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About alohapromisesforever

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

The Ascendency of Trump

Brief break from the challenges to have a little fun with thoughts on America’s new president.  It goes like this: The Ascendency of Trump by Michael Romani Mining the past for prologue Opening thick minds for dialog Pushing out past … Continue reading →

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  Michael Romani may be reached at: 2justus4all@msn.com or michaelromani4all@gmail.com   Ally Romani may be reached at: Ally.Romani4Evr@gmail.com

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Thought of the Day: We Do What We Become

One forges one’s style on the terrible anvil of daily deadlines. -Emile Zola, writer (2 Apr 1840-1902)

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First Principles: Reliance On God

“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors.” –George Washington

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Boom Goes the Bomb

The challenge for today is to write a poem using alliteration…. hmmmm   Boom Goes the Bomb by Michael Romani Bombastically brought – boom goes the bomb As a snowflake shivers, dreading what we deliver Shake it up, wake it … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day – Church & State

All religions united with government are more or less inimical to liberty. All, separated from government, are compatible with liberty. -Henry Clay, statesman and orator (12 Apr 1777-1852) This fascinating gentleman’s biography can be found at the link below as … Continue reading →

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Reflections On the Last Supper

On attending church last night with Ally and reflecting on passages from The Book of Luke describing the events and relevance of the Last Supper, I came up with this as sort of a devotional poem: Book of Luke 22 Last … Continue reading →

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First Principles – The Importance of Character

“In selecting men for office, let principle be your guide. Regard not the particular sect or denomination of the candidate — look to his character.” —Noah Webster (1789) One of the most important traits of a good leader, be it … Continue reading →

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Thought for the Day – Kindness & Wisdom

Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom. –Theodore Rubin, psychiatrist and writer (b. 11 Apr 1923) I’ll have to take slight exception to this.  The beginning of wisdom is respect of … Continue reading →

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