November 3, 2008
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November 4th. A day when the people get to choose their leaders. Regardless of which candidate you choose to vote for, BE SURE TO VOTE!
Here’s a short reminder of how it all began:
When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. — Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.
Click here for the rest of the Declaration Of Independence.
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November 1, 2008
It was another great month here at The Simple Marriage Project. And again this is due to you loyal readers, so thank you.
There have been many new readers who’ve found our little fellowship this month, thanks in large part to a guest post I had the chance to write on Zen Habits, as well as Finance Your Freedom. If you haven’t checked them out, head over there and do so. I think they’re pretty good, but I’m a bit biased.
In case you missed any posts in October, here’s a few of the best ones. Continue reading…
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October 14, 2008
Lately there have been a few posts on the idea of being able to design your life and your marriage all at the same time. I’ve written a post for Clay Collins of Finance Your Freedom and The Growing Life that I think you’ll enjoy.
Marriage: Destination Nowhere or Anywhere? Lifestyle Design For Married People
If by chance you are finding the Simple Marriage Project due to this post, let me take a moment and say welcome to our little fellowship. Hope you enjoy your time, and feel free to subscribe while you’re here.
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September 30, 2008
What a month it’s been here at Simple Marriages. The word is spreading and more readers seem to be finding us each week. As a side note, our Technorati ranking has entered into the top 90K and our Alexa ranking is nearing the 200K mark. Pretty cool!
And once again, this is thanks to you the loyal reader. So another huge thank you for visiting our little fellowship each day.
On another note, Tuesday (today) marks the 1 year anniversary of my father in-law’s passing away from brain cancer. If you did t know him, you missed the chance to know one of the better people to walk this earth. Thanks to his influence on my wife and I, our marriage is what it is today. Take a moment today and let the important people in your life know you love them. They may already know it, but it’s worth hearing again.
Now on to the posts you may have missed this month. Continue reading…
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September 17, 2008
It’s time to get your Simple Marriage gear! Now available here or follow the handy link located in the navigation bar at the top of the page.
You can help spread the Simple Marriage word by getting dressed in the morning. How easy is that?
For those of you who are artistically gifted; if you have an idea or design for future gear, please let me know. I’ll give you full credit for the design, as well as throwing in a shirt with your work of art. The judges for adding new designs will be my wife and I, which means we have to like what you come up with and think that others will too.
Most orders are shipped quickly so they’ll be received in a few days. You can order today and be wearing one of these cool shirts by early next week!
As an added bonus, if I happen to see you wearing some Simple Marriage gear, a cup of coffee’s on me.
Help us spread the word! And look good in the process!
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August 14, 2008
Hello my wonderful readers. From time to time I receive emails from readers asking about various marriage and/or life situations. Also among these emails have been a few post suggestions. I greatly appreciate these questions and the ideas you have helped generate for previous posts.
So, for this week’s ask the readers question: I humbly ask for you to submit questions or ideas for future posts in the comments below.
While I can not promise you I will be able to answer all your questions or use every idea for future posts, I will attempt to cover as many as I can. Thank you for making the Simple Marriage Project what it has become thus far. With your help, who knows what is possible. Continue reading…
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August 13, 2008
Editor’s Note: This was written last week while on my trip through the UK. This is being posted a week after it was written, upon returning home.
I am writing this while sitting at a sidewalk cafe in Stirling, Scotland (actually I am sitting at the cafe on the right side of the street just past the pink banner in the picture). The scene around me is exactly how I pictured a European city cafe would look and feel. Narrow streets filled with shops housed in ancient buildings. This trip has been a whirlwind of sites and history.
In nine days, I’ll have traveled to eight different cities. All of them with histories dating back to the 1300s and some even older.
Here’s a brief log of our journey through Scotland and the UK. Flew into London where I got a 24-hour plunge to see as much as I could. Hopped on the train and traveled to Edinburgh. Then went to Newtongrange (my father’s hometown as a child), St. Andrews, Stirling, Glasgow, York, and Manchester. We are traveling by train and bus so I’ll get to see a lot of the countryside.
As part of this excursion, I have been trying to be more present throughout the journey. Continue reading…
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August 6, 2008
There are many new readers who’ve dropped by from Zen Habits. I’d like to take a quick moment and say hello. I’m currently writing this little welcome from a coffee shop in Edinburgh, Scotland, where I’m on an adventure through my family’s homeland with my father (so imagine hearing this entire post with a Scottish accent).
The main belief behind The Simple Marriage Project - life is choice. Therefore I choose to:
- Grow deeper Spiritually
- Live simply and passionately
- Experience a marriage fully alive
- Live in community with others
Please come on in and make yourself at home in our little fellowship. For more popular posts, refer to the top ten on the right and/or check out the bottom section.
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My name is Corey Allan. It's nice to meet you. I began blogging during the summer of 2007 with the belief that it's possible to get more out of marriage and life. Blogging seemed like a great way to share ideas and find others who want more as well. With your help, our little project can change the world. 