Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. July 5-6-7-8, 2005

7-5-05 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[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!





Bad Penny



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




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[Syncro]

Probably not...

You souldn't do that to a literalist ya know.

[JustAmy]

It is time to turn down the lights and say good night.

To all of you who shared graphics, poems, jokes, recipes, music and/or greetings ..... Thank you. I've met some wonderful friends here at Amy's Place.

I hope to see you on other threads.



Have a wonderful summer.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Goodnight, sweetheart.

I know it's a bittersweet time for you, but you can be mighty proud of what you've accompished with AP.

The pics of the kids are really great! Looks like a good time was had by all. : )

[JustAmy]

(((( Bro ))))

Thank you.

Yes ... I'm kinda misty as I breathe a sigh of relief.

I guess you noticed that I didn't go cold turkey. I forced myself to spend less time here yesterday and today. :)

Today was good. I even enjoyed the over-priced pizza.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Yes ... I'm kinda misty as I breathe a sigh of relief.

Well, Sis, you've had a good, long run at doing something you love. Perk up, now, this too will pass. : )

I guess you noticed that I didn't go cold turkey. I forced myself to spend less time here yesterday and today. :)

I'm glad. You received many kudos from friends you've made at AP. They love you and let you know it. Doesn't get any better than that. : )

Today was good. I even enjoyed the over-priced pizza.

LOL You'll be just fine, your sense of humor shines through even during a moment of sadness. : )

You're the *best*. (((((((Sis))))))

[DollyCali]

I think it's breathing
Spock!!!!

[DollyCali]

of one day AND



the start of another

[DollyCali]

A hike in a rugged woods



Friend John and our three dogs: Chance, Tippy, Oliver



Hike up & down the valley several times to get to this lake atop one of the high spots. It is dammed up by beaver. John is standing on the lodge. (and bad John using the beaver's sticks for the dogs to retrieve)



Cali by some volunteer hollyhocks



This is in my front yard

[DollyCali]

Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
Forget Good-bye Talk
Our dear Amy –Poo !!!

A rest you might need
That is okay
Keep open these doors
And we’ll visit each day.

Some days twill be slow
Some days it will smoke
But visit we will
The maid and the bloke.

Certain places are charmed
Some spots empty fluff
Here we have found
Respite from “bad stuff”.

So walk in the meadow
Swim at the shore
Remember we love you
Say “good-bye” NO more

[The Mayor]

July 9, 2005

No Bad News

Read:
Esther 1:1-9

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. —Matthew 11:28

Bible In One Year: Isaiah 7-9

The unwillingness to listen to bad news has been blamed for everything from space shuttle disasters to corporate collapses to the spread of terrorism. Lengthy studies aren't needed to determine why this happens. Bad news reveals problems; problems require solutions; solutions cost time, money, and energy we would rather spend celebrating past successes.

This isn't new to our century. In the 5th century BC, King Ahasuerus of Persia refused to allow mourners to enter his gates (Esther 4:1-2). One commentator suggests that he preferred to surround himself with people who were awed by his wealth and were eager to attend his lavish parties (1:4). His reluctance to be bothered by bad news nearly resulted in the annihilation of the Jewish people.

Contrast the leadership of Ahasuerus with that of Jesus, who said, "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Ahasuerus ruled his kingdom by allowing only happy people to enter his presence. Jesus builds His kingdom by welcoming the burdened and sorrowful into His presence. What's more, Jesus not only invites us to tell Him our bad news, He has the willingness and the power to turn our most troubling circumstances into a celebration of praise. —Julie Ackerman Link

I walked life's path with worry,
Disturbed and quite unblest,
Until I trusted Jesus;
Now faith has giv'n me rest. —Bosch

The gospel is bad news to those who reject it and good news to those who receive it.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Lord Is My Shepherd

[tuliptree76]

Happy Sugar Cookie Day!

[tuliptree76]

I'm not sure where to post these now, but here are the holidays for the weekend.

July 9
Sugar Cookie Day
Rock N' Roll Day

July 10
Barn Day
Teddy Bear's Picnic Day
Wyoming became the 44th state, 1890

[DollyCali]

Rock n roll Hall of Fame

a really neat place. If any of you visit Cleveland, let me know, I am a member& you can visit FREE...The Indians, Browns & Cavalier may have their difficulties, but the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is great!

[The Mayor]

If this thread is to fizzle, (sad) post at the finest.

[Billie]

tulip, you are welcome to post the holidays on the Finest threads if you like. (Amy gave me permission to say that!)   :)

I know that the doors here will still be open, but there are many who frequent Amy's who also frequent the Finest, so wanted you to know you are welcome to 'holiday' at the Finest. :)

[Victoria Delsoul]

What's this about goodbye? Hey, no one is leaving.

Well, I played tennis, got a haircut... just a few inches. Trying to make it even, it was too long in the back.

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer afternoon.

Speaking of haircuts:

A new hair salon opened up for business right across the street from the old established hair cutters' place. They put up a big bold sign which read:

"WE GIVE SEVEN DOLLAR HAIR CUTS!"

Not to be outdone, the old Master Barber put up his own sign:

"WE FIX SEVEN DOLLAR HAIR CUTS"

[Victoria Delsoul]

LOL! There are many things I shouldn't do. You make me laugh – stick around me more often.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Really nice, Dolly.

[The Mayor]

LOL!!

[JustAmy]

LOL

Thanks, Victoria. Hope you had a Wonderful Saturday.

The lady that cuts my hair has a sign that says .... "We repair home made hair cuts."

That was Marissa's first haircut ... to repair the mess she had made of her hair. :)