For some and I pray it is many Dionne Warwick set the tone for individual freedom in personal relationships with her song Promises, Promises. In these political currents it may apply to those who realize the most dependable promises are the ones we make to ourselves. Not the promises made to us.
Released November 1, 1968. Studio A&R NYC. Writers, producers: Burt Bacharach, Hal David.
First verse may say it all.
Promises, promises
I'm all through with promises, promises now
I don't know how I got the nerve to walk out*
If I shout, remember I feel free
Now I can look at myself and be proud.
*For civic recognition: Brandon Straka began a movement (#WalkAway) of enlightened ex democrats et. al. May 26th, 2018. Technically I say that he has served and paid for that service when jailed demonstrating for his country, with honor.
Added to Gab. November 2, 2024.
Added to Locals. November 2, 2024.
Added to Truth Social. November 2, 2024.
Added to Gettr. November 2, 2024.
Added to X. November 2, 2024.
It struck me that the result from the effort to rid the past of the history of slavery now may come to the perfect ending with the elimination of a past problem that doesn't exist now. That itself deserves the "Go figure" award.
SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [July 2026]
Gab: July 24, 2026.
GETTR: July 24, 2026.
Locals: July 24, 2026.
Truth Social: July 24, 2026.
X: July 24, 2026.
Many threads of wisdom flow freely, constantly or is it just reality like that expressed in lyrics in the Simon & Garfunkel song, "The Boxer" wherein stated: "All lies in jest when a man hears what he wants to hear and forgets all the rest". So, history is guided to the next round of mental boxing. With others sometimes?
OPINION
Credits: Recorded at Columbia Studio's, Nashville. Roy Halee producer, VEVO.
SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [July 2026]
Gab: July 23, 2026.
GETTR: July 23, 2026.
Locals: July 23, 2026.
Truth Social: July 23, 2026.
X: July 23, 2026.
