Norman L. Bliss

Warning: Sailor Talk Ahoy! “Ignorance Leads To Fear, Fear Leads To Hatred, And Hatred Leads To Violence. This Is The Equation.”

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WANTED. Graphic Designer. For four book covers.
PROJECT: Amazon KDP Paperback Full Wrap Cover (6×9, glossy)

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When I was young, we drank water from the garden hose and even from the kitchen faucet like it was a fountain. Now we buy bottled water from the store. What happened to us?

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I work hard to be a Christian, but my works will not get me into heaven. My faith will.

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Her private sorrow becomes public conviction.
The novel becomes the story of a woman who first says,
“I remember you,”
and then finds the courage to say to the world,
“What we call mercy may actually be surrender.”
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TheoPA
General Artificial Intelligence
In a world where artificial intelligence speaks with confidence but not always with truth, four young programmers decide they’ve had enough. While powerful corporations build systems shaped by profit, control, and... https://t.co/5LoPjIEuMF

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Philosophy is useless if it can only explain a man after he’s already made a fool of himself.”

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“While their fathers fought over a stone in the ground, the young prayed for the stones inside their hearts to be broken.”
The Cornerstone Between Them
Two Farms, One Road
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Texas isn't just big—it's got history so wild it sounds made up. Most folks have no clue about these 10 insane facts that are 100% real.

Picture this: For nine whole years, from 1836 to 1845, Texas wasn't a state at all—it was its own independent country. The Republic of Texas had its own president, printed its own money, fielded its own army, and even had diplomatic relations with other nations. It wasn't just a rebellious territory; it was a full-on sovereign nation that later chose to join the United States.

Then there's the Texas Constitution. It's longer than the entire U.S. Constitution—clocking in at over 90,000 words, making it one of the longest governing documents anywhere. Why so wordy? Texans built in strict limits on government power because they never trusted centralized authority after breaking away from Mexico.

And that Lone Star flag you see everywhere? Texas earned a special perk when it joined the Union: It's the only state legally allowed to fly its state flag at the same height as the American flag. No other state gets that honor, because Texas came in as an equal partner, not just another territory.

Speaking of flags, six different ones have flown over Texas soil: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy, and the United States. That's more national flags than any other state can claim—it's literally the 'Six Flags Over Texas' story in real life.

Here's one that blows minds: Under the terms of its 1845 annexation agreement, Texas still has the legal right to split itself into up to five separate states without needing Congress's permission. It's never happened, but the option's still on the table.

Now zoom out to South Texas—the legendary King Ranch sprawls across more than 825,000 acres. That's bigger than the entire state of Rhode Island. We're not talking a family farm; this place is basically its own small country, running cattle, horses, and history since the 1850s.

Independence didn't come easy. When Texas declared itself free from Mexico in 1836, only 59 brave men signed the declaration. Fifty-nine signatures changed everything, turning a province into a nation that would grow into America's second-largest state.

Then came the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836—the fight that sealed Texas independence. It lasted just 18 minutes. In less time than a long TikTok scroll, Sam Houston's forces crushed Santa Anna's army: 630 Mexican soldiers fell, while only nine Texans died. That's how fast freedom was won.

As the Republic, Texas racked up serious debt. When it joined the U.S., the deal included America taking on that debt—but in exchange, Texas gave up huge chunks of land that are now parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. It was a massive land giveaway to erase the bills.

Finally, the Alamo. In 1836, around 200 Texan defenders held that mission against thousands of Mexican troops for 13 straight days. They all perished, but their stand bought Sam Houston precious time to rally an army, leading straight to that lightning victory at San Jacinto. 'Remember the Alamo' isn't just a slogan—it's the reason Texas won its freedom.

Texas history is full of these jaw-droppers. Drop your favorite Texas fact in the comments, and follow for more stories they don't teach in school. Don't mess with Texas—it's got the receipts to prove why.

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TAX STRIKE
Countability and a f***** Tax strike is what has to happen.

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ALIGNED WITH GOD
Why I Chose Faith Over Filth in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
This book did not begin as a plan. It began as a reaction.
A reaction to a culture that celebrates what used to shame it.
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"Explain this one to me..."

"If the Covid shots were given away for free because they're life-saving, then why aren't chemotherapy, insulin, and EpiPens?"