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Thought For the Day: The Whole People, Who Formed the Union…Men, Their Rights and Nothing More; Women, Their Rights and Nothing Less

“It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union…. Men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less.” – Susan … Continue reading

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Hollywood Skin Trade

Hollywood Skin Tradeby Michael DoyleEternal stars crack but never fade away.People and their things are relics of yesterday.Birthdays are reminders of time thrown away.In so many words, there is ugliness in what they say.Like a fly swimming, leaning toward the … Continue reading

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The Power In No

The Power In Noby Michael DoyleIn my life, I’ve been a sonHeld by a mother as second to noneTo my sister, I have been a brotherLoved by her like no otherI’ve been a doting sort of fatherOf my two beautiful, … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: I Rely On the Promise, God Is Kind To Women, Fools, and Drunk People

“I rely on the promise, God is kind to women, fools, and drunk people.” – Jane Welsh Carlyle

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Ways of Life Previously Chosen

Ways of Life Previously Chosenby Michael DoyleEating smoked salmon and in contemplationAbout what will be the fate of my nationI will let no untruths be varnished or toldBut insist on telling how history did unfoldI have watched the destruction of … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The World Is Changed Not By the Self-Regarding, But By Men and Women Prepared To Make Fools of Themselves

“The world is changed not by the self-regarding, but by men and women prepared to make fools of themselves.” -P.D. James, novelist (3 Aug 1920-2014)

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Thought For the Day: Birthing Persons Don’t Exist. Mothers do…They Are Sacred

“Birthing persons don’t exist. Mothers do. Yes, mothers give birth, and in so doing they give life. They are sacred. The ability to give life elevates women over men.” – Shawn Carney Remember Mother’s Day is tomorrow! Give that person … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Butterflies Are Like Women – We May Look Pretty and Delicate, But, Baby, We Can Fly Through A Hurricane

“Butterflies are like women — we may look pretty and delicate, but baby, we can fly through a hurricane.” – Betty White May she rest in peace.

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Thought For the Day: Liberty Lies In the Hearts of Men and Women. When It Dies There, No Constitution, No Law, No Court Can Do Much To Help It

‘Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women. When it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can do much to help it.’” – Judge Learned Hand

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