Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... November, 2008

November 1, 2008 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; 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*.

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Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[MEG33]

Looks similar to mine..LOL Adorable yorkie and I enjoyed your Monet and poem, too.

[MEG33]

~Happy Weekend To Amy's Place~

Finding Everything in a Fall Moment

Before snow falls
I shall walk barefoot
upon nature’s pastel carpet
of fresh fallen autumn leaves

Just the right place will appear
to park my tired bones, and
soak in fall’s magic
hugging me tenderly
as only a grandmother can

And, before sun sets, just
beyond the faded old barn
I will smile, in warm adoration of life
And once the sun sets
and the moon rises full
I will say in complete satisfaction
I have truly lived

~ by diannone on September 29, 2007.

[jaycee]

That picture is so pretty. The poem is beautiful and fits the pictures so well.

[The Mayor]

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November 15, 2008

Your Children Will Ask

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READ: Exodus 12:13-17,25-27

When your children say to you, “What do you mean by this service?” . . . you shall say, “It is the Passover sacrifice of the Lord.” —Exodus 12:26-27

One of the most important events in Jewish history is the exodus, when God freed His people from the bondage of Egypt. Prior to leaving Egypt, the Israelites were commanded to eat a special meal called the Passover. As an act of judgment upon the Egyptians, God said that He would strike down every firstborn son, but He would pass over the houses that had the blood of a lamb on the top and sides of the door frame (Ex. 12).

To commemorate this act of judgment and grace, God’s people would share in the Passover meal. God said that one day their children would ask: “What do you mean by this?” They were then responsible to retell the story of the exodus and God’s salvation. God did not want the story of His great salvation to get lost in one generation.

When our children ask us about our values, lifestyle, prayer in decision-making, Bible-reading, church attendance, and worship, we have a responsibility to answer them. We are followers of Jesus. We must retell the story of how He became our Passover Lamb. His blood is the marker over our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin but are free to serve the Eternal One of heaven.

What are you teaching the children?

How great, O God, Your acts of love!
Your saving deeds would proclaim
That generations yet to come
May set their hope in Your great name. —D. De Haan

A parent’s life is a child’s guidebook.

Bible in One Year: 2 Peter 1–3; Proverbs 16:22-33

[jaycee]

Sounds like a delicious soup....only wish I could have shared with you....LOL~~~

[jaycee]

That bear looks just like I feel today...its the truth! Its terribly gloomy and wet outside with leaves everywhere sticking to everything and it sorta makes me wanna go back to bed.~~yawn~~!

[jaycee]

Your Monet is lovely and so is the poetry with it.

I have enjoyed all the Monet’s today....they are all very nice.

[jaycee]

So adorable, yorkie.

[Lady Jag]

Today is my day to feel more rested. Otherwise it’s gloomy and wet and the power going out woke me. I’m on the laptop on the backup module wondering how low it is going to last.

[jaycee]

I think I will feel more rested after I lay down a little while. This whole week has been so busy that I think my body is rebelling this morning......SO, maybe after I rest, I will be able to make it through the day a little better. I sure hope so anyway!

Hate losing the power! Its maddening sometimes. I continue switching to get the lights on....it happens to all of us at times.

[yorkie]

JC, at first I thouht you were talking about the soup I posted here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/2132606/posts?page=18#18

I am literally laughing out loud!!

[Lady Jag]

Rest well.

[Lady Jag]

That gave me gas just reading it!

[JustAmy]

November 15, 2008


Graphic by Billie

Saying you don't look good in a hat is like saying you don't look good in shoes!

Wearing a hat versus not wearing a hat is the difference between looking adequate and looking your best. (Martha Sliter)

You can flirt with a fan in your hand. You can flirt holding a cigarette, too. But a woman can really flirt with a hat. (Dolores Foster)

I myself have 12 hats, and each one represents a different personality. Why just be yourself? (Margaret Atwood)

If a woman rebels against high heeled shoes, she should take care to do it in a very smart hat. (George Bernard Shaw)

So many hats and only one head!

Leave everyone wondering which is the more interesting piece of work...you or your hat.

I have a hat. It is graceful and feminine and has a wide brim with a red ribbon around the band. It gives me a certain dignity, as if I were attending a state funeral or something. People are generous in their compliments. Someday I may get up enough courage to wear it, instead of carrying it." From "Women Who Wear Hats Stand Heads Above the Rest" (by Irma Bombeck)

[MEG33]

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Thank you, (((jaycee)))...
I am having a relaxing day..Hope you are,too.

[JustAmy]

Beautiful! Thank you, Meg.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

Marissa has a 12:00 dental appt; just for cleaning.

I will be gone most of the afternoon.
We hope to find her a dress for a Christmas Tea.
And of course, we need to have lunch.
She is looking forward to just the two of us doing something.

[yorkie]

"Leave everyone wondering...
which is the more interesting piece of work...
you or your hat."

[MEG33]

Lunch and shopping sounds like fun! Have a wonderful day together.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for today's Daily Bread, Rus.
Excellent message .... set a good example for our children.

Wishing you a Blessed Weekend.

[JustAmy]

I love your house, Yorkie.
You and your little dog are looking good too.
LOL

Have a lovely weekend.