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About alohapromisesforever

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

Crack of the Cosmic Sky

Started watching a series on various sites world wide that are connected with our world’s belief systems.  From that.. this: Crack of the Cosmic Sky by Michael Romani The story it seems As it’s told Is that in the cosmic … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Kindness Has Converted More Sinners Than Zeal, Eloquence or Learning

“Kindness has converted more sinners than zeal, eloquence or learning.”  – Frederick W Faber      

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First Principles: All Tyranny Needs To Gain A Foothold Is For People of Good Conscience To Remain Silent

“We in America do not have government by the majority—we have government by the majority who participate…. All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.” – Thomas Jefferson    

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Thoughts On Found Gratitude

Recently, I have found new reasons to smile and find cheerfulness.  In my growing moments of gratitude, it seems that maybe it’s time for heartfelt inventory of the good things in my life – past and present. Thoughts On Found … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Longer We Live, the More Convincing Proofs Are Seen That God Governs In the Affairs of Men

“I have lived, Sir, a long time and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Things Turn Out Best For the People Who Make the Best of the Way Things Turn Out

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” – John Wooden  

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A New Found Treasure

There are things in this world that are priceless and not replaceable.  There are things given a value that outweighs their worth.  But the greatest treasure is that which cannot be taken and only given. A New Found Treasure by … Continue reading →

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First Principles: If America Desires To Avoid Insult and Secure Peace, We Must Be Ready For War At All Times

“If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: There Are Years That Ask Questions and Years That Answer

“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” – Zora Neale Hurston, folklorist and writer (7 Jan 1891-1960)      

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Vision Strikes Its Pose

Always insight be it on stage or on screen, there’s a lot that goes into being a costume designer, right? Vision Strikes Its Pose by Michael Romani To design, to tell a story A costume in all its glory Accents … Continue reading →

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