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First Principles: This Day Is Devoted By Americans To the Service of God As the Beneficent Author of All Good
“I do recommend and assign [this Thanksgiving Day] to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or … Continue reading
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Happiest of Thanksgivings 2019!!
Aloha Promises Forever wishes each of you and yours the very Happiest of Thanksgivings this 2019! May this one be your best so far and each coming Thanksgiving be even better!! “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with … Continue reading
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Motives Met
Based in part on 1 Cor 4:5: Motives Met by Michael Romani Things of darkness brought to light Keeping praise to make this right We are stewards entrusted to care Keeping our charges from Satan’s snare When we stand before … Continue reading
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Always Thankful
A poem of gratitude #27: Always Thankful by Michael Romani You pour another drink Taking time to think Seems we all pay our dues Too often singing the blues Dark side, downside Talking about wounded pride Staring at the shadow … Continue reading
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Thought of the Day: Ingratitude Is the Essence of Vileness
“Ingratitude is the essence of vileness.” – Immanuel Kant
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First Principles: Act Worthy of Yourselves
“Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and heaven and earth will aid the resolution. On you depend the fortunes of America. … Continue reading
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Natural Collaboration of Lights
Okay.. so it’s a stretch. But, since I’m always grateful for art and artistic endeavors, this will be my poem of gratitude #26: Natural Collaboration of Lights by Michael Romani Water falls Like the passage of time The angle calls … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Nothing Is So Permanent As A Temporary Government Program
“Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program.” – Milton Friedman
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First Principles: Public Liberty Will Not Long Survive the Total Extinction of Morals
“The diminution of public virtue is usually attended with that of public happiness, and the public liberty will not long survive the total extinction of morals.” – Samuel Adams
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Grateful For A Quest Completed
A poem of gratitude #25: Grateful For A Quest Completed by Michael Romani Life has at best One most important quest It begins at the start By the opening of one’s heart There in a box filled With the best … Continue reading
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