Monthly Archives: February 2018

Sonic Gems: Erik Satie – Gymnopedies & Gnossiennes

Posted on February 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

When is a composer and pianist not a musician?  Give up?  When he is a “phonometrician” or a “gymnopedist”.  Ask Erik Satie and he would tell you that his slow somewhat clumsy pieces are not so much compositions as measures of … Continue reading →

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Cupid’s Drawn Bow

Posted on February 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Cupid’s Drawn Bow by Michael Romani Armed with a magic bow He pierces the hearts that know Mischievous with desire He aims to set passions on fire Gods and humans fall in love With Eros and thoughts of … Of … Continue reading →

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Valentine 2018

Posted on February 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Valentine 2018 by Michael Romani Where it comes from and what it is Are the kinds of questions found in this A Valentine’s Day spent as meant Filled with joy and little to regret It seems love finds its way … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Rube

Posted on February 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Sometimes you just need it to be 5 O’clock somewhere To watch the sun set and feel the world turning there Putting aside a day that feels strangely like an intimation That you feel me a rube compared to your … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Embracing The Dignity of Life Creates Friends and Neighbors

Posted on February 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“We must … work together to create a culture in our country that embraces the dignity of life, that creates deep and meaningful human connections, and that turns classmates and colleagues into friends and neighbors.” – Donald Trump     … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Faith Mitigates the Wickedness of Humanity

Posted on February 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“If men are so wicked with religion, what would they be if without it?” —Benjamin Franklin    

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Sonic Gems: Ramones – Ramones

Posted on February 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Formed in 1974 Forest Hills, Queens, the Ramones are often cited as the first definitive punk rock band.  While only attaining a modicum of commercial success, there can be no argument as to how vastly influential the band has been.  … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Dryden – All For Love, Act III

Posted on February 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

It is said that Mark Antony offered Cæsar his crown at Rome on February 15, 44 B. C. We have previously discussed the life and legacy of English poet and playwright, John Dryden.  We have also discussed All For Love.  This … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Costume

Posted on February 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

On a recent photo shoot Out on the bounding main He wondered what to contribute In a world grown quite insane The captain worked him to the bones This ill fated actor out on loan Always one for the best … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Talent and Luck Require Each Other

Posted on February 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The luck of having talent is not enough; one must also have a talent for luck.” – Hector Berlioz, composer (1803-1869)        

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