Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. Apr. 15-16-17, 2005

4-15-05 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[JustAmy]

Poetry and Potpourri made its debut on September 22, 2003

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[JustAmy]

4-15-05
Graphic by MamaBear

Robot Chess

I taught my robot to play chess,
It plays a decent game.
It’s better than some humans,
But isn’t quite the same.

It knows the standard openings,
Responding in a flash,
Compared to it at endgame,
My strategies are trash.

But in the middle I can hope,
Complexity confuses,
And misdirects the thinking that,
Its robot brainstuff uses.

If I can gain advantage,
When everything’s a mess,
I’ll be the lone surviving King,
Of Chaos, I confess.

NicknamedBob . . . March 29, 2005
© 2005

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank y'all for the precious poem and graphic!

[Mama_Bear]

I knew, if anyone could write a poem for that weird graphic, NnB could.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Very interesting...

[Darksheare]

Morning!

[JustAmy]

Yesterday was "International Moment of Laughter Day" but
since today is "Tax Day", we need to find a laugh. :)

Happy Tax Day, everyone. Don't forget Uncle Sam today!

[JustAmy]

Good morning!

MamaBear ...... thank you for this interesting, weird Welcome Graphic.

NnB ....... thank you for today's Welcome Poem. Thank you for seeing something intereting and sharing it with us.

[JustAmy]

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Friday! TGIF!!

64 degrees right now, headin' for around 77 today. :)

[lonestar]

That picture is weird! I don't play chess.

I thought all robots were Democrat voters.

Weinie

[OESY]

[The Mayor]

April 15, 2005

Those Who Passed By

Read:
Mark 15:24-38

Those who passed by blasphemed Him. -Mark 15:29

Bible In One Year: Psalm 13-15

Consider the people who callously passed by the Savior as He hung on the cross. How heartless they were! But before we rush to judge them, let's remember that many are still doing it today. They fall into three groups:

Those who want a cross without Christ. It's possible to revere a symbol without the Savior. Some may clasp in their hand a miniature cross made of wood or gold, but that emblem will never atone for even one sin. It is Christ alone who redeems our souls with His precious blood.

Those who want a Christ without a cross. They want a conqueror, not a dying Lamb. They would cry, "Come down from the cross!" (Mark 15:30). Many desire a good example, or a great teacher, or a triumphant king. Their gospel is one of works. They despise the gospel that declares we are justified by faith in One who shed His blood on the cross.

Those who want neither Christ nor His cross. They are untouched by His sorrow, unmoved by His suffering, and unrepentant of their sins that He bore. Never have they exclaimed as did the songwriter John M. Moore, "All my iniquities on Him were laid-He nailed them all to the tree. Jesus the debt of my sin fully paid-He paid the ransom for me." -Paul Van Gorder

Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
In my place condemned He stood-
Sealed my pardon with His blood:
Hallelujah, what a Savior! -Bliss
© 1953, Singspiration, Inc.

Jesus took our place that we might have His peace.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Religion Or Christ: What's The Difference?

[crabbie]

Happy Friday Afternoon, Mayor!

After a few gorgeous days in the garden, today is just too cold here to work outside.

Thanks for reminding me about His peace. It is what keeps me going these days along with the beauty of spring. May His peace be with you and yours.

[JustAmy]

Found this in my mailbox this morning ....


I'm not sure if I'll be around in time to post the holidays tomorrow morning (or even afternoon). I should be around tomorrow evening and during the weekend. But just in case, here are the holidays for the weekend.

Apr. 15
Tax Day
Fast Food Day
Rubber Eraser Day
Freak-out Day
Bengali New Year

Apr. 16
Eggs Benedict Day
Astronomy Day
Stress Awareness Day

Apr. 17
Cheeseball Day
Nosy Neighbor Appreciation Day

Thanks,
TulipTree76

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, A-G

Hope you've had a good week. Mine has been BUSY! I'm a procrastinator and it caught up with me this week. :)

Happy Tax Day! :(

[Darksheare]

Apr. 15
Tax Day
Freak-out Day

Those two just seem to go together.

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, PAL.

Strange graphic isn't it? It was interesting to see what NnB could do with it. :)

Hope you've been having a good week.

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Darks.

Hope you had a great morning. I had a good morning .... finished up lots of things that I need to deliver this afternoon. :)



Happy Rubber Eraser Day!

[JustAmy]

LOL

Yep ... that is what my problem is. I've been working on taxes all week so today I just freaked-out. :)