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Posted on 01/09/2005 4:58:38 AM PST by Soaring Feather
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Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the
seeds you plant.
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
You're welcome, enjoy. I thought it was cute sung by kids.
Atop the Washington Monument
A little history lesson you may enjoy
I thought that you and others may like to see this. One detail that is not mentioned, in DC, there can never be a building of greater height than the Washington Monument
With all the uproar about removing the ten commandments, etc... This is worth a moment or two of your time. I was not aware of this historical information.
On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington DC, are displayed two words: Laus Deo. No one can see these words. In fact, most visitors to the monument are totally unaware they are even there and for that matter, probably couldn't care less.
Once you know Laus Deo's history, you will want to share this with everyone you know. But these words have been there for many years; they are 555 feet, 5.125 inches high, perched atop the monument, facing skyward to the Father of our nation, overlooking the 69 square miles which comprise the District of Columbia, capital of the United States of America.
Laus Deo! Two seemingly insignificant, un-noticed words. Out of sight and, one might think, out of mind, but very meaningfully placed at the highest point over what is the most powerful city in the most successful nation in the world.
So, what do those two words, in Latin, composed of just four syllables and only seven letters, possibly mean? Very simply, they say "Praise be to God!"
Though construction of this giant obelisk began in 1848, when James Polk was President of the United States, it was not until 1888 that the monument was inaugurated and opened to the public. It took twenty-five years to finally cap the memorial with a tribute to the Father of our nation, Laus Deo . ......Praise be to God!"
>From atop this magnificent granite and marble structure, visitors may take in the beautiful panoramic view of the city with it's division into four major segments. From that vantage point, one can also easily see the original plan of the designer, Pierre Charles l'Enfant...a perfect cross imposed upon the landscape, with the White House to the North. The Jefferson Memorial is to the south, the Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the West.
A cross you ask? Why a cross? What about separation of church and state? Yes, a cross; separation of church and state was not, is not, in the Constitution. So, read on. How interesting and, no doubt, intended to carry a profound meaning for those who bother to notice.
Praise be to God! Within the monument itself are 898 steps and 50 landings. As one climbs the steps and pauses at the landings the memorial stones share a message. On the 12th Landing is a prayer offered by the City of Baltimore; on the 20th is a memorial presented by some Chinese Christians; on the 24th a presentation made by Sunday School children from New York and Philadelphia quoting Proverbs 10:7, Luke 18:16 and Proverbs 22:6. Praise be to God!
When the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4th, 1848 deposited within it were many items including the Holy Bible presented by the Bible Society. Praise be to God! Such was the discipline, the moral direction, and the spiritual mood given by the founder and first President of our unique democracy ....."One Nation, Under God."
I am awed by Washington's prayer for America. Have you never read it? Well, now is your unique opportunity, so read on!
"Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United states at large." And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen."
Laus Deo!
When one stops to observe the inscriptions found in public places all over our nation's capitol, he or she will easily find the signature of God, as it is unmistakably inscribed everywhere you look.
You may forget the width and height of "Laus Deo", it's location, or the architects but no one who reads this will be able to forget it's meaning, or these words: "Unless the Lord builds the house its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain." (Psalm 127: 1)
It is hoped you will send this to every child you know; to every sister, brother, father, mother or friend. They will not find offense, because you have given them a lesson in history that they probably never learned in school. With that, be not ashamed, or afraid, but have pity on those who will never see.
Happy Evening Heart`s Day
to you Bentfeather and All Hearts :)
Beautimus Valentine`s Day!
I`m happy you enjoyed the pictures. I found a few more I will send soon.
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ja! okay now Helga vee talk about da clam and de oyster, let us do!
I alway vunder how dey do dis vhen vhee go out te dine. So, looookie herrrre vhat I find, Helga!
Clams and Oysters
For Clams and Oysters served on the half shell...
* Hold shell firmly with one hand and use a fork to remove the oyster or the clam.
* Dip the oyster or clam in a sause and eat with one bite.
* Some enjoy drinking the remaining juice from the clam shell.
( Imagine the picture you present before doing so )
While lemon juice enhances the taste of oysters and clams, some clam and oyster aficionados contend that the tomatoe-based sauses often served with these dishes smother the luscious seafood taste.
Helga...Da clam procedure, I tink vhee vait on now...do you Finn`s eat clams? :)
Dere is uff`da haha way to `properly` eat te Crab and Lobster tooo. I laugh So harrrrd ~ ~ ~
For the adventurous hearts...
`there are explicit directions`
Grandma said " You cannot have two sets of manners---one for home and the other for show! "
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Where is your favorite place to dine?
Not limiting to establishment, but not excluding either.
There are so many place to dine!
Restaurants of every kind
A Beach, a Park, River,
Mountain side, Lake, Cabin, the
Sky when we fly, a Tailgate, a
Boat, Helga a Sailship a Bentley?
my most Favorite spot is simply
* H O M E *
because I can create anything Anything I dream of, others can help. A home table can be anything you wish it to be.
All those other places are fun too, but `no place like home.`
`imho`
me *
`need music`! can you sing?
anybody? tweet? peep-peep?
` happiness to All hearts`
Oye, dat Finn girl Helga she is bad!
She is always making Hagar mad!
Vision is where tomorrow begins, for it expresses what you
and others who share the vision will be working hard to
create. Since most people don't take the time to think
systematically about the future, those who do, and who base
their strategies and actions on their visions, have
inordinate power to shape the future.
--Burt Nanus
jaaaaa! norskie is laffin soooo harrrrd on a Rollll haha rolling and rolling avheyyy vheeee Go ~~~~~~
dat Helga is a real Uff`Da!!
* R O M A N T I C *
Ronald Reagan ~
"Nancy moved into my heart and
replaced an emptiness I`d been
trying to ignore for a long
time."
Nancy Reagan ~
"I saw it clearly that very
first night,"
"He was everything
I wanted."
So true, they had a wonderful life, separated a lot of it by his work, but remained steadfast and true to one another and in love with one another.
How often have we heard the train
whispering ~ "How I love you, How
I love you, How I love you," as it
carried us along.
Not enough my darling.
Signed with an exotic, far-away
kiss ...
( Inspired by a letter from Juliette Drouet.)
Love can read the writing on the
remotest star *
Oscar Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas
Never say,
" I Have Lost This,"
But Say,
" I Have Given It Back."
Epictetus
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