Tag Archives: Transform
Like Sand Becomes A Pearl
On December 7, 1941, the then Japanese Empire attacked America killing some 2,400 people and bringing the US into World War II. Today is remembered in the US as National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance. Like Sand Becomes A … Continue reading
Darkness Quenches Light
Halloween Poem #18 Darkness Quenches Light by Michael Romani Among the demons there is history Some might strangely call it legacy Where troubled hearts are in need of friends And if you’re safe, it just depends Quintessential in the rarified … Continue reading
Taking Stock
The Summer of 1969 was a defining moment in the life of America. The currents that led to it swept away many of the traditions of the past in that season of our discontent. Taking Stock by Michael Romani Bethel, … Continue reading
First Principles: We Are Apt To Close Our Eyes Against Painful Truth That Is Capable of Transforming Us Into Beasts
“We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth — and listen to the song of that syren, till she transforms us into beasts.” – Patrick Henry (1775)
Nuzzle and Nudge
Father’s Day is approaching. Due to lack of funds, I’ve not seen the girls but twice since June 10 of last year. We won’t even really get into the 73 times that the Court ordered telephonic visitation has been interfered … Continue reading
First Principles: Humanity Naturally Indulges False Hope While Shutting Our Eyes to Painful Truth
“It is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts.” – Patrick Henry, … Continue reading
Time Well Spent
In this age of global interconnection, we face a modern paradox. At the same time that we are more connected than ever, we are also increasingly polarized and alienated from one another. What might have been and can still be … Continue reading
The Dissolution of Liberal Democracy
Not so long ago, it was announced with great fanfare that history had ended and Liberal Democracy had won. The globalists believed there was no most struggle and that it made little difference with we made microchips or potato chips. … Continue reading
Patience In Action
I suppose that every creative thinker knows this. Maybe we all do? Patience In Action by Michael Romani Rodin says that patience is action I do believe I see this satisfaction No matter what direction that I turn It’s there … Continue reading
A Gentle Heart At Christmas
The message of Christmas is one that is amply brought to mind by the life lived by the Nikolas who became a bishop and the touted as saint watched the stories of his saintly life turn into the legendary Santa … Continue reading