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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... February, 2010
February 1, 2010 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

Posted on 01/31/2010 9:55:02 PM PST by 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*.

Enjoy! :)












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TOPICS: Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry; The Poetry Branch
KEYWORDS: amysplace; february; friends; poetry
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To: MEG33
But the greatest of these is love.

Very true, Meg. Thanks for always being a terrific hostess.

1,061 posted on 02/14/2010 5:46:02 PM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: jaycee

THOSE ARE SOOOO FUNNY! LOL


1,062 posted on 02/14/2010 6:34:43 PM PST by SnarlinCubBear (Sarcasma - Comforting relief from the use of irony, mocking and conveying contempt)
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To: MEG33
Maxfield Parrish Harvest Pictures, Images and Photos

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

1,063 posted on 02/14/2010 7:04:54 PM PST by StarfireIV (Atlas Punted)
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To: MEG33

Thank you Meg, for all you do,
Entertaining all of us, every Sunday.

1,064 posted on 02/14/2010 8:08:59 PM PST by yorkie ("I've noticed that everyone who is for abortion has already been born." Ronald Reagan)
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To: ConorMacNessa
L./Sgt. David Greenhalgh, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, KIA Afghanistan 13FEB2010





1,065 posted on 02/14/2010 8:22:34 PM PST by Kitty Mittens (Let Thy Mercy, O LORD, be upon us, According as we Hope in Thee. Ps.33:22)
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To: MEG33; All; FRiends
Meg, your Sunday Post is Wonderful! Thank you to Everyone for the Awesome Pings you Send me Everyday.
(((((((Love and Hugs to All FRiends)))))))


1,066 posted on 02/14/2010 8:36:39 PM PST by Kitty Mittens (Let Thy Mercy, O LORD, be upon us, According as we Hope in Thee. Ps.33:22)
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To: Kitty Mittens

Good night, Kitty Mittens.
Sleep tight, and have sweet dreams.

1,067 posted on 02/14/2010 9:02:04 PM PST by yorkie ("I've noticed that everyone who is for abortion has already been born." Ronald Reagan)
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To: All

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


1,068 posted on 02/14/2010 10:59:56 PM PST by WayzataJOHNN ( (Food for the mind))
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To: SnarlinCubBear

So glad you enjoyed, SCB! I thought some of them were hilarious!


1,069 posted on 02/15/2010 5:12:27 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: All

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


1,070 posted on 02/15/2010 5:15:24 AM PST by WayzataJOHNN ( (Food for the mind))
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To: Kitty Mittens
Sweet puppy, Kitty! We are getting a little more snow this week starting today....oh no! Very tired of it and the cold, cold weather!


1,071 posted on 02/15/2010 5:21:20 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: WayzataJOHNN
May I bring my blankie to your brekkie? LOL!

Think I will have the mid-morning snack especially the Crab cakes, with Bearnaise sauce topping! Yum-O!


1,072 posted on 02/15/2010 5:28:47 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: WayzataJOHNN

Sweet, sweet poem, Johnn!


1,073 posted on 02/15/2010 5:31:10 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: JustAmy; Billie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; mathluv; DollyCali; ...

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February 15, 2010
Defining Failure
Who through faith . . . out of weakness were made strong. —Hebrews 11:33-34

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.

The lessons we learn from our failures
Are lessons that help us succeed,
And if we are wise and we heed them,
Then failure is just what we need. —D. De Haan

Success often rises out of the ashes of failure.

1,074 posted on 02/15/2010 6:01:53 AM PST by The Mayor (Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty!)
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To: jaycee

Funny the things one writes so early in the morning.


1,075 posted on 02/15/2010 6:33:16 AM PST by WayzataJOHNN ( (Food for the mind))
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To: jaycee

“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.


1,076 posted on 02/15/2010 6:38:07 AM PST by WayzataJOHNN ( (Food for the mind))
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To: WayzataJOHNN

WHAT? No brekkie dessert? No Krispy Kremes??


1,077 posted on 02/15/2010 6:40:06 AM PST by yorkie ("I've noticed that everyone who is for abortion has already been born." Ronald Reagan)
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To: yorkie

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!


1,078 posted on 02/15/2010 8:54:48 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: yorkie

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!


1,079 posted on 02/15/2010 9:29:32 AM PST by WayzataJOHNN ( (Food for the mind))
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To: Billie; MEG33; jaycee; Kitty Mittens; Aquamarine; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; ...


February 15, 2010





Graphics by MamaBear


1,080 posted on 02/15/2010 9:35:28 AM PST by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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