Posted on 06/30/2008 10:26:42 PM PDT by JustAmy
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An air-monitoring station atop a California mountain has detected wind-borne particles that drifted across the Pacific Ocean from coal-fired power plants and smelters thousands of miles away. Some experts predict that expanding economies in other nations could one day account for a third of the pollution in California. The US, however, remains the worlds largest emitter of greenhouse gases, and other countries are feeling the effects of Americas energy consumption.
An Associated Press report quoted atmospheric scientist Dan Jaffe: There is no place where you can put away your pollution anymore. Every nation shares the worlds atmosphere and is affected by the actions of others.
A similar principle is at work in the global community of those who follow Jesus Christ. We all have a stake in the lives of others because our actions, good and bad, affect every other Christian. In the body of Christ, each member belongs to all the others (Rom. 12:5). Because of that, we are urged to exercise our spiritual gifts (vv.6-8), and to be loving, faithful in prayer, and generous (vv.10-13).
Our obedience to the Lord may seem insignificant in the big picture, but it breathes freshness and life into the spiritual atmosphere of every believer.
Amen... Another hot and humid one today.
Union General Irvin McDowell hoped to march his men across a small stream called Bull Run in the vicinity of Manassas, Virginia, which was well-guarded by a force of Confederates under General P. G. T. Beauregard. McDowell needed to find a way across the stream and through the Southern line that stretched for over six miles along the banks of Bull Run.
McDowell launched a small diversionary attack at the Stone Bridge while marching the bulk of his force north around the Confederates’ left flank. The march was slow, but McDowell's army crossed the stream near Sudley Church and began to march south behind the Confederate line. Some of Beauregard's troops, recognizing that the attack at Stone Bridge was just a diversion, fell back just in time to meet McDowell's oncoming force.
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That's exactly what it was like! LOL.
Of course, Nan and my niece captured the 'replacing of the shower head' episode for all time. Jaycee, you just can't imagine how much fun they were having at my expense. LOL. I was sooooo embarrassed, but it ended up being one of the funniest times of my life. To put it in perspective, I'd say it was sort of like an old episode of "I Love Lucy". If laughter adds years to one's life, I say we all added on at least a decade. ;-)
I know we are going to have a wonderful time at Nan's this trip with lots of laughs and hugs and good times, but I doubt we will be able to top the shower repair fiasco. For my sake, and Nan's, I hope not! I am going to try hard not to break anything.
I still have some last minute packing and things to tend to in the yard before we leave tonight, so I had better quit playing here and get to work.
You two have a great day. :-)
LOL. Yes, we do have a lot of fun. When Lori and Amy came and brought Marissa, and Lori’s niece from N.C. came with her baby, we had a house full of fun. It was so hot when they were here, we had to do things that were air-conditioned. I pray that the weather is cooler this time.
We have enjoyed picking at Lori about the shower. I’m sure we will find some new stories to tease her about this time too. I have been so blessed with FRiends who become friends. Maggie was my “true” sistah, and we met in S.C. just before she became too sick to travel. When she died, it was very very difficult for me. She will always be in my heart. Lori is fast becoming dear to me also, as well as Amy. What a wonderful means of communication is the internet. (thanks algore).
Bon voyage, MB. Seeya. Don’t forget to take along my phone number.
BTW, did I tell you that we are getting together with Dutchess and Mr. D and DollyCali (I think) for dinner in Columbus before we drive down on the 28th? We will try not to arrive too late. :-)
See you soon!
No, you didn’t tell me that. What time is dinner planned? That will tell me about what time to expect you.
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OMG ..... Your are correct.
I checked the saved image and it says “By Billie”. It looks like I saved it in the wrong folder.
Sorry, Billie. Thank you for this cute graphic and the many others that you’ve contributed.
Lori, thank you for all the wonderful graphics that you have contributed.
It looks like I need to reorganize my folders. Darn it!!
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Rockbridge Rifles 1861 mid-April. Treated kindly by civilians; on march toward Harrisonburg.
1861 April 20. Describes stay in Harrisonburg; on to Winchester.
1861 May 4. In camp at Harper's Ferry. Camp life-- Jackson forbids liquor; singing; daily schedule.
1861 May 19. At Harper's Ferry; expected attack did not occur.
1861 May 21. Regiment at Martinsburg; Union sentiment among townspeople.
1861 May 29. Regiment at Martinsburg; secessionist sentiment increasing in town.
1861 June 3. At Harper's Ferry; burned bridge across Opequon; no wages.
1861 July 21. Battle of 1st Manassas (Bull Run) Obituary, 1870
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