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Monthly Archives: December 2017
Harvard Classics: King Lear, Act IV – Shakespeare
Aloha Promises Forever has previously discussed the life and importance of English playwright William Shakespeare. King Lear is a tragedy written by Shakespeare that depicts King Lear’s descent into madness after disposing his kingdom and bring tragedy to all involved. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Celtic, Harvard Classics, King Lear, Leir, Tragedy, William Shakespeare
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The Magic of Christmas
The Magic of Christmas by Michael Romani The magic of Christmas just cannot be taught When people turn inward Instead of outward as they ought There is a need for a Christmas wish Following each step on the list Two … Continue reading
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Tagged Better Part, Cheer, Christmastide, Generosity, Greed, Hearts, Holy Spirit, Inward, Materialism, Outward, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Possibility, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Wish
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Proclivity
The man showed the greatest proclivity Toward sharing his instrumentality Favoring something there in the key of light Is how he proceeded to share the night His lady loved to hear his music as he played Making up words as … Continue reading
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Tagged Daily Prompt, Harmony, Instrumental, Instrumentation, Key of Light, Love, Melody, Music, Night, Proclivity, Truth, We, Wordpress
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A Night At the Opera
It seems that Santa Claus has brought my daughters a book called Write the Story. It’s a series of writing prompts to encourage daily writing. After I finished cursing under my breath, I have agreed to write along with them. Today’s … Continue reading
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Tagged A Night At the Opera, Creative, Photograph, Short Story, Word Prompts, Write A Story, Writing
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Thought For the Day: Liberty Is In the Hearts of the People
“Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it; no constitution, no law, no court can even do much to help it. While it lies there it … Continue reading
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Tagged Absence, Cherish, Devotion, Hearts, Judge Learned Hand, Liberty, Presence, Rule of Law, The People
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First Principles: Disarming the People Is the Surest Way To Enslaving Them
“I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.” — George Mason, Speech During Virginia’s Convention to Ratify the Constitution, 1788 … Continue reading
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Tagged Disarm, First Principles, Freedom, George Mason, Militia, Right to Bear Arms, The People, Tyranny
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Sonic Gems – Celtic Woman – Home For Christmas
The all female Irish music ensemble is from the same folks who brought us the half remembered classic show, Riverdance. The original 2004 line up were the vocalists – Chloe Agnew, Orla Fallon, Lisa Kelly and Meave Ni Mhaokchatha as … Continue reading
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Tagged Celtic Woman, Christmas, Home For Christmas, Irish, Sonic Gems, Vocal Ensemble
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I Think It’s About Love
I Think It’s About Love by Michael Romani Sitting here thinking on and on Wondering to myself about once upon My soul gives it’s own joyous shout As I get to what it’s all about From a far away moment … Continue reading
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Tagged Ambassadors To the World, Better, Better Place, Christmas, Future, History, Improvement, Love, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Presence, Present, Presents, Salvation, Santa Claus, Together
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Birth of Christ – Gospel of St Luke
The three of the four canonical Gospels, the Gospel According to Luke tells the story of the origins, birth, ministry, atonement, death, resurrection , and ascension of Jesus Christ. This gospel is the second longest of the four gospels and along … Continue reading
WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Cherish
May it come to be that I pass and perish Before ever I forget those that I cherish All the breathtaking moments held so close Among these are those felt when shared with those Who linger in my heart as … Continue reading
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Tagged Alive, Cherish, Daily Prompt, Love, Music, Wordpress
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 