Tag Archives: Individuals

On the 1619 Project

Posted on May 5, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

An ahistorical work that seeks to repudiate the founding principles of America won the Pulitzer Prize today. In my eyes, all luster is now gone to both the Nobel prizes and the Pulitzer with this move. It’s not … Continue reading →

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First Principles: As Long As Marriage Exists, Knowledge, Property and Influence Will Accumulate In Families

Posted on May 4, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“As long as Property exists, it will accumulate in Individuals and Families. As long as Marriage exists, Knowledge, Property and Influence will accumulate in Families.” – John Adams, in Letter to Abigail Adams (July 17, 1775)

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Thought For the Day: Let Us Recommit Ourselves To That Devotion To God and Family

Posted on November 28, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“As we celebrate Thanksgiving … we should ask what we can do as individuals to demonstrate our gratitude to God for all He has done. Such reflection can only add to the significance of this precious day of remembrance. Let … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: You Cannot Hope To Build A Better World Without Improving the Individuals

Posted on November 9, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for his own improvement, and at the same time share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being … Continue reading →

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Surviving the Ride

Posted on January 26, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

From Socrates to Rush’s Neil Pert to observance of every day life, we all learn one thing fairly early on, conform or be cast out. Surviving the Ride by Michael Romani Time and again, it’s the same story All sorts … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems, Uncategorized | Tagged Bust, Cast Out, Conform, Discern, Fingerprint, Functional Rules, Glory, Individuals, Innocent, Inside, Judge, Learn, Own Thought, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pretense, Questions, Ride, Rush, Sentence, Society, Socrates, Sought, Soul, Step Out of Line, Story, Survive, Think, Trouble, Trust | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: No Two Persons Have Read the Same Book

Posted on May 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“No two persons ever read the same book.” – Edmund Wilson, critic (8 May 1895-1972)

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Book, Edmund Wilson, Experience, Individuals, Opinions, Perspective, Read, Reading, Thought For the Day | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: It Takes Courage To Grow Into Who You Really Are

Posted on April 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“It takes courage to grow up and be who you really are. “ — e.e. cummings

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Thought For the Day: You Cannot Shake Hands With A Clenched Fist

Posted on March 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.” – Indira Gandhi, prime minister of India (1917-1984)

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Thought For the Day: You’re Never Too Old To Set Goals and Dream

Posted on March 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis

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First Principles: Private Morality Must Precede Public

Posted on December 31, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“If individuals be not influenced by moral principles; it is in vain to look for public virtue; it is, therefore, the duty of legislators to enforce, both by precept and example, the utility, as well as the necessity of a … Continue reading →

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