Tag Archives: Say

Thought For the Day: Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel, Because Those Who Mind Don’t Matter and Those Who Matter Don’t Mind

Posted on August 25, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Those who matter don’t mind, and those who mind don’t matter.” – Bernard Baruch

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Thought For the Day: The Older I Get the Less I Listen To What People Say and the More I Look At What They Do

Posted on August 11, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The older I get the less I listen to what people say and the more I look at what they do.” – Andrew Carnegie

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Thought For the Day: If You Want To Meet Someone Who Can Fix Any Situation You Don’t Like… Look Into A Mirror, Then Say This Word: “Hello”

Posted on March 19, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“If you want to meet someone who can fix any situation you don’t like, who can bring you happiness in spite of what other people say or believe, look in a mirror, then say this magic word: ‘Hello.’” -Richard Bach

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The Best That I Can

Posted on February 14, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Best That I Canby Michael DoyleEven for a poet doing the best I can,I wish I were, in some ways, a better man.Sometimes, I can’t write another line,Though I wish I were her Valentine.Hearts impede and sometimes implode,Like a … Continue reading →

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An American Paradox

Posted on January 17, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

An American Paradoxby Michael DoyleIt’s always been so much the American wayThat we do as we do not as we often say.An example is found in our national bird,Until recently, we revered it only in words.While we drove to the … Continue reading →

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Steve Cropper (In Remembrance of…)

Posted on December 13, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Steve Cropper (In Remembrance of…)by Michael DoyleCropper laid the template for rock-n-roll.Green Onions made the Soul Man cry. Sitting on the Dock of the Bay consoled our soulsAs Otis crashed and the rest of America cried.He proved that sometimes more … Continue reading →

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Making the World Better

Posted on November 21, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Making the World Betterby Michael DoyleDon’t stand there silent like a rockWhen your feelings need you to talk.Give yourself permission to find a wayFor you to say what you need to say.Your feelings need to find a way out – … Continue reading →

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The Distance Between Now and Then

Posted on August 15, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The Distance Between Now and Thenby Michael DoyleThere’s a hurt deep inside you.It makes you say things you shouldn’t do.Lashing out at things that aren’t true.I get this because I once loved you.I’m leaving you and thoughts of you behind.The … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: First Say To Yourself What You Would Be; and Then Do What You Have To Do

Posted on August 2, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” – Epictetus

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The Anatomy of Process

Posted on July 20, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The Anatomy of Processby Michael DoyleListen carefully, God has something to sayWatch around you after you pray.His hand and words apply to all life.His is the path that pacifies our strife.Dumpster fires are all around.At moments, it makes your heart … Continue reading →

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