Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Irony is a powerful literary device. There's plenty of it in the literal and figurative heart of Terre Haute right now. British ...

The universe — the one surrounding Max Ehrmann’s poem “Desiderata” — is now unfolding as it should. With Thursday afternoon’s dedication of the statue and plaza honoring the late poet, the center of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A century ago, the words of an American classic in progress stayed in Max Ehrmann’s shirt pocket — perhaps for several years — as ...

She found Ehrmann’s poetry, especially “The Prayer” and, of course, “Desiderata” to offer “a roadmap of how I want to live my life, and focus less on materialism, which seems to be so much a part of ...

TERRE HAUTE — Les Crane never got to sit beside Max Ehrmann. Carl Emroy did just that Tuesday afternoon in Ehrmann’s hometown, Terre Haute. Emroy visited the statue — seated on a park bench at Terre ...

Desiderata is a poem by Max Ehrmann that promotes peace and positivity. It encourages readers to strive for happiness while navigating life’s challenges. The poem emphasises the importance of treating ...

Today’s Wabash Valley History is brought to you by Lynn’s Pharmacy in Downtown Brazil. This photo from the Vigo County ...

Desiderata is a beautiful poem. The author is Max Ehrmann. Here it is read against music and beautiful pictures. Worth a listen. I have also posted the full poem at the bottom of this post. for always ...