Victoria

Victoria
British Columbia
Vancouver 

Darwin

Isaiah 55:8
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.”

 

"Reason is to practise some vague and unassignable amount of deference to instinct"~~~John Stuart Mill 

 

"Metaphysics and poetry...are my darling studies."~~~Coleridge 

 

 

"For now we see through a glass, darkly."~~~St. Paul

 

 

 

Chess: "Victoria" "British Columbia" "Vancouver" "Darwin"

Acropolis

Acropolis

Dynamic

Force

Power

Parthenon

Ranger 

Nation

2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
"Porque no nos ha dado Dios espíritu de cobardía, sino de poder, de amor y de dominio propio."

7  Ou gar edōken hēmin ho Theos pneuma deilias alla dynameōs kai agapēs kai sōphronismou
7   Oὐ γὰρ ἔδωκεν ἡμῖν ὁ Θεὸς πνεῦμα δειλίας, ἀλλὰ δυνάμεως, καὶ ἀγάπης, καὶ σωφρονισμοῦ.
7   Not for has given us- God a spirit of cowardice but of power and of love and of self-control 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actions speak louder than words

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chess: "Fuerza" "Force" "Dinámica" "Dynamic" "Efectivo" "Acropolis" "Parthenon" "Ranger" "Nation"

The Scepter

The Scepter

Colorado

Boston

Washington

Atlanta

 

Psalms 12:5
“For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.”

 

Grier 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chess: "Boston" "Washington" "The Scepter" "Colorado" "Atlanta"

Discobolus

Discobolus

Goal 

Meta

 

Matthew 12:8

“For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.”

 

Romans 10:4
“For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.”

A Discobolus in the National Roman Museum in Palazzo Massimo alle Terme.

 

 

 

 

 

 "The very thorn trees that grew in the fields had about them an aspect of mystery"~~~Arthur Machen

 

"The ideal mystery was one you would read if the end was missing."~~~Raymond Chandler

"He professed to despise all mystery...either in a prince or a minister."~~~Swift

Chess: "Discobolus"  "Goal" "Meta"

8 Kyrios gar estin tou  sabbatou ho Huios tou anthrōpou
8   κύριος  γάρ ἐστιν τοῦ σαββάτου ὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου
8   Lord for is of the Sabbath the Son of Man

The Dakotas

The Dakotas

Psalms 11:7
“For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"the dazzle of league after league of featureless sand"~~~T. E. Lawrence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chess: "The Dakotas"

Ruby

Ruby

Jade

Rubicon

Time

Watchmaking

Verizon

 

1 John 5:4
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeep Wrangler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Rubies are used in watches as bearings to reduce friction at critical points, to improve the accuracy and durability of watches. Rubies are one of the hardest materials after diamond, and do not wear, which allows them to be made very smooth and have low friction with metal pivots. Rubies can withstand temperature changes without any reaction, unlike metal bearings, which offer higher stability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chess: "Ruby" "Jade" "Rubíes" "Watchmaking" "Time Cover" "Verizon"

Festung

Festung

Rodrigo

Budapest

St. Stephen's Basilica 

 

 

 Psalms 125:3
“For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Stephen's Basilica
 

 

Chess: "Festung" "Budapest" "Rodrigo" "St. Stephen's Basilica"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copilot:

"In Psalm 125:3, the concept conveyed is one of security, protection, and unwavering defense. Let’s explore how this idea might be symbolically encoded in the name of a German city.

The verse reads: “For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous.” Here, the “lot of the righteous” represents a secure and protected place, while the “rod of the wicked” signifies oppression or harm that seeks to intrude.

Considering this, I propose the city of “Festung” as an encoded representation. “Festung” is the German word for “fortress.” It embodies the idea of strength, safety, and impregnability—a place where the rod of the wicked cannot rest. Just as a fortress provides refuge and defense, the righteous find their lot secured within its walls.

So, let us imagine “Festung” as a symbolic city, standing firm against adversity, shielding its inhabitants from harm, and ensuring that the oppressor’s rod remains powerless. "

 

 

 

Certainly! Festung is a German word that translates to “fortress” in English. Let’s explore its significance and historical contexts:

Generic Meaning:

Festung refers to a strongly fortified place protected by defensive structures. These fortresses were often constructed with robust walls, either made of stone or later reinforced with concrete.

In the broader sense, it signifies any location fortified against external threats.

Historical Contexts:

Austrian, German, and Swiss Fortresses: Throughout history, Festung has been used to describe historical fortifications in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

World War II Strongholds: During World War II, the term was employed for German strongholds that were to be held at all costs. Examples include:

Alpine Fortress (Alpenfestung): A defensive concept for the Alpine region.

Atlantic Wall (Festung Europa): A propaganda term referring to Nazi-occupied areas in Continental Europe.

Specific Cities: Notable examples include:

Warsaw (Festung Warschau) during the Warsaw Uprising.

Poznań (Battle of Posen).

Kolobrzeg (Battle of Kolberg).

Piła (Festung Schneidemühl).

Wrocław (Festung Breslau).

Budapest (Battle of Budapest).

Kaliningrad (Festung Königsberg).

Entire Countries: Norway, which was heavily fortified during WWII, is sometimes referred to as Festung Norwegen.

Post-War Enclaves: Proposed German enclaves (festungen) in locations like Brest and Trondheim.

Planned National Redoubts: Switzerland’s National Redoubt (Schweizer Alpenfestung).

Literary Reference:

The novel “Die Festung” by Lothar-Günther Buchheim also explores themes related to fortresses and defense.

In summary, Festung symbolizes strength, protection, and resilience—a bulwark against adversity and a haven for those seeking refuge within its walls.

The Chestnut Grey

Albuquerque

Suitcase

Castaño

Chestnut

Valija

 

 

Luke 12:24

“Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?”

 

 

 

 

EL CASTAÑO DE LOS GREY
Georgia O'Keefe : el castaño de los Grey
The Chestnut Grey, 1924. Oil on canvas, 36 x 30⅛ inches. Curtis Galleries, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Mexico

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chess: "Albuquerque" "Suitcase" "Chestnut" "Castaño" "Valija" "Maleta" "Maletín"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

William Tell

William Tell

Target

Mark

Nebraska

"Mark what radiant state she spreads"~~~Milton

Luke 12:27
“Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chess: "Nebraska" "Arquero" "Archer" "Sagittarius" "Mark" "Target" "William Tell"C

RUDYARD KIPLING

Rudyard Kipling

Rocky Mountains

"Black tower moment" 

Psalms 61:2
“From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”

 

"For a man he must go with a woman, which women don't understand"~~~Kipling

"I don't pretend to understand the Universe--it's a great deal bigger than I am"~~~Carlyle

"for thank God I can read and perhaps understand Shakespeare to his depths"~~~Keats 

"Hear and understand"~~~Mathew 15:10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 "His name was John Blackthorne and he was alone on deck but for the bowsprit lookout—Salamon the mute—who huddled in the lee, searching the sea ahead.
  The ship heeled in a sudden squall and Blackthorne held on to the arm of the seachair that was lashed near the wheel on the quarterdeck until she righted, timbers squealing. She was the Erasmus, two hundred and sixty tons, a three-masted trader-warship out of Rotterdam, armed with twenty cannon and sole survivor of the first expeditionary force sent from the Netherlands to ravage the enemy in the New World. The first Dutch ships ever to breach the secrets of the Strait of Magellan. Four hundred and ninety-six men, all volunteers. All Dutch except for three Englishmen—two pilots, one officer. Their orders: to plunder Spanish and Portuguese possessions in the New World and put them to the torch; to open up permanent trading concessions; to discover new islands in the Pacific Ocean that could serve as permanent bases and to claim the territory for the Netherlands; and, within three years, to come home again."~~~James Clavell: SHOGUN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chess: "Rocky Mountains" "Rudyard Kipling" "Black Tower moment"