Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... May, 2010

May 1, 2010 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

How was the rally tonight, Rus?

[The Mayor]

Great! Amy everywhere we go the turn out is good and the people fantastic. There are so many of us out there, this is going to be a very good year.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for remembering these fallen warriors, Conor.



RIP ...
LCpl. Patrick Xavier, Jr., USMC, KIA Afghanistan 18MAY2010

Spc. Joshua A. Tomlinson, USA, KIA Afghanistan 18MAY2010

SSgt. Richard J. Tieman, USA, KIA Afghanistan 18MAY2010

LCol. Thomas P. Belkofer, USA, KIA Afghanistan 18MAY2010

LCol. Paul R. Bartz, USA, KIA Afghanistan 18MAY2010

Col. John M. McHugh, USA, KIA Afghanistan 18MAY2010

To fallen soldiers let us sing
Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
To the Mansions of the Lord
No more bleeding, no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
Just divine embrace, eternal light
In the Mansions of the Lord
Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We will stand and guard though the angels sleep
Through the ages safely keep
The Mansions of the Lord

Author Unknown to Me

May God hold these warriors close as he comforts those who grieve.

Freedom Isn't Free.

[JustAmy]

Great news, Rus.

With all that is happening daily, I see our numbers growing more.

I’m praying for big changes for the American people and big surprises for the Dems in November. It would be great to see that gavel taken from Nancy’s hands!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks, Amy - have never heard that wonderful poem before. May the Lord hold them close and may he extend His Healing Arms over their families and friends!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[yorkie]

Johnn, this is SO frightening. I was SICK at my stomach when this man was elected - and every day, I get sicker and sicker - watching what he is doing to our country. Lord, have MERCY on all of us, and protect our people and our country!

I called a friend tonight, and told her to get her doctor to approve a scooter immediately - it won’t be long......maybe a week or two at the most, and that will be cut from the Medicare program.

Already, Medicaid is being denied to the disabled. And, Medicare will be next. It seems that NOTHING can stop this man who doesn’t even have the balls to give a Press Conference!

I will make calls and write tomorrow to OPPOSE this Senate Bill S510!

[yorkie]

For posts 2033, 2034 and 2037:

(At least I've got RHYTHM!)

[yorkie]

Sorry - I meant 2035 - not 2034. Soooooooorry. LOL!

[The Mayor]

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May 21, 2010

I, Me, Mine

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READ: Philippians 2:1-11

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit. —Philippians 2:3

In 1970, the Beatles began work on a documentary intended to show how their music was made. But instead of revealing the process of musical creativity, the film pulled the curtain back on a display of self-interest and bickering. The band members were more concerned about their own songs than the advancement of the group. Shortly after the project was completed, the group dissolved in disharmony and broken friendships.

It’s an age-old problem. In the first century ad, the apostle Paul feared that the believers in the church at Philippi would fall into the trap of selfishness. He knew that when the desire for personal advancement overrides concern for one another, attitudes quickly become disruptive and divisive.

To counteract this dangerous tendency, Paul wrote, “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Phil. 2:3-4).

What would a documentary of your life reveal? Selfishness or selflessness? We must look out for one another, for selfless concern will prevent division and build unity in our church families.  — Bill Crowder

Lord, let me live from day to day In such a self-forgetful way
That even when I kneel to pray My prayer will be for others. —Meigs

A heart that is focused on others will not be consumed with self.

Bible in One Year: 1 Chronicles 13-15; John 7:1-27

[luvie]

That is just to frightening to contemplate!

November can’t come soon enough for me! We need to rid
ourselves of this evil regime!

[JustAmy]

Hmmm ... she neither looks nor acts like the Hanah Montana that we have been watching for the past couple of years.

I didn’t like it!!!

[JustAmy]

May 21, 2010

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

From an email on June 10th, 2006 - the author is unknown.

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

[yorkie]

"I didn't like it!!!"

I couldn't get through a whole minute of that disgusting ???song???!

That girl is only 17 years old (dob 11/22/92), for heaven's sake, and she is acting like a youknowwhat! Her parents should give her a good spanking and ground her to her room and tell her, "NO MORE!"

Is it just me? Am I so old that I cannot accept that kind of behavior that seems to be becoming the 'norm'?

Where is the "OLD" Hannah Montana from two short years ago?

[JustAmy]

I really hate that she recorded that song and made that video.

Marissa adores Hanah Montana. It won’t be long before she sees at least a part of that video. Another rude awaking for Marissa.

On a school writing project, she wrote a paragraph about three “Cool People”. Her cool people were, her brother, Michael, Hannah Montana and Sarah Palin. About Hannah Montana, she wrote that she liked her because she sings good and she doesn’t do drugs and other stupid stuff.

I guess that we go to “I, Carly”.

I don’t know what happens to these young stars when they reach “maturity”. They seem to go wild.

[yorkie]

Red boots = 'I support'.
Red heart = 'I love'.
I LOVE AND SUPPORT OUR TROOPS,
OUR HEROES!

[yorkie]

“Maturity” or downright TRASHY behavior? She appears to be taking the same path that sweet little Brittney Spears took. And, Lindsay Lohen. And Judy Garland.......etc.

IMHO, these girls should be under the guiding hand and loving hearts of their parents - with very strict boundaries.

[WVNan]

Good for you. I’m active in our local Tea Party also. We are having an impact. God bless.

[JustAmy]

Well, I used ‘maturity’ because they should start showing some responsibility when they reach that age.

At 17, her parents are responsible for her and should put the brakes on her behavior. A little to old to spank but if they don’t have control now, it is too late. I would hope that they control her money until she is 18. Take away the car, etc.

[lonestar]

Red Friday always reminds me to start getting mentally prepared for...

Caturday!

Weinie

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