Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. September 8-9, 2004

9-8-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[JustAmy]

"I'm in deep-deep-do-do. (B. Clinton)"

Thank you!!!!

[JustAmy]

Hi Jen.

Sorry that I missed you. I had to leave for awhile tonight.

Hope you had a good Wednesday and Happy Thursday!!

[JustAmy]

9-9-04
Graphic by Billie

Take Some Time

Take some time to smell the flowers
As you walk the paths of life,
Take some time to ease the tensions
From the challenges and the strife.

Take some time to hear the birds sing
As they usher in the dawn.
Though the day be just emerging
Too soon it will be gone.

Take some time to watch a sunrise,
Now and then a sunset, too.
Just be sure that seeking pleasure
Isn't all you ever do.

Take some time to count your blessings,
Though you feel they're not that great.
You will find they're more abundant
Than you thought, at any rate.

Take some time to banish hatred
When and where you can.
Just detest man's evil ways
And not your fellow man.

Take some time to love your children
Every moment you are free.
The benefits exceedeth
A university degree.

Take some time to love your neighbor
And even more important still,
Take some time to love yourself
Or not many others will.

And if you don't like that image
Of yourself that others see,
Take some time to make some changes,
Be the best that you can be.

Take some time to help another
Who you think might need a hand,
You will find the satisfaction
Leaves you feeling sort of grand.

Take some time to live by virture
In the best way that is known,
And respect the right of others
As equal to your own.

Take some time to just appreciate
The fact that you are here,
And to know the Higher Power
And to trust it without fear.

If you do these things with diligence
You will eventually be glad.
If you don't attempt them,
You may one day wish you had.

Although this no doubt could impose
Upon your time for seeking wealth,
There should be little question
That it could improve your health.

And though you might not be as wealthy
Nor drive so fine a car,
You'll find you will be richer
In other ways by far.

- Unknown -

[JustAmy]

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you for the beautiful poem and graphic!

[The Mayor]

September 9, 2004

Unfamiliar Roads

Read: Psalm 119:105-112

Teach me Your way, O Lord, and lead me in a smooth path. —Psalm 27:11

Bible In One Year: Proverbs 6-7; 2 Corinthians 2

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Trouble often lies ahead when we go down unfamiliar roads.

I know a teenager who decided to take a different way to work one morning. As he tried to navigate unfamiliar city streets, he went through an intersection without seeing the red octagonal sign that said Stop.

Within a few seconds, he did stop, but not for a stop sign. He was pulled over by a helpful gentleman in a police car, who reminded him that he should have stopped. It cost him $80 to learn about unfamiliar roads.

What would have happened if a guide had accompanied this young driver? What if someone had been next to him to tell him which way to go and to alert him to danger ahead? He wouldn't be out the $80, that's for sure.

In life, we often have to walk down unfamiliar paths—paths that may feel threatening. So how do we do that without making costly mistakes?

We take Someone along who knows the way. The psalmist recognized that Guide when he wrote, "Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness . . . make Your way straight before my face" (Psalm 5:8).

Does your path today seem unfamiliar? Ask your Father to travel the road with you. —Dave Branon

Take Jesus with you as your faithful guide,
You cannot fail when He is at your side;
You may encounter trouble on life's road,
But He will help to lift your heavy load. —Hess

The Spirit within us will faithfully guide us.

[OESY]

Hello! If this is today, and this is the right thread, it's ... da, da ...

Hot Dog Day (again?) -- Enjoy your dog!
Independence Day (Tajikistan) -- Enjoy your tour!

[OESY]

This is HOT: Wild Dog Adventure Tours (UK) to Tajikistan:

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[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Thursday!

Have a cup while you Freep !

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

What isnt't French? My first "welcome back Diva!"? The first "welcome back diva" was full of typos.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Are squirrels any kin to chipmunks?

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Okay, I'll eat as much watermelon as you want to give me!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

I previewed this before I posted and it was a picture of a squirrel eating watermelon. Sorry.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

If you don't like eating watermelon you could always turn it into a work of art...

[Diva Betsy Ross]

heehee.. I am so typo challenged that I thought it may be French. ;} Thanks for the Welcome back!! I hope you are having a good day. Here is a Thursday Tickle!

[OESY]

I thought this was interesting...

but liked this one better:

Then, there's:

Watermelon Art (No Last Name)

[JustAmy]

I will be gone most of the afternoon. I need to get the supplies, etc for the picnic.

Wish you could all join us .... we are going to have fun, fun, fun.

See you when I get back.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Watermelon rich in nutrients, flavor
By Susan Krumm

Wednesday, August 29, 2001

What is the nutritional value of watermelon?

Watermelons are low in calories and very nutritious. Watermelon is also high in lycopene, second only to tomatoes. Recent research suggests that lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, helps prevent some forms of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

According to research conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, men who consumed a lycopene-rich diet were half as likely to suffer a heart attack as those who had little or no lycopene in their diets.

Watermelon is also high in vitamin C and vitamin A, in the form of disease-fighting beta carotene. Research also suggests that red-pigmented foods provide this protection.

Lycopene and beta carotene work in conjunction with other plant chemicals not found in vitamin or mineral supplements.

Watermelon also contains potassium, which is believed to help control blood pressure and possibly prevent strokes.

Here are the USDA Nutrition Facts for a wedge of watermelon, or about 1 2/3 cup: 92 cal., 1.77 g pro., 20.54 g carb., 1.43 g dietary fiber, 332 mg potassium, 27.46 mg vitamin C, 1046.76 IU vitamin A.

Should I wash watermelons before I slice them?

Yes, I suggest washing whole watermelons with clean water before slicing to remove potential bacteria.

How do you make melon balls?

Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise, then in half widthwise to make quarters.

Watermelon balls can be scooped right out of the rind. Use a melon baller and a twist of the wrist to create perfect balls. The watermelon shell can be used to hold the melon balls as well as other fruit.

I've seen recipes for watermelon sorbets and granitas. What's the difference?

The difference between a sorbet and a granita is in the texture.

Sorbets are smooth, while granitas are coarse. Here are recipes for a granita, a sorbet and a smoothie that you may enjoy.

FOUND HERE:
http://www.ljworld.com/section/cookingqa/story/64298

[Darksheare]

OKers.
I'll be larking and lurking somewhere about.

[bjs1779]

What??? Victoria's profile is still there.

Not exactly, it reappeared :) at #56 the account was still s or b as it was all day yesterday.