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J.T. Aquin

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Star Gazer & Bird Watcher | Author 📚 Chronicles of Time – www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2FMTK64 📗 Paperback & Hardcover – www.jtaquin.shop Philosophy, History, Literature & the human soul. 🚫 NO MAGA Big fan of Statler and Waldorf

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · Dec 3

"I began my life as I shall no doubt end it: among books. In my grandfather's study, they were everywhere; it was forbidden to dust them except once a year, before the October term. Even before I could read, I already revered these raised stones..."
- Paul Sartre ( The Words)

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 1d

The first time I heard Lascia ch’io pianga, I felt centuries of sorrow and beauty in one melody.
This version by The Ghost of Salieri brought that feeling back.

🎥 youtube.com/shorts/Lv_6Z...

#Handel #Salieri #ClassicalMusic

Handel’s “Lascia ch’io pianga” – The Ghost of Salieri #baroque #classicalmusic #salieri #opera #love

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 2d

A tyrant does not truly fear truth or resistance; what terrifies him is accountability.

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 2d

My friend, when a dictator rises anywhere, the world becomes a little less free!

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks. Back at you, my friend.

J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 2d

My friends, stand at the edge of this new week like you would on that balcony, grounded, calm, and ready to rise.
The mountains ahead may look vast, but they are only conquered step by step, with faith and focus. Have a great week ahead.

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 3d

My brothers laughed outside, but I stayed in, beside the old radio, completely taken by Valse Sentimentale.
That melody became a part of me.

Years later, I’ve given voice to that same emotion through Salieri’s ghost.
🎵 youtu.be/qIZ-ZFz46Wo

The Ghost of Salieri: Valse Sentimentale — A Waltz Beyond Time

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 5d

My friends, amid the stillness of stone, she reminds us that beauty is born from calm and contemplation.
As this week comes to a close, may you find a moment to rest your thoughts, hold your dreams gently, like the rose in her hand and trust that peace and strength are already blooming within you.

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 9d

We shouldn’t celebrate the end of a war, but the wisdom that keeps one from starting.
True progress isn’t rebuilding after destruction, it’s preventing what should never be destroyed.
Have a great week ahead, my friends.

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 12d

Good morning, Poetess!
Your words paint the season like a sonata, yellow ochre for melody, cranberry hues for harmony.
Fall truly is nature’s flamboyant finale before the quiet of winter.

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 12d

Stunning! Thank you for sharing, my dear friend. You're so kind!

J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 12d

Good afternoon, Barb! Indeed, a wonderful day, sunshine, good news, and kind people like you around.

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 12d

My friends, let this Friday be light on your shoulders and full in your heart.
Have your coffee or tea slowly, breathe deeply, and remember: even the simplest moments can hold extraordinary beauty.

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 15d

A song without words, yet it speaks of everything we fear to say.
Rachmaninov’s "Vocalise" interpreted through the eyes of The Ghost of Salieri.
Even silence has a melody, if you dare to listen.
🎥 Watch the new short: youtube.com/shorts/bhpXF...

The Ghost of Salieri: Rachmaninov – The Genius of Emotion #baroque #classicalmusic #salieri #opera

YouTube video by The Ghost of A.Salieri

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 16d

Admirable, dear friend, your strength shines through.

J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you, dear friend, for your poetry and art. Have a wonderful day!

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PoetessOProinntigh @poetessoprunty.bsky.social · 16d

Good morning, beautiful people from all around the world. May your morning coffee or tea be "just right," giving your day a boost of positivity.

In a world gone mad, it's important to see and know beauty still abounds.

my art/ OPruntyArtWorks

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 16d

Good morning, Poetess. Your words radiate kindness, and your art captures that same serenity; gentle reminders that beauty still whispers even in chaotic times. Truly inspiring brushstrokes.

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PoetessOProinntigh @poetessoprunty.bsky.social · 16d

Life was never easy. In fact, it's the hardest thing I've ever done.
It attacked me, & it broke me, but I never allowed it to make me bitter. I never allowed it to leave holes in a bleeding heart; no, I patched those holes up with empathy & compassion, even when crashing into self.

#motivation

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 16d

Beautifully said, Poetess. The strength to patch our wounds with empathy instead of resentment is what truly defines resilience.

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 16d

Your words always feel like a gentle autumn breeze, thoughtful and full of life.
I love how you describe the trees “undressing for winter”; it’s poetic and funny at the same time
Wishing you a cozy October and a week filled with calm and inspiration, my dear friend.

J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 16d

Your message still echoes beautifully, Barb. I may be a bit late, but your kind words found me right when I needed them. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 16d

My friends, a new week unfolds, calm, bright, and full of promise.
Leave behind what weighed you down, and step forward with courage. Each sunrise brings another chance to begin, to grow, to rise again.
Let hope guide your heart and gratitude light your path.

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 19d

Friday reminds us that even the heaviest week has a gentle ending.
Take a breath, smile, and let hope walk with you into the weekend.
Happy Friday, my friends!

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 22d

My friends, a new video is out!
The Ghost of Salieri reflects on Mozart’s Queen of the Night Aria, a fiery piece full of drama, brilliance, and passion.
Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/9bC7h...

The Ghost of Salieri Presents: Queen of the Night #classicalmusic #salieri #baroque #opera

YouTube video by The Ghost of A.Salieri

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J.T. Aquin @jtaquin.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you, my dear friend!