Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January - December, 2023

The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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I hate auto-correct.

It’s like “auto-tune” in vocal recording, but worse.

[luvie]

Smart Wildman! Speaking of wild....BOSTON is VERY wild right now. Brrr! Hope you don't have to get out today!

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Yeah...I just looked out the window. YUCK!

[luvie]

That’s what I said when I clicked on to that live cam. LOL! Then I thought of you.

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Important stuff to do tomorrow. I hope this doesn’t buld up too much.

[TheConservativeParty]

Oh yes, Auto-Tune is like nails on a chalkboard. I figure the “singer” has zero talent if they use that.

I am so old, I like old music, real music.

Was listening to Judy Garland last week while baking. The music was recorded in-concert in the 1960s. She was something else.

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Loved her voice.

Rosie Clooney was my Mom’s favorite. She had a lovely voice too.

[luvie]

I do too, but it sure was coming down hard. How does it look now?

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Only a few inches, but very wet and heavy.

[luvie]

That makes it even harder to shovel. Did you rearrange your schedule or are you going to tough it out? Stay safe!

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Just walking Tippy this morning was scary. We’ll see if some of this melts before Open Mike tonight.

Two other people dpend on me for a ride. Maybe I can get them to shovel my car out for me.

[The Mayor]

January 24

No Loss

Bible in a Year:

• Exodus 9–11
• Matthew 15:21–29

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure.

Matthew 13:44

My friend Ruel attended a high school reunion held in a former classmate’s home. The waterfront mansion near Manila Bay could accommodate two hundred attendees, and it made Ruel feel small. 

“I’ve had many happy years of pastoring remote rural churches,” Ruel told me, “and even though I know I shouldn’t, I couldn’t help but feel envious of my classmate’s material wealth. My thoughts strayed to how different life might be if I’d used my degree to become a businessman instead.”

“But I later reminded myself there’s nothing to feel envious about,” Ruel continued with a smile. “I invested my life in serving God, and the results will last for eternity.” I’ll always remember the peaceful look on his face as he said those words.

Ruel drew peace from Jesus’ parables in Matthew 13:44−46. He knew that God’s kingdom is the ultimate treasure. Seeking and living for His kingdom might take various forms. For some, it might mean full-time ministry, while for others, it may be living out the gospel in a secular workplace. Regardless of how God chooses to use us, we can continue to trust and obey His leading, knowing, like the men in Jesus’ parables, the value of the imperishable treasure we’ve been given. Everything in this world has infinitely less worth than all we gain by following God (1 Peter 1:4−5).

Our life, when placed in His hands, can bear eternal fruit.

[luvie]

Good idea to get some help with the shoveling. It’s backbreaking work. I just looked at the cam and at least it isn’t snowing in that location and I hope it has stopped where you are. Stay safe and warm!

[luvie]

Happy GratiTuesday!

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Today it is melting a bit, but they are predicting more snow tomorrow evening.

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Happy Gratituesday!

I Am Grateful That I Have a Job! I'm A Workin' Dog! I LOVE My Job!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Yuk! Well, at least it will start after your Open Mike night. Maybe....

[luvie]

LOL! I’d love to see that. Woe to the kid that tries to play hooky!

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Ha Ha!

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Hopefully. It’s my and Sis’s one night out each week so we treasure it.