Poetry and Potpourri .... September 27 - 28, 2003

9-27-2003 | JustAmy, Mama_Bear and St.Louie1

[JustAmy]

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The Poetry Branch has been in limbo since the prior hostess left FreeRepublic April 15th 2003. We've since learned that said hostess has lost her posting privilege. That being the case, and Jim Robinson having given his ok, I wanted to renew the thread.

FreeRepublic is blessed with many fine poets, and we look forward to seeing their poems posted on FR once again. There were many non-poet FReepers who visited the Poetry Branch for the camaraderie; we hope they will return.

I would like to invite everyone to visit and relax at Poetry and Potpourri. Hopefully you will renew old acquaintances for chatting, sharing jokes, telling stories, posting cartoons, etc. Everyone needs a place to escape from the everyday news, make Poetry and Potpourri that place.

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The Belvedere's Guardian Wolf ~
the always charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf.

[JustAmy]

Since it is only 6:00 here and I've had my coffee fix, I think I will go back to bed for an hour.

[JustAmy]

[The Mayor]

[MeekOneGOP]

Hot off the e-mail press, from my Brother in Kalifornee ...

Evening classes for men. Starting this month !! Note: Due to the complexity and level of difficulty, each course will accept a maximum of eight participants each. Sign up early and get a discount on registration.

1. How to fill ice-cube trays. Step by step with slide presentation.

2. Toilet paper: Do they grow on the holders? Roundtable discussion.

3. Differences between the laundry basket and the floor. Practicing with hamper. Pictures and graphics.

4. The after-dinner dishes and silverware: Can they levitate and fly into kitchen sink or dishwasher? Debate among panel of experts.

5. Loss of Virility: Losing the remote control to your significant other. Help line and support groups.

6. Learning how to find things, starting with looking in the right place instead of turning the house upside down while screaming. Open forum.

7. Health watch: Bringing her flowers is NOT harmful to your health. PowerPoint presentation.

8. Real men ask for directions when lost. Real-life testimonials.

9. Is it genetically impossible to sit quietly as she parallel parks? Driving simulation.

10. Living with Adults: Basic differences between your mother and your wife. Online class and role playing.

11. How to be the ideal shopping companion. Relaxation exercises, meditation and breathing techniques.

12. Remembering birthdays, anniversaries, other important dates and calling when you're going to be late. Bring your calendar or PDA to class.

13. Getting Over It. Learning to live with being wrong all the time. Individual counselors available.

[lonestar]

One of my favorites----

from Pippa Passes

THE year's at the spring,

And day's at the morn;

Morning's at seven;

The hill-side's dew-pearl'd;

The lark's on the wing;

The snail's on the thorn;

God's in His heaven--

All's right with the world!

Robert Browning

[firewalk]

Good morning

[ST.LOUIE1]

Good Saturday morning, Sis!

I'll be along a little later in the day.

Hope you took Snoofy for his walk. : )

[chadsworth]

Good mournin' Mummy_Bur & JustAmy ( who won't let JustFrank out to play much) poor lil guy!

SIGNALS OF GETTING OLD

Chapter 2: Signs of Menopause

1. You sell your home heating system at a yard sale.

2. Your husband jokes that instead of buying a wood stove, he is using you to heat the family room this winter. Rather than just saying you are not amused, you shoot him.

3. You have to write post-it notes with your kids' names on them.

4. You change your underwear after a sneeze.

5. You're on so much estrogen that you take your Brownie troop on a field trip to Chippendales.

[chadsworth]

GOOD MOURNIN-MeeknMing- I just could not let it go unanswered, the dog house is empty and getting cobwebs in it so I will have to spend some time cleaning it up first, UH HMMM ( hi ms unsecretive Billie)

PART ONE

Subject: Men's Rules

We always hear “the rules” from the feminine side. OK, well now hear the guys’ side —these are our rules! Please note, they’re all numbered “1.”

1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You’re a big girl. If it’s up, put it down.

1. Birthdays, Valentines, and Anniversaries are not quests to see if we can find the perfect present yet again..

1. Sometimes, we are not thinking about you. Live with it..

1. Do not ask us what we are thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as navel lint, the shotgun formation, and NASCAR..

1. Sunday = sports. It’s like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be..

1. Shopping is NOT a sport, and no, we are never going to think of it that way..

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine. Really..

1. Crying is blackmail..

[chadsworth]

Since it is only 6:00 here and I've had my coffee fix, I think I will go back to bed for an hour

You are up early - lets see, you have your cafine fix and then go sleep on it!

I understand, I think!:)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Geez, Mama-Bear has bear claws over at the Finest, and you have Singin' Hinnies (I do hope that rhymes wth 'henny or wolfie ain't touchin' 'em!)....food all over FR this morning! Thank you! : )

[Darksheare]

Egads, evaporating lists!
(Had that happen before to.)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Good morning, girls! Have a splendid day! : )

[Darksheare]

Uh oh, that can get messy.
Besides, I write some weird stuff that makes no sense.
Think I'll have to dig one of those up.

[okimhere]

And of course there must be something wrong In wanting to silence any song

Thanks for Frost's A Minor Bird, Amy.

And what a nice autumn poem, Mama. I'm late this morning but good morning to you all.

[JustAmy]

Ahhhhh .... Mayor

You just made the day brighter with that beautiful cup filled with coffee.

Thank You.

[JustAmy]

LOL

Thanks Meekie ...... the next question is ....

Can wives make it mandatory for husbands to attend these classes? Like add it to the marriage vows?

[okimhere]

That's a hilarious list but I especially fell down laughing at this one:

11. How to be the ideal shopping companion. Relaxation exercises, meditation and breathing techniques.

And the great thing is that you long-suffering fellas can relax/meditate/breathe while we take our hours...er...time shopping.

[JustAmy]

Thanks, Lonestar

I can see why it is one of your favorits. It is so comforting.

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Before!

Thanks for stopping by.