Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. June 24-25-26, 2005

6-24-05 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[DollyCali]

My goodness you are up pretty early m'dear!!!!

Dial up is the pits, isn't it? That is what I have all the time..SLOW & PATIENCE are the two words that come to mind. That is why I love having my second, graphic computer right next to the Internet one. While things very SLOWLY do their thing, I can do pix work.

Long day here planned of yard work, basement work(still cleaning up after most recent flood), shopping, laundry & major kitchen shovel out & same with garage. Supposed to be hot today again.. well into 90s temp wise & low 100s heat index wise.

[JustAmy]

I think that would be called the gift of sharing.

Thank you for Sharing this cute story.

My mom told us stories of the depression and how they survived. It is hard to imagine the life they lived. My mom lived in Texas so I doubt they had a bathing suit to share. :)

[DollyCali]

Amy.. look at the time of our last two posts

[OESY]

Happy Daryl Strawberry's Parfait Day!

[JustAmy]

This dial up is the pits.

I haven't used it for such a long time that I needed to call the ISP for a current phone number. :)

I need to post this morning's welcome, but I hate to try to open my graphics folder. :)

We have a big afternoon planned. My Sis and I are taking Marissa and Michael to a park so they can visit with their little half sisters. Their Dad is going to meet us and I'm taking sandwiches and something to drink.

The kids have not been together for almost a year. Marissa is so excited she can hardly sit still. I've tried to explain to her that her baby sister is almost two and no longer a baby.

[JustAmy]

6-25-05

Graphic by Billie

Small Strands

There’s something about string, and yarn, that binds a woman’s life.
Perhaps an instinctive bond that helps to get us through the strife.
What seems a passing fancy when you’re just a little girl,
May still excite you even though your hair has turned to pearl.

We’re bound to one another with small strands which we could snap,
Except they lead us to a source of strength that we can tap.
They bind a little girl into a net of learning ways,
To make things that express her love, and brighten up her days.

She’s caught up in the magic that the older woman spins,
Until she finds she’s stuck behind a forest of needles and pins.
Her own defensive fortress that will shield her from concern,
With a beneficial hobby that will still be fun to learn.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 24, 2004
© 2004 - 2005

[JustAmy]

[JustAmy]

LOL

Looks like you beat me by a nano second. :)

[JustAmy]

LOL

Thank you for Daryl Strawberry's Parfait Day!


Good morning, OESY.

I hope you had a great Friday and are looking forward to a wonderful weekend.

[JustAmy]

Happy Birthday, Billie.
Hope your day is beautiful.

[JustAmy]

Happy birthday, T'wit!

Wishing you a great day and a wonderful weekend.

[The Mayor]

June 25, 2005

Word Watch

Read:
James 3:1-12

Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. —James 3:10

Bible In One Year: 2 Kings 11:1-14:20

Good grammar matters to me. As a writer and former English teacher, I'm bothered when I hear the wrong word used by people I think should know better. For instance, using "I" instead of "me" or "who" instead of "whom." There's a proper way to use the language, and it makes me cringe when the standard is violated.

There's another kind of incorrect word usage that is far worse. It happens when Christians utter words that fall short of the standard God expects. Whenever we use words that are considered crude, profane, or obscene, we violate God's clear standards.

Anytime we speak any form of God's name irreverently or in a way that doesn't honor Him, we displease Him (Exodus 20:7). If we joke about sinful practices, we are speaking in a way we shouldn't (Ephesians 5:12). Or if we participate in coarse talk (5:4), we bring dishonor to the name of Christ.

James said, "Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. . . . These things ought not to be so" (James 3:10). Such speech is hypocritical.

Controlling our tongue is difficult because it is an "unruly evil" (v.8). For the glory of God, and with respect for His standards, let's watch our words. —Dave Branon

A wise old owl sat on an oak;
The more he saw, the less he spoke;
The less he spoke, the more he heard—
Why aren't we like that wise old bird? —Richards

Every time you speak, your mind is on parade.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Moses: His Anger And What It Cost Him
When Words Hurt

[JustAmy]

According to Tulip, today is Strawberry Parfait Day.
May calendar says it is Billie and T'wit's birthdays, But .....

Twit tells me it is also Rosemary's Baby's birthday,and the anniversary
of the Korean War and Custer's Massacre.

[snugs]

Happy Strawberry Parfait Day

[JustAmy]

Strawberry-Lemon Parfait

1 /2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup prepared lemon curd*
Grated peel of 1 lemon
2 pint baskets fresh California strawberries, stemmed and sliced
Mint sprigs, for garnish
Small crisp cookies for accompaniment

In medium bowl whip cream to form stiff peaks.

In another medium bowl mix about one-fourth of the cream into lemon curd to blend thoroughly, then fold in remaining cream and the lemon peel. Chill.

To serve, arrange 3 layers of strawberries and 2 layers of lemon cream in each of 4 stemmed glasses, beginning and ending with strawberries. Garnish with mint. Serve with small crisp cookies.

Makes 4 servings.

* Lemon curd is available in the jam and jelly section or gourmet foods section of most supermarkets.

Nutritional Information: Per serving: 215 calories; 2 g protein; 12 g fat; 26 g carbohydrate; 43 mg cholesterol



Happy Strawberry Parfait Day!

[snugs]

I love lemon curd sandwiches, lemon curd and in fact anything with lemon or ginger in it was my mum's favourite so I got a taste for both at an early age and still like both of them.

Lemon and ginger buns (small cakes similar to muffins but a bit denser are one of my favourites).

[JustAmy]

Wow!!! That is beautiful and it sounds delicious.

I think I will stop by a strawberry stand today.



Summer time is strawberry time.

[OESY]

Good morning, Amy. Glad to see you're reconnected. (I haven't been following possible problems with your satellite hook-up.) Enjoy your weekend and parfaits.

[OESY]

Happy Birthday (or anniversary) to Billie, T'wit, Rosemary, Sigman and George!

[JustAmy]

I'll look for some lemon curd next time I do my shopping. I'm not sure I've ever had lemon curd sandwiches.