Something to Think About by F. A. Walker
An essay arguing that words and actions reach far beyond their source and affect the world. The author urges restraint against ugly words and ridicule and promotes kindness as a cosmic force guiding honest judgment and noble action. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility and the power of small acts to soothe and unite humanity.
Speak Your Words Clear and Mean What You Say
The writer urges frankness and honesty in speech. He warns about talkers who sound convincing but hide hidden thoughts and cautions listeners to seek alignment between words and intent. He recalls a brilliant man hampered by a reputation for mental trickiness.
School Days And The Honest Talking Man
A discussion notes how a school days figure avoids truth in speech to curry favor, causing others to judge him by what they hear rather than what he means. It argues that honest expression seldom matches intention and harms his standing and pay. Words fail to convey true thought when used to conceal it.
Old Songs Echo In Maupin Verse Of Faith And Memory
Will M Maupin recalls classic hymns and spirituals in a meditation on memory and faith. The piece interweaves titles like Joy to the World Abide with Me Nearer My God to Thee and There’s a quiet reverence for salvation, Jordan and eternal life.
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Poem Fragment on a Mother's Garden and Peace
A brief verse compares a poor man's garden to a source of more than herbs and flowers. It speaks of kind thoughts contentment peace of mind and joys for weary hours as proportional rewards from nurture and care.
Golden Cake Fillings From Old Recipe Notes
Recipe fragment describes mixing beaten egg whites with crushed strawberries for angel food topping. Mentions optional sour cream glaze with sugar and nuts. Details a brown sugar and cream boil for a waxy filling with hickory nuts. Includes Maple Raisin Filling terms and a Strawberry Whip with a sugar syrup.
The Friendly Path By Walter J Robinson
The piece reflects on striving beyond success, Longfellow as example, and the value of ongoing effort. It argues satisfaction can hinder progress, urges aiming above goals, and highlights joy from helping others and earning honest praise from friends.
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