Tag Archives: Smile

Standing On the Ledge

Today, dear readers, is New Year’s Eve.  I do hope each and every one of you has a truly beautiful, safe and wonderful New Year’s Eve! May your night and new morn be filled with the 20/20 of recalling nothing … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Hope Smiles From the Threshold of the Year To Come, Whispering, ‘It Will Be Happier’

“Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.’” – Alfred Lord Tennyson    

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Sizzle As It Fries

It’s hard to get better than today’s celebration! Happy National Bacon Day!  Oh sure… some are going to say, hey… you’re supposed to be working hard on your health….. Yes, I know.  However, you’ve taken brownies and chocolate chip cookies.. … Continue reading

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Shelf Life

Today Is National Fruit Cake Day!! (run….) Shelf Life by Michael Romani Raise a glass of eggnog in good cheer Blessed by this holiday time of year But what do we do about this one gift One that creates sometimes … Continue reading

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Christ As Cornerstone

Today is, of course, Christmas Eve.  As such Happy Christmas Eve to everyone from Aloha Promises Forever to each and everyone kind enough to spend a little time reading this blog of sorts.  It’s much appreciated. Christ As Cornerstone by … Continue reading

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Sweater Weather Dues

Originally meant for December 20th, National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! Sweater Weather Dues by Michael Romani Tell me now Was it just a trick of the light That led me somehow To see things differently that night They tell me … Continue reading

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Ruined Absolution

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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In A Relative Theory of Violin

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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Kitchen Table Top Theology

Today is a day with some great choices.  Never being one for liking too many choices.. let’s celebrate all three in a way and still keep it in the season?  So how about a poem for Gingerbread House Day, National … Continue reading

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Just A Bit of Near Christmas Cheer

Happiest of National Lager Days 2019!*  That’s right, someone thought enough of lager to make December 10th, it’s special day!  So in keeping on keeping on…. Just A Bit of Near Christmas Cheer by Michael Romani It was getting to … Continue reading

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