Tag Archives: Love

Thought For the Day: Love of One’s Country Is Splendid, But, Why Should Love Stop At the Border?

Posted on December 29, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The love of one’s country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?” -Pablo Casals, cellist, conductor, and composer (29 Dec 1876-1973)

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First Principles: Do Not Squander Time, For That Is the Stuff Life Is Made Of

Posted on December 28, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.” – Benjamin Franklin

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Please Have A Merry and Blessed Christmas 2019

Posted on December 25, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

To all my friends, family and even enemies, especially enemies, may you have the happiest and most blessed Christmas ever in reflection of the many gifts our heavenly Father has given to each and every one of us. May we … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Presents

Posted on December 24, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Let’s call this one for the missed one on December 22nd and Happy Chanukah to all who celebrate this! Forgotten Presents by Michael Romani To all the kids who learned How not to believe All of those who have been … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Christmas Is Love In Action

Posted on December 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans

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Ruined Absolution

Posted on December 21, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

This poem was meant for December 19, 2019. This is, among other observances, National Emo Day.. So Happy that… In my own confessional, I am struggling a bit these last few days with my upcoming birthday, Christmas almost here and … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: You Can Give Without Loving, But, You Can Never Love Without Giving

Posted on December 20, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

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Thought For the Day: Blessed Is the Season Which Engages the Whole World In A Conspiracy of Love

Posted on December 18, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie

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Barbie and Barney Backlash

Posted on December 17, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

It’s quite like me to pedal as fast as I can and still be a day behind and several dollars short. But that’s not going to stop me from living my days to their fullest. Yesterday, as it turns out … Continue reading →

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In A Relative Theory of Violin

Posted on December 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Happiest National Violin Day! In A Relative Theory of Violin by Michael Romani I know it’s all relative but who’s to argue But to play well one must add in divisions of two At least often, if you happen to … Continue reading →

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