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About alohapromisesforever

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

There’s the Deep of That

Common culture often sees child’s play as an expression of something basic.  Modern psychology suggests that it is otherwise.  I am inclined to agree. There’s the Deep of That by Michael Romani There is as it seems A world that … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Truth, Forgiveness and Love Can Heal the World

“Know that truth, forgiveness, and love can heal the world. Imagine if all of us could be truthful with ourselves, start forgiving everyone, and start loving everyone. We would no longer be selfish, gossiping would be over, and we would … Continue reading →

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First Principles: As the President Bears No Resemblance To A King So the Senate Has No Similarity To Nobles

“As our president bears no resemblance to a king so we shall see the Senate has no similitude to nobles. First, not being hereditary, their collective knowledge, wisdom, and virtue are not precarious. For by these qualities alone are they … Continue reading →

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Flash In the Pan

In the hustle and bustle that makes up our busy days so many, perhaps too many people and places come and go and yet these linger in our memories, right? Flash In the Pan by Michael Romani Our hearts thrown … Continue reading →

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As Jesus Was Walking (In My Life)

Based in part on Matthew 4:18-20 and on other things as well.. 😉 As Jesus Was Walking (In My Life) by Michael Romani Coming home to Jesus, taking my love home There at the foot of the cross, not alone … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Envy Is Not the Basis of Sound Economic Policy

“Envy is not the basis of sound economic policy.” – Robin Smith      

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First Principles: There Are Primary Truths, Or First Principles, On Which All Subsequent Reasoning Must Depend

“In disquisitions of every kind there are certain primary truths, or first principles, upon which all subsequent reasoning must depend.” – Alexander Hamilton (1788)      

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Thought For the Day: Beware of False Knowledge; It Is More Dangerous Than Ignorance

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.” – George Bernard Shaw      

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First Principles: All Men Having Power Ought To Be Distrusted To A Certain Degree

“All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree.” – James Madison (1787)      

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Mind Games Played

Recent developments in science and in a virtual environment I spend some time on has led me to question a few things pertinent to ethical behavior or actually the lack thereof on the part of certain people I have come … Continue reading →

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