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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... March, 2014
3-1-2014 | | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

Posted on 03/01/2014 11:43:41 AM PST 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!






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

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To: The Mayor

This winter has been SO cold...even for us.

I am always surprised when that lovely tree blooms..but it starts blooming in February every year..It is such a welcome sight to winter weary eyes.

My pleasure, Rus...Hang in there.


61 posted on 03/03/2014 8:06:48 AM PST by MEG33
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To: JustAmy; Mama_Bear

Beautiful opening, Lori and Amy...I must power down my computer and power up housekeeping and cooking duties.
My ambition needs a power boost...a jump start.

Hope your computer responds to your efforts, Amy..


62 posted on 03/03/2014 8:14:25 AM PST by MEG33
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To: MEG33

Good ‘late’ morning Meg. Got down to 29* last night and the wind is horrible. My little dog hates the cold wind too, lol. Happy day to you Meg!


63 posted on 03/03/2014 9:22:50 AM PST by potlatch ("Dream as if you'll live forever...Live as if you'll die today")
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To: JustAmy; Mama_Bear

A late ‘Good Morning’ to you Amy. Love Mama Bear’s graphics. Wishing you a happy day.


64 posted on 03/03/2014 9:25:48 AM PST by potlatch ("Dream as if you'll live forever...Live as if you'll die today")
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To: MEG33

Doing my best, cold is being nice for up here. It has been freezing daily highs in teens nights 0 and below. I need to become a bear and hibernate from now on.


65 posted on 03/03/2014 6:33:01 PM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: JustAmy; MEG33; Mama_Bear; everyone; FRiends; All
Thank you for the Pings and Posts, Dear FRiends!

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


66 posted on 03/03/2014 10:43:33 PM PST by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; Billie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; ...

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


No More Prejudice

March 4, 2014

Read: James 2:1-10

My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. —James 2:1
Bible in a Year:
Numbers 31-33; Mark 9:1-29

A 2010 survey by Newsweek contained some startling statistics: 57 percent of hiring managers believe an unattractive (but qualified) job candidate would have a harder time getting hired; 84 percent of managers said their bosses would hesitate before hiring a qualified older candidate; 64 percent of hiring managers said they believe companies should be allowed to hire people based on appearance. All are clear examples of unacceptable prejudice.

Prejudice is not new. It had crept into the early church, and James confronted it head-on. With prophetic grit and a pastor’s heart, he wrote: “My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality” (James 2:1). James gave an example of this type of prejudice—favoring the rich and ignoring the poor (vv.2-4). This was inconsistent with holding faith in Jesus without partiality (v.1), betrayed the grace of God (vv.5-7), violated the law of love (v.8), and was sinful (v.9). The answer to partiality is following the example of Jesus: loving your neighbor as yourself.

We fight the sin of prejudice when we let God’s love for us find full expression in the way we love and treat each other.

Thinking It Over
Who helped you determine what is the right way to
treat people? Was it based on external things?
What are some ways you can love people as Jesus did?
Looking up to Jesus prevents us from looking down on others.



67 posted on 03/04/2014 3:32:20 AM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: MEG33; jaycee; Mama_Bear; yorkie; Kitty Mittens; The Mayor; GailA; stephenjohnbanker; lonestar; ...

March 4, 2014



Graphic by MamaBear

Zebra Questions

I asked the zebra
are you black with white stripes?
or are you white with black stripes?
and the zebra asked me,
Is a sandwich bread with filling in it?
or filling with bread around it?
Is the sky blue with cloudy patches?
or is it cloudy with blue patches?
Is a witch mean with evil ways?
or is she evil with mean ways?
Is a friesian black with white patches?
or is it white with black patches?
Is a circle a ring with space in it?
or is it space with a ring around it?
Is a tiger brown with yellow stripes?
or is it yellow with brown stripes?
And on and on and on and on,
and on he went.
I'll never ask a zebra about stripes
Again.
~Shel Silverstein ~


68 posted on 03/04/2014 8:47:12 AM PST by JustAmy (Check out Cruz Control!)
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To: FRiends; All; everyone


African Masked Weaver


Happy Tuesday, All.

I'm still having some pc problems.
While trying to run the tune-up, it got hung up on the defrag.

I think I need to have someone check it.
Until then, I will continue limping along. LOL

Wishing everyone a lovely Fat Tuesday!


69 posted on 03/04/2014 8:54:08 AM PST by JustAmy (Check out Cruz Control!)
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To: JustAmy

That sounds like one of my music lessons! LOL!

Have a Lovely Gratituesday, Amy! :-)


70 posted on 03/04/2014 9:36:48 AM PST by left that other site
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To: left that other site

Happy GratiTuesday, LTOS.

I thought that was a cute little poem.

I have an appt with the Oncologist this afternoon, so will be AWOL again. *Sigh* It is just for a follow-up but I will be happy when they are only scheduled once a year.

Enjoy your day.


71 posted on 03/04/2014 12:27:38 PM PST by JustAmy (Check out Cruz Control!)
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To: JustAmy

Zebras are so striking. Hope you’re staying warm, Amy.


72 posted on 03/04/2014 2:38:11 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: JustAmy; Everybody

Lol, I loved reading that and the image of Zebras is beautiful. Our newspaper once posted a huge image of a dead Zebra on the front of the Sports page. There was an article about the “hunter” and where he had gone to kill it, etc...

It bothered me so much that I wrote an angry letter to the editor. Turns out there were a number of angry letters sent!

Rainy and cold here and there was a bad storm in the night that caused tree limbs to knock out the power transformers. They were here this morning cutting limbs off of the trees and they look horrible now, lol.


73 posted on 03/04/2014 2:39:49 PM PST by potlatch ("Dream as if you'll live forever...Live as if you'll die today")
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To: JustAmy

Best Wishes to you for a good report!

(((HUGS))))


74 posted on 03/04/2014 5:35:23 PM PST by left that other site
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To: left that other site

Got a good report. Everything that I was concerned about is normal so no need to worry. I don’t need to see him again for 5 months.

I do need to have a mammogram and a bone density. BUT ... I’m good!

Thanks for the hugs .... Hugs are always welcome.

So ((((( Hugs ))))) back atcha.


75 posted on 03/04/2014 7:58:45 PM PST by JustAmy (Check out Cruz Control!)
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To: trisham

Good evening, Trish.

We had another beautiful California Day. Highs were in the mid 70’s with lows in the 50’s.


76 posted on 03/04/2014 8:00:16 PM PST by JustAmy (Check out Cruz Control!)
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To: JustAmy

Praises for your good report!! So glad to hear that.

Another BIG hug coming your way ;)

Blessings to you this week.


77 posted on 03/04/2014 8:02:46 PM PST by Jane Long (While Marxists continue the fundamental transformation of the USA, progressive RINOs assist!)
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To: potlatch
Thank you, Potlatch.

My brother is a hunter; he wrote a short story about the hunt and had a picture with the story. It was publishing in a hunting magazine.

I think the front page of a local newspaper's Sports page is a little callous. That puts it at there for all to see instead of just people who would be interested. I hope your local paper got the message.

Our weather has been warm ...haven't needed the heater or the A/C. They are predicting some rain tomorrow but highs should be in the low 70's. Are you having snow or ice?

Goodnight and pleasant dreams.


78 posted on 03/04/2014 8:10:12 PM PST by JustAmy (Check out Cruz Control!)
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To: Jane Long

Thank you, Jane Long, for the hug and the blessings.

I was blessed with the early diagnosis. The big ‘C’ puts a lot of stress on you, but it will be a year soon and I am encouraged when they say we don’t need to see your for 5 months. LOL

Good night and Sweet dreams.


79 posted on 03/04/2014 8:15:59 PM PST by JustAmy (Check out Cruz Control!)
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To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; Billie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; ...

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Me And Dad

March 5, 2014

Read: Matthew 9:35–10:1

The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it. —Genesis 2:15
Bible in a Year:
Numbers 34-36; Mark 9:30-50

A friend once spent a day installing large stone steps in his backyard. When his 5-year-old daughter begged to help, he suggested she just sing to encourage him in his work. She said no. She wanted to help. Carefully, when it would not endanger her, he let her place her hands on the rocks as he moved them.

He could have built the steps in less time without her. At the end of the day, though, he not only had new steps but also a daughter bursting with pride. “Me and Dad made steps,” she announced at dinner that night.

From the beginning, God has relied on people to advance His work. After equipping Adam to cultivate the land and supervise the animals, God left the work of the garden in his hands (Gen. 2:15-20).

The pattern has continued. When God wanted a dwelling place on earth, a tabernacle and temple did not descend from the sky; thousands of artists and craftsmen worked to fashion them (Ex. 35–38; 1 Kings 6). When Jesus proclaimed the new reign of God’s kingdom on earth, He invited human beings to help. He told His disciples, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” (Matt. 9:38).

As a father does with his children, so does God welcome us as His kingdom partners.

Heavenly Father, thank You that in Your love
and wisdom, You invite us to accomplish Your acts
of love, service, and kindness here on earth.
Thank You for the privilege of “helping” You.
God uses humble servants to accomplish His great work.



80 posted on 03/05/2014 3:52:13 AM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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