Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. Feb 2-3, 2005

2-2-05 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

Poetry and Potpourri made its debut on September 22, 2003

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[JustAmy]

2-2-05
Graphic by MamaBear

New Buddies

A couple of new buddies have just shown up at our door,
And we were wondering what the heck they came here for,
But then we realized that we’d put out the welcome mat,
And they could surely see it at the height they’re standing at.

So welcome friends, pull up a chair, er, make yourselves at home,
And we can have a good time if the elk don’t come to roam.
Other animals are here, the wolf, and bears and such,
So why not have some rodents too, they will not eat too much.

We know they will be sociable, their family is like that,
And they can whistle up some charm, if someone drops a hat.
I hope they might be poets, we could use some more of those,
The ones we have are such that we must keep them on their toes.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . May 11, 2004

[The Mayor]

February 2, 2005

My Compliments

Read:
Colossians 1:3-8

We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, . . . since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints. -Colossians 1:3-4

Bible In One Year: Exodus 18-20

When I receive a compliment, it gives me a warm, inner glow. At times I have felt guilty for enjoying a commendation. After all, isn't that a form of pride? But I have concluded that it is not wrong to feel good when we receive a sincere compliment because of something we have done.

By finding pleasure in being commended, we allow others to exercise their gift of encouragement. Their words can lift our spirits.

We also show that pride hasn't gained the upper hand in our lives when we praise others. A proud person is so preoccupied with himself that he doesn't notice what others do and has no desire to compliment them.

Paul freely commended his friends in Colosse because he knew it would encourage them. And we should do likewise.

Give people a pat on the back when they deserve it. Compliment the child who does something well. Commend the single mother who regularly brings her children to church. Encourage the man who keeps helping others even though he receives little appreciation from them. Keep trying to please God and the people around you.

No need to feel guilty about feeling good when someone compliments you. -Herb Vander Lugt

For Further Thought
How do I respond when someone commends me?
Why is it sometimes hard to accept a compliment?
Do I freely praise others for their accomplishments?

Praise loudly, blame softly.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Self Esteem: What Does The Bible Say?

[Mike Bates]

Always love the graphics.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for the precious poem and graphic!

[international american]

ThanksAmyBobMama! I was in Asia until September of last year, and missed all these. CG thought I was killed by a Islamoterrorist:)

[tuliptree76]

Hi Everyone!

Here are the celebrations for today and tomorrow.

Feb. 2:
Groundhog Day
Imbolc
Candlemas
Purification Day
Inspire Your Employees To Excellence Day

Feb. 3:
Carrot Cake Day
No Talk Day
Halfway Point Of Winter
Artist Day
Wedding Ring Day

[tuliptree76]

Happy Groundhog Day!

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor. Thank you. Our Daily Bread has a different look today.

Hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday.

Happy Groundhog Day.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Morning.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for the compliment.

MamaBear and Billie do an outstanding job with the Welcome Graphics. I always enjoy posting them.

Hope you are having a wonderful day.

[JustAmy]

We enjoy bringing you these poems and graphics every morning.

Have a Happy Groundhog Day!

[JustAmy]

Over breakfast one morning, a woman said to her husband, "I'll bet you don't know what day this is."

"Of course I do," he answered as if he was offended, and left for the office.

At 10:00 a.m., the doorbell rang and when the woman opened the door, she was handed a box of a dozen long stemmed red roses. At 1:00 p.m., a foil-wrapped, two-pound box of her favorite chocolates was delivered. Later, a boutique delivered a designer dress.

The woman couldn't wait for her husband to come home.

"First the flowers, then the chocolates and then the dress!" she exclaimed.

"I've never had a more wonderful Groundhog Day in my life!

[tuliptree76]

I found a BBC sight explaining Imbolc (Also called Candlemas)... found here. It was a Celtic holiday celebrating Brigid, the Goddess of Fire. Pagans celebrate Imbolc today. Christians renamed it as Candlemas to celebrate the Virgin Mary.

[tuliptree76]

LOL!

[Darksheare]

Mom and dad crack jokes about their anniversary being Groundhog's Day.
And for all I know and pay attention to, it may actually be.

[Conspiracy Guy]

LOL

[JustAmy]

Good morning, IA.
I'm so happy that we can bring these reruns to those who missed them.
Happy Groundhog Day!

I'm a little late, but ...... Welcome home!!!
Hope you are having a great day.

[JustAmy]

Oriental Groundhog

1 groundhog
2 qts water
1/4 cup salt
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic
1/4 onion
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 bunch parsley
4 beef bullion cubes
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 cup beef or chicken broth
teriyaki glaze

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Cut meat into serving pieces and soak in 1 qt of water and salt for 3 hours. Transfer meat to 1 qt clear water and soak for 4 hours. Drain and dry meat.
Place meat in a baking pan with beef broth, soy sauce, garlic cloves, onion, paprika, parsley, boullion cubes and white pepper. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Baste frequently.
Brush with teriyaki glaze while cooking. Serves 4.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, CG.

Happy Groundhog Day!!

Do you have groundhogs in Alabamy?