Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... May, 2008

Thank you for our daily devotional for today, Mr. Mayor! The scripture link worked well today! (if my computer would help a little) I have high speed and lately its running like a snail!

1,041 posted on 05/20/2008 8:50:51 AM PDT by jaycee

To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; Billie; DollyCali; La Enchiladita; dutchess; Aquamarine; GodBlessUSA; OESY; ..

May 20, 2008

Graphic by MamaBear

“When you are in politics you are in a wasp's nest with a short shirt-tail, as the saying is”
~ Mark Twain

“A slander is like a hornet; if you cannot kill it dead the first blow, better not strike at it”
~Josh Billings

1,042 posted on 05/20/2008 8:58:17 AM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)

Happy 39th, OESY!!

Enjoy your special day.

1,043 posted on 05/20/2008 9:04:51 AM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)

Happy 32nd Birthday, Meg.

Hope it is a fun one.

1,044 posted on 05/20/2008 9:22:00 AM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)

To: JustAmy; MEG33

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEG!!!!

Can't stay, just came by to drop in my birthday wishes.

1,045 posted on 05/20/2008 9:48:45 AM PDT by WVNan

To: FRiends; Mama_Bear; MEG33; La Enchiladita; jaycee; gardengirl; Poetgal26; yorkie; OESY; ...

Celebrations for today are ......
Anniversary of Levi's Blue Jeans with Riveted Pockets Patent
Flower Day
Anniversary of start of Charles Lindbergh 1st Transatlantic Solo Flight
Moccasins Patented, 1825
OESY's Birthday
Meg33's Birthday

Happy Flower Day!

1,046 posted on 05/20/2008 9:56:41 AM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)

To: JustAmy; OESY

TWO birthdays to celebrate! Have a great day, OESY!

1,047 posted on 05/20/2008 10:06:37 AM PDT by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage!)

I am feeling kinda puny today; achy and tired. Hubby is not feeling well either, severe allergies. I will be back when I get to feeling better. I am going to take some Tylenol and rest a bit. I think that is all I need. :-)

I will check back occasionally for updates on Jim. TTYL.

1,048 posted on 05/20/2008 10:09:45 AM PDT by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage!)

May your Day be Filled with Many Blessings, my Sister in Christ!

1,049 posted on 05/20/2008 10:48:35 AM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)

Have a Wonderful and Blessed Day, OESY!

1,050 posted on 05/20/2008 11:04:20 AM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)

To: La Enchiladita

The two of you look lovely, and great together!! (((HUGS, Kitty Mittens!)))

Thank you, Sweet ((((('Dita)))))! Your Doggie Gif is Adorable! : )

1,051 posted on 05/20/2008 11:10:08 AM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)

PowerPoint Presentation.

ODE TO JOY

Happy Birthday

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1,052 posted on 05/20/2008 12:18:47 PM PDT by Cardhu (Be happy, today you will be the youngest you will ever be.)

I have no idea how you got cut out of the ping.
I hope it will never happen again.

1,053 posted on 05/20/2008 12:34:48 PM PDT by Lady Jag (You can contribute to FR any time at https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate)

To: Lady Jag; OESY; WVNan; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy; DollyCali; gardengirl; NicknamedBob; MEG33; jaycee; ...

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PHOTOS TO WOW! YOU

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1,054 posted on 05/20/2008 12:55:35 PM PDT by Cardhu (Be happy, today you will be the youngest you will ever be.)

To: DollyCali; The Mayor; Mama_Bear; JustAmy; WVNan; Kitty Mittens; Mrs.Nooseman; Cardhu

Thank you all for your lovely, fun, great birthday wishes.
I gave myself a birthday gift ..
I have stood on the banks of the Brazos near where the Bosque River joins it..I looked over at the tall lovely limestone cliffs on the west side of the river.. I spied some ducks and a few wildflowers there..

I happened upon a historic home.. that interested me because of the grounds..One has to have an appointment to tour the home ..

I stood beneath a 400 year old oak tree..with a lovely covered terrace area nearby, listening to and watching the birds..There were three very old oaks that were breathtaking..l enjoyed looking at at the lovely Magnolia trees blooming and strolling among the different levels of the garden..

I then went to a nearby large park along the Brazos that has a wildflower garden..

I was getting frustrated whizzing by wildflowers on the road where there was no place to pull over
and really look...so I searched out the “Miss Nellie’s Pretty Place” in Cameron Park.

It is like a
field of wildflowers with a walking path around it..nothng “tamed” looking about it. although of
course the wildflowers were originally planted there.Many varieties..I need to take my Texas Handbook on Wildflowers next trip. I did take my binoculars.

I talked to the docent at the Historic house as I was returning from my walk, spied two fishermen on the river bank and otherwise was alone enjoying all this. I am more a “no crowds” kind of person so it was perfect!

It was 87 degrees already when I finally stopped looking at wildflowers and I realized I had to have something to drink...My back convinced me to come on home and rest..I want to go back soon... I noticed other places to explore..

Today I saw the river,a lovely garden, flowers,both wild and cultivated, heard birds singing, and saw magnificent trees. A nice birthday indeed.Thank you all for helping me celebrate!

1,055 posted on 05/20/2008 1:16:41 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military)

#1055
Birthday wishes thank you! I can’t recall if I pinged you!

1,056 posted on 05/20/2008 1:24:40 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military)

1,057 posted on 05/20/2008 1:37:22 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military)

1,058 posted on 05/20/2008 1:50:02 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

1,059 posted on 05/20/2008 1:52:26 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

I found out it was Meg's birthday and then I found out it was yours too! Went to the dentist today so I hope your birthday was a wonderful one!

OESY

1,060 posted on 05/20/2008 3:03:38 PM PDT by jaycee

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