Monthly Archives: April 2023

Thoughts On Palm Sunday 2023

Posted on April 2, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Thoughts On Palm Sunday 2023by Michael DoyleEvery man’s life is a conversationIt’s in the soul, not the presentationPalm Sunday is it’s own celebrationThat turned from hosanna to devastationOr so perception blinded, yet it gave goodOne day at a time, as … Continue reading →

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First Principles: We Must Not Get Tired of Doing Good, For We Will Reap At the Proper Time If We Don’t Give Up

Posted on April 2, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“We must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.” – Galatians 6:9

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Doing Good, Don't Give Up, First Principles, Galatians 6:9, Proper Time, Reap, Tire, We | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: The Number of College Degrees Is Not Nearly As Important As How Well Students Develop Cognitive Skills, Such As Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Ability

Posted on April 2, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Economists who have studied the relationship between education and economic growth confirm what common sense suggests: the number of college degrees is not nearly as important as how well students develop cognitive skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving ability.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Ability, Cognitive Skills, College Degrees, Confirm, Critical Thinking, Derek Bok, Economic Grrowth, Economists, Education, Harvard University, Problem-Solving, Relationship, Student, Study, Thought For the Day | Leave a comment

Jurassically Mundane

Posted on April 1, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Jurassically Mundaneby Michael DoyleFinally caving in I’m watching the showWith my daughters whispering clues to knowIn hushed tones, I try not to be curtAs I insist on giving out my spoiler alertA sense of wonder has left the buildingBut I … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Republics Are Created By the Virtue, Public Spirit, and Intelligence of the Citizens

Posted on April 1, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall, when the wise are banished from the public councils, because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded, because they flatter the people, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: When Two Opposite Points of View Are Expressed With Equal Intensity, the Truth Does Not Necessarily Lie Exactly Halfway Between Them

Posted on April 1, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“When two opposite points of view are expressed with equal intensity, the truth does not necessarily lie exactly halfway between them. It is possible for one side to be simply wrong.” – Richard Dawkins, biologist and author (b. 26 Mar … Continue reading →

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Born In the Rockies (Part III)

Posted on April 1, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Born In the Rockies (Part III)by Michael DoyleAs much as childhood is sweet, it wouldn’t be cleverTo ever believe these days will last foreverThe ending of one relationship spells the start of the newThis is how the grasslands play out … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: April 2023

Thoughts On Palm Sunday 2023

First Principles: We Must Not Get Tired of Doing Good, For We Will Reap At the Proper Time If We Don’t Give Up

Thought For the Day: The Number of College Degrees Is Not Nearly As Important As How Well Students Develop Cognitive Skills, Such As Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Ability

Jurassically Mundane

First Principles: Republics Are Created By the Virtue, Public Spirit, and Intelligence of the Citizens

Thought For the Day: When Two Opposite Points of View Are Expressed With Equal Intensity, the Truth Does Not Necessarily Lie Exactly Halfway Between Them

Born In the Rockies (Part III)

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