Tag Archives: Country

Thought For the Day: A Country Habituated To Liars Takes Generations To Bring Truth Back

Posted on October 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Once a country is habituated to liars, it takes generations to bring the truth back.” – Gore Vidal, writer (3 Oct 1925-2012) A broken clock can be correct twice a day. We who struggle so hard against the prevalent lies … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The United States Will Continue Richly Blessed As Long As We Follow God

Posted on September 4, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“No country upon earth ever had it more in its power to attain these blessings than United America. Wondrously strange, then, and much to be regretted indeed would it be, were we to neglect the means and to depart from … Continue reading →

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Short Poetry Workshop – Crystalline – Crystalline Hope (Small Town Life)

Posted on August 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Indiana is filled with small towns and with these people of the earth who remind us of what it means to be neighbors and community. Crystalline Hope (Small Town Life) by Michael Romani Down the way on a country highway … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Brick, Byway, Carousel, Community, Corn, Country, Crystalline, Family, God, Honest, Hope, Life, Photograph, Short Poetry, Silos, Small Town, Town Square, Workshop | Leave a comment

Daily Prompt – Hero

Posted on August 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

When I was much, much younger I felt a certain kind of empty hunger Wishing that I would not become a zero Instead I strove to become a hero Picking out who I wanted very much to be I modeled … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Country, Daily Prompt, Family, Goals, God, Hero, Hunger, Knight, Life, Model, Others, Prayer, Risk, Servant, Service, Young, Zero | Leave a comment

First Principles: To Vote Is To Execute One of the Most Solemn Trusts In Society

Posted on July 31, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual — or at least that he ought not so to do; but that he … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Republic Depends On Lovers of Liberty

Posted on July 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired of. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and heaven and earth will aid the resolution. On you depend the fortunes of … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Our Nation Is In Need Of A Spiritual Awakening

Posted on March 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Our country’s in great need of a spiritual awakening. There have been times that I’ve wept as I’ve gone from city to city, and I’ve seen how far people have wandered from God. … God loves you, and He’s willing … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Assay

Posted on February 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Listen up, the people got something they want to say Maybe it’s time that we take a moment and assay All the bad that is happening in the world today Maybe it’s time that we take our turn another way … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories, Uncategorized | Tagged Assay, Cherish, Country, Daily Prompt, Family, God, Heritage, Hermitage, Legacy, Measure, People, Pleasures, Repent, Say, Spirituality, Travesty, Treasure, Wordpress | Leave a comment

Presidents’ Day 2018

Posted on February 20, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Presidents’ Day 2018 by Michael Romani Two princesses and their daddy Wandered off to Conner Prairie Uncertain of what they might find Seeking fun and to cultivate minds Most of the living history Would have to remain a mystery Closed … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Aspiration, Conner Prairie, Country, Daughters, Dedication, Family, Jeopardy, Land, Legacy, Living History, Love, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Presidents' Day, Rain | Leave a comment

First Principles: Our Obligation To America Ends At Our Death

Posted on February 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives.” —John Adams (1808) Forever faithful to this principle, I proudly continue to serve my country even in a civilian status. This is the way of patriots. This is my … Continue reading →

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