Monthly Archives: July 2023

Turning the Tables

Posted on July 31, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Turning the Tablesby Michael DoyleCome on now; be on the levelThe details between God and the DevilAdd up to a fuzzy sort of mathWhere we humans stumble on the pathSometimes the thoughts spin our headsAnd we sink into slouch, pretending … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Deceitifulness, Details, Devil, Doze, Foot, Fuzzy, God, Human, Level, Math, Pain, Path, Poetry and Poems, Pride, Self-Chosen, Slouch, Stumble, Table, Thoughts, Toes, Turn | Leave a comment

Smells Like Grunge and Alt

Posted on July 31, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

In my continuing compilation of public playlists on Spotify, I am now sharing the first half of a list that is one of the gifts for my oldest daughter’s birthday tomorrow. Like her father before her, she loves to sing … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Music | Tagged Art & Music, Brithday, Compilation, Daughter, DigitalDreamDoor, Diversity, Genre, Gift, Grunge and Alt, Happy Birthday!, Musical Approaches, Musical Movement, Play Music, Playlist, Primary Examples, Seattle Sound, Sing, Smells Like, Spotify | Leave a comment

First Principles: There Are More Instances of the Abridgment of the Freedom of the People By Gradual and Silent Encroachments By Those In Power Than By Violent and Sudden Usurpations

Posted on July 31, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.” – James Madison (1788)

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Abridgment, Encroachments, First Principles, Freedom, Gradual and Silent, Instances, James Madison, The People, Those In Power, Usurpations, Violent and Sudden | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Trust Is the First Step To Love

Posted on July 31, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Trust is the first step to love.” -Premchand, novelist and poet (31 Jul 1880-1936)

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Lamentations Through the Tears

Posted on July 30, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Lamentations Through the Yearsby Michael DoyleBefore my eyes and with my own earsI’ve witnessed miracles in my yearsYet, there have still been times of painWhich have brought lessons, not in vainHard times hit, and they hit hardWith darkness compelling like … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Cares, Communication, Dependent, Ears, Eyes, Faith, Frustration, God, Hard Times, Heartbreak to Hope, Lamentations, Lessons, Limitation, Miracles, New, Old Testament, Pain, Plain View, Poetry and Poems, Prayers, Psalmist, Relationship, Sovereignty, Submit, Tears, Theology, Vain, Wild Card, Years | Leave a comment

Thought of the Day: Every Man Feels Instinctively That All the Beautiful Sentiments In the World Weigh Less Than A Single Lovely Action

Posted on July 30, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Every man feels instinctively that all the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action” – James Russell Lowell, poet, editor, and diplomat (22 Feb 1819-1891)

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Beautiful, Every Man, Instinct, James Russell Lowell, Lovely Action, Sentiments, Single, Thought For the Day, Weigh, World | Leave a comment

First Principles: How Long Must I Struggle With Anguish In My Soul, With Sorrow In My Heart Every Day? How Long Will My Enemy Have the Upper Hand?

Posted on July 30, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand?” – Psalm 13:2

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Between the Uncomfortable Truths

Posted on July 29, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Between the Uncomfortable Truthsby Michael DoyleIn the uncomfortable truths there were connectionsNothing compared to her open, honest reflectionsOn those things often very difficult to sayShe never paid much mind to bringing controversy to the dayPerhaps it is that she truly … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Our Peculiar Security Is In the Possession of A Written Constitution. Let Us Not Make It A Blank Paper By Construction

Posted on July 29, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Our peculiar security is in the possession of a written Constitution. Let us not make it a blank paper by construction.” – Thomas Jefferson (1803)

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Thought For the Day: I Have Never Thought Much of the Courage of A Lion Tamer. Inside the Cage He Is At Least Safe From Other Men

Posted on July 29, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“I have never thought much of the courage of a lion tamer. Inside the cage he is at least safe from other men. There is not much harm in a lion. He has no ideals, no religion, no politics, no … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: July 2023

Turning the Tables

Smells Like Grunge and Alt

First Principles: There Are More Instances of the Abridgment of the Freedom of the People By Gradual and Silent Encroachments By Those In Power Than By Violent and Sudden Usurpations

Thought For the Day: Trust Is the First Step To Love

Lamentations Through the Tears

Thought of the Day: Every Man Feels Instinctively That All the Beautiful Sentiments In the World Weigh Less Than A Single Lovely Action

First Principles: How Long Must I Struggle With Anguish In My Soul, With Sorrow In My Heart Every Day? How Long Will My Enemy Have the Upper Hand?

Between the Uncomfortable Truths

First Principles: Our Peculiar Security Is In the Possession of A Written Constitution. Let Us Not Make It A Blank Paper By Construction

Thought For the Day: I Have Never Thought Much of the Courage of A Lion Tamer. Inside the Cage He Is At Least Safe From Other Men

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