“This process of election affords a moral certainty that the office of President will seldom fall to the lot of any man who is not in an eminent degree endowed with the requisite qualifications.” – Alexander Hamilton in Federalist No. 68 (1788)
Remember when the Democratic Party leadership propped up a singularly unqualified man to hold office just months ago? Imagine if he had won because of lawfare and other malicious abuses of our electoral and legal processes.
“One of the nice things about problems is that a good many of them do not exist except in our imaginations.” – Steve Allen
Christmas and Its Dysfunctions
by Michael Doyle
Life around Christmas can be crazy
Though the reasons why can feel hazy
The story of Christmas continues on and on
In versions of dreams from just beyond
But with family, it comes together
With every improvised verse, it just gets better
Everyone we love, it seems is a superstar
Especially if they can strum a guitar
Happy Christmas; you've been missed
The "come on in" is sealed and kissed
One more drink leads to one more story
This family of ours has seen its glory
The stars outside are in conjunction
Even if our dreams live, we barely function
Somehow, we've managed to muddle through
It's just the truth lived in what we do
The pain that comes with too many fights
Comes decorated with strings of Christmas lights
We live our way into the following Christmas Day
Wondering what it is Jesus would say
Happy Christmas; you've been missed
The "come on in" is sealed and kissed
One more drink leads to one more story
This family of ours has seen its glory
The life we love to hate is an open invitation
To somehow see past the poignant aggravation
She stares out the window at the holiday lights
All these passing years have known some crazy nights
Small talk is shared just to plant its smile
The life we share brings us through all the while
We fall in love weighted on our bruised knees
Then type our stories and verses on wounded keys
Happy Christmas; you've been missed
The "come on in" is sealed and kissed
One more drink leads to one more story
This family of ours has seen its glory
(c) December 25, 2024 Michael Doyle
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The first lunar mission to leave the Earth’s orbit was Apollo 8. The men on this mission were the first to observe Earthrise. In 1968, on doing so, they were compelled by their faith to read the biblical account of creation (centered on Earth). This sharing of the Bible occurred on Christmas.
The reading from the astronauts present began:
“We are now approaching lunar sunrise, and for all the people back on Earth, the crew of Apollo 8 has a message that we would like to send to you. ‘In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth…” – William Anders
NASA released the following via YouTube:
To each of you reading this, I wish you all a blessed and holy Christmas. Merry Christmas!!
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” -Isaiah 9:6
“If you’re rooting against the president, you are rooting against the nation. And I’m not ever going to be where I want a president to fail. So, country first. I know that’s become maybe like a cliche, but it happens to be true.” – Senator John Fetterman (D), on ABC News, This Week
A Razor's Truth
by Michael Doyle
In a time when all eyes
Should be looking toward the skies
Filled with wonder and majesty
There's a preference for conspiracy
The more is, the better if mired in tragedy
Sometimes, it feels more like a comedy
People are mystified by things they point at
Like two astronauts wearing Santa hats
They are on the razor's edge of truth
Some puzzles are simple, as in our youth
Wanting like the drones to ponder why
It takes a child to ask about resupply
Some questions leave nothing to find
It's as clear as day, even for the blind
We live in an age of allegations and conspiracy
While very few challenge the hypocrisy
What can be expected in an age of the woke
When the Church of England has become broke
Not daring to edge to the side of the Nativity
Hiding the babe in the manger without levity
A church of believers hiding their belief
Worried that telling their truth brings grief
Altered hymns are conspicuously filled with regret
As if the outside world might mysteriously forget
That the business of the church is not simply business
If there is to be any relevancy, leave the sameness
Alone and distinguish what this truth thing is about
It's okay if the nonbelievers remain mired in their doubt
(c) December 24, 2024 Michael Doyle
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“May the father of all mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths, and make us in all our several vocations useful here, and in His own due time and way everlastingly happy.” – George Washington (1790)
“Maxims and aphorisms, let us remember that wisdom is the true salt of literature, and the books that are most nourishing are richly stored with it, and that is the main object to seek in reading books.” – John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn
Heavenly Peace
by Michael Doyle
This night of abounding silence
Came to conquer this world's violence
Heavenly peace brought to calm sleep
When the Lord came to love and keep
The Lord opened the Word to our page
Bringing hope and peace to our age
Walking with us in every step
He was crucified, but He never left
His voice is heard in the Holy Spirit
When we open our hearts, we can hear it
Faithfully, we give our love and service
Through loving God, we live our purpose
Rejoicing with every step that we take
Living our best as if it were for God's sake
Our voices tremble, and our souls shake
Knowing purity in redeeming love that is real
In the darkness, we had waited
Seeking truth, we were fated
Destined for our part in His story
We are reconciled in His glory
(c) December 23, 2024 Michael Doyle
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