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

12-01-08 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

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[Lady Jag]

So, you taking it to be with you?

[NY Attitude]

Hey squidd, are you a$$hole high to an elephant in snow yet?
Nice poem.

[Lady Jag]

Rest well, Meggage!

[DollyCali]

Tree Decorating 101
-- Your instructors, Iris and Fern will demonstrate how to
assemble and decorate a Christmas tree.





Cat has LD –
Should be” Fa La La La La La”








A Poem for a Naughty Cat at Christmas

You'd better stay down, you'd better not climb
I've taken you down for the very last time
Santa Paws is coming to town.
He's making a list and checking it twice...
Deciding which cats deserve some toy mice
Santa PAWS is coming...to town.
He's sees where you've been sleeping
He sees what you've knocked down
He knows what you have shredded
Do you WANT to go back to the pound?




CHRISTMAS CAT TREATS
(bet you have a cat owner on you list who would like these – for their kitty)

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/4 cup soy flour
1/3 cup dry milk
1 teaspoon catnip
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons Butter
1 Egg
1 tablespoon Unsulfered molasses


PREPARATION:

1. Mix dry ingredients. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Roll on a greased cookie sheet.

2. Cut into bite sized pieces and bake at 350° F for 20 minutes.

3. Let cool. Store in air tight container.

Christmas with the Newcomer
(Diane Niemeyer)

'Twas the night after Christmas, the time to replay
The events of that most hectic annual day.
The stockings, once hung by the chimney with care,
Were chewed on and drooled on and torn past repair.
No one was nestled all snug in his bed;
There was spilt milk and Friskies to clean up instead.
And me in my 'kerchief, and Dad in his cap,
Wished we'd settled down for a much-needed nap,
When somewhere downstairs there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my chores to see what was the matter.
Away down the steps I flew like a flash,
Just as I heard one more thunderous crash.

The moon wasn't out, so I switched on the light,
Still hoping to see everything was all right,
When, what for my wondering eyes was in store,
But my family-room curtains a-heap on the floor.
I re-hung the drapes, but to end all this "fun,"
I knew in a moment more work must be done.
More rapid than eagles I rushed all around,
To make certain everything was safe and sound.
Out, tinsel! Out, ribbons! Out bright-colored bow!
Out, garland! Out, ivy! Out, all mistletoe!
From the poinsettia plant, to the yarn in the hall,
It's throw away! Throw away! Throw away all!

Next I turned my attention to the Christmas tree,
Making sure it was totally temptation-free.
I moved ornaments up, for 3 feet or so,
And no strand of lights was left dangling low.
When then, in a twinkling, I heard soft and sweet,
The prancing and pawing of four little feet.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
By the chimney this character came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And was covered all over with ashes and soot;
The ears stood straight up on this bold little elf,
And he looked overwhelmingly pleased with himself.

His eyes - how they twinkled! He purred like a glutton!
His tongue, pink and raspy; his nose, like a button!
His droll little tail was drawn up like a bow,
And those whiskers of his looked like yesterday's snow.
I had not a doubt that this bundle of gray
Was the cause of the chaos at our house today.
How proudly he strolled, with what grace and what style,
As he tracked soot and ashes all over the tile.
He was chubby and plump and out to impress,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of the mess.
I scooped up the imp, and I patted his head,
But he seemed to sense he had something to dread;

I spoke not a word, but went straight for the sink,
Where I washed him and dried him, as quick as a wink.
Then he darted away and stopped on a stair,
And giving a nod, he fell sound asleep there.
He dreamt and he kneaded and purred; all the while
I regarded him with half-frown and half-smile.
And you'd hear me exclaim, as I cleaned up our flat,
"I'll remember the Christmas that we got a cat."









Today’s Post
Dedicated to all are feline & canine
friends waiting at the Rainbow Bridge

They gave us SO much & demanded so little.

[yorkie]

Beautiful tribute, Dolly!

Rainbow Bridge
Flash version with music

[GodBlessUSA]

Thank You Amy :)
I hope you feel better!

[GodBlessUSA]

This is so lovely Meg!
I just fed the birds. There are so many this morning because of the snow. They are going through it so quickly. I have to go get more bird food today.

[GodBlessUSA]

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Wish I didn't procrastinate. ;) Off to shop on a very snowy Sat. :)

[jaycee]

Nice post this morning, Dolly! Good information concerning our little beloved critters. Good to hear from ya!

[jaycee]

Whether we procrastinate or not, we all seem to keep running out for something else! That is a darling graphic, GeeBee!

[The Mayor]

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December 20, 2008

Hallelujah!

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READ: Isaiah 9:1-7

I know that my Redeemer lives. —Job 19:25

Composer George Frideric Handel was bankrupt when in 1741 a group of Dublin charities offered him a commission to write a musical work. It was for a benefit performance to raise funds to free men from a debtors’ prison. He accepted that commission and gave himself tirelessly to work on it.

In just 24 days, Handel composed the well-known masterpiece Messiah, which contains “The Hallelujah Chorus.” During that time, he never left his home and often went without eating. At one point, a servant found him weeping over his evolving score. Recounting his experience, Handel wrote, “Whether I was in my body or out of my body as I wrote it I know not. God knows.” Afterward he also said, “I did think I did see all heaven before me and the great God Himself.”

“The Hallelujah Chorus” stirs my soul whenever I hear it, as I’m sure it does yours. But let’s be sure we do more than resonate to that magnificent music. Let’s open our hearts in faith and adoration for the Messiah promised in the book of Isaiah (Isa. 9:1-7). He has come to us in the person of Jesus Christ to be our Savior. “Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder” (v.6).

Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine! —Seiss (trans.)

God’s highest Gift awakens our deepest gratitude.

Bible in One Year: Revelation 11–16; Proverbs 29:1-7

[JustAmy]

Oh Tannenbaum, oh Tannenbaum,
Wie grün sind deine Blätter!
Du grünst nicht nur zur Sommerzeit,
Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit.
Oh Tannenbaum, oh Tannenbaum,
Wie grün sind deine Blätter!

Oh Tannenbaum, oh Tannenbaum,
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!
Wie oft hat schon zur Winterzeit
Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut!
Oh Tannenbaum, oh Tannenbaum,
Du kannst mir sehr gefallen!

Oh Tannenbaum, oh Tannenbaum,
Dein Kleid will mich was lehren:
Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit
Gibt Mut und Kraft zu jeder Zeit!
Oh Tannenbaum, oh Tannenbaum,
Dein Kleid will mich was lehren!


Graphic and Music by MamaBear

[The Mayor]

Mormon Tabernacle Choir - Hallelujah Chorus.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnHksDFHTQI

THE HALLELUJAH CHORUS ( BROOKLYN TABERNACLE CHOIR )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YXtf7vtz3c

[yorkie]

This little lady is six years old.

Connie Talbot - White Christmas

[Billie]

Thank you, Amy and Lori, for the lovely opening graphic and music on this fine Saturday morning ~ five days before Christmas!

I'm baking cookies to take to the Teen Shelter after lunch, so will be in and out.

No, these aren't mine, but they sure look yummy! :)

[Billie]

Laughing and thinking, “Please no snow, I am cold enough”....

LOL! How about this one then? :)

[yorkie]

Beautiful opening, ladies! Thank you! (If there are any extra cookies, please fax) ;-)

[Billie]

I had a much longer post all written in response to the opening today, and when I 'sent' it, it disappeared - I don't know if it's my pc or FR, but I seem to have to 'send' many of my posts twice. :(

Anyway, when I retyped another, I didn't get it all in, but I hope you are feeling better today, Amy. I hope it's not the beginning of a cold because you really won't be over it by Christmas. :( Do try to take it easy if you can, and let others take care of the thread today. Rest! Be better! :)

[jaycee]

I love that, Billie! Wish I was somewhere in the sun with a nice sandy beach...LOL!

[jaycee]

Oh my goodness, isn’t she precious? Wonderful, wonderful voice! And so pretty!