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

First Principles: You Cannot Escape the Responsibility of Tomorrow By Evading It Today

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln

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Where Are the Kids’ Bikes?

Where Are the Kids’ Bikes?by Michael DoyleDriving down the suburban streetsIt seems the few kids out are on their feet.What happened to the bikes in my neighborhood?The fun of this, I thought, would be understood.But even as I tried over … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Happiness of Your Life Depends On the Quality of Your Thoughts

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts” – Marcus Aurelius

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First Principles: Government Is Not Reason; It Is Not Eloquent; It Is Force. Like Fire, It Is A Dangerous Servant and A Fearful Master.

“Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. Experience has taught us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it … Continue reading

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Being True To Oneself

Being True To Oneselfby Michael DoyleOne doesn’t need to be a king to wield authority.One only needs to have and possess personal sovereignty.To know that strength lies in one’s personal dignity.And to dare to speak one’s truth with great authority.Hamlet … Continue reading

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First Principles: Democracy and Socialism Have Nothing In Common But One Word, Equality. But Notice the Difference While Democracy Seeks Equality in Liberty, Socialism Seeks Equality in Restraint and Servitude

“Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude.” – Alexis de Tocqueville

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Thought For the Day: When Plunder Becomes A Way of Life For A Group of Men In A Society, Over the Course of Time They Create For Themselves A Legal System That Authorizes It and A Moral Code That Glorifies It

“When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men in a society, over the course of time they create for themselves a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it.” -Frédéric Bastiat, economist … Continue reading

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A Small Matter of Growing Faith

A Small Matter of Growing Faithby Michael DoyleWe gather in an authentic community,We are at one with all other members of the family.After all, all churches are truly oneLost in the thunder of the Father and the Son.Faith grows at … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Future Belongs To Those Who Believe In the Beauty of Their Dreams

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

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First Principles: Do Nothing Out of Selfish Ambition or Vain Conceit. Rather, In Humility Value Others Above Yourselves, Not Looking To Your Own Interests But Each of You To the Interests of the Others

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” – Philippians 2:3-4

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