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

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

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


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and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




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[The Mayor]

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November 10, 2008

Gossip-Free Zone

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READ: Proverbs 25:8-18

A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow. —Proverbs 25:18

In some offices, you can get fired for gossiping. According to a 2002 survey, the average employee gossips 65 hours a year. One Chicago firm decided to become a “gossip-free zone.” They require that employees never talk badly about co-workers behind their backs. If you’re caught, you lose your job.

A ministry for people in the entertainment industry takes a refreshing alternative to gossip. They combat it with prayer. Instead of putting down famous people who get in trouble with bad choices, they encourage people to pray for them.

Among God’s commands to His people is “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor” (Ex. 20:16). While this may be talking primarily about lying at judicial proceedings, gossip could also be included in the command because it violates the law of love toward our neighbor. Proverbs uses strong language to describe this use of our words. It’s like “a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow” against others (25:18).

Gossip feeds into our natural desires to feel superior to others and to belong or fit in, so combating it in our personal lives can be a challenge. But if we choose to love through prayer, our lives can be a gossip-free zone.

Lord, forgive us for speaking carelessly
about others to make ourselves look better.
Help us to think before we speak. Teach us
to be loving with our words. Amen.

You can never justify gossip.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 31–33; Proverbs 15:1-11

[jaycee]

I hope your birthday was wonderful, Polly!

[jaycee]

"Lord, forgive us for speaking carelessly about others to make ourselves look better. Help us to think before we speak. Teach us to be loving with our words. Amen."

Thank you for the Daily Bread 'words of wisdom' this morning, Mr. Mayor. I will let this start my day off right today.

[The Mayor]

This was what our Church service was about yesterday. Excellent!

[jaycee]

AMEN, Mr. Mayor. Great lessons!

[JustAmy]

November 10, 2008


Graphic by Billie

ELETELEPHONY

Once there was an elephant,
Who tried to use the telephant -
No! No! I mean an elephone
Who tried to use the telephone -
(Dear me! I am not certain quite
That even now I've got it right.)

Howe'er it was, he got his trunk
Entangled in the telephunk;
The more he tried to get it free,
The louder buzzed the telephee -
(I fear I'd better drop the song
Of elephop and telephong!)

-- Laura E. Richards (1850-1943)

[yorkie]

[MEG33]

That poem is so cute! Love the graphic..When I tried to get on FR earlier..no luck..I get so sntsy when that happens!

[JustAmy]

USMC's 233rd Birthday




Vanilla Cupcake Day




Forget Me Not Day




Toothpaste Day




Headache Day
(FR gave me a headache today!)

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Meg.

Also, want to make sure that I compliment you on your Sunday posts.
Thank you for Opening the doors yesterday and for being a great hostess!

I appreciate all you do.

Have a great Monday.

[JustAmy]

Billie, thank you so much for this adorable Welcome Graphic.

I appreciate all of the wonderful graphics that you contribute to Amy's Place.
HUGS

[pollywog]

Ahhhhhhhh Jaycee!!
How sweet of you... what a darling heart balloon!!

Polly

[Billie]

Well, it’s such a chore to do them, you know - really a drag. I could be doing fun stuff, like ironing or polishing silver or something. :)

[Billie]

Meg, I meant to thank you for hostessing yesterday. As always you did a sweet job. You posted such pretty things, etc. and I enjoyed all of them. Thanks again!

What <she said, Meg! I always love seeing your pretty things - how you set your table, etc. :)

[JustAmy]

LOL

Yep ... I understand, if I didn’t have this chore, I could be doing laundry or (heaven forbid) ironing. :)

Thanks Billie

[Billie]

Thanks, Meg - after seeing tomorrow’s holidays, I was thinking about that sweet child reading again. But it made a fun opening for today, along with Amy’s cute poem. :)

[Lady Jag]

National headache Day



No wonder FR was down this morning!

[Billie]

Well, for once the food doesn't interest me today. LOL! WAY too much buttercream frosting on those cupcakes. :) Beautiful forget-me-nots though. I love the "think" sign giving him a headache. :)

Happy Birthday, USMC!

[Lady Jag]

Oh! Sweet America

Next to the Lord I love that land The land of liberty, the jewel of pilgrim's pride. A land; where George Washington fought, A land; where Abraham Lincoln taught Liberty, Justice, and Equality A glorious heaven, Where Japanese maples grow A land, where Irish roses blow A land; where lilies from Africa smile A land of democracy, a beauty without a spot Let the glory fill the sky, let thy freedom sing with joy Let every child happily cry, Oh! sweet America. Lord, ruler of America's mind, Before thy throne we bow our humble head; Bless America with thy infinite grace, Let this nation be the medium of thy mercy; Let this country be an instrument of thy wisdom. In war and in peace let thy mercy serve thy will Let thy might serve for justice, Equality, and Liberty. From the cliffs of the Rockies the lightning's thunder; From the banks of the Mississippi trees and birds twitter. From the shores of Florida to the mountains of Alaska Boys and girls are singing "Victory! Victory! to Thee! Vishnu P. Joshi

[JustAmy]

LOL

Thanks, LadyJ.

I guess that we were all celebrating National Headache Day this morning. :^ )

I should have accomplished something this morning but I spent tooo much time checking FR to see if it was up and running again. :)