Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... March, 2011

3-1-2011 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33

[JustAmy]

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
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Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[JustAmy]

** Smile **

[tiapam]

Clean up at window one!! LOL!

[JustAmy]

LOL

Thanks, Dubya. Love it.

[Dubya]

Signs You're Growing Older

There really are some sure signs you are growing older:

--You have a party and the neighbors don't even realize it.

--You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.

--You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.

--You sing along with elevator music.

--Your arms are almost too short to read the newspaper.

--Your back goes out more than you do.

--Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.

--Your joints are more accurate than the National Weather Service.

--Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.

--You read lists like this and murmur, "How true!"

[The Mayor]

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Talk Low, Talk Slow
March 29, 2011

John Wayne, famous American actor and film icon, once said, “Talk low, talk slow, and don’t say too much.” His advice is hard for me to follow since I’m a fast talker and I don’t always speak quietly or limit my words. However, this idea of controlling our speech can be a useful tool when dealing with anger. The Bible says we are supposed to be “slow to speak” (James 1:19), and that “a soft answer turns away wrath” (Prov. 15:1).

Gideon gave a soft answer during a verbal scuffle with some fellow Israelites (Judg. 8). Just after his army defeated the Midianites, a group of his countrymen criticized him sharply (v.1). They were miffed because they missed out on the main part of the battle. Gideon did not fling back a rough response. Instead, he reminded them that they had captured and killed the Midianite princes. He also honored the men by asking, “What was I able to do in comparison with you?” Finally, “their anger toward him subsided when he said that” (v.3).

With the Lord’s help, we can defuse heated situations by reining in our words. Responding gently and carefully to angry people can promote unity, for God’s glory.

Lord, set a guard upon my lips,
My tongue control today;
Help me evaluate each thought
And watch each word I say. —Hess

Bite your tongue before your tongue bites others.

Read: Judges 7:24–8:3

A soft answer turns away wrath. —Proverbs 15:1

Bible in a year:
Judges 7-8; Luke 5:1-16

[jaycee]

"Thank Heaven for Little Girls"

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Jaycee! Without them what would little boys do?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[jaycee]

This was teenie’s beautiful little blue-eyed girl and she asked for volunteers last night to frame it for her. I was happy to do it for her ‘cause she’s such a beauty. I also hit the post button twice evidently and have asked for one to be removed. Stuff happens sometimes though!

Enjoy teenie’s little girl!

[jaycee]

I was trying to do something nice for teenie and I double posted but those good old mods have removed one for me!

Without them what would little boys do?

Indeed, and the same goes "what would little girls do?" LOL!

[Billie]

It is beautifully framed, jaycee, and with that, I declare your post (and teenie's little girl graphic) the opener for today!

I have much to do today, and one of them is taking Roscoe to see the vet - he's feeling listless and sneezing and wheezing and it worries me. He just had his checkup a couple of weeks ago and all the annual immunizations.

[jaycee]

Thank you, Billie!

Take care of Roscoe first. These babies must be treated when they’re sick. Hope its nothing serious and he gets better soon!

[DollyCali]

wow what a beautiful little face!!!!!

[MEG33]

Lovely Opening!!

[Darksheare]

“Without them what would little boys do?”

*sigh*

Mental image: “I gots a frog!”* -covered in horrific amounts of mud and somewhatmud.

[jaycee]

She is a beauty, Dolly. It was teenie’s graphic that she posted yesteday and she asked for volunteers last night to frame it and I raised my hand....LOL! I was glad to frame it for her.

Thank you!!!!

[jaycee]

But little girls are so impressed by the little frog and taken with the little boy who caught it. LOL!

[jaycee]

Awwww...shucks~~~~

[MEG33]

I'd Rather Be Here

*Happy Tuesday Everyone*

I am making slow progress on the homefront..but it is progress..
Wishing you a beautiful day.

[Darksheare]

Sometimes!
My sis caught frogs, and snakes, so she was always scaring her gradeschool classmates.