As a child, I was raised with a strong education about the American government; learning about the various courts, branches and documents which compose the foundation of our country. I learned about past presidents,
writing
Right. rite. write.I first started writing on the internet when I was 12 years-old, and quickly became an avid member of the now-extinct Xanga community.
Ever since I can remember, I’ve dreamed of writing a book. In 2021, I did it; publishing “Dear Atlas: It’s me; your Dad.” which is now available on Amazon.com for purchase.
Aaron Plaat Blog
My words.my mind.
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Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the things that were important to me as a child, and how I came to value things. As a child, I never cared much about things like
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A few years ago, I learned an important lesson about emotion; some days feel better than others, while other days feel worse – for no apparent reason. Some days, I wake up and feel
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One of the very last things written by Leonardo Da Vinci was a small, handwritten note which read: “We should not desire the impossible.” Da Vinci was left-handed, and he wrote backwards, from
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If you’re familiar with the ‘spiritual’ community, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Release things that no longer serve you.” If you’re somebody that finds a sense of purpose in serving others, this phrase might