{"id":21938,"date":"2016-05-26T21:45:16","date_gmt":"2016-05-27T04:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=21938"},"modified":"2016-05-26T21:45:16","modified_gmt":"2016-05-27T04:45:16","slug":"musings-in-preparation-for-memorial-day-weekend-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2016\/05\/26\/musings-in-preparation-for-memorial-day-weekend-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Musings in Preparation for Memorial Day Weekend 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

In politics it is said, that when not fueled by hope there is a vacuum for fear to fill. Since artists turn to the muses, Clio, Euterpe, Thalia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Erato, Polymnia, Ourania<\/strong><\/em> and Calliope<\/strong><\/em> we are exploring what they can offer us for inspiration to have the hope fueling politics. This time you get to choose which muse would claim the story-enjoy! [Reminder of who claims what is at the end].<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

“Little progress can be made by merely attempting to repress what is evil. Our great hope lies in developing what is good.” <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

– Calvin Coolidge                                                                                              \"forgotten-muses-1226788\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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“Beware how you take away hope from another human being.“<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

-Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.<\/p>\n

Pope Francis might jettison idea of a ‘just war’<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

http:\/\/www.cruxnow.com\/ap\/2016\/05\/26\/pope-francis-might-jettison-idea-of-a-just-war\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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There's a chance Haiti might join the African Union. Do you know why?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

http:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/theres-a-chance-haiti-might-join-the-african-union-do-you-know-why?c=upw1<\/a><\/p>\n

Atallah hadn't been able to talk to his daughter for 2 years. Then NetHope came along.<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

http:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/atallah-hadnt-been-able-to-talk-to-his-daughter-for-2-years-then-nethope-came-along?c=upw1<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The power of engaging young people in community organizing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

http:\/\/afsc.org\/blogs\/power-youth-organizing?utm_source=AFSCnow&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MayAFSCnow<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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After getting sick, this 15-year-old missed her favorite band — until they surprised her.<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

http:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/after-getting-sick-this-15-year-old-missed-her-favorite-band-until-they-surprised-her?c=upw1<\/a><\/p>\n

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The most beautiful voice in the world! This girl started CRYING.<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/h1>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aHJRBpIZm1o<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Amazing Kid Guitar Player <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KfDgI0gVAW8<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ever wish you could live inside your favorite book? You can at this incredible new place.<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

http:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/ever-wish-you-could-live-inside-your-favorite-book-you-can-at-this-incredible-new-place?c=upw1<\/a><\/p>\n

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What does it take to rebuild a coral reef? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/concernworldwide.exposure.co\/rebuilding-the-philippines-reefs\/?utm_source=may-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2016newsletter<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sean & Luke: Teen Duo Tap Dance to "Classic" by MKTO – America's Got Talent 2014 <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sHfiPc7QPj8<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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I spent a few minutes digging in my yard all in the name of cancer research.<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

http:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/i-spent-a-few-minutes-digging-in-my-yard-all-in-the-name-of-cancer-research?c=upw1<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Twist – Chubby Checker <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=im9XuJJXylw<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Judges stopped her because they couldn't believe it's her real voice!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8etPN7Or8ZE<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you dear reader for joining me on this journey of discovery and quest for hope–I found some, how about you?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Nine Muses are:<\/strong><\/em>
\n\t1. Clio<\/strong><\/em>: The Muse Clio discovered history and guitar. History was named Clio in the ancient years, because it refers to “kleos” the Greek word for the heroic acts. Clio was always represented with a clarion in the right arm and a book in the left hand.
\n\t2. Euterpe<\/strong><\/em>: Muse Euterpe discovered several musical instruments, courses and dialectic. She was always depicted holding a flute, while many instruments were always around her.
\n\t3. Thalia<\/strong><\/em>: Muse Thalia was the protector of comedy; she discovered comedy, geometry, architectural science and agriculture. She was also protector of Symposiums. She was always depicted holding a theatrical – comedy mask.
\n\t4. Melpomene<\/strong><\/em>: Opposite from Thalia, Muse Melpomene was the protector of Tragedy; she invented tragedy, rhetoric speech and Melos. She was depicted holding a tragedy mask and usually bearing a bat.
\n\t5. Terpsichore<\/strong><\/em>: Terpsichore was the protector of dance; she invented dances, the harp and education. She was called Terpsichore because she was enjoying and having fun with dancing ( “Terpo” in Greek refers to be amused). She was depicted wearing laurels on her head, holding a harp and dancing.
\n\t6. Erato<\/strong><\/em>: Muse Erato was the protector of Love and Love Poetry – as well as wedding. Her name comes from the Greek word “Eros” that refers to the feeling of falling in love. She was depicted holding a lyre and love arrows and bows.
\n\t7. Polymnia<\/strong><\/em>: Muse Polymnia was the protector of the divine hymns and mimic art; she invented geometry and grammar. She was depicted looking up to the Sky, holding a lyre.
\n\t8. Ourania<\/strong><\/em>: Muse Ourania was the protector of the celestial objects and stars; she invented astronomy. She was always depicted bearing stars, a celestial sphere and a bow compass.
\n\t9. Calliope<\/strong><\/em>: Muse Calliope was the superior Muse. She was accompanying kings and princes in order to impose justice and serenity. She was the protector of heroic poems and rhetoric art. According to the myth, Homer asks from Calliope to inspire him while writing Iliad and Odyssey, and, thus, Calliope is depicted holding laurels in one hand and the two Homeric poems in the other hand.”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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