I collect powerfully stated observations and pair them with vibrant images, publishing them in an occasional ongoing series called ‘QUOTE | WORKS.’ Here are some possible guideposts for us all in the challenging year ahead, some of them culled from posts earlier this year and beyond. | ~ Douglas John Imbrogno
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James Baldwin was one of the great minds and souls of the 20th century, who fearlessly and constantly spoke truth to power. Trouble is, everything he said is as equally pertinent, if not even more so, in 2025, especially starting with the date January 20. Might be worth keeping his passionate, unflinching wisdom as a touchstone. | theSTORYistheTHING.substack.COM imagery
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What are mountains for, after all? | theSTORYistheTHING.substack.COM imagery
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Thoreau knew a few things. A reminder to address our tendency to dejection and to rouse your neighborhood. | theSTORYistheTHING.substack.COM imagery
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Cardinal Crowe is my man, with some pithy grief-abatement counsel. | theSTORYistheTHING.substack.COM imagery
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This one goes out to all the Trump voters experiencing buyer’s remorse. And to all those voters who stayed home, helping to deliver a cruel fate to America. Please hear Tennessee Williams out … | theSTORYistheTHING.substack.COM imagery
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Such a poignant observation for those who cannot help but to engage in the art, craft and necessity of writing. And for those who need to read such writing to make it through the experience of their own lives. | theSTORYistheTHING.substack.COM imagery
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Utterly essential life advice from Elie Wiesel for the Sorry Age of Trump 2.0. Or, really, for any age or time. | theSTORYistheTHING.substack.COM imagery
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It is as simple as that. P.S: Hafiz rocks. | theSTORYistheTHING.substack.COM imagery
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Let us vow — to our cat or dog, to the evening wind, to this morning’s startling, enchanting double rainbow which materialized for five minutes over Barboursville, W.Va., and then was gone — to be among the restorers.
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May you and yours be well, happy, and peaceful in 2025 and beyond and in whatever season to come. Peace outwards. _/\_
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