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By Words Condemned
By Words Condemned by Michael Romani All these playground rhymes Chasing around in uneasy times Too many words are lies And there are no alibis I wish that I was wise But, instead I despise The life I examine now … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Centered, Condemnation, Courage, Emptiness, Encouragement, Flame, Justice, Kindness, New Year's Eve, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Power, Sacred, Still, Tame, Tongue, Trust, Words
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Finally
And finally the time approaches near When the clock ticks the ending of the year Every moment has been meant As cleverly as it has been spent But time is only something we borrow Seconds made up of happiness and … Continue reading
Posted in Photographs & Memories
Tagged Beginning, Daily Prompt, Death, Done, Ending, Finally, Forever, Minute, New Year, Seconds, Slipstream, Wordpress
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First Principles: Private Morality Must Precede Public
“If individuals be not influenced by moral principles; it is in vain to look for public virtue; it is, therefore, the duty of legislators to enforce, both by precept and example, the utility, as well as the necessity of a … Continue reading
First Principles: Let the New Year Find You A Better Person
“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” ~ Benjamin Franklin These thoughts apply equally to every man and woman. Now, I know that very … Continue reading
Posted in First Principles
Tagged Benjamin Franklin, Betterment, First Principles, Neighbors, New Year, Peace, Tranquility, Vices, War
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Sonic Gems: Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
On March 25, 1947, Reginald K. Dwight was born and became the English singer, pianist and composer, Elton John. Together with lyricist Bernie Taupin, he has collaborated on more than 30 albums in his five decade long career. During this … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Two Years Before the Mast, Chapter 13 – Dana
We have previously discussed Two Years Before the Mast, Dana’s life, trade along the California coast, and how this book helped reform the life of the average sailor for the better. This all being said, the tutorial planned out and established … Continue reading
Posted in Thought For the Day
Tagged Commerce, Harvard Classics, Reform, Richard Henry Dana, Sailing, Two Years Before the Mast
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A Family Mystery Uncovered
On this sixth day of Christmas, my daughters and I have sat down with Write the Story to write our third story based on the theme of A Family Mystery Uncovered. There is really no real reason for why we skipped … Continue reading
Posted in Thought For the Day
Tagged A Family Mystery Uncovered, Creative Writing, Destination, Goals, Journey, Marathon, Notebook, Sharing, Sunday, Write A Story, Writing
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Almost
As the year fades and new year begins to arrive I am thinking on memories that will always survive Like when the blue bone trio played at the Drop Dead Inn To welcome in yet another new year again and … Continue reading
Posted in Photographs & Memories
Tagged Almost, Daily Prompt, Dance, Dive, Eyes, Immortality, Magic, Memories, New Year, Wordpress
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Thought For the Day: The Concept of A Story Is Easier Than Writing It
“It is as easy to dream a book as it is hard to write one”. – Honore de Balzac, novelist (1799-1850)
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Tagged Concept, Dream, Editing, Honore de Balzac, Thought For the Day, Writing
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 