Category Archives: Thought For the Day

Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Dante – The Divine Comedy, Canto XXX

Posted on January 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In Canto XXX of The Divine Comedy, Dante and Virgil have survived the depths of hell and ascend to the Mountain of Purgatory which is on a displaced rock that resulted from Satan’s fall creating Hell.  The mountain’s seven terraces correspond … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Children Should Be Raised Strong Enough To Withstand Tryanny

Posted on January 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Make men large and strong and tyranny will bankrupt itself in making shackles for them.” – Rev. Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887)      

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Sonic Gems: Duke Ellington – The Far East Suite

Posted on January 26, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

On April 29, 1899, American composer, pianist and jazz band leader Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was born and had a tremendous career in music for over 50 years when he passed on May 24, 1974.  Proving that at least one … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Indifference Allows Rule By Evil Men

Posted on January 26, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs, is to be ruled by evil men.”  – Plato (429-347 BC)        

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Sonic Gems – Deep Purple – Machine Head

Posted on January 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In 1968 Herford England, probably no one knew that the progressive rock band Deep Purple would form and become a top originator of heavy metal and modern hard rock.  That shift occurred, however, in 1970 when the band became all … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Robert Burns – To A Mouse

Posted on January 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Tonight is the celebration of the birth of Robert Burns known as Burns Night.  Robert Burns, of course, having been born on January 25, 1759.  We have covered the life and legacy of Robert Burns previously.  It’s well worth the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Illegal Aliens Should Not Be Treated As Legal

Posted on January 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“When we use phrases like ‘undocumented workers,’ we convey a message to the American people that their government is not serious about combating illegal immigration, which the American people overwhelmingly oppose… …People who enter the United States without our permission … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Weakness Is Provocative

Posted on January 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Mr. Obama … came to office saying, and apparently believing, that a more deferential America would be better respected around the world. He will finish his term having disproved his own argument. The real lesson of the last four years … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Fiction Can Be Useful

Posted on January 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Fiction gives us a second chance that life denies us.” – Paul Theroux, novelist (b. 1941)        

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