Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. August 20-21-22, 2004

8-20-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear and Billie

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

8-20-04
Graphic by MamaBear

Patience

They join me in the cold duck blind,
Or maybe in my boat.
They watch the sky so patiently,
Or watch the decoys float.
They sit so still and quietly,
As if they’re made of stone.
They are my buddies and my friends,
I never feel alone.
They look at me, I fire the shot,
They wait for my command.
The chosen one dives in to fetch,
Returns it to my hand.
They then resume their patient wait,
Each hoping for a turn.
They like this more than even I,
So much from them, I learn.

Conspiracy Guy 5/4/04
aka DIF © 2004

[KangarooJacqui]

Morning, evening, whatever, y'all!

We have so many great poets on this board, do we not?

I suggest an FR anthology... half the profits to go to FR, half to George W Bush's re-election. Anyone?

[JustAmy]

Hey .... Jacqui.

We've missed you!!! How have you been?

I've been busy. A new puppy and my 4 1/2 year old great niece has moved in with us. The niece started pre-school this week. She and I are both excited.

The puppy is a 3 1/2 month old yellow lab. His name is Louie/Max. He is mostly an outside dog but he does come in 2 or 3 times every day. Long enough to find a paper towel to tear into strips. I usually solve the problem by sending both him and the niece outside.

Many of our regulars have been enjoying the summer. Between vacations, outdoor fun and the presidential campaigns, things have been pretty quiet here.

The FR anthology sounds like a great idea but I have no poetic talent. I'm just here for the ride.

I hope you have been having a wonderful summer (winter?) or whatever.

[JustAmy]

Graphic and Comments from St.Louie

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
--Roger Caras--

A dog has the soul of a philosopher.
--Plato--

To a dog the whole world is a smell.
--Unknown--

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Friday ! TGIF !

Have a cup while you Freep !

[JustAmy]

Kittens! Kittens!

Kittens kittens everywhere
Kittens chewing on my hair
Kittens climbing up my jeans
Kittens hanging from the screens
There's a kitten on each shoulder
Will they do this when they're older?

Kittens fighting on the chairs
Kittens tumbling down the stairs
There's a kitten on my head
There's a kitten in the bread!
There's a kitten in my shoe
I don't believe we just have two!

William Wordsworth

[JustAmy]

Happy Friday, Meekie. Thanks for bringing coffee this morning.
Anything special planned for the weekend?
Nothing exciting happening here.

[JustAmy]

[JustAmy]

Poem for New Puppy Owners

Don't smell crotches, don't eat plants,
Don't steal food or underpants.
Don't eat my socks; don't grab my hair...
DON'T RIP THE STUFFING FROM THAT CHAIR!!

Don't eat those peas, don't touch that bush,
Don't chew my shoes, what IS this, mush!?!
Eat your cookies, drink your drink,
Outta the toilet! Outta the sink!

AWAY FROM THE LITTER BOX, IT'S FOR THE CAT!
(and must you kiss me after that!?!)
Raising a puppy is not for the lazy,
Those rugrats are funny, but also quite crazy.

Don't despair through the toil and the strife.
"Cause after three years you'll get back your life!
So lets go for walkies, so you can do your "thing"
And maybe I'll get back my diamond ring!

-Author unknown-

[Conspiracy Guy]

I love that graphic.

[OESY]

I second Conspiracy Guy's love of the graphic and poem. Very cute!

[OESY]

Guess what daze it is?

Hawaii, Oaho, sunrise
Elena Zabelin

Official Navy lemonade stand
Annapolis, Maryland
Jim Tardio

Daffodils three
Cliff Rosbotham

[Conspiracy Guy]

I give! What daze is it?

[The Mayor]

August 20, 2004

Twice Is Once Too Many

Read: James 3:1-12

With [our tongue] we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men. —James 3:9

Bible In One Year: Psalms 105-106; 1 Corinthians 3

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When I begin to grade the papers from the students in my college freshman writing class, I'm rather lenient about correcting their mistakes, hoping I won't see the same errors again.

But when the next paper contains the identical mistakes, I begin to get a little irritated. I expect the students to learn from their errors and avoid them the next time. Usually, though, it doesn't quite work that way.

Sounds like our Christian life. The Lord patiently reminds us through the Holy Spirit's presence, for example, that we shouldn't say negative things about others. He tells us to be kind and compassionate instead of fault-finding and vindictive (Ephesians 4:31-32). But we sometimes slip back into our old habit of letting both "fresh" and "bitter" words come from our lips in our conversations about others (James 3:8-12).

With my students, I go back to the basics to erase old habits. We train. We review. We practice. We eliminate the errors.

The Lord patiently continues to work with us about the way we speak of other people. As we listen to His training, learn from our mistakes, and depend on His power, we'll grow and change. —Dave Branon

To be like Jesus—that's our goal,
Though it doesn't happen fast;
We trust the Spirit—He's our Guide,
Till we're glorified at last. —Branon

To put failure behind you, face up to it.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

That's it! That is exactly what they are like!

(cute picture!)

[MeekOneGOP]

No, nothing special.

This weather is amazing here. We had rain yesterday for a good part of the day. When we left for Bally's a little after 5 a.m., it was 75 degrees and lightning in the area. We left Bally's around 7:25 and it was raining a little and 67 degrees. We're supposed to get up to the low 80's today I think, and it's sprinkling outside now. Usually we are hitting 100 or close to it every day this time of the year.

I'm loving it!

Have a great day, Amy! :^D

[lonestar]

I like that picture and poem.

Weinie

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Amy.

Can't go wrong with pics of kids and puppies.

I'll forward an email with some cute critter pics.

In the meantime, time for coffee re-fill #4

Gotta go prepare for #2 daughter's 30th Birthday Party (30?.. our baby is 30? how is that possible?)

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for the precious poem and graphic!