Tag Archives: Hand

Thought For the Day: One Cannot Hire A Hand; the Whole Man Always Comes With It

Posted on November 19, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“One cannot hire a hand; the whole man always comes with it.” – Peter Drucker, management consultant, professor, and writer (19 Nov 1909-2005)

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In This Dance

Posted on November 8, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

In This Danceby Michael DoyleEven rivers know to ramble slowlyThe end comes soon enoughIf in the end, this world knows meSomeday, that will be enoughIn the interrupted dream shades of the nightI wander alone through this twilightBreathless as the thoughts … Continue reading →

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Like Souls Rising From the Dead

Posted on November 4, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Like Souls Rising From the Deadby Michael DoyleHidden symbols press the conscienceAnd then denies the separation of scienceFrom the spirituality of all things trueThis is independent of a fearful point of viewMorals only tend to get in the wayOf moments … Continue reading →

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First Principles: As Parents, We Can Have No Joy, Knowing That This Government Is…Running the Next Generation Into Debt

Posted on August 26, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“As parents, we can have no joy, knowing that this government is not sufficiently lasting to ensure any thing which we may bequeath to posterity: And by a plain method of argument, as we are running the next generation into … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Love Is Like Quicksilver In the Hand. Leave the Fingers Open and It Stays. Clutch It, and It Darts Away

Posted on August 24, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Love is like quicksilver in the hand. Leave the fingers open and it stays. Clutch it, and it darts away.” -Dorothy Parker, author (22 Aug 1893-1967)

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Don’t Play With Fire In the Dark

Posted on March 22, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Don’t Play With Fire In the Darkby Michael Doyle The edge of the cliff beckons meWhispering my name dangerouslyIs it taunting the edgeOf a lonely soul on the ledge A reasoned soul knows its contextWhen all the dots fail to … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It’s Best To Give While Your Hand Is Still Warm

Posted on March 19, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“It’s best to give while your hand is still warm.” – Philip Roth, novelist (19 Mar 1933-2018)

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Midnight Reflections

Posted on November 14, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Midnight Reflectionsby Michael DoyleSending I love you echoes across the canyon wallInto the frigid air of this late fallThinking to myself that you were once so nearNow gasping at the thought that you might disappearThe distance is no further than … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Only Good Bureaucrat Is One With A Pistol At His Head. Put It In His Hand and It’s Good-Bye To the Bill of Rights

Posted on June 19, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“The only good bureaucrat is one with a pistol at his head. Put it in his hand and it’s good-bye to the Bill of Rights.” – H. L. Mencken (1880-1956)

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To the New Sunrise

Posted on June 10, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

To the New Sunriseby Michael DoyleHand to heart, heart to handI wish only that you understandThat even if it weren’t for all your charmI would never wish to bring you harmWhen and wherever you may goYou take my care beyond … Continue reading →

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