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About alohapromisesforever

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

Where Stars Collide

Where Stars Collideby Michael DoyleSome animals have an affinity.It’s as if they’re part of the family.Love, it’s said, is a true heart’s bond.There’s mutual respect, and there is beyond.There are the many, and there are the few.But those who get … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Always Keep Your Ego In Check and Not Be Afraid To Listen. Listening Is A Great Art Form

“Always keep your ego in check and not be afraid to listen. Listening is a great art form.” – Clint Eastwood

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First Principles: The Establishment of the National Park Service Is Justified By Considerations of Good Administration, of the Value of Natural Beauty As A National Asset

“The establishment of the National Park Service is justified by considerations of good administration, of the value of natural beauty as a National asset, and of the effectiveness of outdoor life and recreation in the production of good citizenship.” – … Continue reading

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The Cold Warmth of Economic Cruelty

The Cold Warmth of Economic Crueltyby Michael DoyleWhat is now happiness in its pursuit,Was once the right to own property.Democratic Socialism grows at the roots,While voters forget the tie-in with prosperity.It only needs a little patch of landFrom which the … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Difficulties Come Not To Obstruct, But To Instruct. With Every Setback Or Obstacle Lie Seeds of An Equal Or Greater Benefit Or Opportunity

“Difficulties come not to obstruct, but to instruct. Within every setback or obstacle lie seeds of an equal or greater benefit or opportunity.” – Brian Tracy

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First Principles: A Government Which Lays Taxes On the People Not Required By Urgent Public Necessity and Sound Public Policy Is Not A Protector of Liberty, But An Instrument of Tyranny

“A government which lays taxes on the people not required by urgent public necessity and sound public policy is not a protector of liberty, but an instrument of tyranny. It condemns the citizen to servitude.” – Calvin Coolidge

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The Mystery of the Three-In-One

The Mystery of the Three-In-Oneby Michael DoyleIn a room full of sinners,God meets us where we’re at.Turning us to become winners,Here at Heaven’s welcome mat.The brush of Heaven is on my life.It brings me peace, even in strife.Walking every day … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost Are Three…Not In Condition, But In Degree; Not In Substance, But In Form; Not In Power, But In Aspect

“[T]he Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost [are] three … not in condition, but in degree; not in substance, but in form; not in power, but in aspect; yet of one substance, and of one condition, and of one … Continue reading

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First Principles: Since We Are Surrounded By Such A Great Cloud of Witnesses, Let Us Throw Off Everything That Hinders and the Sin That So Easily Entangles

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,  fixing our eyes on Jesus, the … Continue reading

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¡Viva Venezuela libre!

¡Viva Venezuela libre!by Michael DoyleAmerican power has been put on display,Concentrated on a dictator who came to play.Law enforcement and military mightLanded to make our world more right.Power, speed, and competenceOvercame instantaneously every hindrance.Overwhelming without any American loss,The US military … Continue reading

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