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First Anniversary
I want to take this moment to commemorate Aloha Promises Forever’s first anniversary of our blog. I say our because although Ally and my relationship has changed hugely, she has been and remains a source of encouragement and inspiration. Thank … Continue reading
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Tagged Aloha Promises Forever, Blog, Changes, First Anniversary, Gratitude, Journey
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Astral
Children of the Earth are destined to rise and ascend As we are but astral projections with no need to defend Children of rare stardust, we are called for higher things For such are the dreams of which the cosmos … Continue reading
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Tagged Astral, Children of Earth, Children of Stars, Cosmos, Daily Prompt, Destiny, Dreams, Exploration, Journey, Wordpress
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Himalayan Journey
https://flic.kr/p/pVs3dC Himalayan Journey by Michael Romani Far from the bustling cities of China Is a tale of life in all of its glory The spirits are lifted on the backs of cranes In the springtime of this magical story … Continue reading
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Tagged China, Dreamscape, Golden Monkeys, Himalayan Mountains, Journey, Panda, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Snow Leopards
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A Family Mystery Uncovered
On this sixth day of Christmas, my daughters and I have sat down with Write the Story to write our third story based on the theme of A Family Mystery Uncovered. There is really no real reason for why we skipped … Continue reading
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Tagged A Family Mystery Uncovered, Creative Writing, Destination, Goals, Journey, Marathon, Notebook, Sharing, Sunday, Write A Story, Writing
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Homer – Book XXII of The Odyssey
Aloha Promises Forever has previously discussed both The Odyssey as well as Homer. These materials should be reviewed for further information. With respect to today’s reading, please see below. One fascinating facet of this tale is of course how the journey … Continue reading
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Tagged Geography, Harvard Classics, Homer, Ionian Islands, Ithaca, Journey, Peloponnese, The Odyssey
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First Principles: It Is From God That We Gain Our Intended and Useful Vocations
“May the father of all mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths, and make us in all our several vocations useful here, and in His own due time and way everlastingly happy.” — George Washington (1790) … Continue reading
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Tagged First Principles, George Washington, God the Father, Journey, Light, Mercy, Pursuit of Happiness, Vocations
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Confess
Lately, I’ve got a little something on my mind About how I keep on running just a little behind It seems that there is something that I must confess My attempts at my resolutions this year have been a mess … Continue reading
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Tagged Aspirations, Confess, Daily Prompt, Goals, Intentional, Journey, New Year's Eve, Personal Inventory, Resolutions, Wordpress
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Thought For the Day: The Struggle For Truth Is Hard But Worthy
“On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow.” – Friedrich Nietzsche, … Continue reading
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Tagged Effort, Friedrich Nietzsche, Journey, Mountain, Philosophy, Struggle, Thought For the Day, Training, Truth
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Risky
A message for two princesses: It’s a risky business this forest we call life Filled with wonder and filled with strife But if you keep the path, I think you’ll find It’s better to step forward than be left behind … Continue reading
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Tagged Brave, Daily Prompt, Double Talk, Forest, Journey, Life, Photograph, Poem, Princesses, Risky, Step, Weary, Wordpress
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Whittling Away
Wednesday night’s sermon was based on Psalm 34:8. The following poem is based on the sermon. Whittling Away by Michael Romani Sharpening the focal Looking at the local In the midst of a journey To strengthen you and me Constantly … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Conform, Journey, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Presence, Psalms, Redemption, Shape, Whittle
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 