Posted on 01/31/2010 9:55:02 PM PST by JustAmy
THOSE ARE SOOOO FUNNY! LOL
MOWERS , weary and brown, and blithe,
What is the word methinks ye know,
Endless over-word that the Scythe
Sings to the blades of the grass below?
Scythes that swing in the grass and clover,
Something, still, they say as they pass;
What is the word that, over and over,
Sings the Scythe to the flowers and grass?
Hush, ah hush, the Scythes are saying,
Hush, and heed not, and fall asleep;
Hush, they say to the grasses swaying;
Hush, they sing to the clover deep!
Hush—’t is the lullaby Time is singing—
Hush, and heed not, for all things pass;
Hush, ah hush! and the Scythes are swinging
Over the clover, over the grass!
"Scythe Song" Andrew Lang
Painting "Harvest" Maxfield Parrish
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The Warming Cup
I sit here by the fireplace
quietly sip a cup in peace
I take a few moments to relax
my life given a new lease
I dream of things that might be
and those that have been and gone
I reflect upon their meaning now
and in silence I greet the dawn
I pause in my ruminations slow
and smile at the good times then
Knowing I have been given a gift
more precious then even I do ken
As early dawn comes on cats paws
weary I finally rise to go to bed
My joy is ever warming, my sanctuary
in all the words I never ever said
So glad you enjoyed, SCB! I thought some of them were hilarious!
BREKKIE!!!!
HAM STEAK (double smoked)
BACON (Thick and just right)
CAJUN PORK CHOP (butterflied and pan seared in butter)
OSTRICH STEAK (thin sliced and served with button mushrooms fried in BUTTER)
EGGS (Your way)
HASHBROWNS (lightly fried and served golden brown, topped with butter, onions on the side)
TOAST (Multi-grain, wheat, whole wheat and sourdough)
JAMS AND PRESERVES, WHIPPED HONEY BUTTER, MARMALADE
COFFEE (light Araberian roast)
TEA (Earl Grey or Pekoe)
MILK (Cold, frothy, and oh so good)
JUICES (Assorted goodness you can mix and match to your tastes)
MID-MORNING SNACK
Crab cakes, with Bearnaise sauce topping
pan seared asparagus with capers and baby onions
croissants with cranberry whipped butter
Ice tea-Mango cooler
Think I will have the mid-morning snack especially the Crab cakes, with Bearnaise sauce topping! Yum-O!
Sweet, sweet poem, Johnn!
During the Great Depression, many people in the US lived in shantytowns made up of plywood, tarps, and blankets. These decrepit dwellings, known as “Hoovervilles,” housed those who had been evicted from their homes. Many blamed President Herbert Hoover for the economic woes.
Ironically, Hoover’s apparent ineffectiveness as a leader was in sharp contrast to his previous record. Earlier, Hoover’s expertise in geological engineering led to successful mining projects in Australia and China. He also effectively spearheaded humanitarian efforts. But when the stock market crashed in October 1929, President Hoover was in circumstances beyond his control. He would be forever tied with the economic depression of the 1930s.
One major fiasco, however, does not mean one’s whole life is a failure. What if we remembered Abraham only as a deceiver (Gen. 12:10-20), Moses as disobedient to God (Num. 20:1-13), or David as a murderer? (2 Sam. 11). Despite their sins, these men are remembered for their persevering faith: “who through faith . . . out of weakness were made strong” (Heb. 11:33-34).
Our life is not a failure if we’ve repented of our sins. God can still use us to serve Him.
Bible in One Year: Leviticus 17-18; Matthew 27:27-50
Funny the things one writes so early in the morning.
“May I bring my blankie to your brekkie? LOL!”
Sure, I often cook breakfast in my pajamas, my ratty old comfy robe, and my fleece lined moccasins, so a blankie fits right in.
WHAT? No brekkie dessert? No Krispy Kremes??
Hey yorkie! What a day, a little rain, a little snow and then the both together and at the moment...nothing! I ran out early ‘cause I kept hearing it could snow Monday and Tuesday. Stopped at McD. and got a sausage McMuffin and a cinnamon roll. Afterwards, my feet were cold and I cuddled up on the couch and went to sleep again! So now I have to play catch-up!
The Krispy Kremes are on the sideboard, I thought a three foot high pile of donuts was enough to capture your attention(?)
Have at’em kid!
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