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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... August, 2008
August 1, 2008
| JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie
Posted on 07/31/2008 9:29:21 PM PDT by JustAmy
Welcome To....
'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.
Enjoy! :)
Never Forget!
Bad Penny
Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf
Many thanks for stopping by. : )
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TOPICS: Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry; The Poetry Branch
KEYWORDS: amysplace; august; friends; friendship
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To: OESY
Oesy, did you get any threats yesterday when you posted the parking by women~~~LOL~~~!
I liked it.
To: DollyCali
Good Morning, Dolly...I copied that and will forward to my email buddies. Its always good to inform. Some things sound so realistic, you never know! Hope things go well for you in your little legal woes. Please keep us informed!
((((((Dolly))))))
To: The Mayor
Thank you for our lovely devotional today, Mr. Mayor! Have a wonderful day!
To: jaycee
Your welcome! Thank you as always for being here.
2,744
posted on
08/26/2008 6:23:30 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
( In Gods works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)
To: WVNan
Hi,back. nice to see you too.
I like my new name too!:)
& the fact that tis shorter is a bonus,lol!
2,745
posted on
08/26/2008 6:40:14 AM PDT
by
Majie Purple
(Formerly named: Purple Mountains Maj. Same Lady,same start date,new FR name!)
To: yorkie; grannie9
Thanks for all the pings to pics and artistic talents!
2,746
posted on
08/26/2008 6:44:01 AM PDT
by
Majie Purple
(Formerly named: Purple Mountains Maj. Same Lady,same start date,new FR name!)
To: yorkie; Kitty Mittens
Re: 2732
Very sweet & very true!!
2,747
posted on
08/26/2008 6:47:48 AM PDT
by
Majie Purple
(Formerly named: Purple Mountains Maj. Same Lady,same start date,new FR name!)
To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; JustAmy; DollyCali; La Enchiladita; dutchess; Aquamarine; GodBlessUSA; ...
August 26, 2008
To: LUV W
Wow! Cool! Re: the photo contest win.
Hooray!
2,749
posted on
08/26/2008 6:51:04 AM PDT
by
Majie Purple
(Formerly named: Purple Mountains Maj. Same Lady,same start date,new FR name!)
To: jaycee
Beautiful daisies - beautiful composition!
To: JustAmy
What a spectacular view you have in your backyard. *grin*
To: jaycee
2,752
posted on
08/26/2008 6:54:14 AM PDT
by
Majie Purple
(Formerly named: Purple Mountains Maj. Same Lady,same start date,new FR name!)
To: Billie
Siilig by to say Hello & Thanks for the ping,as always!
2,753
posted on
08/26/2008 6:57:39 AM PDT
by
Majie Purple
(Formerly named: Purple Mountains Maj. Same Lady,same start date,new FR name!)
To: yorkie; grannie9
Thank you for finding the pic - it's a lovely view and backyard “you” have, for real! Great job, grannie - and thanks for showing the way you put these together. I can see why you feel such satisfaction in the creations. Nothing quite as therapeutic as spreading a little beauty around!
To: Billie; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; MEG33; La Enchiladita; jaycee; gardengirl; yorkie; OESY; ...
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To: Billie
Good morning, Billie - how's it going?
2,756
posted on
08/26/2008 6:59:26 AM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients, pray for us.)
To: Billie
2,757
posted on
08/26/2008 7:02:53 AM PDT
by
Majie Purple
(Formerly named: Purple Mountains Maj. Same Lady,same start date,new FR name!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Morning, Conor - going good - you? :)
To: Majie Purple
Siilig=sailing,lol. WHEW! I wasn't sure what you were saying to me. :)
To: DollyCali
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SCHOOL -- 1957 vs. 2007
Scenario:
Jack goes quail hunting before school, pulls into school parking lot with shotgun in gun rack.
1957
- Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack 's shotgun, goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack .
2007
- School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to
jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for
traumatized students and teachers.
Scenario:
Johnny and Mark get into a fistfight after school.
1957
- Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.
2007 - Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark . Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it.
Scenario:
Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students.
1957
- Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by the Principal. Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2007 - Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. Tested for ADD. School gets extra money from state because Jeffrey has a disability.
Scenario:
Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.
1957 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2007 - Billy 's dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. State psychologist tells Billy 's sister that she remembers being abused herself and their dad goes to prison. Billy 's mom has affair with psychologist.
Scenario:
Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1957 - Mark shares aspirin with Principal out on the smoking dock.
2007 - Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car searched for drugs and weapons.
Scenario:
Pedro fails high school English.
1957 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English, goes to college.
2007 - Pedro 's cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system and Pedro 's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum. Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English.
Scenario:
Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from 4th of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a red ant bed.
1957 - Ants die.
2007- BATF, Homeland Security, FBI called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated, Johnny 's Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.
Scenario:
Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee. He is found crying by his teacher, Mary . Mary hugs him to comfort him.
1957 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2007 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces 3 years in State Prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.
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2,760
posted on
08/26/2008 7:05:58 AM PDT
by
DollyCali
(Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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