Tag Archives: Hope

Standing on the shoulders of giants

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Hector

Just then a song came into my head; REM’s ‘King of Birds’ lyrics, standing on the shoulders of giants, it leaves me cold. Continue reading →

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The beginning of a New Day

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Hector

I have been watching the procession of Presidential Elect Barack Obama’s train snaking its way from Philadelphia to Washington.  They have just been introduced in Baltimore and are walking onto stage.  As I watch and listen to the speech, to … Continue reading →

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