LIFE, AS WE WROTE IT
Duke Pasquini’s notebook
Dad, Grandpa, teacher, coach, and storyteller. Remembering Duke, who passed away in 2019, through the words he left us.
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May 24, 2011 · Duke Pasquini
Life Goes On
I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can…
Read the story : Life Goes OnMay 20, 2011 · Duke Pasquini
Freedom of Speech
Just found out yesterday after writing a letter to the editor, that our local paper is going to charge for any letters that mention any political party. They…
Read the story : Freedom of SpeechMay 19, 2011 · Duke Pasquini
I Thought He Was My Friend #2
Some time ago I wrote about a former friend who quit talking to me because he didn’t like my political beliefs. Now I have a second friend, who…
Read the story : I Thought He Was My Friend #2Apr 26, 2011 · Duke Pasquini
A Warrior’s Son
Bob Stewart, a fraternity brother of mine, wrote the following after reading A Warrior’s Son young adult novels,military families,war,
Read the story : A Warrior’s SonApr 23, 2011 · Duke Pasquini
Republican Budget
As usual, the Republicans are completely unaware of the old saying by George Santayana, “That those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it."…
Read the story : Republican BudgetMar 7, 2011 · Duke Pasquini
Bank Of Greed
I received a letter the other day from Bank of America telling me they were going to charge me $69 a year to use my credit card. This…
Read the story : Bank Of GreedMar 3, 2011 · Duke Pasquini
Name Me One Good Christian
My son and I were talking about Christianity last night in relations to the Republicans giving the rich a $70 billion dollar a year tax break and then…
Read the story : Name Me One Good ChristianFeb 22, 2011 · Duke Pasquini
Religion and Politics – Who Speaks for God
I had been doing some research for a novel about a liberal Pope when I ran across this quote from Jim Wallis. I know this is the second…
Read the story : Religion and Politics – Who Speaks for GodFeb 21, 2011 · Duke Pasquini
Who’s the Worst President of them All?
I ran across this article this morning and read it with curiosity. I only quoted one paragraph. At this point in time, 39 of 43 historians ranked him…
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Feb 19, 2011 · Duke Pasquini
A Warrior’s Son – Sample Copies
I received a hardback and paperback sample of A Warriors Son yesterday. It was an awesome experience to see the book in print after the hundred’s of hours…
Read the story : A Warrior’s Son – Sample CopiesFeb 13, 2011 · Duke Pasquini
A Warrior’s Son
I just finished my web page to help promote my book, A Warrior’s Son. It can be located at this link:
Read the story : A Warrior’s SonJan 27, 2011 · Duke Pasquini
I Thought He Was My Friend #2
Like I said in my previous blog post, I decided to become Jack’s friend. I had a Masters Degree in Education and he could barely read and write,…
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