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

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

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

To A Butterfly

I’ve watched you now a full half-hour,
Self-poised upon that yellow flower;
And, little Butterfly! indeed
I know not if you sleep or feed.
How motionless! - not frozen seas
More motionless! and then
What joy awaits you, when the breeze
Hath found you out among the trees,
And calls you forth again!

This plot of orchard-ground is ours;
My trees they are, my Sister’s flowers;
Here rest your wing when they are weary;
Here lodge as in a sanctuary!
Come often to us, fear no wrong;
Sit near us on the bough!
We’ll talk of sunshine and of song,
And summer days, when we were young;
Sweet childish days, that were as long
As twenty days are now.

Stay near me—do not take thy flight!
A little longer stay in sight!
Much converse do I find in thee,
Historian of my infancy!
Float near me; do not yet depart!
Dead times revive in thee:
Thou bring’st, gay creature as thou art!
A solemn image to my heart,
My father’s family!

Oh! pleasant, pleasant were the days,
The time, when, in our childish plays,
My sister Emmeline and I
Together chased the butterfly!
A very hunter did I rush
Upon the prey:—with leaps and springs
I followed on from brake to bush;
But she, God love her, feared to brush
The dust from off its wings.

William Wordsworth

[Fichori]

I'm a poet, but I don't know it.

Its my feet you see, they're Longfellow's.

I'm probably not remembering it all or correctly, but its the essence of a little ditty that my dad coined when he was young.

[JustAmy]

LOL

Thanks for your cute poem, Fichori.

We have other topics on our Menu ... Let me see if I can find something that I saved.

Wealth Distribution ....

As a Business owner who employs 70 people, I have resigned myself to the fact that Barack Obama, will be our next President, and that my Taxes and Fees, will go up in a BIG way.

To compensate for these increases, I figure, that the customer will have to see an increase in my fees to them of about, 8%. I will also have to lay off six of my employees. This really bothered me as I believe we are family here and I didn’t know how to choose who will have to go.

So, this is what I did. I strolled thru the parking lot and found, eight Obama bumper stickers on my employees cars. I have decided these folks will be the first to be laid off.

I can’t think of another fair way to approach this problem. If you have a better idea, let me know.

[JustAmy]

[gardengirl]

Gorgeous!

I remember once when I was little, in the fall. We had a huge oak tree in the yard. I noticed that it was...wiggling. On closer inspection, the entire canopy was covered with Monarchs. They were on their way to Mexico. They stayed for a day or two and then they were gone. It was the coolest thing. There must have been thousands, and it opened up a whole new world to a curious little girl!

[pollywog]

Good Saturday Morning.

I love November. I love fall.

November 2008 will end up the most significant month/year in our nation's history.

I pray that this will be the month that God's power upon America will empower Her to elect John McCain and Sarah Palin as the President of the United States.

Everything else " pales" before us right now...

Polly

[pollywog]

Garden girl...what a memory.

We have a huge Oak on our front lawn. I will have to find a photo of the leaves that fall every year.

This year the branches got so heavy they started to fall.....I mean large branches! We had to have "her" trimmed! The " falling" won't be near as colorful this year.

Our daughter loves to come home from school and roll in those leaves!

Polly

[The Mayor]

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November 1, 2008

“Gimme It!”

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READ: James 3:13-18

My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways. —Isaiah 55:8

I heard the screams long before I could see him, but as I wheeled my grocery cart around to the next aisle of the store, there he was!

With angry tears streaming out of squinty eyes, the little boy was shouting, “Gimme it!” His mom glanced at me for a moment. I won’t debate the merits of her actions, but, embarrassed and worn down, she grabbed the cheap trinket and tossed it into her cart.

I think I recognized that kid. He looked a lot like me. Yes, I’ve often been the willful child. And sometimes I’ve even pleaded with God, “Why not? Why can’t I have it?” On occasion, God’s given me what I wanted, but not because I wore Him down. No, I think He wanted me to see what happens when I put myself in charge.

What we think is best is not necessarily the best that God desires for us. In Isaiah 55:8, the Lord said, “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways.”

In his book Days of Grace, tennis champion Arthur Ashe paraphrased James 1:5 when he wrote this advice to his young daughter: “Ask God for the wisdom to know what is right, what God wants done, and the will to do it.”

That’s just the kind of sincere prayer that God wants to hear from His children.

We can’t presume to know what’s best
When we begin to pray;
So we must ask, “What honors God?”
Then seek His will and way. —Sper

If God doesn’t give us what we ask for, we can be sure that He has something far better.

Bible in One Year: James 1–5; Proverbs 12:1-14

[jaycee]

I pray that this will be the month that God's power upon America will empower Her to elect John McCain and Sarah Palin as the President of the United States.

Amen, I am praying for the same but a little t.v. this morning made me down-hearted.....I must trust my Faith more than t.v., I am sure!

[gardengirl]

Woohoo! #6!

I am going to try and keep up with this month’s thread!

I wish we had gottne a pic of that oak tree “blooming” with Monarch’s! I don’t think we owned any camera at the time except my gma’s old Brownie! LOL

[Lady Jag]

Good morning Amy's Place!

November Sunrise

There is nothing quite like a sunrise On a chilly November morning Bundled up in a coat and scarf Just freshly awake and yawning Sometimes a little fog will drift Along a nearby pond Awesome colors fill the sky Above the windmill and beyond Tiny chirps from the trees above Tell you birds are rising too Air so crisp and freshly delicious Visible drops of morning dew It’s a perfect way to start the day With an early morning surprise When startling colors swipe across The sky of a November sunrise! Marilyn Lott

[gardengirl]

Beautiful, lady J!

Mornin’ to you too. :)

[Lady Jag]

Thank you.

Have a beautiful day!

[yorkie]

On SALE Today!
All Halloween candy
50% to 75% off!!

[Lady Jag]

She knows how it makes him feel

[gardengirl]

I just want the chocolate—Y’all can have everything else! LOL

[gardengirl]

Beer and chocolate? That’s just...wrong. LOL

[yorkie]

[yorkie]

Beer and Chocolate? That's just...wrong."

Wine and Chocolate? YESSSS!

[gardengirl]

Bride of Frankenstein. Too funny. Taht one always makes me think of Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Wine and Chocolate...yeah, I could do that!

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, FRiends.

I need to work on the Holidays but I need to fix lunch first.
I will share some pix that my son took last year.
These were taken at Pismo Beach during Monarch Days.

Warning ... they are not as good as the Monarchs in the opening. :)









It was a fantastic sight seeing so many butterflies in this grove of trees.

I will be back later.

Have a beautiful Saturday.

[Lady Jag]

Me, too! I’m with you! Godiva’s Chocolate Liqueur is much better.

[yorkie]

What a thrilling sight! I have never seen that many butterflies all together! Thank you for sharing!

[La Enchiladita]

That is so perfect, Amy, I would love to be in that picture.

Yes, in all the excitement going on, I forgot we have a new month, wow it’s November.

Tonight, we can go back to Standard Time, which I much prefer to “daylight savings.” Woo Hoo.

Personal campaign news from deep behind enemy lines in SoCal....:) About an hour ago, my bus sped by a big old “YES ON 8” demonstration taking place in West L.A. Yes, blink your eyes and rub them, you saw right.

Also, last night, I talked with a Democrat friend who told me a month ago she wasn’t going to vote at all, was sick of politicians, etc. Now, she is firmly in the McCain-Palin camp, very afraid of The Zero.

Also, while wearing my button, I am still being approached by people who say (in low tones) they like it.

It ain’t over til it’s over, FRiends.
*Grin*

[MEG33]

Flying by to say the opening is gorgeous..I still have company..
See you tomorrow.

[gardengirl]

That’s exactly what we had except the tree was literally buried under orange and black wings. Awesome sight. This was in southern Ohio in the early 70’s.

[Lady Jag]

Whoa!
I got a sugar high!

[gardengirl]

Godiva’s choc liquer?! Yummy! I’ll have to check it out!

[gardengirl]

Hope you’re enjoying your company!

Meant to tell you how much I liked the tree/reflection pic you posted the other day. It’s now my background at work. :)

[gardengirl]

I know what you mean!

[Lady Jag]

More sugar!

[LUV W]

Suzanne Ciani~Butterflies

[LUV W]

What should happen....

[Diver Dave]

Afternoon, Amy and Company.

Awaiting a projected thunderstorm to hit the northern valley. Had lightning and little rain Thurs and our drive back from the VA center in Palo Alto. What a humbling experience to be surrounded by so many fellow vets. Mrsdd said told me we didn't have enough time for me to go around shaking hands with all my comrades, but the will and desire were there.

Thought I'd share a couple more photos from our recent trip north. Here's one taken at Riverfront Park in Spokane, site of the '74 World's Fair...

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This next one is an interesting view of Mt. Shasta in NoCalif (elev. 14,162 ft), a "halo" on the peak formed by a cloud. This shot is a western exposure looking east. I took pix from the south, west and north of the mountain. It was interesting to see the way the cloud and prevailing winds effected the peak of Shasta...

[Diver Dave]

Here's our "grandson", Studly, wearing his Halloween "costume" last night...

[Diver Dave]

One more pic from our trip at the Japanese Gardens and the colors of fall...

[JustAmy]

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Jack Daniels Chocolate Pecan Pie

Ingredients:
1 (9 inch) Pastry Shell
3 Extra-Large Eggs
2 Extra-Large Egg Yolks
2/3 cup Sugar
3/4 cup Dark Corn Syrup
5 tablespoons Butter, melted
1/4 cup Jack Daniel's or Whiskey
1/2 cup chopped Bittersweet or SemiSweet Chocolate Morsels
1-1/4 cups Pecan Halves or pieces

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Place pastry dough into pie plate.
3. Trim dough even with the plate edge.
4. Place the pie plate on baking sheet.
5. Combine eggs, egg yolks, and sugar in a large bowl.
... Whisk together until well mixed.
6. Fold in the corn syrup, butter and whiskey. Blend well.
7. Dust 1/3 cup of the chocolate pieces over the bottom of the pastry crust.
8. Pour in the pecan pie mixture.
9. Dust 1/2 cup of the pecans over the filling.
10. Dust remaining chocolate over pie filling and top with remaining pecans.
11. Bake 50 to 55 minutes, or until set in the center.





Mule Day in Georgia

Relax. You're in Georgia now.

[JustAmy]

Oooops ... meant to ping everyone to post #38.

[Diver Dave]

You got my attention... well maybe the Jack Daniels Chocolate Pecan Pie did it. I won’t say whether it was Pecan Pie, Chocolate, or Jack Daniels that peaked my interest. :)

[jaycee]

Most of you have left for the evening, but my butterflies and I just wanted to fly by and say hello, FRiends! Lovely thread today, Amy. Thanks so much, everyone!

[jaycee]

Just noticed your post....have you tried that Crown Royal yet?
Or are you a Jack Daniels man....period? LOL!

[jaycee]

Darn, jaycee, watch that double-posting!

[NicknamedBob]

Time Changes

Time changes may not make much sense,
To grumpy Indians in their tents,
This cutting short a blanket to sew
It back at the other end you know.

And farmers always make the claim,
Their cows regard them still the same,
With cold hands in the early morn intrusion,
Where numbers on a clock just add confusion.

Time changes … nothing.

Time changes in the city life of bustle,
Making noise even earlier to hustle,
Out to be the early bird although its worm,
Has scarcely gone to bed and will not squirm.

The traffic rears its ugly head and voice,
And everyone must go, they have no choice.
Or else they will be late, so very, very late,
For what they know’s that all-important date.

Time changes … everything.

While watchers of the life around them wonder,
How did the human race begin this blunder?
This racing, running, rampaging about,
This losing of a whispered love in shout.

When nature set the time for waking with the light,
And time for gaining rest with growing night,
We had more time for talking and just being,
In that togetherness we now-a-days are fleeing.

Times change.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . November 1, 2008

[jaycee]

That poem says it all and is so true, NNB!

Life is a hustle-bustle each day and like they say “we don’t take time to smell the roses most days!”

[JustAmy]

GReat, NnB and absolutely true.

Why don’t we leave the time at standard time all year. I hate the spring ahead when we need to adjust to the earlier time.

Hey .... Happy Saturday. How was your Halloween?

[jaycee]

Welllllll, didn’t you notice I was here too, JUST AMY! LOL!

[JustAmy]

Happy Saturday,Jaycee. Thank you. I found that image and sent it to Billie. She made a very pretty picture beautiful.

Finally getting a few minutes to post some replies.

Since I’m so far behind, all answers will be in text. :(

[jaycee]

You mean the Monarch? Is it posted on this thread? I found several today.