of 784
Love is confusing,Many seem to agree.The whole world is confused,Especially me.We are weakened by its power,Yet strengthened by its intentions.We are choked by its grip,And yet relieved at its mention.We may never understandThe full potential of love.But those who know the most,Are those who rest above. More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Reflections: Why I became a Catholic: 3 of 12
I have lived more of my life without it than with it. I am referring to the Internet. And the same is true for cell phones and daily access to a computer and to e-mail. Yet, I cannot now imagine living without these things. Were I forced to do so, I would certainly feel lost and disconnected. The same holds true for my Cathol... More..