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Samson (XI)
Continuing in a series of poems depicting the story of Samson and Delilah as told in the Book of Judges: Samson (XI) by Michael Romani Staying their course, steady to fight For their land and what is right Even if … Continue reading
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Thought For the Day: Spread the Light
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”– Edith Wharton, novelist (24 Jan 1861-1937)
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Tagged Candle, Edith Wharton, Light, Mirror, Reflect, Spread, Thought For the Day, Two
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First Principles: It Is Essential To Preserve Liberty That All People Possess Arms and Be Taught How To Use Them
“Whereas, to preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them; nor does it follow from this, that all promiscuously must go into … Continue reading
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Tagged Anti-Republican Principle, Arms, Federal Farmer, First Principles, Guard, Liberty, Possess, Preserve, Richard Henry Lee, Select Milita, Taught, The People, Use
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Morning Broken
Having a bit of a go at it in life these days. Six more medical tests scheduled by mid March. At that point, maybe we have a game plan? Let’s hope so. Morning Broken by Michael Romani Early morning, barely … Continue reading
Samson (X)
Continuing in the retelling of the story of Samson and Delilah as told in The Book of Judges: Samson (X) by Michael Romani X It is as it must That God’s wrath is just To watch his people die Or leave … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Judges, Devotion, Dignity, Envy, False Choice, God, Injury, Living God, Lord, Nation, Negotiate, Night, Philistine, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Power, Pure, Right, Samson and Delilah, Shame, Sorrow, Starve, Storm, Tomorrow, Truth, Witness, Wonder, Wrath, Wrong, Zion
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Thought For the Day: Government Can and Must Provide Opportunity, Not Smother It
“It is not my intention to do away with government. It is rather to make it work — work with us, not over us; stand by our side, not ride on our back. Government can and must provide opportunity, not … Continue reading
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Tagged Cooperate, Do Away, Foster, Government, Opportunity, Provide, Ronald Reagan, Smother, Stifle, Thought For the Day, Work
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First Principles: Legal Immigrants From All Nations Are Welcome As Long As These Conform To American Laws
“Born in other countries, yet believing you could be happy in this, our laws acknowledge, as they should do, your right to join us in society, conforming, as I doubt not you will do, to our established rules.” – Thomas … Continue reading
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Tagged Conform, Established Rules, First Principles, Foreign, Join, Law, Legal, Society, Thomas Jefferson
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Samson IX
Continuing the story of Samson and Delilah as told in the Book of Judges: Samson (IX) by Michael Romani In the rocky passage of history There are signs of Divine certainty When God’s voice has spoken clear Stilling waters and calming … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Judges, Chosen, Dagon, Dan, Evil, Freedom, God, Good, History, Israel, Jawbone, Nation, Nazirite, Philistine, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Samson and Delilah, Submit, Vows
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Rough Road
Sometimes it’s a rough patch. Sometimes it’s a life sentence. All times, it’s up to the person walking it to push on through. Sometimes that shapes you into your least intentions… https://flic.kr/p/pLecSH Rough Road by Michael Romani It was a … Continue reading
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Tagged Belong, Coffee, Drink, Embrace, Face, Guitar, Heartbreak, Leave, Life Sentence, Melody, Morning, Night, Old Fashioned Love Song, Photograph, Place, Poem, Poetry, Road Road, Rock N Roll, Rodeo Clown, Rough Patch, Rugged, Shape, Show, Shut, Singer, Think, Tight, Tomorrow, Voice
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Thought For the Day: We Should Focus More On the Integrity of Love Than Purity of Dogma
“We worry more about the purity of dogma than about the integrity of love.” – Abraham Joshua Heschel, rabbi and professor (11 Jan 1907-1972)
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Tagged Abraham Joshua Heschel, Focus, Integrity of Low, Purity of Dogma, Rabbi, Thought For the Day, Worry
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