Tag Archives: Reason

Thought For the Day: Politicians and Diapers Must Be Changed Often

Posted on August 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.” – Mark Twain After watching the debates, I could not agree more. Impossible promises on one side. Lack of acknowledgement for failed policies let alone offers of different approaches … Continue reading →

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Day From Night

Posted on July 29, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

After God said let there be light, He divided day from night… Day From Night by Michael Romani Earth in balance requires adjustment With multiple areas of entrustment But trusting in whom? Man or God? And isn’t it a bit … Continue reading →

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Power of the Moon

Posted on July 28, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

There is a tidal pull to the moon that is nothing short of miraculous. Power of the Moon by Michael Romani The children must learn The power of the moon Pulled by tides we earn Our keep from the ocean’s … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Virtues of Men Are of More Consequence To Society Than Their Abilities

Posted on July 25, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The virtues of men are of more consequence to society than their abilities; and for this reason, the heart should be cultivated with more assiduity than the head.” – Noah Webster (1788)

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Wolf’s Call Coming

Posted on July 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Love and life are becoming increasingly clearer in my mind as part of one and the same. Without love there is no life, without life there is no love. And what of this to a man who has been told … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Matters of Faith Must Be Left To the Conviction and Conscience of Every Person

Posted on May 29, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Because we hold it for a fundamental and undeniable truth, “that religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence.” … Continue reading →

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Hope In Love Becomes A Battlefield

Posted on April 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Na/GloPoWriMo Day 22 challenges us to write a poem engaging another art form. For me, it took but a moment to realize I would take on Robert Indiana’s LOVE sculpture. Many reasons behind this I suppose, but, the largest of … Continue reading →

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Joy In the Gifts of Hard Times

Posted on April 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

The challenge for Na/GloPoWriMo Day 7 is to write a poem about gifts and joy. Above this challenge was a bit about how poetry can prove quite the therapeutic tool. I can see this easily from my own life. From this … Continue reading →

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Hello Brother

Posted on March 16, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Hatred stokes the fear that burns across our world in random outcroppings of rage and destruction. That being said, to take away the people’s right to bear arms and defend themselves seems like an ill thought out consequence, Madam Prime … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Government Is Force Like Fire, A Dangerous Servant and Fearful Master

Posted on February 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.” – George Washington

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