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

First Principles: The General Government Is Not To Be Charged With the Whole Power of Making and Administering Laws: Its Jurisdiction Is Limited To Certain Enumerated Objects

“The general government is not to be charged with the whole power of making and administering laws: its jurisdiction is limited to certain enumerated objects, which concern all the members of the republic, but which are not to be attained … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: A New Word Is Like A Fresh Seed Sown On the Ground of the Discussion

“A new word is like a fresh seed sown on the ground of the discussion.” -Ludwig Wittgenstein, philosopher (26 Apr 1889-1951)

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Tandy 100

Tandy 100by Michael DoyleI watched a show the other dayThat reminded me of life lived another wayI smiled on this journey bringing me backTo the late 80s, and Radio ShackThe Tandy 1000 was the trend of the hourIt had an … Continue reading

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First Principles: It Is the First Responsibility of Every Citizen To Question Authority

“It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.” – Benjamin Franklin

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Thought For the Day: We Must Not Confuse Dissent With Disloyalty

“We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty.” -Edward R. Murrow, journalist (25 Apr 1908-1965)

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Saltwater Traces

Saltwater Tracesby Michael DoyleLooking out from the edge of the ocean’s shoreThere is a vast expanse we’ve yet to exploreWe know so little about our Mother OceanAnd yet, fools like me are filled with devotionLimited as we are by human … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: There Is No Royal Road To Learning; No Short Cut To the Acquirement of Any Art

“There is no royal road to learning; no short cut to the acquirement of any art.” – Anthony Trollope

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First Principles: No Nation Could Preserve Its Freedom In the Midst of Continual Warfare

“No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare” – James Madison.

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Grace In Simplicity

Grace In Simplicityby Michael DoyleDespite apparent claims to the contraryFollowing science can be quite extraordinarySince Higgs Boson has taken its authorityNew laws have provided new grace in all simplicityThe last 100 years began as an invitationTo which there wasn’t an … Continue reading

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First Principles: Happiness Depends More Upon the Internal Frame of A Person’s Own Mind Than On the Externals In the World

“Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind than on the externals in the world.” – George Washington

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