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The Magic of Hope, Part I
The Magic of Hope, Part Iby Michael DoyleIn all of the hustled hassleOf a snow-blanketed sense of seasonLife is oft lived like an air-castleFilled with whimsy decorated with reasonA good Christmas is worked uponAnd not just a state-of-mindJust as soon … Continue reading
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Thought For the Day: Those Intoxicated By the Advance of Knowledge So Often Become the Enemies of Freedom
“Ever since the beginning of modern science, the best minds have recognized that ‘the range of acknowledged ignorance will grow with the advance of science.’ Unfortunately, the popular effect of this scientific advance has been a belief, seemingly shared by … Continue reading
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First Principles: Your Love of Liberty – Your Respect for the Laws… and Your Practice of the Moral and Religious Obligations, Are the Strongest Claims to National and Individual Happiness
“Your love of liberty — your respect for the laws — your habits of industry — and your practice of the moral and religious obligations, are the strongest claims to national and individual happiness.” – George Washington (1789)
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First Principles: A Good Moral Character Is the First Essential In A Man
“A good moral character is the first essential in a man.” – George Washington
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Thought For the Day: Blessed Is the Season Which Engages the Whole World In A Conspiracy of Love
“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie
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Invitation To Change
Invitation To Changeby Michael DoyleChange a life with an invitationThe real thing given, not imitationChristmas comes in just a few daysLet’s show it in all of our waysIt’s worth it to think and recallThat Christ our savior came for us … Continue reading
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First Principles: This I Hope Will Be the Age of Experiments In Government, and That Their Basis Will Be Founded In Principles of Honesty, Not of Mere Force
“This I hope will be the age of experiments in government, and that their basis will be founded in principles of honesty, not of mere force.” – Thomas Jefferson (1796)
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Thought For the Day: The Real Index of Civilization Is When People Are Kinder Than They Need To be
“The real index of civilization is when people are kinder than they need to be.”-Louis de Bernieres, novelist (b. 8 Dec 1954)
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Into the Season
Into the Seasonby Michael DoyleChristmas cards start to flowInto the season we love and knowNo matter the changes the comeThere is glory in this kingdomTis the season of mercy mildWhile angelic hosts proclaim the childWho was born in the of … Continue reading
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 