Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, 2012

7-1-2012 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Hugs!)))))

[GailA]

If course it does. I only need to look at my own mixed family to see that. Mom married 3 times, I was the first, I resemble the female side of her family in phiso make up, short plump and my Celtic heritage shows big time with fair skin and blue eyes. Sister #2 had a different dad, she is tall and she was thin until she hit 40. Dad #3.. Sister #3 and Brother #4 are totally different. Sis 3 is short, model thin and shows her half Italian genes big time, baby Bro is built like his dad but got mom's fair skin.

I WANT ONE OF THESE IN MY ROSE GARDEN. It is called an Osirisa Rose, and yes it is a real genetic altered species. I have Double Delights which are medium pink with a cream center and they are very pretty, this one is just BEAUTIFUL.

[GailA]

This is a double delight

[The Mayor]

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Ant Safari
July 13, 2012

In his book Adventures Among Ants: A Global Safari with a Cast of Trillions, Mark Moffett reflects on his early childhood fascination with ants—an interest that didn’t die as he grew older. Moffett’s preoccupation led to his earning a doctorate at Harvard and then embarking on worldwide travel as an expert on the subject. His study has given him marvelous insights about these industrious creatures.

Long before Moffett discovered some of the wonders of the ant world, the Scriptures remarked on the ingenuity and work ethic of these tiny insects. Ants are held up by wise King Solomon as an example of industry for those who tend to be lazy: “Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain . . . provides her supplies in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest” (Prov. 6:6-8).

The marvels of God’s creation are beautifully illustrated as God uses His creatures to instruct us. For instance, from the ant we can see the importance of planning ahead and laying away provisions for the future (30:25). God built spiritual lessons into nature itself, and we can learn from creatures even as tiny as an ant.

In the open book of nature faith remains unmoved—
Patterns of the Master-Builder by each fact are proved;
So with reverent hearts we ponder all the grand design
Of the universe around us, wrought by hands divine. —Peterson

In God’s pattern book of nature we can trace many valuable lessons.

Read: Proverbs 6:6-11

Go to the ant . . . . Consider her ways and be wise. —Proverbs 6:6

Bible in a Year:
Proverbs 4-7

[Diver Dave]

‘Morning Rus.

Never realized my work ethic was similar to ants. Thank You for ODB.

Enjoy your RED Friday and have a great weekend.

[yorkie]

[The Mayor]

Thanks Dave!

[geologist]

Those of us in the lower states, if we grew a garden could feed ourselves ... with canning for the winter months. Water is a problem in many areas. Still a few chickens a log cabin a a garden, and perhaps a couple of mules,would be very like the early day pioneers. When a nation gets overrun with peoples ,,, then there is a whole other problem. Living in outer space somewhere. Not possible now. God has a plan.

How impractical it all is ... We do and can feed the world now. We must use intelligent solutions and not go berserk.

[TheConservativeParty]

Cute Kitties, perfect for the occassion today.

I’m staying out of trouble for the most part, although I did exterminate a nest of paper wasps today from one of our barn doors. Hmmm, I did tempt fate doing that. I was victorious and all the wasps are now at room temperature and the nest is flattened.

Tomorrow I tempt fate by going in for a haircut.

We got 3 spits of rain at noon today. We were declared a severe drought zone this week, so any rain is welcome. More chances the rest of the day and Saturday.

cheers

[TheConservativeParty]

Wow, what a beautiful rose!
Never saw one like that before.

cheers

[yorkie]

I don’t think I have ever seen a rose that pretty! Thanks, Gail!

[Kitty Mittens]

Those are the Most Beautiful Roses, Dear Gail!

(((((Hugs and Prayers)))))

[jaycee]

This is so cute for Friday the 13th, yorkie! Thank you!!

[GailA]

Nor had I, I had to look it up to be sure it was real. I knew the double delight pinks ones were I have 2, IF they survive the fungus that attacks roses here in the south. It has nearly destroyed my climbers on the lower branches. Next year I will treat when hubby cuts them all back, and get ahead of it. I use the Bayer 3 in 1, it worked last year, but I ran out after only 2 treatments, and with being so sick and 2 surgeries I’ve not had much energy or health to take care of them.

Osiria Rose
http://palatineroses.com/rose/osiria

[TheConservativeParty]

Thanks for the link!
That rose is so gorgeous it’s very tempting to try it.
We have a brutal winter here and it’s tough to have roses survive. Come to think of it, we’re also having a brutal summer! LOL.

: )

[Kitty Mittens]

I Love your Sweet #526, Dear Yorkie!

(((((Sending Wishes for a Beautiful Day, Dear FRiends)))))

A Happy Friday to Amy's Place

[yorkie]

Thank you, Kitty Mittens. (What a sweet lil’ kitty, your graphic is!)

[yorkie]

Oh, thank you, JC! I should have posted a “red” Friday - but have been very busy doing some other business. Hope you are feeling better, gurl!

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Dear Yorkie! It's One of my All-Time Favorites.

(((((Goodnight Everyone, and God Bless)))))

[The Mayor]

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Two Lessons Learned
July 14, 2012

A few weeks after writing an Our Daily Bread article about the importance of obeying the law, I set out on an 850-mile trip—determined to stay within the posted speed limit. While driving out of a small town in New Mexico, I became more occupied with unwrapping a sandwich than with watching the road signs, and I got a speeding ticket. My first lesson that day was that not paying attention costs the same as deliberate disregard for the law. And I still had 700 miles to go!

My second lesson was that our resolve will always be tested. I thought of Moses’ words to God’s people as they prepared to enter the Promised Land: “You shall remember that the Lord your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not” (Deut. 8:2).

Pastor and author Eugene Peterson called the process of following Christ “a long obedience in the same direction.” Every resolution to begin to obey must be followed by many decisions to continue.

God gave me a humbling reminder of how vital it is to keep my heart set on obeying Him—and to pay attention along the way.

Thou who hast freely given
Thine all in all for me,
Claim this life for Thine own to be used,
My Savior, every moment for Thee. —Christiansen

To love God is to obey God.

Read: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

The Lord your God led you all the way these forty years . . . to humble you and test you. —Deuteronomy 8:2

Bible in a Year:
Proverbs 8-11