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Writer, poet, musician, surfer, father of two princesses.

Sorrowful Oasis

Sorrowful Oasisby Michael DoyleIn the end, a label is a name,And a name is often a useful label.In an age-old sort of game,We play it often when we’re capable.The attributes of each screamTells us that necessary somethingThat lies beyond desert … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Fact That Millions of People Share the Same Vices Does Not Make These Vices Virtues

“The fact that millions of people share the same vices does not make these vices virtues, the fact that they share so many errors does not make the errors to be truths, and the fact that millions of people share … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Less Government Interferes With Private Pursuits, the Better For General Prosperity

“The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.” – Martin Van Buren

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Identity From the Trinity

Identity From the Trinityby Michael DoyleThe surplus of gain is metIn ways that are nothing but net.Fifty-two held to the Lord’s plan,Living life as only the faithful can.Giving the Lord our deference,We run our race with perseverance.Living this way in … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: There Is No Other Salvation Except That Which Begins and Ends With Grace

“There is no other salvation except that which begins and ends with grace.” – Charles Spurgeon

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First Principles: For God So Loved the World That He Gave His One and Only Son, That Whoever Believes In Him Shall Not Perish But Have Eternal Life

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16

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Love and Mutuality

Love and Mutualityby Michael DoyleLove, respect, and mutualityAre words thrown around with meaning.They add up to the commonalityOf life relatable to human beings.Do we choose love on purpose?Or is love a beautiful accident?I don’t mean to do love a disserviceBut … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: You Will Accomplish More By Kind Words and A Courteous Manner Than By Anger Or Sharp Rebuke, Which Should Never Be Used Except In Necessity

“You will accomplish more by kind words and a courteous manner than by anger or sharp rebuke, which should never be used except in necessity.” – Angela Merici

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First Principles: Now More Than Ever, the People Are Responsible For the Character of Their Congress. If That Body Be Ignorant, Reckless, and Corrupt, It Is Because the People Tolerate Ignorance, Recklessness, and Corruption

“Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness, and corruption. If it be intelligent, brave, and pure, it … Continue reading

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Waking Up the Summer of Love

Waking up from the Summer of Loveby Michael DoyleLove is more than sexual annexation,And maybe that’s why some hold vexation,That’s what passes off as animalistic desireComes off cold and in need of some fire.Love and lust are more than curiosity.Tactless … Continue reading

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