Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri ... Jan.31, 2005 and Feb. 1, 2005

1-31-05 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry. 'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
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Never Forget!








Amy's personal guardian ~
the always charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[JustAmy]

NnB ..... thank you for today's Welcome Poem.
A special thank you for always being there. :)

[Conspiracy Guy]

Morning

[Conspiracy Guy]

Funny and true. I'm thinking about doing it again.

[The Mayor]

February 1, 2005

A Clear Call

Read: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Samuel answered, "Speak, for Your servant hears." —1 Samuel 3:10

Bible In One Year: Exodus 14-17

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When George Washington Carver was a student at Iowa Agricultural College (now Iowa State University), he and a friend planned to go as missionaries to Africa. But as his agricultural studies progressed, Carver, a devout Christian, began to sense a different calling from God.

When Booker T. Washington asked him to join the faculty of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, Carver made it a matter of earnest prayer. In 1896, Carver wrote to Washington: "It has been the one ideal of my life to be of the greatest good to the greatest number of my people possible, and to this end I have been preparing myself for these many years." He pledged to do all he could through the power of Christ to better the conditions of African-Americans in the racially segregated South.

Carver's sensitive heart and willing obedience to God bring to mind the experience of Samuel. Under the guidance of Eli the priest, Samuel responded to God's voice by saying, "Speak, for Your servant hears" (1 Samuel 3:10).

During a lifetime of service, the distinguished African-American scientist George Washington Carver honored God by obeying His call. He has left a rich legacy and lasting example for us all. —David McCasland

Oh, make me, Lord, so much like Thee,
My life controlled by power divine,
That I a shining light may be
From which Thy grace may ever shine. —Robertson

A life lived for God leaves a lasting legacy.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Move to Alerbamer where we seldom get snow and the birds hang out year round, unless they drown!

[lonestar]

Have Cardinals; need snow. On second thought, forget the snow!

Pretty pic.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Tuesday!

Hmm? Looks like the weather GIF is busted right now.

Around 41 degrees right now and possible snow in the forecast.

I'll believe it when I see it, though.

[MeekOneGOP]

[MeekOneGOP]

[tuliptree76]

Thank you for the card, Amy! The kitten is cute. I hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday. :-)

[tuliptree76]

Thank you, Meek!

[tuliptree76]

LOL! I don't have cake, but I have a giant Happy Birthday cookie if you'd like some. ;-)

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank y'all so much for the precious poem and graphic!

[Billie]

Oh, thank you, Amy! And I just read your poem, Bob. It's wonderful, and you just wrote it YESTERDAY!

[Billie]

I didn't get here (or the Finest either) yesterday to say hello, but saw some really cute posts, as there are every day! Hey, the "Keys" was a cute poem, CG. :) PAL, that truck in the tree was hilarious, as was your key and lock thingy. :)

You are all too much fun - can't keep up with you.

Tulip, happy birthday!

[tuliptree76]

Thanks, Billie! :-)

[JustAmy]

What? .... No cake? ..... Happy Birthday again, Tulip.


Good Morning Plum Cake

Ingredients:
2 cups sifted flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves (optional)
1 cup salad oil
1 cup chopped nuts
1 Tablespoon red food coloring (optional)
2 jars (4-3/4 ounces) strained plums

Plum Cake Frosting: 1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon lemon juice (thick)

Mix all cake ingredients in mixer until eggs are mixed.
Pour into greased tube pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Prepare frosting and apply to Hot Plum Cake.

This recipe from Garth Woodside Mansion
Bed and Breakfast
Hannibal, Missouri

[MeekOneGOP]

Okay! :^D

[JustAmy]

Good morning, CG.

Happy Tuesday. Hope you are having a very good day.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor. Thank you. Your daily scriptures are a welcome sight.

Have a terrific Tuesday.