Tag Archives: Avoidance

If the Truth…

If the Truth…by Michael DoyleIf the truth is to be unpleasant Let it be spoken in a bold voiceKeeping focused on the presentNot a stumbled mumble as if not a choiceIt is better that the disagreeableBe out there and quickly … Continue reading

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Facing Fear Toward Tomorrow

A review of race history in America is a mix of hope and of fear; rights and wrongs; in short and in truth a mixed story.  Today, we confront that which was wrong.  Still, we should do so not in … Continue reading

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All That Mistaken Jazz

In this day and age, there is so little convention of civility that is kept and each indiscretion perhaps leads further to those things that act in concert to break down society. All That Mistaken Jazz by Michael Doyle Conversations … Continue reading

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First Principles: Live Life In Moderation

“Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.”  – Benjamin Franklin Prudence in our daily dealings is the way to go.  We must use reason and care without being excessively anxious, of course, to live life … Continue reading

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