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Monthly Archives: December 2017
First Principles: Charity Should Be Given On A Local Level
“It is a duty certainly to give our sparings to those who want; but to see also that they are faithfully distributed, and duly apportioned to the respective wants of those receivers. And why give through agents whom we know … Continue reading
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Tagged Apportionment, Charity, Distribution, Duty, First Principles, Local, Thomas Jefferson
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Rearview Mirror Confessions
Rearview Mirror Confessions by Michael Romani There it is, twice as big and as rich as life The passage back is filled with strife An early morning self examination before surf In another endless moment of peace without mirth On … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Book of Hebrews, Cross, Fifth Day of Christmas, Five Golden Rings, Jesus, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Roots, Salvation, Torah
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Mad As A Hatter
Mad As A Hatter by Michael Romani Some people spend a lifetime Without ever really visiting the world I think this to be very nearly a crime And raise against this with flag unfurled Ready to do the impossible before … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Homer – Book XXII of The Odyssey
Aloha Promises Forever has previously discussed both The Odyssey as well as Homer. These materials should be reviewed for further information. With respect to today’s reading, please see below. One fascinating facet of this tale is of course how the journey … Continue reading
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Tagged Geography, Harvard Classics, Homer, Ionian Islands, Ithaca, Journey, Peloponnese, The Odyssey
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Sonic Gems: Charles Ives – Symphony Number 2
Born on October 20, 1874, the American Modernist composer, Charles E. Ives, became one of the first American composers of international renown before his death on May 19, 1954. His work combines American popular and church music traditions of his … Continue reading
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Tagged American, Charles Ives, Experimental Music, Modernist, Sonic Gems, Sympony No. 2
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First Principles: The People Have A Right To Redress Governmental Excess
“If the federal government should overpass the just bounds of its authority and make a tyrannical use of its powers, the people … must appeal to the standard they have formed, and take such measures to redress the injury done … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Good Foreign Policy Begins With Good Government At Home
“Here is my first principle of foreign policy: good government at home.” – William Ewart Gladstone, British prime minister (29 Dec 1809-1898) Thinking on this and bringing it to its modern conclusion, my question is do we find American citizens … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Drake’s Great Armada – Walter Bigges
A Spanish fleet of 130 ships sailed from La Coruna in August of 1588 and was called the Spanish Armada. Its sole purpose was to escort an army fro Flanders to invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth I with the … Continue reading
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Tagged Francis Drake, Harvard Classics, History, Queen Elizabeth, Spanish Armada, War
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Calling Birds On A Day of Innocence
Calling Birds On A Day of Innocence by Michael Romani Through the thick of woods falls a trickle of light To shine like a beacon before humanity’s sight Calling birds gathered on a day of innocence To preserve the memory … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Calling Birds, Gospels, Hope, Lamentation, Parable, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer
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Sonic Gems: Herbie Hancock – Head Hunters
The American keyboardist, bandleader, composer and actor, Herbert Jeffrey “Herbie” Hancock was born on April 12, 1940. Shortly after starting his career with Donald Byrd, Hancock migrated into the Miles Davis Quintet and redefined the role of the jazz rhythm … Continue reading
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Tagged Chameleon, Crossover, Fusion, Head Hunters, Herbie Hancock, Jazz, National Recording Registy, Sonic Gems
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 