Tag Archives: Thought

First Principles: When Right, I Shall Often Be Thought Wrong By Those Whose Positions Will Not Command A View of the Whole Ground

Posted on July 15, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“When right, I shall often be thought wrong by those whose positions will not command a view of the whole ground.” – Thomas Jefferson (1805)

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Taking It Deep

Posted on July 11, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Taking It Deepby Michael DoyleWe shoot the shotGiving it all we gotI would call it living the dreamBut sometimes, it makes me screamRevealing the secrets at all costsFinding our way, however, lostWe find the real that all dependsAnd rely on … Continue reading →

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Harbor Minds

Posted on May 23, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Harbor Mindsby Michael DoyleLike dolphins on an Aegean journeyBegan the seeds of ancient Greek philosophySome germinating into full-bloomed thoughtOthers leave more room, yet to be soughtOne notion after another brought sight to the blindOne motion after another for the good … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Hardest Single Part of Building A Software System Is Deciding Precisely What To Build

Posted on April 19, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The hardest single part of building a software system is deciding precisely what to build the most important function that software builders do for their clients is the iterative extraction and refinement of the product requirements. For the truth is, … Continue reading →

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Happy Resurrection Sunday!!

Posted on March 31, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

I prayerfully keep all the followers of Aloha Promises Forever in thought and consideration today and hope that each of you has a wonderful, and beautiful Easter today. Thank you for following my work throughout the years. May today and … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: No Man Means All He Says, and Yet Very Few Say All They Mean, For Words Are Slippery and Thought is Viscous

Posted on February 16, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“No man means all he says, and yet very few say all they mean, for words are slippery and thought is viscous.” – Henry Adams

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Thought For the Day: Unlike Any Other Form of Thought, Daydreaming Is Its Own Reward

Posted on February 6, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Unlike any other form of thought, daydreaming is its own reward.” – Michael Pollan

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Loving Enough For Two

Posted on January 23, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Loving Enough For Twoby Michael DoyleIt was easy enough to feel slightedAs off in the distance, he sightedEnough to evidence his dreams shatteringAs her coldness set his teeth chatteringHe hadn’t wanted to open up and hear itThat there was a … Continue reading →

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The Original Wild Child

Posted on January 20, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

The Original Wild Childby Michael DoyleOver pizza. we swung from vine to vineThese laughing daughters making the timeTo watch a remake of Tarzan this Saturday nightEach smile a moonbeam of their father’s delightWe talk as we watch Africa’s original feral … Continue reading →

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Let’s Live A Conspiracy of Love

Posted on December 25, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Let’s Live A Conspiracy of Loveby Michael DoyleStaring at my blank screen thoughtfully,On this day, when it occurs to me softlyThat these moments of joy and Christmas cheerAren’t meant for one day but every day of the yearLetting God’s love … Continue reading →

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