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  • Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, 2008

    06/30/2008 10:26:42 PM PDT · by JustAmy · 642 replies · 2,987+ views
    July 1, 2008 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie
    Welcome To.... 'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets and those who enjoy poetry.'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepersyour thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*. Enjoy! :) Never Forget! Bad Penny Amy's personal guardian ~ the ever charming, lovable, huggable, LouieWolf Many thanks for stopping by. : )
  • Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... June, 2008

    05/31/2008 11:14:27 PM PDT · by JustAmy · 3,019 replies · 13,344+ views
    June 1, 2008 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie
    Welcome To.... 'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets and those who enjoy poetry.'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepersyour thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*. Enjoy! :) Never Forget! Bad Penny Amy's personal guardian ~ the ever charming, lovable, huggable, LouieWolf Many thanks for stopping by. : )
  • Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... May, 2008

    04/30/2008 10:28:57 PM PDT · by JustAmy · 2,296 replies · 10,868+ views
    May1, 2008 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie
    Welcome To.... 'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets and those who enjoy poetry.'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepersyour thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*. Enjoy! :) Never Forget! Bad Penny Amy's personal guardian ~ the ever charming, lovable, huggable, LouieWolf Many thanks for stopping by. : )
  • Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... April, 2008

    04/01/2008 4:05:44 AM PDT · by JustAmy · 2,663 replies · 10,685+ views
    JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie
    Welcome To.... 'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets and those who enjoy poetry.'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepersyour thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*. Enjoy! :) Never Forget! Bad Penny Amy's personal guardian ~ the ever charming, lovable, huggable, LouieWolf Many thanks for stopping by. : )
  • Lost FR Tradition...HAIKU! Today...JOHN McCAIN

    02/03/2008 9:23:51 AM PST · by Bob J · 161 replies · 516+ views
    FR | 1-3-08 | Bob J
    From Arizona A dem in rino clothing He'll 'Cain us real good
  • What If Barack Were Gone?

    04/17/2007 5:25:53 PM PDT · by wymck · 2 replies · 282+ views
    17-Apr-2007 | Jesse McKay
    WHAT IF BARACK WERE GONE? by Jesse McKay (Parody of "What If Your Girlfriend Were Gone," by Carla Ulrich, 1996) I was just wondering... hypothetically... What would you do?... theoretically... If something should happen... politically or medically... What if Barack were gone? If the Secret Service got a little bit lax If the limo got stuck out on the train tracks He's the favorite choice of ten million blacks What if Barack were gone? Would you want a recount? Would you want a new choice? Would you draft Al Sharpton to be your new voice? Would you call a Million...
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-15-2006

    10/15/2006 3:59:03 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 1 replies · 236+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-15-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Guns on school grounds? Can't have that! To make it worse, he shot a cat! "Princial" of the thing Will he go to Sing Sing? Somehow I think I smell a rat.
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-14-2006

    10/14/2006 12:22:13 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 178+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-14-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Some surprising news on walnuts: they're healthy, no ifs, ands, or buts. They combat bad fat (and much more than that)-- No wonder squirrels guard their nuts!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-13-2006

    10/13/2006 6:30:52 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 1 replies · 211+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-13-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. This year's econ Nobel prize thank Mohammed Yunus (Grameen Banks) which makes Third-World loans and doesn't make bones 'bout collateral, unlike us Yanks!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-12-2006

    10/12/2006 6:11:03 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 238+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-12-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Homosexuals have had their say: A museum, with animals, gay "So gay sex is fine!" But I bet they would whine if we put gays in zoos, by the way.
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-11-2006

    10/11/2006 6:35:45 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 2 replies · 313+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-11-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. A woman who was struck by lightning At home! Now that's kinda frightening Struck her in the mouth And departed "down south" Now she's burned on her buns; and teeth whitening?
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-09-2006

    10/09/2006 6:59:10 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 244+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-09-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Not just in the nightmares of kooks North Korea's tested some nukes As for Kim Jong-Il Ronery he must feel a thought at which my heart pukes...
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-08-2006

    10/08/2006 5:38:34 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 422+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-08-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. The Catholic church to unfurl programs for Indian "call" girl Call centers outsourced and that somehow forced them to give Kama Sutra a whirl !
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-07-2006

    10/07/2006 4:20:15 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 1 replies · 329+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-07-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Protesters storm Minuteman's stage I guess he just filled them with rage At Columbia U. the wrath of the few made them seem they belonged in a cage.
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-06-2006

    10/06/2006 6:40:47 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 1 replies · 318+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-06-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. The word from the 9th Circus Court "No ID to vote" I report. They say it hurts more on those who are poor "...and VOTER FRAUD, too!" I retort
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-05-2006

    10/05/2006 6:53:18 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 301+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-04-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. "Don't beat your meat in Ramadan." No wonder the Moose-limbs look wan! No sex, and no drink That must be, I think why they want all us infidels *gone*!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-04-2006

    10/04/2006 6:27:16 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 266+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-04-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. The voters thought that they would faint at pics involving body paint but (Dem) Randy White will continue to fight even though he is just not a saint!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-03-2006

    10/03/2006 6:36:10 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 281+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-03-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this comment first. I hope you're all taking fish oil 'fore shuffling off this mortal coil If your heart's feeling ill Take this little pill It's health from the sea, not the soil.
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-02-2006

    10/02/2006 6:28:01 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 258+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-02-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. This man would still be alive IF-- (He wasn't involved in a tiff!) I guess he got bored Now a Darwin award? And the band plays "I shot the Sherriff"
  • (Vanity) Confessions of a Crunchy Con, or, You Can't Judge a Conservative by his Birkenstocks

    10/01/2006 6:35:05 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 48 replies · 1,027+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-01-2006 | grey_whiskers
    If I recall correctly, the term “crunchy con” does not refer to someone who has stolen a box of Captain Crunch. It refers to the term “crunchy conservative” and was popularized (if not invented) by Rod Dreher of National Review. For a sample discussion, check out this link. Yes, I know what you’re thinking—“First William F. Buckley comes out for legalization of drugs, and now supposed conservatives are talking of Birkenstocks! Fifth Columnists, all of them!” I wouldn’t blame you for thinking like that. I used to think that way myself. But that was before I joined the ranks of...
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 10-01-2006

    10/01/2006 9:46:16 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 341+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 10-01-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. The dumbest Congressman I've seen Using IM to hit on a teen And more's the dismay turns out he was gay. "Log Cabin" meets NAMBLA, I mean.
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-30-2006

    09/30/2006 9:13:43 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 303+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-30-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Has the Senate now got it--at all? Good heavens, they approved a wall! I'm still not all smiles 700 hundred miles is too short--so give them a call!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-27-2006

    09/27/2006 7:27:08 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 1 replies · 260+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-27-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Here's the news. Well, of all the gall I just can't believe it at all! GOP convention has the intention to meet in Minneapolis-St.Paul!
  • Oldie but goodie...why English teachers die young

    09/26/2006 12:31:56 PM PDT · by meandog · 61 replies · 2,028+ views
    funny | n/a | unknown
    Subject: Why English teachers die young? Every year, English teachers from across the country can submit their collections of actual analogies and metaphors found in high school essays. These excerpts are published each year to the amusement of teachers across the country. Here are last year's winners..... 1. Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that had its two sides gently compressed by a Thigh Master. 2.. His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like underpants in a dryer without Cling Free. 3. He spoke with the wisdom that can only come from experience, like...
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-26-2006

    09/26/2006 6:36:49 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 1 replies · 261+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-26-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. I think that some folks are unglued Cause at the name "Bush" they all booed It was a bad call Monday Night Football Shouldn't be about politics, Dude!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerck 09-25-2006

    09/25/2006 6:54:05 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 2 replies · 305+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-25-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Bill Clinton, interviewed, decried the idea that he hadn't tried to catch OBL but hey, what the hell-- then we'll just play Bill "as he lies"
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-24-2006

    09/24/2006 4:37:17 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 2 replies · 278+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-24-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam) acted with a lack of aplomb Speaking of the pope he called him a dope At least he did not use a bomb
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-23-2006

    09/23/2006 7:12:18 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 1 replies · 289+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-23-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. New rumors bin Laden is dead! (...and not from a hole in his head.) If true, he was killt ;-) like William Vanderbilt Tora Bora plumbing, I said.
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-22-2006

    09/22/2006 7:11:52 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 3 replies · 303+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-22-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. This is one of the strangest things! Did birds start to fly with four wings? Archaeopteryx to good ole' T. Rex This news just makes Calvin's heart SING!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-21-2006

    09/21/2006 6:31:15 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 223+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-21-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. More backstabbing from Jacques Chirac (This time in Iran, not Iraq) When in the U.N. France is not our friend ...the whole thing is kind of a crock.
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-20-2006

    09/20/2006 7:34:08 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 261+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-20-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. In their fight against global warming California's action's alarming Deciding to sue over the CO2 the economy they are harming!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 9-19-2006

    09/19/2006 6:25:58 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 291+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-19-2006 | grey_whiskers
    Warning: strong language, applied humorously. See for example this thread first. Does Frist heed Tancredo or Pence? They are strong on the border, and hence He is showing some balls To vote on the wall At least he's not riding the fence!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-18-2006

    09/18/2006 9:56:01 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 218+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-18-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. In a tragic attempt to be hip The creator of the Dilbert strip Shows himself at a loss (Like his pointy-haired boss! Next time, THINK!!! Or else button your lip!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-17-2006

    09/17/2006 7:43:48 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 2 replies · 262+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-17-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. At the ca-fe-ter-i-a There's panic, hysteria "I'm dead at the finish 'cause I ate the spinach!" E. Coli bacteria! "The recalled brands are: Bellissima, Cheney Brothers, Coastline, Compliments, Cross Valley, D'Arrigo Brothers, Dole, Earthbound Farm, Emeril, Fresh Point, Green Harvest, Jansal Valley, Mann, Mills Family Farm, Natural Selection Foods, Nature's Basket, O Organic, Premium Fresh, President's Choice, Pride of San Juan, Pro*Act, Pro-Mark, Rave Spinach, Ready Pac, River Ranch, Riverside Farms, Snoboy, Superior, Sysco, Tanimura & Antle, The Farmer's Market and Trader Joe's."
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-16-2006

    09/16/2006 9:05:23 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 202+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-16-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. While on a flight out of Shanghai A Muslim raised a hue and cry: "I'm not defraudin-- I know bin Laden!" (Got handcuffed, 'fore more stuff, he could try!)
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-15-2006

    09/15/2006 6:49:13 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 1 replies · 242+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-15-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. So should we listen to the Franks? The Fwench, that is. Should we give thanks? They won't regulate Fashion models' weight But who cares? They're just overpaid skanks!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-14-2006

    09/14/2006 6:00:53 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 2 replies · 226+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-14-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. There was a Sheriff from New Mex' Who was caught in his car having sex He used a "stakeout" as a chance to make out ...and introduced her to "Big Tex".
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-13-2006

    09/13/2006 7:23:57 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 189+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-13-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. This guy sent two BILLION emails (At the thought, well, my motherboard quails!) That level of fraud takes a lot of "baud"... should we set up some internet jails?
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-12-2006

    09/12/2006 10:33:10 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 216+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-12-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Two men jailed for beating a duck A clear case of "On Stupid--Stuck!" The bird met its fate For stealing their bait ...but really, who gives a ...cluck.
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-10-2006

    09/10/2006 12:25:41 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 202+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-10-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. There's news one of those AP guys was one of Saddam Hussein's spies! My mind then loiter on pics by Al-Reuters ...and the news is just not a surprise.
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-08-2006

    09/09/2006 7:04:26 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 249+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-08-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. The cop said he'd ignore the tix If she posed for lingerie pics Does that seem too strict or the "red light" district? So that's how police get their kicks!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-08-2006

    09/08/2006 8:00:17 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 224+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-08-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. We were to be shipped some bird flu (Chinese samples--NOW what do we do?) It shows we have "pluck" in the face of bad luck Let's hope that we don't catch it too!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-07-2006

    09/07/2006 10:27:56 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 238+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-07-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Senate Democrats (and the House?) ABC's free speech threatened to douse The show's got them mad (It makes Clinton look bad) this whole thing is so ... Mickey Mouse!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-06-2006

    09/06/2006 6:08:07 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 178+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-06-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. The story should fill you with fear-- Illegals backed by Miller Beer! But that's not the worst ...it seems that at first they backed Sensenbrenner, I hear.
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-05-2006

    09/05/2006 10:28:47 PM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 196+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-05-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Harris won the primary race So in November she will face A Democrat foe and to RINO's woe ...she's a Christian! It's just a disgrace!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-04-2006

    09/04/2006 8:45:22 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 1 replies · 238+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-04-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. I'm greatly saddened to say Steve Irwin killed by a sting ray The tail-tip dart Pierced him in the heart Rest in Peace, Steve--that's what I pray.
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-03-2006

    09/03/2006 8:27:13 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 189+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-03-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. I ask you all, "What's in a name?" And I'm NOT talkin' Valerie Plame Celebrating the life behind the GINSU knife Marketing is the name of the game!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-02-06

    09/02/2006 7:24:17 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 227+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-02-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. This story is making the rounds-- A restaurant fined, on these grounds: Instead of just bread A live cockroach, instead Now THAT's how you lose a few "pounds"!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 09-01-2006

    09/01/2006 6:32:01 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 1 replies · 287+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 09-01-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Wal-Mart joins the "gay marriage" club! Now THERE's an all-time P.R. flub-- Their play for the gays Their base will amaze NAMBLA for NASCAR, that's the rub!
  • (Vanity) Political Limerick 08-31-2006

    08/31/2006 6:05:35 AM PDT · by grey_whiskers · 234+ views
    grey_whiskers ^ | 08-31-2006 | grey_whiskers
    See for example this thread first. Mohammed Ahmedijenad has a blog--or should I say "had"? The website got hacked defaced, and attacked (but by the wrong folks). That's just sad!