Good morning ladies and gents! ;^ )
In addition to La Enchiladita's birthday, today is also .....
Modern Olympics Began
California Poppy Day (according to 123 greetingcards)
Posted on 04/01/2008 4:05:44 AM PDT by JustAmy
Yum-o Amy, thanks for the breakfast and thank you St Louie too!
I am not big on fresh fruit though, expect for certain kinds...I am a picky fruit eater lol
Mama Bear fixed the link in post #439.
Inspirational message, Mama Bear!!
:)
In his historical novel Chesapeake, James Michener tells the story of multiple generations living near a marsh. One character, Chris Pflaum, is introduced as a restless 13-year-old sitting in class waiting for summer break. But when the teacher reads a poem by Sidney Lanier, the boy's heart is stirred.
As the marsh-hen secretly builds on the watery sod,
Behold I will build me a nest on the greatness of God:
I will fly in the greatness of God as the marsh-hen flies
In the freedom that fills all the space 'twixt the marsh and the skies.
When Chris grew up, this poem motivated him to work tirelessly to preserve the precious wetlands and the wildlife he loved.
The poem's words stir the heart because they use nature as a springboard of praise to the Creator. But, unfortunately, our living planet can be neglected and exploited. God's mandate to Adam has been passed on to all believers. "The Lord God . . . put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it" (Gen. 2:15). The words tend and keep mean "to cultivate as servants."
We are to care for and guard God's creation as responsible stewards.
Thanks so much, Amy!!! The Bluebird of Happiness:) Awww......now I feel so special. Okay, so I will indulge myself and anyone who cares to click (I hope these links work) in an Alison Krauss medley:
A Living Prayer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9upE_PGJVq8
Steel Rails (my favorite)…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbYJNL7uYRI
I’ll Fly Away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdRdqp4N3Jw
Everytime You Say Goodbye
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GU5hWdaQfY
That is terrific, Fish Hawk. It is definitely the end of an era...
It was good to see that you found time to visit yesterday, GardenGirl. We miss you when you are gone! :(
I was only here long enough yesterday to read the posts. My internet service was giving me fits. Very slow and sporadic.
I took yesterday to do a little outside work and make a trip to Costco. Whenever I go to Costco, I come home exhausted. Since we ate Mexican food while in FResno, I came home, put most everything away and then took a nap.
Thank you and thank you for the thoughts and prayers,
I did a big no no today already, I think people think I am a leftest troll now ;-{
I am involved in a big messy project outside - re-painting my arbor. I need to get back out there before my paint dries up. I will be back later to properly celebrate your birthday with you, dita. In the meantime, hope you are having a happy day! :-)
LOL
Fish Hawk .... thank you for sharing your funny poem.
Errr ... that reminds me, I need to get back to my taxes.
Aloha
Happy Birthday Dita:)
I recently came across some great wisdom that I have been using as a tagline. It is about the best man can come up for for wisdom.
Happy Birthday!
hi everyone...
I am so stupid...;-{
Happy Happy B day to you, Happy Happy b day to you, and many many more!
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