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

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

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[jaycee]

I LOVE that dog! Wish I had his fan! I’m going to have to adjust my thermostat as its hot in here. I just went to CVS and thought I would melt in my shoes before I got home. Also had to stop at the cleaners. I’m close to a nap right now! Nap #2 today!! And I don’t care!

[jaycee]

Its extremely hot here today. I will be glad for fall....REALLY!

[luvie]

I was thinking he looked like that, too. LOL!

Sorry it’s so hot. Stay in and take that nap. It does a body good! :)

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you to Everyone for the Cute Wednesday Posts!

A Beautiful Warm Fuzzy Wednesday To Amy's Place

[luvie]

Awww...thanks Kitty...and what a sweetheart that baby is! :)

[TheConservativeParty]

I’ve been missing snow!
I am not a fan of winter, either.
Watching “Ice Road Truckers” the other night, was kind of refreshing.

[left that other site]

Are you SURE the A/C is ON?

My Motorcycle was parked in the sun. I got on to rev it up and BURNED my hand on a bit of chrome on the handgrip. I kid you not. I am not making this up. IT IS HOT OUT THERE!



ML/LTOS
(El Kabong)

[luvie]

I totally believe you! I have “branded” myself many times with my seat belt buckle in the summer heat! Ouch!

[yorkie]

Hi guys!
Looks like we have a major heat wave
going on across the country!
No matter how you have to do it....
STAY COOL!

[luvie]

Well, that pup looks like HE found the "right spot". :)
And so has this one!

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY WARM AND FUZZY WEDNESDAY!



Lilium "Casa Blanca" - My Front Garden - 14Jul2012

Enjoy your Wednesday!!!!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[left that other site]

I was on the way to Chick-Fil-A, so it was worth it!

[luvie]

Good for you! :)

I think their business is gonna boom after this stupid put-down by the Boston mayor!

[luvie]

Beautiful lily! Mine didn’t bloom this year...too hot and too dry. :(

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Luv! I had the same problem - I've planted dozens of them over the years and very few of them survive. They need heavy watering and I have been unable to provide it the last couple of seasons. I guess I'll have to shift to drought-resistant plants soon.



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[luvie]

Gardening has become very frustrating! It’s always been rough here, but not THIS bad. Most of my rose bushes have died or are just barely hanging on. :(

Nite, Conor....

[The Mayor]

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Changing Enemies Into Friends
July 26, 2012

During the US Civil War, hatred became entrenched between the North and South. In one instance, President Abraham Lincoln was criticized for speaking of benevolent treatment for the Southern rebels. The critic reminded Lincoln that there was a war going on, the Confederates were the enemy, and they should be destroyed. But Lincoln wisely responded, “I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.”

Lincoln’s comment is insightful. In many ways it reflects Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount: “I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven” (Matt. 5:44-45).

We will encounter difficult people in our lives—some on whom we will need to set limits. But to give in to the temptation to undermine or hurt them in any way is not God’s way. Instead, we should pray for them, show consideration, look out for their best interests, and emphasize the positive. This may result in changing an enemy into a friend.

Not everyone will respond positively to us, but we can pray and plan for a more harmonious relationship. What difficult person can you start befriending?

Lord, some people in my life are difficult to love.
I am tempted not even to try to care. But You showed
love to me even when I was Your enemy. Please direct
me into ways to love with Your power and grace.

It’s hard to hate someone when you’re doing something good for him.

Read: Matthew 5:43-48

But I say to you, love your enemies . . . do good to those who hate you. —Matthew 5:44

Bible in a Year:
Song of Solomon 5-8

[jaycee]

Just 'Cause I thought it was a bit funny!
You know how the day flies by!

[MEG33]

;o)

Good Morning, jaycee..It’s a cutie.

[left that other site]

Good Morning!

(((HUGS)))