Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. May 5-6, 2004

5-5-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear and Billie

[JustAmy]

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 FReepers
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.

Enjoy! :)












Never Forget!



Howdy!
I'm the mouser at Amy's Place. Amy named me 'cootblanch'.... (don't ask why. hahaha)







Amy's personal guardian ~
the always charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[Conspiracy Guy]

Thanks to both of you.

[JustAmy]

Piney Woods Hush Puppies

2 1/2 cups yellow corn meal
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 egg, beaten
2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups cooking oil (about)

Mix all dry ingredients; beat milk and egg together and combine with dry ingredients; batter should hold its shape when picked up with a spoon. If it is too soft, add more cornmeal.

Drop by molded tablespoon into 350° F. fat and cook about 1 1/2 minutes; turn and cook on second side 1 minute. Allow oil to heat a few seconds after removing a batch.

Delicious freshly cooked and hot; and hush puppies freeze well. When ready to serve frozen hush puppies, place on oven rack in preheated 250° F. until very hot and crisp.

Makes about 48 hush puppies 2" round.

Hints on frying: Using a small diameter heavy saucepan allows using a minimum oil; a 5 or 6 inch pan with oil 1 1/2 inches deep and heated to 350° F. will cook three hush puppies in about 2 1/2 minutes. When batter consistency is correct and oil is at 350° F., hush puppies will become firm, round shapes almost as soon as they enter the hot oil. If they are cooked in oil that is too hot, they will not cook in the center.

Serving suggestions: Especially good served with fried catfish, trout, shrimp, oysters, chicken or chicken-fried steak.

Source: Texas Recipes from Texas Places

[Jen]

"Patience" - That's a great poem and graphic Amy! It ties in (sorta) with Nurses' Day, which is today. And... today is the National Day of Prayer, so I thought we would celebrate that too.

Have a wonderful day FRiends!

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Mom, stop lurking and come join the fun at Amy's Place. Happy Nurses Day! YOU are my favorite Nurse!!! XOXOXO

[xsmommy]

did you ping CJ to that one, bc his dogs DO hunt : )

[Conspiracy Guy]

Here is my family. Front L-R; Matron of Honor and Daughter Sara, Bride Laura Earl, Groom Me. Back L-R; Usher and Son in Law Jay, Best Man and Son Justin. This photo is from the wedding 3/27/4.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Yep CJ is on my ping list.

[xsmommy]

someone is feeling left out bc he has no pomes written for him....

[Conspiracy Guy]

Maybe Amy will repost this... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1122987/posts?page=312#312

[Conspiracy Guy]

That face is a poem unto itself. How is the little mischief maker?

[xsmommy]

he's doing great. he is loving playing with the new girl pup next door. it is so nice for him to have some companionship. LE says she is thinking of a sib for lulabelle....

[Conspiracy Guy]

LulaBelle needs a little friend. She is so social with people and other dogs. We weigh the thought of another dog everyday.

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

Faith

I may have a bad moment,
But never a bad day.
People seem to doubt it’s true,
My life can be this way.
But it’s true, believe or not,
I’ll tell you what I do.
Strong I stand, for my beliefs,
I fight when I have to.
When and where the fight will be,
I’m careful, how I choose.
I may not win every time,
But never, do I lose.
To lose requires surrender,
I bow down to no man.
I kneel before my Maker,
That’s part of His great plan.
I always pray for guidance,
I act on His advice.
He leads me on the venture,
Provides the right device.
By His Dear Grace I’m thriving,
I have all that I need.
I thank Him for His Mercy,
He Blesses me indeed.
My fight may end tomorrow,
But only He, does know.
I’ll bow my head, lift my hands,
Toward His Holy Glow.

Conspiracy Guy 4/21/04
aka DIF © 2003 - 2004


It is my pleasure to re-post as requested by CG in honor of The National Day of Prayer.

[xsmommy]

allow me to climb with lulabelle on the PROsibling side of the scale... ; )

[The Mayor]

May 6, 2004

Mountains Can Move!

Read: Mark 11:20-24

Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God." —Mark 11:22

Bible In One Year: 1 Kings 21-22; Luke 23:26-56

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A familiar slogan about prayer is, "Prayer changes things." But prayer doesn't do this—God does. Some people think that prayer itself is the source of power, so they "try prayer," hoping "it will work" for them. In Mark 11, Jesus disclosed one of the secrets behind all true prayer: "Have faith in God." Not faith in faith, not faith in prayer, but "faith in God" (v.22).

Jesus told His disciples they could command a mountain to be cast into the sea, and if they believed it would happen, it would. Jesus then gave them His meaning behind that astonishing promise. He said, "Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will" (v.24). Jesus was speaking about answered prayer. We can ask and receive answers only if our asking is directed to God in faith and according to His will (1 John 5:14).

I've often wished that I could move mountains by faith. Having once lived in Switzerland, I'd like God to move the Alps into my backyard in England. But He has done something much more important: He has removed mountains of worry, fear, and resentment from my heart and cast them into oblivion through my faith in Him. He is still in the mountain-moving business! Have faith in God and pray! —Joanie Yoder

When the Spirit prompts the asking,
When the waiting heart believes,
Then we know of each petition—
Everyone who asks receives. —Anon.

Faith is the key to answered prayer.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Thanks.

[The Mayor]

Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God." —Mark 11:22

Faith is the key to answered prayer.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Ping to Conspiracy Guy Dog Poem.

Apparently I need coffee and therapy - I read that and thought it said dog porn! lol

[Conspiracy Guy]

It is a decision we will not enter lightly. We are so attached to her that bringing another in is a big deal.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Dog Porn is disgusting. Argh has a vast collection of Dog Porn.

[SheLion]

Bump and Ping!

Hi JustAmy! Hi Everyone!!!