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First Principles: The Bible Should Be Read and Applied To Our Daily Lives

Posted on April 16, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The Bible is the best of all books, for it is the word of God and teaches us the way to be happy in this world and in the next. Continue therefore to read it and to regulate your life … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia For Guantanamo

Posted on April 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Next on the series of challenges for Na/GloPoWriMo Day 11 is to write a poem pertinent to places of origin. It seems to me that regardless of place of birth or my history of Hawai’i and California, the place that … Continue reading →

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A Pillow’s Talk of Things

Posted on April 9, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

The ninth day of Na/GloPoWriMo is based on the lists found in Sei Shonagon’ s The Pillow Talk. As the hour has grown later than I had hoped and only just recently finished a show along with a late dinner and … Continue reading →

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Finding Heart’s True Home

Posted on April 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Acts 13:22: Finding Heart’s True Home by Michael Romani Living life hoping for a little dignity Depending on His not my priority Putting that which matters to him Above my desires and my whims All of … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: You Have To Give To Live

Posted on March 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“It’s best to give while your hand is still warm.” – Philip Roth, novelist (19 Mar 1933-2018) Said differently and I think better by the Red Rocker himself, Sammy Hagar:

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In the Suffering of Christ

Posted on February 23, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based on 1 Peter 2:21-25 In the Suffering of Christ by Michael Romani Suffered for the cause of Holy Christ It is the role that we my bear and live Living to our best and to our finest We suffer … Continue reading →

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Sacred Song

Posted on February 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

May your trails always be safe protected by the sacred song of life. https://flic.kr/p/tXBN9h Sacred Song by Michael Romani Sing your songs To protect my trail Offering safe passage Past the hounds of Hell My soul is troubled Here in … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Things Turn Out the Best For Those Who Make The Best Of How Things Turn out

Posted on February 17, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” – John Wooden

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Thought For the Day: Laughter and Sleep Are the Best Cures For Everything

Posted on February 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.” – Irish Proverb

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Thought For the Day: A Politician Best Serves His or Her Party By Serving the Country Well (Not By Partisanship)

Posted on February 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“He serves his party best who serves the country best.” – Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th US president (4 Oct 1822-1893)

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