Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... September, 2008

September 1, 2008 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

[LUV W]

Happy September. I am sure there will be lots of beautiful
offerings here!

Nighty-night for now. See you next time ‘round!

(((hugs)))

Thanks for being here!

[JustAmy]

[JustAmy]

Nite, Luv. Sweet dreams.

Looking forward to your September posts.

Have a relaxing Labor Day.

[JustAmy]

Missed posting this on yesterday’s thread, but want you to know that you and yours are in my prayers.

(((( DollyCali ))))
(((( Lonestar ))))
(((( Pollywog ))))

[JustAmy]

[OESY]

I HAVE DECIDED TO BECOME A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE HERE IS MY PLATFORM:

(1) Press 1 for English is immediately banned. English is the
official language, speak it or wait at the border until you can.

(2) We will immediately go into a two year isolationist posture to
straighten out the country’s attitude. NO imports, no exports. We will
use the ‘Walmart’ policy ‘If we ain’t got it, you don’t need it.’

(3) When imports are allowed, there will be a 100% import tax on it.

(4) All retired military personnel will be required to man one of our
many observation towers on the southern border. (six month tour) They
will be under strict orders not to fire on SOUTHBOUND aliens.

(5) Social security will immediately return to its original state. If
you didn’t put nuttin in, you ain’t getting nuttin out. The president nor
any other politician will not be able to touch it.

(6) Welfare - Checks will be handed out on Fridays at the end of the 40
hour school week and the successful completion of urinalysis and a
passing grade.

(7) Professional Athletes —Steroids - The FIRST time you check
positive you’re banned for life.

(8) Crime - We will adopt the Turkish method, the first time you steal,
you lose your right hand. There is no more life sentences, if convicted
you will be put to death by the same method you chose for your victim,
gun, knife, strangulation, etc.

(9) One export will be allowed, Wheat, The world needs to eat. A bushel
of wheat will be the exact price of a barrel of oil.

(10) All foreign aid using American taxpayer money will immediately
cease, and the saved money will pay off the national debt and ultimately
lower taxes. When disasters occur around the world, we’ll ask the
American people if they want to donate to a disaster fund, and each
citizen can make the decision whether it’s a worthy cause.

(11) The Pledge of Allegiance will be said every day at school and every
day in Congress.

(12) The National Anthem will be played at all appropriate ceremonies,
sporting events, outings, etc.

Sorry if I stepped on anyone’s toes but a vote for me will get you
better than what you have, and better than what you’re gonna get.

Thanks for listening, and remember to write in my name on the ballot in November.

God bless America

Maxine (courtesy, Amy)

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[OESY]

It was not exactly than a cheery pop over!!!

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[pollywog]

(((( DollyCali ))))
(((( Lonestar ))))
(((( Pollywog ))))

How precious to wake up to being hugged! Thank you Amy... Happy September everyone!! I feel fall in the air! Polly

[jaycee]

That is so beautiful.....love the words in that poem, thank you all!

[ex-snook]

Your site lights up my screen with views of beauty and words that are better said than unsaid. Thank you,

[jaycee]

Very good Pledge, Amy!

[jaycee]

Loved this Oesy!

Also I will vote for that person in your post #8. Was that Maxine?

[jaycee]

Just noticed it was Maxine...!

[jaycee]

~~Hello Friends~~

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, jaycee - Happy Labor Day!

[The Mayor]

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September 1, 2008

Titles And Responsibilities

ODB RADIO: Listen Now |  Download
READ: John 13:3-16

If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. —John 13:14

Research conducted by a leading compensation technology firm found that among employees planning to leave their companies, a majority felt they were underpaid. Fewer than 20 percent of them, however, were receiving less than the industry standard for their duties.

Bill Coleman, of Salary.com, believes that many unhappy workers are overtitled rather than underpaid. Some companies give employees lofty titles even though their job responsibilities have not increased. In time, employees feel they deserve more money than their actual duties merit. “When it comes to salary,” Coleman says, “it’s what you do, not what you’re called, that counts.”

It’s interesting how Jesus dealt with the issue of titles and responsibilities. During the Last Supper, He performed the task of a lowly servant by washing His disciples’ feet, setting the stage for His astonishing statement about humility: “You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet” (John 13:13-14).

Christ the Lord set the example for all who would follow Him, confirming that it’s not what we’re called, but what we do that counts.

When Jesus took a servant’s towel—
His honor set aside—
He humbly showed us how to serve,
And how to conquer pride. —Sper

The more we serve Christ, the less we will serve self.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 7–9; Proverbs 22:1-8

[jaycee]

Hi Conor, Hope you have a nice Labor Day. I am going to a cookout at my son’s. Good deal, huh?

[ConorMacNessa]

Sounds good. :)

[jaycee]

Wonderful story about humility. Thank you Mr. Mayor and have a nice Labor Day to you and your family.

[MEG33]

Good Morning To Amy's Place

*Have A Wonderful Labor Day*

[jaycee]

Looks good to me....is that a steak I see with all those veggies? I like the ocean view as good as anything.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Meg - how are you doing today?

[MEG33]

I think that meal was almost done..I posted it for the view!.
;o)
Great labor Day post jaycee.

[MEG33]

Very good here, Conor..I hope you ha e a great holiday..I’m just loafing.

[jaycee]

May cause..er...um...Will cause very bad TMJ!

[yorkie]

[pollywog]

thought provoking ODB this morning Mayor!
Thank you.
Polly

[yorkie]

Have a WONDERFUL Labor Day, everyone!

[jaycee]

Thank you, Meg....say you’re going to take life easy today. I am going to my son’s later today. I’ve been laboring with the laundry, breakfast, dishes so far. Getting ready to get cleaned up. LOL!

[jaycee]

Hi yorkie! Are we having fun yet? Hope you have a good Labor Day.
((((Hugs))))

[jaycee]

Awwwwwww....bring him over and I will iron him. LOL...

[JustAmy]

Good morning, OESY.
Thanks for posting Maxine's platform. She's the perfect candidate.
It seems that Palin would probably support that platform as well.

Happy Labor Day!

[JustAmy]

LOL

Happy Cherry Popover Day.

PS: I will get the other holiday posted soon.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Pollywog. So good to have you back.

Hope you are enjoying a relaxing Labor Day.

[yorkie]

JC, I am having a wonderful day! I have a rack of baby-backs marinating, to put on the grill later today, and have potatoes and eggs cooking for potato salad. Add some baked beans, and foil wrapped corn on the cob for the grill - and we’re all set! Com’mon over - there’s plenty!

[potlatch]

Darling post yorkie!! Thanks for pinging.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Jaycee. Thank you.

I hope you are enjoying the last of the Labor Day Weekend.

[MEG33]

;o)Thanks, yorkie..I want to come to your feast! Yum.
Have A Wonderful Labor Day

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Ex-Snook. It's great to see you. Welcome back.

I hope you are enjoying this holiday weekend.

[JustAmy]

Thank you. It is an old graphic by MamaBear but still very beautiful.

[MEG33]

Beautiful graphic and poetry!

[JustAmy]

Pretty! Thanks.

[JustAmy]

Happy Labor Day, Conor.

I hope your are relaxing and enjoying your holiday.

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Labor Day, Amy - I'm working today. :)

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Rus.
Thank you for bringing soul food again this morning.

Have a Great Labor Day.

[The Mayor]

Thank you all for your responses. The message today is excellent and something we all must remember.

Enjoy your Labor Day Holiday.

[Lady Jag]

[JustAmy]

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to JustAmy,The Mayor or Billie and We will add their name to this list.

As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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