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

First Principles: Do Not Grieve, For the Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength

“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.’” – Nehemiah 8:10 NIV

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It Takes Money (A Farmer Meets Reality)

It Takes Money (A Farmer Meets Reality)by Michael DoyleThe land and youAre everything to me.The mortgage is due,And hellhounds are dogging me.All that I want to doIs to farm this land.A simple, honest farm and you,But the Lord gave me … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: When We Invest In Women and Girls, We Are Investing In the People Who Invest In Everyone Else

“When we invest in women and girls, we are investing in the people who invest in everyone else.” – Melinda Gates Let’s not forget how to define one of our nation’s and, indeed, the world’s greatest treasures and resources, right?

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First Principles: The Question Is Not What Rights Naturally Belong To Man, But How They May Be Most Equally and Effectually Guarded In Society

“The question is not what rights naturally belong to man, but how they may be most equally and effectually guarded in society.” – Roger Sherman

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What Do Critics Know?

What Do Critics Know?by Michael DoyleCritics are those with little ability,Often bashing those with greater capability.While the talented few find their success good,It’s a confusing arrangement seldom understood.Those without skill find talent self-indulgent,And seldom suffer to give others acknowledgment.Unimaginative translates … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: I Have Always Been Delighted At the Prospect of A New Day, A Fresh Try, One More Start, With Perhaps A Bit of Magic Waiting Somewhere Behind the Morning

“I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning. – J.B. Priestley

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First Principles: Your First Great Duties, You Are Sensible, Are Those You Owe to Heaven, To Your Creator and Redeemer. Let These Be Ever Present To Your Minds

“Your first great duties, you are sensible, are those you owe to Heaven, to your Creator and Redeemer. Let these be ever present to your minds, and exemplified in your lives and conduct.” – William Samuel Johnson, one of the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Nature Alone Cures…What Nursing Has To Do…Is To Put the Patient In the Best Condition For Nature To Act Upon Him

“Nature alone cures… what nursing has to do … is to put the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him.” – Florence Nightingale

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First Principles: Honor, Justice, and Humanity Call Upon Us To Hold, and To Transmit To Our Posterity, That Liberty Which We Received From Our Ancestors

“Honor, justice, and humanity call upon us to hold, and to transmit to our posterity, that liberty which we received from our ancestors. It is not our duty to leave wealth to our children, but it is our duty to … Continue reading →

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Consistency

Consistencyby Michael DoyleStepped into His presence,I stumble at His essence.Feeling humbled and weak,There are times I cannot speak.Stumbled by His integrity,Here then is the consistency.And I know He is the allOf all the truth that I recall.I offer my love … Continue reading →

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