Monthly Archives: November 2018

Warrior Unknown

More light of truth shines on the valor of the few than ever before in history.  Yet, as always, the unknown warriors are those who more than often make the rulers who they are. Warrior Unknown by Michael Romani It … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Possibilities of Mischief In the Governance of Man Should Remain Bound By the Constitution

“In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution.” – Thomas Jefferson (1798)    

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Thought For the Day: Faith Is Holding On Tight When the Going Gets Windy

“Faith is holding on tight when the going gets windy.” – Charles Schulz      

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On Coming Home Again

Is death just returning home again?  Some say so.  I don’t know. On Coming Home Again by Michael Romani It’s a matter of fact There’s no going back Only moving ever forward Hoping this moment takes us toward The new … Continue reading

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As All Moments Measure

I firmly agree with the proposition that it’s how we live the moments of our lives and not how many we get that matters most. As All Moments Measure by Michael Romani In each moment we treasure As all moments … Continue reading

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Still the Monkey Grins

The world has a monkey on its back.  It’s the darkness inside us all. https://flic.kr/p/q4tKWX Still the Monkey Grins by Michael Romani Born innocent Victims to the sins The sins of the father Eden’s fall set the precedent Banished, cast … Continue reading

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Master of Lies

There is one master of lies, though is ways and means are many. Master of Lies by Michael Romani The master of lies Speaks in his duplicity With seductive eyes He offers joyous depravity He is alluring in his sentiment … Continue reading

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First Principles: Where There Is No Law, There Is No Liberty

“Where there is no law, there is no liberty; and nothing deserves the name of law but that which is certain and universal in its operation upon all the members of the community.” – Benjamin Rush (1788)      

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Thought For the Day: Excellence Requires Competition

“Excellence demands competition. Without a race there can be no champion, no records broken, no excellence — in education or in any other walk of life.” – Ronald Reagan    

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The Gentleness In Us

Based in part on Philippians 4:5: The Gentleness In Us by Michael Romani The Wizard announced his greatness Dorothy responded with her meekness Not a cowering bit of quiver But with the strength to make evil shiver This thing we … Continue reading

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