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Whispers of Truth
Whispers of Truth by Michael Romani The whispers said I’d find the truth And I’d been an admirer since my youth First question I admit that I had And yes, I know that it’s a little sad Is does the … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Absurd, Creativity, Crude, Depravity, Greener Grass, Intention, Isle of Misfit Toys, Lessons, Life, Lost Boys, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Poison Ivy, Thinking, Truth, Whispers
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Believe
From the moment that I began to think and conceive That there was more to life and began to believe That just maybe there was a little more to live for I found a curious habit of opening up every … Continue reading
Posted in Photographs & Memories
Tagged Belief, Believe, Christianity, Conceive, Daily Prompt, Deliverance, Desert, God, Hurt, Insight, Love, Peace, Photograph, Poetry, Quest, Truth, Wordpress
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First Principles: The Bill of Rights Is Needed To Curb Taking of Natural Rights
“A people, entering into society, surrender such a part of their natural rights, as shall be necessary for the existence of that society. They are so precious in themselves, that they would never be parted with, did not the preservation … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Do Not Wait For Perfection To Follow Your Heart
“Nothing would be done at all, if a man waited till he could do it so well, that no one could find fault with it.” – Cardinal John Henry Newman One of the concerns faced by many this day is … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: The Mahavishnu Orchestra With John McLaughlin – The Inner Mounting Flame
The limitless six string and compositional capabilities of John McLaughlin were the driving force behind the first album by the jazz-rock fusion band Mahavishnu Orchestra’s first album in August of 1971. With a sonic whiplash inducing cross sections of fused … Continue reading
The Answer
This morning’s sermon was based on Acts 10:34-43. The Answer by Michael Romani In this world so filled with vile There is an answer to reconcile While we fight against that dark cancer We can know that Jesus is the … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems, Uncategorized
Tagged Blessings, Book of Acts, Forgiveness, Godhead, House of Prayer, Jesus, Jesus People, New Testament, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Servants, Theology
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Joseph Andrews – Henry Fielding
Henry Fielding died on October 8, 1754 Henry Fielding lived from April 22, 1707 until October 8, 1754. During his life, this Englishman was a novelist and playwright known for his earthy satire and as the author of Tom Jones. As … Continue reading
Posted in Thought For the Day
Tagged Cervantes, Classic Literature, Comedy, Don Quixote, Epic, Harvard Classics, Henry Fielding, Joseph Andrews, Novel, Odyssey, Picaresque, Preface, Prose, Tom Jones
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Superficial
Who are they to think they’re more than special Judging others for beauty on the totally superficial Painted faces, graceful walks and slender lines Are not as important as beautiful souls and minds Though not necessarily exclusive nor elusive And … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Daily Prompt, Inside, Minds, Outside, Shines, Souls, Superficial, Truth, Wordpress
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First Principles: Our Values Must Be Guarded By All Vigilant Citizens
“It is necessary for every American, with becoming energy to endeavor to stop the dissemination of principles evidently destructive of the cause for which they have bled. It must be the combined virtue of the rulers and of the people … Continue reading
Posted in First Principles
Tagged American, Civil Rights, First Principles, Mercy Warren, Necessity, Religious Rights, Reponsibility, Tyranny, Vigilence, Virtue, We The People
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Thought For the Day: Honor Excellence
“We must learn to honor excellence in every socially accepted human activity, however humble the activity, and to scorn shoddiness, however exalted the activity. An excellent plumber is infinitely more admirable than an incompetent philosopher. The society that scorns excellence … Continue reading
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Tagged Accountability, Excellence, Honor, Humble, John W Gardner, Philosophy, Shoddiness, Society, Thought For the Day
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