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About alohapromisesforever

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

Our Daily Bread Given

Our Daily Bread Givenby Michael DoyleWhen guided by the Living Word of God,The truth is, it would be a little odd If we fail to think about all that’s said.Each slice of this is our nourishing bread.Those with riches and … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Any Scientist Can Testify That A Dead Ocean Means A Dead Planet

“Any scientist can testify that a dead ocean means a dead planet …. No national law, no national precautions can save the planet. The ocean, more than any other part of our planet, … is a classic example of the … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Sovereign Power of All Civil Authority Is Founded In the Consent of the People

“The sovereign power of all civil authority is founded in the consent of the people.” – Roger Williams

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An Eighth Sin For This Age

An Eighth Sin For This Ageby Michael DoyleSome say sins come from impatience and indolence,And in this age of only a little bit of innocence.Acedia knows without pretense at ambivalence,That sometimes the best we have is listlessness.Self-help has seldom beaten … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Most Necessary Task of Civilization Is To Teach People How To Think. It Should Be the Primary Purpose of Our Public Schools

“The most necessary task of civilization is to teach people how to think. It should be the primary purpose of our public schools. The mind of a child is naturally active, it develops through exercise. Give a child plenty of … Continue reading

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First Principles: Those Who Beat Their Swords Into Plowshares Usually End Up Plowing For Those Who Kept Their Swords

“Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who kept their swords.” -Benjamin Franklin

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Teenaged Anxiety

Teenaged Anxietyby Michael DoyleSocial media has tipped toward sadness.Out of balance in a world of madness.It’s hard to build up resilienceIn this world stripped of independence.Helicopter hover offers no lasting solution. Indeed, it’s a factor of rabid contribution.The same player … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: There Is A Time To Live, A Time To Die, A Time To Laugh, and At No Time Are the Three of Them Very Far Apart

“There is a time to live, a time to die, a time to laugh, and at no time are the three of them very far apart.” – Spike Milligan

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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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Your Dad Was Our Hero

Your Dad Was Our Heroby Michael DoyleI was minding my business, Just standing there.I was resting on my crutches,Sipping on a beer.We had come to pay ourOur truest respects.Saying our goodbyesWithout any neglect. A soldier’s sonMarched up to his coffin.With … Continue reading

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