Tag Archives: Family

Thought For the Day: A True Friend Is More Esteemed Than Family

Posted on June 10, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“What sweetness is left in life, if you take away friendship? Robbing life of friendship is like robbing the world of the sun.  A true friend is to be more esteemed than kinship.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero You can read … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Things Unwise In A Family Are Unwise For A Nation

Posted on June 5, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

What is prudence in the conduct of every private family can scarce be folly in that of a great kingdom.” – Adam Smith There is a lot to be said for this quote from Adam Smith.  If things would be wise … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day 2017, Part II

Posted on May 14, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Mother’s Day 2017, Part II by Michael Romani I miss my mom That’s no surprise I think as I stare at the screen Through sleepy eyes My earliest memory Is that of her role In what was usually – In … Continue reading →

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Paint By Number Plans

Posted on May 7, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

I was watching a documentary about creativity and abstract illustration when it occurred to me.  There are certain similarities between being a parent and an artist.  So many elements happen just as they might despite your best efforts toward control. … Continue reading →

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Owed To Monopoly

Posted on April 21, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Day 20 of the NaPoWriMo/GloPoWriMo has the challenge of writing a poem incorporating a game or images and parts of a game.  Maybe someone can help me understand why the first thought that came to my mind was the old … Continue reading →

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