Monthly Archives: February 2018

Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Robert Burns – Ode for General Washington’s Birthday

Today is the anniversary of George Washington’s Birthday on February 22, 1732.  In honor of this day and in keeping with the tutorial studying the Harvard Classics, Aloha Promises Forever presents Robert Burns’ Ode for General Washington’s Birthday  This may be … Continue reading

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A Sermon Well Lived

A Sermon Well Lived by Michael Romani In a pattern that is somewhat helical Billy spread the good word as evangelical Now that God has called for the end of his era The world can only pray that isn’t an … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Assay

Listen up, the people got something they want to say Maybe it’s time that we take a moment and assay All the bad that is happening in the world today Maybe it’s time that we take our turn another way … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Our Christian Commitment Must Be Turned Into Action

“… (O)ur commitment must be translated into action — in our homes, in our neighborhoods, and in our society. Jesus taught there are only two roads in life. One is the broad road that is easy and well-traveled, but which … Continue reading

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First Principles: Our Constitution Was Meant For A Moral People

“Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”  – John Adams (1798) Times like these require and deserve a reminder of this.  The truth.  Plain and simple, … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Encrusted

“Daddy, Daddy, look at the anchor so rusted!!” “Aww my darlings, more than that it is encrusted.” “With what Daddy?”, they smile and they ask Putting my mind to yet another Daddy task With living barnacles that speak of a … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Sometimes It Is the Silence In Music That Speaks Loudest

“A note of music gains significance from the silence on either side.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh, writer (1906-2001)          

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First Principles: The Right To Bear Arms Gives the Ultimate Authority To the People

“The ultimate authority … resides in the people alone. … The advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation … forms a barrier against the enterprises of ambition, more insurmountable than any…”  … Continue reading

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Presidents’ Day 2018

Presidents’ Day 2018 by Michael Romani Two princesses and their daddy Wandered off to Conner Prairie Uncertain of what they might find Seeking fun and to cultivate minds Most of the living history Would have to remain a mystery Closed … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Constant

I keep constantly falling for the same ole tricks Seems I never learn as I keep getting my licks Knocking on doors of what seems opportunity Only to find there’s just a gag there waiting for me Honestly, don’t mean … Continue reading

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