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About alohapromisesforever

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

First Principles: America Has Taken Greatest Advantage of Association and Has Applied This Powerful Means of Action To the Greatest Variety of Objectives

“Of all countries in the world, America has taken greatest advantage of association and has applied this powerful means of action to the greatest variety of objectives…Wherever, at the head of a new undertaking, you see in France the government, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: I Feel Fairly Certain That My Hatred Harms Me More Than the People Whom I Hate

“I feel fairly certain that my hatred harms me more than the people whom I hate.” – Max Frisch, architect, playwright, and novelist (15 May 1911-1991)

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Mickey Said To Minnie

Mickey Said To MinnieBy Michael Doyle When the world fades right out of viewIt’s the fate of how it is that I met you.It wasn’t like I was wishing on a starBut there it is, and there you are The … Continue reading →

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The Kindness of A Godly Mother

The Kindness of A Godly Motherby Michael DoyleHold on to the wisdom found within the WordDespite all the foolishness that has occurredThe Bible is replete with examples understoodOf women who were mothers, holy and goodThough often imperfect, that’s not the … Continue reading →

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Happiest of Mother’s Days 2023

Other than the holy trinity itself, there is noting more sacred than motherhood. It can truly and easily be said that without motherhood there would nothing else living. Mothers deserve this special day of recognition for all that they do … Continue reading →

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First Principles: She Opens Her Mouth With Wisdom, and the Teaching of Kindness Is On Her Tongue

“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” – Proverbs 31:26

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Thought For the Day: For Every Dream That Has Taken Flight, There’s A Mother Who Believed

“For every dream that has taken flight, there’s a mother who believed.” – Jennifer Fujita

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First Principles: If Men Were Angels, No Government Would Be Necessary

“If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Birthing Persons Don’t Exist. Mothers do…They Are Sacred

“Birthing persons don’t exist. Mothers do. Yes, mothers give birth, and in so doing they give life. They are sacred. The ability to give life elevates women over men.” – Shawn Carney Remember Mother’s Day is tomorrow! Give that person … Continue reading →

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The History That I’m Still Living

The History That I’m Still Livingby Michael DoyleWhen the winds of change blew throughThe march of history became more trueThere really wasn’t much to sayBy those who outgrew their shackles of yesterdayThe Wild West became the Wild EastAs crime and … Continue reading →

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