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About alohapromisesforever

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

Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Thomas Carlyle – Characteristics

Born on December 4, 1795, Scottish philosopher, writer, essayist, historian , mathematician and teacher Thomas Carlyle was considered one of the most important social commentators in the Victorian era.    Aloha Promises Forever as previously discussed Carlyle’s life and legacy … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: KISS – Dressed To Kill

In 1973, KISS formed in New York City.  The band’s original members were Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley.  Never all that much about the music, this band climbed to fame on its face paint, stage outfits … Continue reading →

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To the Unborn

To the Unborn by Michael Romani Clothed in Christ As my redeemer Some around think That I’m a dreamer But, there’s no turning back There is nothing that I lack As I move on forward And ever and always toward … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Creature

The lone man watched from a distance to see what he might see Peering over the ledge and looking down at what was to be A rainbow dance of ascension down in creature canyon Out beyond the deep forest of … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Role of the Elected Is to Serve the People

“We are not to consider ourselves, while here, as at church or school, to listen to the harangues of speculative piety; we are here to talk of the political interests committed to our charge.” – Fisher Ames (1789)     … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Printed Word Prevails Over Bullets

“Poor is the power of the lead that becomes bullets compared to the power of the hot metal that becomes types.” – Georg Brandes, critic and scholar (4 Feb 1842-1927) Force is never the preference over persuasion.       … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: Waylon Jennings – Honky Tonk Heroes

Born on June 15, 1937, American singer/songwriter and country musician Waylon Arnold Jennings began playing guitar at 8 and was performing on the local radio station KVOW by the age of 14.  Surviving the day that music died on the … Continue reading →

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Nervous Man In A Four Dollar Room

Nervous Man In A Four Dollar Room by Michael Romani Jackie Rhoades stumbles into age thirty four Like a blemished dot behind the cheap hotel’s door While some men leave a mark of fragmentary existence All Jackie has are traces … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Sympathize

Remembering back to the days When I found peace in your eyes Thinking back on your ways It was always so easy to sympathize Learning about love from our first smile Walking hand in hand for many miles Our love … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Never Miss A Good Chance To Shut Up

“Never miss a good chance to shut up.” – Will Rogers  Seemingly harsh, it is sound advice.  An old half remembered adage states something to the effect that God created each of us with two eyes and two ears but … Continue reading →

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