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

First Principles: There Is Nothing Wrong With America That Cannot Be Cured By What Is Right With America

“There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.” – Bill Clinton

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Thought For the Day: Every Experience Has Its Element of Magic

“Every experience has its element of magic.” – Hermann Hesse, novelist, poet, Nobel laureate (2 Jul 1877-1962)

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Click Track To Health

Click Track To Healthby Michael DoyleThere’s a click track to having good health.It goes beyond other things like wealth.But it isn’t really all that much deep. It’s a thing called regular, consistent sleep.Insomnia has crept across the nights of our … Continue reading

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Thought For The Day: If You Take Responsibility For Yourself, You Will Develop A Hunger To Accomplish Your Dreams

“If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams.” – Les Brown

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First Principles: You Cannot Escape the Responsibility of Tomorrow By Evading It Today

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln

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Where Are the Kids’ Bikes?

Where Are the Kids’ Bikes?by Michael DoyleDriving down the suburban streetsIt seems the few kids out are on their feet.What happened to the bikes in my neighborhood?The fun of this, I thought, would be understood.But even as I tried over … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Happiness of Your Life Depends On the Quality of Your Thoughts

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts” – Marcus Aurelius

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First Principles: Government Is Not Reason; It Is Not Eloquent; It Is Force. Like Fire, It Is A Dangerous Servant and A Fearful Master.

“Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. Experience has taught us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it … Continue reading

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Being True To Oneself

Being True To Oneselfby Michael DoyleOne doesn’t need to be a king to wield authority.One only needs to have and possess personal sovereignty.To know that strength lies in one’s personal dignity.And to dare to speak one’s truth with great authority.Hamlet … Continue reading

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First Principles: Democracy and Socialism Have Nothing In Common But One Word, Equality. But Notice the Difference While Democracy Seeks Equality in Liberty, Socialism Seeks Equality in Restraint and Servitude

“Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude.” – Alexis de Tocqueville

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