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Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri ..August 11-12, 2004
8-11-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear and Billie

Posted on 08/11/2004 3:40:15 AM PDT 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
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Howdy!

I'm the mouser at Amy's Place.
Amy named me 'cootblanch'....
(don't ask why. hahaha)








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To: Alberta's Child

Hahahaha, good one!


81 posted on 08/11/2004 7:49:43 PM PDT by Victoria Delsoul (The beauty of flip-flopping consists entirely in saying one thing and doing something else)
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To: JustAmy

Lance Armstrong may be stripped of his 6th Tour de France title. In a random check for banned substances, 3 substances were found in Lance Armstrong's hotel that are banned by the French...

Toothpaste, deodorant, and soap


82 posted on 08/11/2004 7:51:40 PM PDT by Diver Dave (Stay Prayed Up)
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To: Diver Dave

Boy ... you guys are having nice cool weather. :)

It is still 102 here. I'm not sure what is forecast for tonight. I just know it will be warm.


83 posted on 08/11/2004 7:52:35 PM PDT by JustAmy (Please pray for our Military and their families.)
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To: SAMWolf

Hi Sam. Is Dork Gigolo and his sidekick ShoveIt LOL! I've read it on another thread.


84 posted on 08/11/2004 7:55:55 PM PDT by Victoria Delsoul (The beauty of flip-flopping consists entirely in saying one thing and doing something else)
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To: Diver Dave

LOL

Thanks.


85 posted on 08/11/2004 7:58:11 PM PDT by JustAmy (Please pray for our Military and their families.)
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To: JustAmy

LOLOL! I agree, 105 is quite hot. But not intolerable in low humidity (as we had so often in Texas) - here in Illinois, with the high humidity, 85 can be horrible.


86 posted on 08/11/2004 8:22:15 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: JustAmy

Thank you Amy, it was my pleasure to do them for you.


87 posted on 08/11/2004 8:46:31 PM PDT by jkphoto (aka Mr. Mama_Bear)
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To: JustAmy; jkphoto
Actually JK gets all the credit for this one. He actually made a special trip to Arlington National Cemetery and the Statue of Iwo Jima so he could get "photos for Amy's signs". :-)

Amy, I am so sorry I didn't get back here for tea when I said I would. Between the dentist visit, the pain meds, and trying to keep up with my Finest thread, I kind of lost control of the day. :-(

But, I'm here now. Am I overdressed?

Considering it was 106 today, I would say I am definitely overdressed. I should have shown up in a bathing suit. LOL!

88 posted on 08/11/2004 8:48:38 PM PDT by Mama_Bear (Bush - Cheney '04!)
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To: Mama_Bear
After the tea, I went skinny dipping.



Grab your suit while I'll fix margaritas.

89 posted on 08/11/2004 8:56:06 PM PDT by JustAmy (Please pray for our Military and their families.)
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To: JustAmy
Grab your suit while I'll fix margaritas.

That sounds wonderful!

90 posted on 08/11/2004 8:57:47 PM PDT by Mama_Bear (Bush - Cheney '04!)
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To: jkphoto

I think we should have another rally this week so we can show your wonderful signs again.

I love those signs; the old one was getting pretty ragged.


91 posted on 08/11/2004 8:58:22 PM PDT by JustAmy (Please pray for our Military and their families.)
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To: Victoria Delsoul

I wish I could say for certain that America would never vote for a dork like him but after 8 years of Clinton, I'm not sure any more.


92 posted on 08/11/2004 9:15:14 PM PDT by SAMWolf (John Kerry - Vietnam War Hero - Just don't ask him for which side.)
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To: JustAmy; Mama_Bear
I love those signs; the old one was getting pretty ragged.

Yes, I think it is time to retire that old one. Besides being done in pieces it was falling apart. While we were in Washington D.C. I dragged Mama_Bear all over the area so that I could get photographs. She has a lot of patience when it comes to me wanting to capture the memories.

93 posted on 08/11/2004 9:15:31 PM PDT by jkphoto (aka Mr. Mama_Bear)
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To: jkphoto; Mama_Bear
"She has a lot of patience when it comes to me wanting to capture the memories."

We all benefited from that patience.

Thank you, MamaBear!
94 posted on 08/11/2004 9:19:47 PM PDT by JustAmy (Please pray for our Military and their families.)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; Billie; jkphoto; All; Diver Dave

Graphic and Comments from Louie.

Good night, FRiends.

95 posted on 08/11/2004 9:25:32 PM PDT by JustAmy (Please pray for our Military and their families.)
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To: JustAmy; Pippin; yall
Mornin', everybody ! Happy Thursday !


Have a cup while you Freep !

96 posted on 08/12/2004 3:21:27 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: JustAmy; ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; Billie; dansangel; dutchess; Aquamarine; Jim Robinson; LadyX; ...
I thought I'd share something from yesterday. If you've already seen this elsewhere, please overlook the double-PING. Enjoy!

Pulling off my gauntlets from a errantry most harsh,
soiled and stained from forging through a fetid swamp and marsh,
When firmer ground beneath my boots, feels good and strong and free,
I lift my tired eyes aloft, and what beauty do I see?

Arid vistas, rugged peaks and and rocks among the pines,
raising weary spirits up beyond the earth that binds,
the eagle's shivering cry comes down from lofty places born,
and my armor feels lighter than when I donned this morn,

Centered in my mind's eye here, the clouds dance o'er the peak,
this ever-changing tapestry of peace I sometimes seek,
for though ringing steel and clash and cries of battle stir my blood,
the silence and the comfort there, I'd also know, I would.

(c)08-11-04 by JSR (Sarge)

97 posted on 08/12/2004 4:17:25 AM PDT by Old Sarge (My military service is honorable - whether you agree or not...)
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To: JustAmy; Jen; Brad's Gramma; Victoria Delsoul; T'wit; PreviouslyA-Lurker; tuliptree76

August 12, 2004

The Power Of Love

Read: Matthew 5:43-48

Love your enemies, . . . and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you. —Matthew 5:44

Bible In One Year: Psalms 84-86; Romans 12


Fyodor Dostoevsky tells the story of brothers Ivan and Alyosha Karamazov. Alyosha is a devoted follower of Jesus; Ivan is a skeptic.

As the story unfolds, Ivan meets his brother at a café. In an effort to undermine the faith of Alyosha, he recites a lengthy poem he has written about the Grand Inquisitor. In it the Inquisitor rails at Jesus for His decision to grant free will to human beings and thus bring so much pain and suffering into the world.

As the Grand Inquisitor finishes his argument, Ivan portrays Jesus as having no answer. Instead, Jesus walks up to the Inquisitor and kisses him. Ivan hopes Alyosha will see this as an irrational act. But as he finishes speaking, Alyosha, imitating Jesus, leans forward and kisses Ivan.

Alyosha's profound gesture completely changes the tenor of the scene, for it represents the triumph of love over doubt and skepticism. Love overrides every objection. No logical argument can overthrow it.

That's why Jesus calls us to love our enemies, and to do good to those who spitefully use us and persecute us (Matthew 5:44). Love, not rational argument, overcomes hatred. The goodness of God revealed in our love draws people to repentance. —David Roper

Open my eyes, Lord, to people around me,
Help me to see them as You do above;
Give me the wisdom and strength to take action,
So I may show them Your wonderful love. —K. De Haan

It's better to give others a piece of your heart than a piece of your mind.

98 posted on 08/12/2004 5:30:07 AM PDT by The Mayor ("Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." George Washington)
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To: tuliptree76

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RITZ THE CAT!


99 posted on 08/12/2004 6:23:05 AM PDT by PreviouslyA-Lurker (al-Qa'ida terrorists are cowards who hide behind masks and decapitate helpless victims.)
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To: tuliptree76; Tragically Single

I always throw cat toys at T.S. when he gets like that...


100 posted on 08/12/2004 6:27:58 AM PDT by PreviouslyA-Lurker (al-Qa'ida terrorists are cowards who hide behind masks and decapitate helpless victims.)
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