[Publius]

Sergei Rachmaninov plays “The Star Spangled Banner”

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

Brad Fletcher - To All Our Mothers Children

Due South - The Good Guys

Perry Nunley - When Freedom Rings

[The Mayor]

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Stand Firm
July 10, 2013

As our final project for a high school earth science class, a friend and I built a stream table. With extensive help from my father, we built a long plywood box with a hinge in the middle. Then we lined it with plastic and filled it with sand. At one end we attached a hose. At the other end was a drainage hole. After assembling all of it, we raised one end of the stream table, turned on the water, and watched as it created a path directly to the hole at the other end. The next part of the experiment was to place a rock in the stream and watch how it changed the path of the water.

This project taught me as much about life as it did about science. I learned that I can’t change the direction things are going if I’m on the bank of the river. I have to step into the stream of life and stand there to divert the flow. That’s what Jesus did. The Bible refers to salvation as a rock (2 Sam. 22:47; Ps. 62:2,6-7), and the apostle Paul clarifies that Christ is that Rock (1 Cor. 10:4). God placed Jesus in the stream of history to change its course.

When we remain steadfast in Christ, abounding in the work of the Lord, God uses us to change the course of history through acts of obedience that turn others to Him.

The Master is seeking a harvest
In lives He’s redeemed by His blood;
He seeks for the fruit of the Spirit
And works that will glorify God.
—H.S. Lehman. © 1924 H. S. Lehman

Be sure to put your feet in the right place, then stand firm. —Abraham Lincoln

Read: Colossians 1:19-27

Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. —1 Corinthians 15:58

Bible in a Year:
Job 41-42; Acts 16:22-40

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you Kathy for this evenings fun! *Hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

You Are Positive

You are the likable type. It would be hard not to like someone as sunny and upbeat as you!
You are actively engaged in the world around you. You don't stray too far from your friends.

You try to make every moment fun, and you refuse to let life get you down. You savor a good chuckle.
You are attracted to people who are excited about life. You like to surround yourself with joy.

The Happy Smiley Test

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The Happy Smiley Test! ~

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[SkyDancer]

Well I guess:

You Are Wild

You are unpredictable, kooky, and a total handful. You are the brightest bulb in the room. You are a wild ride. If people hitch their wagon to your star, then they better brace themselves.

In life, you are a powerhouse that can't be stopped. You are a total idea person. You are always challenging the status quo and innovating. You don't accept anything as given.

[HangnJudge]

You Are True

You make everyone around you relax. You just have a naturally easygoing vibe.
You are completely genuine, and you appreciate every person's unique gifts.

You love life, and you are quite content. When you smile or laugh, you mean it!
Friends consider you to have a good heart, and for you, there is no higher complement.

[FortWorthPatriot]

You Are Kind

You have a broad perspective on life. You are very understanding and forgiving.
You prefer a quiet, peaceful existence. You don't like noise in your head - or in the world around you.

For you, there's no such thing as too much calm. Having time to think is a gift that you treasure.

The Happy Smiley Test

Blogthings: A Fine Line Between Insight and Stupidity

[Colonel_Flagg]

I win the happy smiley contest automatically. Heard from my soldier in BCT today. :)

[Windcatcher]

You Are Wise

You enjoy a good book. You like to get lost in someone else's world for an afternoon.
You are a deep thinker and a flexible person. You are open to new ideas and to change.

You are very upstanding and honest. You do your best to be true to yourself.
Brainy and knowledgeable, you are very independent. You have a lot to be proud of, but you're not a showoff.

The Happy Smiley Test

Blogthings: We Have a Quiz for Almost Everything

[mylife]

You Are Compassionate

You are humble, thoughtful, and the kindest person around. You keep your life in perspective.
You just try to do a little good in this world. You believe in doing your best every day.

You may not make waves or cause a scene, but you are definitely making a difference in other people's lives.
You\'ve got an amazing thing going, one day at a time. Don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise.

The Happy Smiley Test

Blogthings: Our Quizzes Weren't Written By Bored 12 Year Olds

[luvie]

You Are Positive

You are the likable type. It would be hard not to like someone as sunny and upbeat as you!
You are actively engaged in the world around you. You don't stray too far from your friends.

You try to make every moment fun, and you refuse to let life get you down. You savor a good chuckle.
You are attracted to people who are excited about life. You like to surround yourself with joy.

[henkster]

Hi Kathy!

You may seem scattered to those around you, but there is a method to your madness.
You are good at juggling many balls in the air. You definitely know how to multitask.

You are driven and motivated. You crave success, and you always follow your dreams.
You make responsible decisions, and you can be counted on in a crisis. You have your head screwed on straight.

Now this one is me to a “T”!

Sorry about being late to the party, but I had a lot going on. You knew that I would come through eventually, though. ;-)

[SandRat]

You Are Positive

You are the likable type. It would be hard not to like someone as sunny and upbeat as you!
You are actively engaged in the world around you. You don't stray too far from your friends.

You try to make every moment fun, and you refuse to let life get you down. You savor a good chuckle.
You are attracted to people who are excited about life. You like to surround yourself with joy.

[stilloftyhenight]

You Are Positive You are the likable type. It would be hard not to like someone as sunny and upbeat as you! You are actively engaged in the world around you. You don't stray too far from your friends. You try to make every moment fun, and you refuse to let life get you down. You savor a good chuckle. You are attracted to people who are excited about life. You like to surround yourself with joy.

[ConorMacNessa]

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

[beachn4fun]

TO THE

(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

Our local DC Metroland weather report

~ Today... Scattered thunderstorms,
especially during the afternoon hours.
Humid. High 86F.
Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

~ Tonight...Variable clouds with thunderstorms,
especially early. Humid.
Low 72F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 50%.

You Are Wise

You enjoy a good book. You like to get lost in someone else's world for an afternoon.
You are a deep thinker and a flexible person. You are open to new ideas and to change.

You are very upstanding and honest. You do your best to be true to yourself.
Brainy and knowledgeable, you are very independent. You have a lot to be proud of, but you're not a showoff.

The Happy Smiley Test

Hello to all you Canteeners who pinged me and I missed yesterday.
Got a lot done yesterday and
hope to have more time to visit today.
But first, I have to go walk before it gets any hotter.

Please stay right where you are.
Keep the troops and their families entertained.

The Canteen is

Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

BERRY, JOHN ALVIN
12/05/1968
KIA ~ South Vietnam

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

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[Excellence]

On the outside, you are a happy-go-lucky person. On the inside, you are a lot more complicated than that.
You are a bit hard to read, and purposely so. You don't want to broadcast your feelings to the world.

You are quite mature, and you are able to give back to others. You don't have to make it all about you.
Community is important to you. You like to stay involved and engaged in order to lend a hand.

Who knew broccoli could be so complicated.

I had left a bag of fresh broccoli on the kitchen counter. When I came back it was gone, but there was a trail leading to the back bedroom. There it was, on the bed, with my cat gloating over her "catch."