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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, 2010
JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

Posted on 07/01/2010 3:58:14 AM 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




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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,

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Many thanks for stopping by. : )











TOPICS: Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry; The Poetry Branch
KEYWORDS: amysplace; friends; july; poetry
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To: yorkie

We are with you now in prayer.


1,861 posted on 07/21/2010 9:41:45 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: yorkie
Hey there,,,

I skimmed the thread and I see you have a “varmit”problem!

That's a great pistola you got there,,,Great Choice,,,

Load it up with some +P ammo and your good to go,,,

Next time you get to the gunshop/show pickup a few

“speed loaders”,,,

They will load all six at once,,,

As for a shotgun the Mossberg model 88 is hard to beat,,,

Mine cost me about $320.00 new for an 8 shooter(12 ga.),,,

Watch your back,,,

Be safe...

1,862 posted on 07/21/2010 10:16:33 PM PDT by 1COUNTER-MORTER-68 (THROWING ANOTHER BULLET-RIDDLED TV IN THE PILE OUT BACK~~~~~)
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To: JustAmy; Billie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; mathluv; DollyCali; ...

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Don’t Just Retire
July 22, 2010

The first people to climb Mt. Everest, the world’s highest mountain, were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. Hillary was just 33 years old. His feat afforded him fame, wealth, and the realization that he had already lived a remarkable life.

So, what did Hillary do for the next 55 years? Did he retire and rest on his laurels? Absolutely not.

Although Hillary had no higher mountains to climb, that didn’t stop him. He achieved other notable goals, including a concerted effort to improve the welfare of the Nepalese people living near Mt. Everest—a task he carried on until his death in 2008.

Did you know that God told the Levites to retire from their regular duties at age 50? (Num. 8:24-25). But He did not want them to stop helping others. He said that they should “minister with their brethren . . . to attend to needs” (v.26). We cannot take this incident as a complete teaching on retirement, but we can see a godly implication that continuing to serve others after our working days are over is a good idea.

Many people find that when they retire they have nothing meaningful to do with their time. But as the Levites and Sir Edmund Hillary did, we can refocus when we retire—giving of our time to help others.

The Lord will give you help and strength
For work He bids you do;
Serve others from a heart of love
Is what He asks of you. —Fasick

Life takes on new meaning when we invest ourselves in others.

Read: Numbers 8:23-26

They may minister with their brethren . . . to attend to needs. —Numbers 8:26
Bible in a year:
Psalms 31–32 & Acts 23:16-35


1,863 posted on 07/22/2010 6:48:38 AM PDT by The Mayor (Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty!)
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To: tiapam
Thank you, Pam. That sweet graphic of the two unlikely friends is from an old "Finest" thread's Warm Fuzzy Wednesday. We did lots of multiple table (frames) on our openings there - much like Meg's Sunday openings.

Your pink roses and message is so pretty and sweet.

("\(*-*)/")

1,864 posted on 07/22/2010 7:27:58 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie

Hi, Billie! Sure is good to see you back with us! You have been missed!! (((HUGS)))


1,865 posted on 07/22/2010 7:36:32 AM PDT by yorkie
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To: Billie; tiapam; jaycee; JustAmy; MEG33; pollywog; left that other site; ConorMacNessa; All
Let' get back to the "Simple Life"! LOL!

Give Me The Simple Life (Click here for a clip that I PROMISE
will bring a smile to your face this morning!)

1,866 posted on 07/22/2010 8:00:36 AM PDT by yorkie
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To: yorkie
Good morning, Yorkie! That was funny!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
1,867 posted on 07/22/2010 8:16:22 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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To: yorkie
Hi, yorkie, and thank YOU so much! This is such a happy place to be!


1,868 posted on 07/22/2010 8:27:45 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie; yorkie; All

Good Morning Ladies!

It was good to see you posting again today, Billie!!

And yorkie, that video was adorable!

I have a hair appointment today and will see you guys later.

Have a wonderful day! ((((HUGS))))


1,869 posted on 07/22/2010 8:29:55 AM PDT by jaycee (("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))
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To: yorkie
Give Me The Simple Life (Click here for a clip that I PROMISE will bring a smile to your face this morning!)

Give me a minute or few to view this!

1,870 posted on 07/22/2010 8:30:06 AM PDT by Billie
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To: jaycee
It was good to see you posting again today, Billie!!

Please say "IS". :)

1,871 posted on 07/22/2010 8:35:04 AM PDT by Billie
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To: yorkie

Thirsty Thursday






"Let's Get Back To The Simple Life"?
Do I detect a Bit of "Anti-Caveman Pandering" in that remark?
I'll have you know, We invented Fire, The Wheel, Art, Cooked Food, Hunting, Agriculture, Covering One's Nakedness, and a Host of Other Inventions YOU can't Live Without!
I have a good mind to report your post to the National Association For the Advancement of Neanderthal People!
And THEN I will have some Roast Duck with the Mango Salsa.
Love,
El Kabong



ML/LTOS

1,872 posted on 07/22/2010 8:42:01 AM PDT by left that other site (Your Mi'KMaq Paddy Whacky Bass Playing Biker Buddy)
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To: Billie
Please say "IS". :)

Duh? I don't get that, Billie!

1,873 posted on 07/22/2010 8:47:25 AM PDT by jaycee (("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))
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To: yorkie; JustAmy; Billie; GodBlessUSA; La Enchiladita; Lady Jag; jaycee; Diver Dave; LUV W; ...


HAPPY THURSDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!


Glengarrif Nature Reserve, West Cork, Ireland

Enjoy your Thursday!!!




Lamh Foistenach Abu!
1,874 posted on 07/22/2010 8:53:16 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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To: Billie; MEG33; jaycee; Kitty Mittens; Aquamarine; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; ...

July 22, 2010



Graphic by Billie

Memories

Memories in black and white, of sunny days gone by,
Recalling smiles and music, the taste of summer fun,
The blue of sky, the yellow sun, the bright green of the grass,
In black and white photos in my mind, now that the days are done.

Those silent pictures singing out their music and their joy,
Of hayrides, songfests, parties and families gathered up,
To pat the heads and see the smiles of the newest young’uns,
And all of that crammed into a photograph with edges all curled up.

Your fancy computers may hold a lot of data, and then connect you,
With a world much wider than I’ve known and wandered,
But if it can’t expand a faded image into distant laughter,
Then you may find it isn’t time but life you’ve squandered.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 23, 2008
© 2008 - 2010

1,875 posted on 07/22/2010 9:00:01 AM PDT by JustAmy (Remove Boxer, Pelosi and Reid. Vote to stop Socialism.)
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To: jaycee; Billie
I do!

And I like it!!
1,876 posted on 07/22/2010 9:02:51 AM PDT by JustAmy (Remove Boxer, Pelosi and Reid. Vote to stop Socialism.)
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To: ConorMacNessa

That is such a lovely scene, Conor. Looks so nice and cool there! Have a terrific Thursday!


1,877 posted on 07/22/2010 9:03:46 AM PDT by jaycee (("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))
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To: JustAmy; Billie; NicknamedBob

What a sweet ‘old’ picture, Amy and Billie! Bob, your poem hits the spot with the picture!

Wish I could be with ya’ll today as “Memories” would be a great topic today! See you sometime!


1,878 posted on 07/22/2010 9:07:15 AM PDT by jaycee (("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))
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To: ConorMacNessa

Thirsty Thursday






MORE Anti-Neanderthal propaganda diguised as Nostalgia for the "Good old Days!"
Hi Conor!
Love,
El Kabong



ML/LTOS

1,879 posted on 07/22/2010 9:08:55 AM PDT by left that other site (Your Mi'KMaq Paddy Whacky Bass Playing Biker Buddy)
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To: JustAmy

Thirsty Thursday






Old CARS?!? You DARE wax Nostalgic about Old Cars without giving credit to Us Neanderthals for the Invention of the WHEEL?!?
A Schande!
Shame, Shame on You, Amy! LOL!
Love,
El Kabong



ML/LTOS

1,880 posted on 07/22/2010 9:14:21 AM PDT by left that other site (Your Mi'KMaq Paddy Whacky Bass Playing Biker Buddy)
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