Monthly Archives: December 2017

Changes of Impermanence

Changes of Impermanence by Michael Romani It is interesting, the things that bind us Surprising things that come along and find us While we’re certain on taking another direction The good Lord comes along giving His correction Sudden summer storms … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Gorge

Sitting in my SUV in a semi-automatic scan while driving by I happened by chance that day to spy a blue heron in a fly by Watching as it disappeared down a beautiful gorge half hidden I found myself entranced … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Sometimes Radical Change Is Necessary To Reveal Beauty

“Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings.” – Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, psychiatrist and author (1926-2004)        

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First Principles: The Way to Modify Government Is Through Amendment

“If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change … Continue reading

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Sonic Gems: Christmas Classics II

Another 50 mostly American Songbook style Christmas songs.  Let’s face it Christmas hits the heart when it’s crooned.  We hope you enjoy these!!

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Joseph Addison – The Vision of Mizra and Westminster Abbey

On May 1, 1672, English essayist, poet, playwright and politician Joseph Addison was born.  He passed away on June 17, 1719.  Along with his friend, Richard Steele, he co-founded The Spectator magazine. The Vision of Mizra and Westminster Abbey may be read here: http://www.bartleby.com/27/5.htmlContinue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Saintly

I have spent a lot of time in life trying to learn to be saintly Book after book, look after look, time passes and still it ain’t me Words upon words some said and some left in my head Examples … Continue reading

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First Principles: Security and Private Property Rest On A Just Court

“Personal security and private property rest entirely upon the wisdom, the stability, and the integrity of the courts of justice.” —Joseph Story (1833)    

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December 6th, 2014

A blast from the past about a magical day spent with my princesses of whom I love more than life and always will.  True blessings they are.. now it’s my job to live up to the trust God has given … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The World Would Be Dreary Without St. Nicholas

“Alas! How dreary would be the world if there was no Santa Claus! There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence.” – Francis P. Church        

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