Monthly Archives: July 2025

In Veneration

In Venerationby Michael DoyleWith every breath’s exhalation,I speak of you with inspiration.My fingers crawl across the pages.At every turn, you’re the rock of ages.The Lord God withstood sacrifice.I can only hope that what I do will suffice.In all the doing, … Continue reading

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First Principles: While Men Inhabiting Different Parts of This Vast Continent Cannot Be Expected To Hold the Same Opinions, They Can Unite In A Common Objective and Sustain Common Principles

“While men inhabiting different parts of this vast continent cannot be expected to hold the same opinions, they can unite in a common objective and sustain common principles.” – Franklin Pierce

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Thought For the Day: The Earth Is the Lord’s, and Everything In It, and All Who Live In It

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;” – Psalm 24:1

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On Alien Worlds

On Alien Worldsby Michael DoyleOn alien worlds, There are contagions in the light.It’s played by a different set of rulesThat must be kept pitch black as night.There is life thereSwimming in the light.It’s a difference that we fearThough we have … Continue reading

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First Principles: An Honorable Defeat Is Better Than A Dishonorable Victory

“An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory.” – Millard Fillmore

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Thought For the Day: Nature Does Not Hurry, Yet Everything Is Accomplished

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” – Lao Tzu

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From Darkness, Light

From Darkness, Lightby Michael DoyleWhatever the problems in life that vex and annoy,The sun shines so that the wide world can enjoy.It seems whatever good can be said of the night,Humanity needs its time to soak in the daylight.Sunshine is … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: To Acquire Knowledge, One Must Study; But To Acquire Wisdom, One Must Observe

“To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.” – Marilyn vos Savant

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First Principles: In the Discharge of Duties My Guide Will Be the Constitution, Which I This Day Swear To Preserve Protect, and Defend

“In the discharge of duties my guide will be the Constitution, which I this day swear to preserve, protect, and defend.” – Zachary Taylor

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Rebuilding America

Rebuilding Americaby Michael DoyleOur defiant spirit makes America proud.We have more faith than we should be allowed.It wasn’t passing time that shaped us into being.Our visionaries forced us into always seeingThe shapes of things to come for our nationWere led … Continue reading

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