Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, 2010

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
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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[fatima]

We are with you now in prayer.

[1COUNTER-MORTER-68]

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...

[The Mayor]

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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

[Billie]

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.

("\(*-*)/")

[yorkie]

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

[yorkie]

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!)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Yorkie! That was funny!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Billie]

Hi, yorkie, and thank YOU so much! This is such a happy place to be!

[jaycee]

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))))

[Billie]

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!

[Billie]

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

Please say "IS". :)

[left that other site]

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

[jaycee]

Please say "IS". :)

Duh? I don't get that, Billie!

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY THURSDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

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Glengarrif Nature Reserve, West Cork, Ireland

Enjoy your Thursday!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[JustAmy]

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

[JustAmy]

I do!

And I like it!!

[jaycee]

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

[jaycee]

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!

[left that other site]

Thirsty Thursday

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



ML/LTOS

[left that other site]

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