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

October 1, 2008 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[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. : )

[JustAmy]

Columbus Day Observed



US Navy Birthday


National Kick Butt Day


Milton Hershey Died
(1857-1945)

You've seen his name on millions of candy bars. But you probably don't know all the different ways he tried to make life sweeter for others. Milton Hershey was born in Derry Church, Pennsylvania, on September 13, 1857. He moved around a lot as a kid. He went to seven different schools in eight years. He may not have had much schooling, but he did learn a lot about candy. At the age of 15, he went to work for a candy maker in Lancaster.

After several failures, Hershey started his first successful candy business. He did it by making caramels, not his famous chocolate. He created the Lancaster Caramel Company in 1886. Hershey only began to make chocolate to use with his caramels. He started the Hershey Chocolate Company in 1894. His chocolate was so popular that he sold his caramel business by 1900. That was around the same time he began selling the Hershey bar. He created more chocolate delights. Hershey's Kisses rolled off the production lines in 1907. The Hershey bar with almonds soon followed. And those sweet treats are still popular today.

As much as he liked candy, Hershey wanted to help people too. In his hometown he built a factory in 1903. Then Hershey moved his entire company there in 1905. The community renamed the town after him in 1906. Hershey and his wife, Catherine, started a special school for orphan boys in the town. Today the school, now open to girls, continues to give young people in need a free education. Hershey also set up a foundation to help fund education and community activities in the town. He died there on October 13, 1945.

Ironman Competition Day


The White House in 1846

Although George Washington helped to choose the site for the residence while he was president, he never lived at the famous house. Philadelphia had been the country's capital before Congress declared the city of Washington the permanent capital of the United States in 1790.

The cornerstone of the White House was laid on October 13, 1792. Eight years later, John Adams, the second president, and his wife Abigail, moved into the mansion.

[Billie]

Happy 233rd birthday, Diver! :)



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Amy, can't stop laughing at the Ironman Competition!

[JustAmy]

Good morning, DD. Thank you for your service.

Hope you enjoy some Navy birthday cake today. :)

Have a marvelous Fall Monday.

[JustAmy]

Happy US Navy Birthday, Jim.

Thank you for your service.

Wishing you a beautiful week.

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Conor. Thank you for your service!

Thank you for the great pictures and info for US Navy birthday and also the Soldiers Code.

Freedom isn’t Free. Remember our Military, past and present, in your daily prayers.

Wishing you a Wonderful Week, Conor.

[yorkie]

Tree Lined Road - Jigsaw Puzzle

If you want to change the number of pieces, or the shapes, click on "Change Cut" on the left side of the page.

I always try to beat the 'average time'. Have fun!

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Yorkie.

Lovely image and cute fall poem. Thank you.

With FR down this morning, I was late getting started and seems I am getting further behind.

I did some laundry this morning .... now I need to get them out of the dryer.

Thank you again for your contributions. We appreciate them.

Have a Marvelous Monday.

[Lady Jag]

Here's your Iron Man Competition! Are YOU ready to compete?

[JustAmy]

(received via email)

A man owned a small farm way out in the country. The Department of Wages claimed he was not paying proper wages to his staff and sent a representative out to interview him. ‘I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them,’ demanded the rep.

‘Well,’ replied the farmer, ‘there’s my farm hand who’s been with me for 3 years. I pay him $200 a week plus free room and board. The cook/ housekeeper has been here for 18 months, and I pay her $150 per week plus free room and board.

Then there’s the half-wit. He works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of all the work around here. He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board, and I buy him a bottle of whiskey every Saturday night. He also sleeps with my wife occasionally.’

‘That’s the guy I want to talk to...the half-wit...where is he?,’ says the agent.

‘Oh, that would be Me,’ replied the farmer.


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[Lady Jag]

Chester’s Pumpkin Patch

I’m goin’ to Chester’s pumpkin patch I go there every year It’s voted the best around you know At least that’s what I hear There’s a wonderful sprawling farm With friendly barnyard creatures Cows, sheep, horses and pigs But pumpkins are the main feature There’s a rooster you just have to see He’s quite handsome with his cone bright red Horses and goats are there as well With an array of pumpkins beside a shed It’s a fabulous place to visit On a sunny autumn day Believe me you won’t be sorry Why, I plan to go today! Marilyn Lott

[ConorMacNessa]

Beautiful pic, Lady J.!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Lady Jag]

That’s in Woodstock, Vermont. I love the way they laid out the pumpkins.

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Majie.

Great to see you today. Hope your week in Outstanding!

[JustAmy]

"More precious than gold is God’s Word to me,
Much better than pearls from deep in the sea;
For in the Lord’s Word I take great delight,
And it is my joy each day and each night."
—Fitzhugh

Amen, Mayor. Thank you for bringing nourishment for our souls this morning.

Wishing you an awesome week.

[JustAmy]

Beautiful autumn floral graphic, Jaycee. Thank you.

Thank you for the beauty you contribute to Amy’s Place every day.

Hope you’re having a wonderful Monday.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Johnn. That is a wonderful poem. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Another of your poems is now snagged. :)

Wishing you a magnificent Monday.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Jaycee ... this one is very pretty.

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, GeeBee.

Great to see you today.

Ya did good with your faded edge graphic.

Have a great Columbus Day and a wonderful week.

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Billie.
Hope your day is fabulous.

Thank you for today's Welcome Graphic.
I appreciate all that you do for Amy's Place. Thank you.

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Lori.
Hope you are having a great day.

Thank you for the American Sailor Graphic and the music link.

I appreciate all you contribute to Amy's Place. Thank you.