Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, 2009

1-1-09 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[fewz]

One of my daughter’s many dogs has bad hips and cannot stand or walk. They built it a cart that straps on under the dog’s back legs. The dog can then pull itself with it’s front legs and it goes all over with the cart. The only problem is that the dog is too big for my daughter to put into the cart without help. You wouldn’t have that problem with a yorkie.

[MEG33]

Great story!

[The Mayor]

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January 28, 2009

Murphy’s Laws

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READ: Exodus 20:1-17

You shall have no other gods before Me. —Exodus 20:3

Murphy’s Laws are observations about life that seem to have the weight of experience behind them. You’ve probably heard this one: “If anything can go wrong, it will.” Here’s another one: “You can’t do just one thing; everything has its consequences.”

My own experience seems to confirm many of Murphy’s Laws, but it’s that second one that I would hang on the wall as a motto. Wrong choices have their consequences. For example, if we choose to live for pleasure, that will affect our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren (Ex. 20:4-5). If we walk away from God, we may discover that our children have taken that trip with us. Later, even if we return to Him, they may not.

But there is also good news. Devotion to the Lord has its consequences too. Men and women who live in faith before God can have a strong influence on their children and their children’s children. If they live a long life, they can witness the effect their faith has had on several generations. What satisfaction it brings to older people to see their posterity living for Christ!

Murphy and the Bible agree on this point: “Everything has its consequences.

If you sow seeds of wickedness,
Sin’s harvest you will reap;
But scattered seeds of righteousness
Yield blessings you can keep. —Sper

People who follow Christ lead others in the right direction.

Bible in One Year: Exodus 19-20; Matthew 18:21-35

[GodBlessUSA]

The allergies can make you miserable. Thank goodness you didn’t get an infection from this. You are taking good care of yourself. I heard there is a certain tree in Texas that once a year causes severe allergies. Is this part of it?

Don’t recall ever seeing this many deer. I think the cold is bringing them out. It’s fun to see them. After seeing them jump and run I understand fully the idea of Reindeer. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor :)
Great reminder the effect of Murphy’s Law. Enjoyed, as always, reading today’s Daily Bread.

How’s the weather up your way. I bet you have snow, snow and more snow.

[WayzataJOHNN]

Morning all, finally feeling a bit better. Apartment still cold, (bedroom at 50) and boiler still not working right. Will be staying at motel tonight and sending landlady the bill until the boiler is working right. I’m 62 and not up for this sort of stupidity!

Now for poetry rather then venting.

The reeds whisper soft
in the wind of ages past
in a Zen garden

______________________

Soft the song of birds comes to the ear
sporting in the feeder without any fear
Their songs my reward for seeds to share
mine to reap with a joyous heart with care

_______________________

She sleeps so deep in the warmth of our bed
her soft sleepy smile my gift this morning
My princess even after all these years wed
and our love is renewed each day aborning

[MEG33]

Mountain cedar...there are others that cause me problems..We are very dry and have had high winds ..all contributing to this..I usually can keep it from making me so congested and feeling so rotten by using antihistimines and decongestants.
It’s dropped 4 degrees since I started posting! 24 is about as cold as it has gotten here this year.

[GodBlessUSA]

That's it, I heard about the mountain cedars. I so hope the antihistamines and decongestants can finally do their job now and you stay well. Crazy weather. I can't believe how cold it is for you. I'll be jealous of you soon. Cold temps shouldn't last too long right. :)

I can't believe the traffic report here due to weather and they still have school open. Booboo gets a snow day from Mom. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Sorry you have to be forced to go to a motel because landlady isn't doing what she should have. That's ridiculous. Hope she does the right thing for you and your family and soon.

Wow, beautiful poetry. Thanks!

[pollywog]

Today was a long, sad day for me

OH Yorkie!!! I am so so sorry about your furry friend. It is so hard when our beloved pets begin to wear down. They are truly a part of us. We have a teacup poodle that is about the same age as your Yorkie. She has a enlarged heart, and has started wheezing almost constantly from fluid build up.We know each day is a gift when we have her with us.... I am praying for you today. I would try the splints.

[pollywog]

Opera is when a guy gets stabbed in the back and instead of bleeding he sings. ~ Edward Gardner

LOLOLOL!!!!! Too funny Billie!

[pollywog]

Thank you Mayor, and Good Morning!

[MEG33]

It will hit the 60s during the day by Saturday but be cold at night..There is more ice on the roof and on leaves than I thought..My trellis looks like it has fringe with the icicles.
I just threw a handfull of peanuts out for the squirrels..The birdfeeder is popular with the birds..I have had a Carolina wren recently..but do not see it today.

[MEG33]

PS
I’d declare a snow day for Booboo, too.

[GodBlessUSA]

:)

[GodBlessUSA]

How nice it will be when it's 60 degrees again. They are saying 40’s on Monday. I can't wait. It will feel so warm after these freezing temps.

Good idea, I need to put peanuts out. It's a busy day at the feeder here also. Think I'll shovel a path and throw down seed too.

The icicles must look so pretty on your trellis.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Yorkie,
I'm so sorry and sad to read the news about your Lindy. I will be thinking of you and saying prayers that Lindy can get help and will be able to manage fine with her condition.

[The Mayor]

We have had a lot of snow this year, 18” above normal. Also the 18th coldest in history. It is snowing right now and expect 6 to 8” total.

[The Mayor]

The boiler is her responsibility. You have that Right to do that.

[The Mayor]

Your welcome and Good Morning to you too.