Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... December, 2008

12-01-08 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


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[JustAmy]

Prior Threads ~~~~~
July, 2005, Closing Thread
February, 2008
March, 2008
April, 2008
May, 2008
June, 2008
July, 2008
August, 2008
September, 2008 (Main Thread)
September 26, 2008 (FR Down Special)
October, 2008
November, 2008


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[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

God's World
Edna St. Vincent Millay

O world, I cannot hold thee close enough!
Thy winds, thy wide grey skies!
Thy mists that roll and rise!
Thy woods, this autumn day, that ache and sag
And all but cry with colour! That gaunt crag
To crush! To lift the lean of that black bluff!
World, World, I cannot get thee close enough!
Long have I known a glory in it all,
But never knew I this;
Here such a passion is
As stretcheth me apart. Lord, I do fear
Thou'st made the world too beautiful this year.
My soul is all but out of me, let fall
No burning leaf; prithee, let no bird call.

[MeekOneGOP]

Happy December, Amy! :)

[JustAmy]

[JustAmy]

Hey, Meekie.

Happy December to you back atcha.

Ya getting snow yet? We had some rain Wednesday so now we are having Tule fog.

[JustAmy]

Eat A Red Apple Day




Advent Calendar Day




World AIDS Day




Pie Day




Jan Brett's Birthday




Rosa Parks Day .... Civil-rights activist.

Born Rosa Louise McCauley on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama.
Her refusal to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama
bus spurred on a city-wide boycott and helped launch nation-wide
efforts to end segregation of public facilities.

[DollyCali]

Happy Monday!

Happy December!

Still in cast, which of course limits about everything! No fun typing with one finger

Saw movie Australia over week-end.

Am reluctant to recommend as most here dont seem to be into the same movies that I am.... BUT, will just say I intend to see it at least one more time on big screen

It is long

mom & pups & cats all fine

[OESY]

All we need are more trolls, and now they have their own holiday. LOL!

[jaycee]

What is a troll? The traditional definition of a troll refers to a member of a community or usenet group who makes posts deliberately designed to attract responses of outrage or indignation. It is the troll's intent to "hook" unsuspecting members into responding, (hence the term "trolling"), thus providing him/her self with the satisfaction of knowing they have impact on others. A distinction must be made between true trolls, newbies who are undergoing growing pains as they attempt to adjust to community standards, and regular community members who simply have strong but otherwise harmless, dissenting opinions. Trolls should be removed, newcomers assisted, and contributing community members given at least a modicum of respectful distance.



I know this is not the kind of trolls you listed in your Holiday Celebrations, but since Oesy brought it up, I couldn't help it....LOL~~~Isn't he ugly? UGLY!

[The Mayor]

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December 1, 2008

Waiting For Joy

ODB RADIO: Listen Now |  Download
READ: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. —Psalm 30:5

A large part of life centers around anticipation. How much we would lose if we were to wake up one day to the unexpected announcement: “Christmas in 10 minutes!” The enjoyment in many of life’s events is built on the fact that we have time to anticipate them.

Christmas, vacations, mission trips, sporting events. All grow in value because of the hours we spend looking forward to them—eagerly running through our minds the fun, challenges, and excitement they’ll bring.

I think about the value of anticipation and the thrill it can bring to the human heart when I read Psalm 30:5, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” The psalmist is declaring the comforting idea that our earthly sorrow lasts but a short time when compared with the anticipated joy that will begin in heaven and last forever. Paul pens a similar idea in 2 Corinthians 4:17, where we discover that our “light affliction” leads to a glory of eternal value.

For now, those of us who weep can dwell on hope instead of hopelessness and anticipation instead of sorrow. It may be nighttime in our hearts, but just ahead lies the dawn of eternity. And with it, God promises the endless joy of heavenly morning.

Tribulation, grief, and sorrow
Are but heaven’s steppingstones
To a bright and glad tomorrow
Where no heartache can be known. —Glass

We can endure this life’s trials because of the next life’s joys.

Bible in One Year: Joel 1–3; Proverbs 22:1-8

[pollywog]

Good Morning! December 1st! Wow.
What a great devotional to start the month out.
I certainly do have a lot to do to be ready on the 25th. I don’t think we are going to do a lot this year. Most gifts will be in money form!

Blessings to you all here at Amy’s!

Polly

[WayzataJOHNN]

And a warm Merry Christmas to you, my friends.

May all the season hold be yours to share
with loved ones, and those held with care
Let the Reason for the Season so fill you
the Light illuminates your heart and soul too

Best of the Season to you all!

[The Mayor]

Happy December.. : )

This year has simply flown by. We have much to do before Christmas. We have 4 kids from 21 to 13 that have made out their list.

[JustAmy]

Hey guys, I just list the "Holidays". Blame Jan Brett for the overabundance!

[jaycee]

Such a sweet and touching Daily Bread message this morning, Mr. Mayor, and we thank you so much. Have a blessed day!

[jaycee]

We know ugly when we see it, don’t we? We just have to have a bit of fun, don’t we?

[MEG33]

Happy Monday To Amy's Place

This graphic is gorgeous, Billie, and the poetry is, too!
I am off to get some errands run.

[pollywog]

Happy December to you Mayor, and ALL! Tomorrow my sweet husband moves into the 70's! Seems like yesterday that he was turning 25!!

[OESY]

Good definition, jaycee!




Do Not Feed The Trolls:

1. Do not respond in kind to a blog troll. Blog trolls feed on arousing the ire of their targets. If you feed a blog troll by equaling his vitriol, then he will come back for more. Instead, think of ways to speak kind words in all your communication with a blog troll.

Proverbs 26:4 - “Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.”

2. Do not demand an apology for bad behavior from a blog troll. This tactic generally encourages the blog troll to dig in and to defend the righteousness of his cause all the more. This leads to more rude and caustic commentary, and the cycle starts all over again.

Proverbs 12:15 - “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes.”

3. Do not attempt to correct or to rebuke the blog troll in the comments thread or in any other public forum. That only leads to more nasty conflict. If you feel that you have been wronged, then the private confrontation enjoined in Matthew 18:15 is probably the best way forward. Try to get the blog troll’s e-mail address, and resolve the matter there.

Proverbs 17:10 – “A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.”
Proverbs 27:22 - “Though you grind a fool in a mortar, grinding him like grain with a pestle, you will not remove his folly from him.”
Matthew 18:15 - “And if your brother sins, go and reprove him in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother.”

4. Do not acknowledge the comments of an unrepentant blog troll. If the blog troll is unresponsive to your private efforts to get him to play nice, then you should ignore his comments thence forward. Once again, do not feed a blog troll. It only makes him bigger. If everyone will simply pay no attention to blog troll comments, then the blog troll will eventually go away.

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[The Mayor]

Excellent advice, I do the same in my blogs.

[LUV W]

Sade~Cherry Pie

[LUV W]

....MR POLLYWOG!!!
MAY IT BE THE BEST EVER!

[JustAmy]

There is a difference between trolls and newbies.
This little Newbie is celebrating "Eat a Red Apple Day!"

[pollywog]

OH LUV W, this will make his day!!!!!! Thank you. THANK YOU!!! Polly.... who can't figure out why MY GIF didn't show in post to Mayor... scratching head! Will try it here again... Testing, one two three!Shows up on the preview. Now let's see if it shows on the Post!

[LUV W]

You’re very welcome, Polly! I hope he (and you) have a lovely
celebration of his birthday!

Actually, I could see the poinsettias in the post to the
mayor. Not sure why it’s not showing up for you. I see this
one, too!

[pollywog]

Embarassed grin!! * hadn't given it enough time to download* Off and cleaning house! Ya all have a good day!

Polly

[jaycee]

Awwww, its a sweetie pie!

[JustAmy]

Happy December Monday, Dolly.
How much longer until the cast comes off?

I don't see many movies; I took Marissa to two this year,
which is more than the total I've seen in the past 5 years.

[ex-snook]

Thank you. God Bless America!!

[LUV W]

See ya later! I need to go do some stuff, too!

Have a great day...and week!

[JustAmy]

LOL

Didn't take time to thank you for your funny comment earlier.



Happy Monday, OESY.

[jaycee]

Its absolute true....your writing. Better to ignore...they love it when they get lots of attention and get one’s blood pressure up....LOL~~.

I am not on the threads much where they have that problem, but occasionally I see a few folks get into it. I try to remain a by-stamder amd just watch!

I liked the way it was compared to Bible scripture!

[jaycee]

How cute that little mouse is....love that!

[JustAmy]

Happy Monday, Mayor.
Thank you for ODB ... a great way to start a new month.

December certainly arrived early this year!
Marissa's list is a mile long. Time for me to start editting. :)

Have a great day.

[jaycee]

I am going backwards with the thread today!

That is such a lovely graphic. Quiet and mysterious but the rightly placed redbirds are perfect. And a perfect poem to go with it. Thank you all for beautiful things.

[Lady Jag]

All That is Gold Does Not Glitter

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. JRR Tolkien

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Polly.
I'm giving movie gift cards to 3 great-nephews,
and department store gift cards to my brothers and sister.
I've been doing more online shopping this year.

Have a beautiful Monday.

[jaycee]

And another birthday wish for Mr. Pollywog! And a very good day for you, Polly!

[JustAmy]

Merry Christmas, JOHNN. Happy December.

Thank you for the Christmas poem. It is wonderful.

Have a wonderful Monday.

[JustAmy]

LOL

Yep ... I recognize ugly and these trolls are that!



Have a beautiful Monday, Jaycee.

[JustAmy]

Happy Monday, Meg.
Happy December.

Your candles and rose graphic is lovely. Thank you.

Have a blessed Monday.

[LUV W]

Beautiful, Lady!

[JustAmy]

Happy Birthday to your husband, Polly.
After 30, the time flies.

Have a good Monday and a great Birthday Tuesday.

[pollywog]

Good Morning Amy! I am going to make this the most simple Christmas ever!! Online cards for the most part...gift certificates for the rest...except for Saudia and Kobe...they want digital camera's... the CoolPix! Looking for bargains.

Just deboned the turkey carcass and have soup going!

Happy Monday!

[Lady Jag]

Thank you. I’m a lucky seeker.

[Majie Purple]

Looks good, thanks Luvee!

Cherry pie is fine.

But my fave of all are all tied for # 1... A 4 way tie...
Coconut Cream;Pumpkin;Peach and Strawberry Rhubarb!

One of my Nephew’s, though, His fave is Cherry pie,last I heard anyway.

[pollywog]

Ahhhh Jaycee! You all are going to make a special man very HAPPY!! He is off taking his test at the DMV... ya know the famous test that only legal citizens are faced with!! LOL

Driving!!

I am going to show him the thread and tell Him I " planned" a big party for him.!LOL

Thanks again, Polly

[JustAmy]

LOL

Sure glad we don’t get many trolls at Amy’s Place. :^ )

Thanks for sharing the rules for dealing with trolls, OESY. Great advice!

[Majie Purple]

Neat Pie Day pic find!

&

Way to go Rosa Parks!
Standing O!... for taking a stand & not sitting in the b o t b!

I should/will switch my commentary for symbolism’s sake...

Way to go Rosa Parks!
Standing O!... for taking a stand & not sitting in the b o t b!

&

Neat Pie Day pic find!

[LUV W]

Well, here! We can fix that! :D