Tag Archives: Keep

First Principles: Keep Your Eyes Wide Open Before Marriage, Half Shut Afterwards

“Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards.” – Benjamin Franklin, in Poor Richard’s Almanack    

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I of the Camera

It’s the first official day of NaPoWriMo/GloPoWriMo 2020! So what’s the prompt, right? “… a self-portrait poem in which you make a specific action a metaphor for your life – one that typically isn’t done all that often, or only … Continue reading

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Right Standing

Based in part on 1 Peter 12: Right Standing by Michael Doyle Father, God in Jesus’ name I have been made without blame Though your crucifixion Rising above my afflictions Thanks to your grace I am held in your loving … Continue reading

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Set’s Blinding of Horus

Egypt has some fascinating legends from long ago.  Some get slightly retold as time goes on. Set’s Blinding of Horus by Michael Doyle Few know the whole of the story A tale needed in all of its glory In a … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Among the Things You Can Give and Still Keep Are Your Word, A Smile and A Grateful Heart

“Among the things you can give and still keep are your word, a smile, and a grateful heart.” – Zig Ziglar      

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My Thorny Crown

War never truly ends for some. My Thorny Crown by Michael Doyle It’s said and it’s true As a lesson learned by me and you That only the dead Know the end of war For the rest of us, it’s … Continue reading

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Leaped To Conclusions

February 29, 2020.  This day shall live in my personal history as a day like no other. Leaped To Conclusions by Michael Romani Today is a day unlike any other day So many changes have blown my way Today is … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Always Keep Your Face Toward the Sunshine – and Shadows Will Fall Behind You

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” – Walt Whitman    

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Somewhere In A Hobbit’s Town

The whole creative process behind the making of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies and the original tales has and have always fascinated me.  How about you? Somewhere In A Hobbit’s Town by Michael Romani Somewhere in Switzerland … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Keep Your Feet On the Ground and Keep Reaching For Stars

“Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for stars.” – Casey Kasem What I keep trying to teach my little girls.  Was sad to hear that they set absolutely no goals for 2020.  No one sets goals any more … Continue reading

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