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

First Principles: Sad Will Be the Day When the American People Forget Their Traditions and Their History, and No Longer Remember …Their Country

“Sad will be the day when the American people forget their traditions and their history, and so longer remember that the country they love, the institutions they cherish, and the freedom they hope to preserve, were born from the throes … Continue reading

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Not This Kid Anymore

Not This Kid Anymoreby Michael DoyleI’m not that kid anymore.The kid who looked into the backyard Watching the monkeys play,And wanting to play, too.I’m not that kid anymore.The kid who looked into the rainforest,Just beyond the backyard,And wondering with wide … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Instead of Being Afraid of the Challenge and Failure, Be Afraid of Avoiding the Challenge and Doing Nothing

“Instead of being afraid of the challenge and failure, be afraid of avoiding the challenge and doing nothing.” – Soncho Honda

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First Principles: All Good Men Wish the Entire Abolition of Slavery, As Soon As It Can Take Place With Safety To the Public, and For the Lasting Good of the… Slaves

“All good men wish the entire abolition of slavery, as soon as it can take place with safety to the public, and for the lasting good of the present wretched race of slaves. The only possible step that could be … Continue reading

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Corporate Breeze

Corporate Breezeby Michael DoyleWith a billion viewsCorporate finds the news.In words of simplicity,There’s no room for complexity.Some might find this a pity,But it’s another night in New York City.The paparazzi flashes lightWhile all the glitz blasts the night.Heroes and villains … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Every Man’s Life Is A Fairy Tale Written By God’s Fingers

“Every man’s life is a fairy tale written by God’s fingers.” – Hans Christian Andersen.

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First Principles: I Always Considered An Idle Life, As A Real Evil, But, A Life of Such Hurry, Such A Constant Hurry, Leaves As Scarcely A Moment For Reflection

“I always considered an idle Life, as a real evil, but, a life of such hurry, such constant hurry, leaves us scarcely a moment for reflection or for the discharge of any other then the most immediate and pressing concerns.” … Continue reading

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The Washing Away

The Washing Awayby Michael DoyleThe scars of mistakes madeAre deep enough not to fade.As our eyes search for our guiding stars,Sometimes we are embraced by our scars.The flames of burning hateDistract from our latest grief.The teeth of fire flicker as … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Belief In A Supernatural Source of Evil Is Not Necessary; Men Alone Are Quite Capable of Every Wickedness

“The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.” – Joseph Conrad

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First Principles: Freedom Can Exist Only In the Society of Knowledge. Without Learning, Men Are Incapable of Knowing Their Rights

“Freedom can exist only in the society of knowledge. Without learning, men are incapable of knowing their rights.” – Dr. Benjamin Rush

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