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First Steps Taken

Posted on July 24, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Fist Steps Takenby Michael DoyleThe first steps in any new directionAre likely to require some bit of correction.Every journey needs these to be taken.To think otherwise is to be mistaken.It’s necessary to crawl, fall, walk, then run.These are necessary steps … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: For To Be Free Is Not Merely To Cast Off One’s Chains, But To Live In A Way That Respects and Enhances the Freedom of Others

Posted on July 18, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela

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First Principles: A Sacred Respect For the Constitutional Law Is the Vital Principle, the Sustaining Energy of a Free Government

Posted on June 20, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“A sacred respect for the constitutional law is the vital principle, the sustaining energy of a free government.” – Alexander Hamilton

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Bob Dylan’s Blues

Posted on April 5, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Bob Dylan’s Bluesby Michael DoyleBob Dylan’s tangle was a lot more than blueIts effect has had a multi-generational hueHis music, writing, and lyrical poetryHas etched its way into the best of historyMost of us take part in shallow walk-on rolesThere … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Love Your Life, Perfect Your Life, Beautify All Things In Your Life. Seek To Make Your Life Long and Its Purpose In the Service of Your People

Posted on March 8, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things … Continue reading →

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History Dignifies the Presidents

Posted on February 17, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

History Dignifies the Presidentsby Michael DoyleOn this Presidents Day, a few comments are deservedAs we look back on nation as it is preservedTrue to the faith of our republic’s sovereignty Is the struggle to keep our nation’s dignityOur story is … Continue reading →

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Looking Back On Quincy U

Posted on November 5, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Looking Back on Quincy Uby Michael DoyleMentor and teacherTo rocker and preacherWith a deepness of eyesThat made it easy to realizeRather rock or jazzHis licks and hooks had pizzazzCreating hits like a grand slamQuincy’s life was the master jamMusic is … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: No Fathers Or Mothers Think Their Own Children Ugly; and This Self-Deceit Is Yet Stronger With Respect To the Offspring of the Mind

Posted on October 24, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“No fathers or mothers think their own children ugly; and this self-deceit is yet stronger with respect to the offspring of the mind.” – Miguel de Cervantes, novelist (29 Sep 1547-1616)

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Thought For the Day: Cutting Negative People From My Life Does Not Mean I Hate Them, It Simply Means I Respect Me

Posted on October 8, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Cutting negative people from my life does not mean I hate them, it simply means I respect me.” – Marilyn Monroe

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Thought For the Day: Relationships Are Based On Four Principles: Respect, Understanding, Acceptance and Appreciation

Posted on October 2, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Relationships are based on four principles: respect, understanding, acceptance and appreciation” – Mahatma Gandhi

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