Tag Archives: History

The Faith of the Grail

Posted on December 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Knight means servant. In today’s mockery of history, that’s overlooked. It’s in my heritage. Certainly, I am flawed as well. Let’s hope that in the end the things I struggle for are remembered with greater fondness? The Faith of the … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Nicholas Day!!

Posted on December 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Yes,Virginia and everyone else, there really is basis for the traditions of Santa Claus. Little is provable but there is little question about the basic history. Two interesting resources that might be worth viewing are found here: http://www.arthuriana.co.uk/xmas/ and https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=371 … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged History, Jesus, Resources, Santa Claus, Spirt of Christmas, St Nicholas Day, Thought For the Day, Viriginia | Leave a comment

The Greatest of All Time

Posted on December 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Often in discussing sports and things, people talk in terms of who is the greatest of all time. That’s never made much sense to me. We can never know who is up and coming for example as to why… The … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Argument, Art, Braggadocio, Century, Collective, Cultural touchstone, Eloquent, Excellent, False Choice, False Claims, Front Cover, Greatest of All Time, History, Invective, Legacy, Music, Objective, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pretend, Reflective, Rhyme, Sports, Truth Unseen, Warrior, Word | Leave a comment

Warrior Unknown

Posted on November 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

More light of truth shines on the valor of the few than ever before in history. Yet, as always, the unknown warriors are those who more than often make the rulers who they are. Warrior Unknown by Michael Romani It … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems, Uncategorized | Tagged Conpiracy, Evil, Gilded Pages, History, King, Legacy, Love, Pew, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Rule, Sarilege, Taverns, Throne, Tongue, Treachery, Truth, Unknown, Valor, Warrior, Wisdom of Sages | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Duty, Honor, Country, Service and Sacrifice Are the Hallmarks of Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“My estimate of him was formed on the battlefields many, many years ago, and has never changed. I regarded him then, as I regard him now, as one of the world’s noblest figures; not only as one of the finest … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Top Rock Vocal Performances

Posted on October 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

A little something for the listening pleasure and future lessons of two little girls as they grow up:

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Example, History, Lessons, Music, Rock, Sing For Your Supper, Vocals | Leave a comment

Daily Prompt – Madness

Posted on October 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

What’s Halloween without a little madness thrown in? To Play With Madness by Michael Romani The witches play with madness While mankind finds its sadness The comic tragedy plays out It seems each step descends into doubt Some things transcend … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, US Navy!

Posted on October 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In 1775 the US Navy was birthed to help take on tyranny. It’s still on mission today. October 13, 2018 was its anniversary. We would be remiss if we didn’t show our gratitude for all that’s been done on behalf … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Defend, Duty, Fight, Freedom, Happy Birthday US Navy, History, Mission, Navy, Service, Tradition, Tyranny | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Many Attacking Capitalism Know People Will Be Worse Off Under Any Other Economic System

Posted on October 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Many of those who attack capitalism know very well that their situation under any other economic system will be less favorable. Nevertheless, with full knowledge of this fact, they advocate a reform, e.g., socialism, because they hope that the rich, … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – True

Posted on October 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

As a concerned father, I am concerned with what’s true About a brave and noble navigator in the year 1492 Despite lies propagated to spread Leftist drivel about greed The search for gold was motivated by a different need The … Continue reading →

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