[JustAmy]

1-14-05
Graphic by Billie

Life's Good Times

Life's good times
I hold in memory
Times I seek comfort
in my mind these times I see

Looking back at the times
as youngsters you and me
Sat in the shadow
of an old oak tree

Played with our dolls
that we loved so
When momma called
we didn't wanna go

Many precious memories
that I totally recall
But being there with you
was the happiest moment of all

©2002 Mary E. Carpio

[JustAmy]

Good morning, FRiends.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Hello!

[The Mayor]

January 14, 2005

A Stone In The Mouth

Read: Proverbs 18:1-8

A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. —Proverbs 18:7

Bible In One Year: Genesis 43-46

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We would all cringe at the thought of a mouth full of gravel. But a stone in the mouth can actually be desirable—at least that seems to be true for the cranes that inhabit the Taurus mountains of southern Turkey.

These cranes tend to cackle a lot, especially while flying. All that noise gets the attention of eagles, who swoop down and seize them for a meal. The experienced cranes avoid this threat by picking up stones large enough to fill their mouths. This prevents them from cackling—and from becoming lunch for the eagles.

People have a problem with their mouths too. The writer of Proverbs said, "He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction" (13:3). "A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows" (18:6). How many of our troubles could be prevented if we would learn to control our tongues! How much of the heartache we cause others could be avoided if we would guard our speech!

Are you having a problem with your tongue? Try this: Ask the Lord for His help. Think before speaking. Let your words be few. Following that formula can be as effective as a stone in the mouth. —Richard De Haan

Lord, help me watch the words I say
And keep them few and sweet,
For I don't know from day to day
Which ones I'll have to eat. —Anon.

Mind what you say, or you might say whatever comes to mind.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Friday! TGIF!!

[tuliptree76]

Good morning, everyone! Here are the next group of holidays.

January 14:
Dress Up Your Pet Day
Pongal
Assembly Line Worker's Day
Makar Sankranti

January 15:
Strawberry Ice Cream Day
Basketball Day
Penguin Awareness Day

January 16:
World Religion Day
Nothing Day

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Amy, tell the boys to close their eyes on this one...

NAVAJO WISDOM

"Susan was driving home from one of her teaching assignments in Northern Arizona when she saw an elderly Navajo woman walking on the side of the road.

As the trip was a long and quiet one, she stopped the car and asked the Navajo woman if she would like a ride. The woman climbed into the car and Susan resumed driving.

After a bit of small talk, the Navajo woman noticed a bag on the seat next to Susan. "What's in the bag?" asked the woman. Susan glanced at the bag and said: "It's a bottle of wine. I got it for my husband".

The Navajo woman was silent for a moment. Then speaking with the quiet wisdom of an elder said....."Good trade".

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank y'all for the precious poem and graphic!