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

2-1-09 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[jaycee]

I will agree, that was a beautiful place!

Out of the two left, who is your pick? You may have told someone in another post but if so, I didn’t see it? I need to know more about them I guess. When you get in late like I have, I don’t know enough about them to even say. He may pick the little dark haired girl. Those two left are very different in looks for sure!

[Mama_Bear]

I've been waiting for you to come to the thread and opine on the Bachelor, dita. I appreciate your take on things and am inclined to agree with you on most points.

OMGosh, do you think Molly would actually back out? That would be shocking.

You know, I kept thinking last night that it's not exactly a level playing field. Jason needs to be sure that the woman he chooses is completely in love with him. He doesn't want to send one home who is truly in love with him and end up proposing to one who isn't. I understand that, he can hardly propose and have his chosen say....."no....I don't think so". But the women don't get the same feedback from him as to his feelings for them. They either get a rose or they don't, but none of them get much of any indication about what he is feeling, as far as the viewers can tell, anyway.

Also, I've been thinking a lot about the "over-night" date and can't help but wonder what actually happens after the doors close. LOL. I told my husband, if I was one of those women and it came time for my "sleep over date", I would agree, of course, but as soon as that door closed I would tell him, if he thinks he can just hop out of those other two women's beds and expect he's going to hop into bed with me....he's crazy. I'd surely be the next one to not get a rose. I am not a prude, but that would be a huge turn off for me, knowing that he'd just come from an other woman's bed. Guess I wouldn't be a good candidate for a show like that. LOL.

[yorkie]

Great opening, today, Billie! Perfect picture and lyrics! (Love Barry Manilow!) Thank you!

Now, to you, Billie, Amy, Lori, and Meg - I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all you do - each and every day. What a team you all are, here! The diligence it must take to put such ‘eye-candy’ together every day - the graphics, poetry, music, links, ideas, tech help, replies and responses to all the pings, your patience, and just giving all of us a wonderful warm and fuzzy room to gather with our coffee each day.

I just have one question:
Must we wait a full year to have another “Love Week”? ((((hugs))))

[Mama_Bear]

Hey, lil sis! Congrats on the weight loss, but really sorry to hear that you've been sick. I was sick a couple weeks ago - just a 24 hours thing, unfortunately I didn't have the weigh loss to show for it.

You can probably catch last night's episode of the Bachelor on the internet somewhere. New Zealand was beautiful, but as far as the show goes, you didn't miss all that much. I was sorry to find that my choice for Jason got sent home, but guess the chemistry just wasn't there.

[Mama_Bear]

You’re welcome. Thank you for being so appreciative of what we do here. We do it for you! :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you, yorkie. Your very sweet compliments to all of us are very much appreciated. HUGS!

[yorkie]

Dolly, I read about your airport ‘fun’. I don’t envy you at all. I remember when we would be offered a choice of beef, (filet mignon), chicken (breast, such as cordon bleu) or fish (halibut or shrimp and lobster), when we boarded a plane.

Luggage was transported free, and water, coffee, tea, soda, juice and soft drinks were free. Wine, liquor and beer were a minimum charge. Then, (seems like overnight), we were offered a package of peanuts - which didn’t last long. Now we get pretzels (if we are on a flight with a ‘generous’ airline.)

Sky Harbor in Phoenix is an airport I hope to never have to board from ever again. I had a hip replacement six years ago, and my friend has a rod and ten screws in her spine. We were taken to a security room, and for almost an hour, were felt, examined, x-rayed, almost totally undressed, and every single thing in our carryon luggage was scanned, physically examined (think Florida chads), and x-rayed. Then, they opened and emptied our purses - examining (again, think FL chads) every single item, including credit cards, library card, membership cards, etc. They then removed the money - holding it up, examining each bill and coin. I was even made to open my hand that held the five dollar tip for the lady who brought us to the security area, and it was held up to a light. It was a lengthy, humiliating experience.

I am so sorry about wheelbarrow’s tooth problem. As if this move isn’t more than enough for him to cope with.

Your neice is beautiful - takes after her auntie. Thanks for the update, Dolly! ((((hugs))))

[DollyCali]

Oh Yorkie! what a terrible ordeal you and your friend experienced!

Yes flying is not the fun event it used to be..911 changed many things. I too recall the great food & MORE direct flights that failitated ease & benefits like the full meals.

changing industry.

[DollyCali]

Hi Dita!

We all thought it was a very funny comment from FA! The poor girl really went through the mill this flight (as we all did) and if it helped her cope, great!

You could tell the two pilots were NOT amused with all the problems & did a great job regardless as did the FA

I took Delta/NWA from Akron to OKC

United from OKC to Akron

The return flight problems I see as more a problem with airport people & logistics but I surely dont understand all the hierarchy involved

[The Mayor]

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February 18, 2009

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READ: Psalm 126

Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. —Ephesians 5:19

Do you know why bees hum? It’s because they can’t remember the words!

Ironically, that old joke reminds me of a serious story I read about a man awaiting heart bypass surgery. He was aware that people die during surgery. As he thought about all that could go wrong, he felt very much alone.

Then an orderly walked into his room to take him to surgery. As the young man began to push his gurney along the corridor, the patient heard him humming an ancient Irish hymn, “Be Thou My Vision.” It prompted his memories of lush green fields and the ancient stone ruins of Ireland, the land of his birth. The hymn flooded his soul like a fresh breath of home. When the orderly finished with that song, he hummed Horatio Spafford’s hymn, “It Is Well With My Soul.”

When they stopped outside the surgical suite, the man thanked him for the hymns. “God has used you this day,” he said, “to remove my fears and restore my soul.” “How so?” the orderly asked in surprise. “Your ‘hums’ brought God to me,” the man replied.

“The Lord has done great things for us” (Ps. 126:3). He has filled our heart with song. He may even use our “hums” to restore someone’s soul.

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart—
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art;
Thou my best thought, by day or by night—
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. —Irish hymn
© Chatto and Windus, Ltd., London.

Praise flows freely from the choir of the redeemed.

Bible in One Year: Leviticus 23-24; Mark 1:1-22

[jaycee]

What a horrid tale, yorkie! And I didn’t know you had a hip replacement either!! That trip you discussed was a total nightmare it seems. But I must say this...I would rather go through what you went through than go down in a bombed, blazing plane! I always console myself with that scenario!

I must get to Dolly’s post soon...that gal has a ball no matter what she does, doesn’t she?

Have a wonderful day!

[jaycee]

What a beautiful story in the Daily Bread, Mr. Mayor. First I had a big smile from the ‘bees’ joke and then was a little misty imagining the man humming that beautiful hymn “It is Well with my Soul”. Thank you for posting these for us as they always teach me something! They truly do!

[jaycee]

Dolly, I love your travel tales! You are so funny no matter what you do or what happens. Wherever you are I am sure there’s a party! LOL!

Even the red hair thing....only you would take the time to do that....what fun you are. Glad all is well in the end and you had your trip to your brother’s play that he wrote and directed.

Your niece is so pretty! I hope she has some of your personality.

Have a good day....I’m sure it will be interesting...LOL!

[jaycee]

I give it a 10 plus, L.J.!

[jaycee]

I sorta felt sorry for Jillian...it takes a lot of guts to open up like that after you have been turned down. You all know more about this show.....is there a chance that Jillian could come back into the picture or is she absolutely gone? Probably gone, as I suppose the show can’t work that way!

Don’t you all let me forget it next time or I will die! LOL!

[JustAmy]

February 18, 2009



Graphics by Billie

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Amy! Happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday!

[jaycee]

Oh how precious that graphic is...and I am listening to the music now. I like James Taylor a lot.

There was one of those little silly quiz’s the other day that we get in email and it asked “What is your favorite flower?” My answer was yellow roses. Do most people like red roses best or does anyone know...LOL! Just another tidbit!

I guess I will try to get some work done now. Will check by now and then!

[pollywog]

Good Morning... I hate to always be coming here with sad news lately, but it is a comforting place to come. Our dear poodle, Hannah ,died this morning. She was 13 years old and our dearest Furry family member. Pray for my sweet husband, who happens to be sick right now,as Hannah was his constant USC mascot during football season. This photo was taken at Christmastime... not real good but at least her likeness. Polly

[yorkie]

Polly, I am so sorry to hear about your precious little Hannah. Here is a sweet story that I share with friends when they suffer the loss of their furry (or feathered) friend:

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

Big hugs to all of you......