Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... December, 2009

December 1, 2009 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

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December 1, 2009
Graphics by Billie

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

[Dubya]

Nativity scene in the us capitol
The Supreme Court has ruled that there cannot be a nativity scene in the U.S. Capitol this Christmas season.

This isn’t for any religious reason. They simply have not been able to find Three Wise Men in Washington, D.C.

A search for a virgin continues.

There will be no problem, however, finding enough Donkeys to fill the stable.

[The Mayor]

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December 1, 2009

The Best Of Gifts

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READ: John 1:10-13

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! —2 Corinthians 9:15

Having trouble selecting that perfect gift for someone? A friend shared with me a few suggestions:

• The gift of listening. No interrupting, no planning your response. Just listening.

• The gift of affection. Being generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, and pats on the back.

• The gift of laughter. Sharing funny stories and jokes. Your gift will say, “I love to laugh with you.”

• The gift of a written note. Expressing in a brief, handwritten note your appreciation or affection.

• The gift of a compliment. Sincerely saying, “You look great today” or “You are special” can bring a smile.

But as we begin this special month of celebration, why not pass on the best gift you’ve ever received? Share the fact that “the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 6:23). Or share this verse from John 1:12, “As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” Remind others that “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

The best gift of all is Jesus Christ. “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Cor. 9:15).

The greatest Gift that has ever been given
Is Jesus Christ who was sent down from heaven.
This Gift can be yours if you will believe;
Trust Him as Savior, and new life receive. —Hess

The best gift was found in a manger.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 40-41; 2 Peter 3

[MEG33]

Beautiful opening Billie and Amy!
Good Morning To Amy's Place

Thank you for the pings, comments and fun,
I have a tremor and it is giving me fits so please forgive
my lack of responses. Typing is a slooooow go.
I will be here at my daughter's for about 2 weeks
so my "decorating" will be online..LOL. They
are packing to move to a new home..

[jaycee]

What a lovely graphic and song. I haven’t heard that song before and how beautiful it is, especially with Susan’s great voice. Outstanding, and thank you ladies.

[jaycee]

Absolutely adorable Pledge this morning, Amy and Billie. Thank you.....Dec. 1st scares me....LOL!

[jaycee]

;o)
Loved this, Dubya!

[jaycee]

Thank you for this lovely message, Rus! Hallelujah!

[jaycee]

Very pretty Meg. Sorry about your tremor, but your post is perfect.

[jaycee]

[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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Hostel....................cousin ladtx.....................2 sons ak_daddoo...............nephew gator girl ............husband severa..........husband, brother Maigrey............cousin mystery-ak.....son, husband Inspectorette...........son Blessed American....nephew Slip18..............nephew Diver Dave.....niece, nephew Diver Dave............cousin ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews W.W.Smith..............son sneakers...................son weldgophardline.............2 sons weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law kimmie7......................brother Donaeus.....................nephew LadyX (RIP)..............grandson fawn796......................nephew ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady....................nephew Spruce......................daughter Leofl...........................son chena...........................son Hope and Glory..................son TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin 911angelady.................2 sons Consort.................2 daughters Consort...................son-in-law Jen's Mom.................daughter Skyraider.........................son Meg33......................grandson cookcounty......................son JFC............................nephew visualops......................cousin painter........................nephew Himyar.............................son jackv............................son jrushing.........................son Azbushgal........................son LoneRedRanger...brotherinlaw tina07......soninlaw & his friend varina davis...............grandson weeder1.....................nephew MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli........................nephew Anthem....................2 cousins fatima...............granddaughter Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews meanie monster...family friend ProudAFDad......................son JulieRNR21...friend's grandson Alouette.............................son Katydidnt...........................son Zechariah_8_13....brotherinlaw Zechariah_8_13.............cousin PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother sheeza.......................husband kemathen7..................husband monkeyface...........2 grandsons redhead................grandnephew Q6-God..................twin brother Q6-God....................active duty Warrior Nurse........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells....................active duty LongCut................active duty cjk...........................active duty Trish........................active duty ODC-GIRL................active duty AF_Blue...................active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc..............active duty Don Simmons.........active duty wingnutx...............active duty CGblue.................active duty bigghurtt...............active duty frankiep................active duty veeceeque............active duty JRios1968................active duty NoLongerFreeState..act. duty CMS..................active duty JemiansTerror......active duty tongue-tied ............active duty txradioguy...........active duty Hoosiersailor .........active duty DCBryan1................active duty Col. Mike..........active duty USAFSecurityForces..activeduty

ak_daddoo........................nephew Dubya............................nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper..............................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Darheel...............................niece BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother Ladysmith......nephew, friend's son auboy..................................cousin AgThorn................................2 sons kneezles.................................son RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew Atomic Conspiracy..............niece Sunflowergal....................grandson spotbust1........................husband campfollower......................fiance LUV W........................................son SilentServiceCPOWife........husband DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law Skimask.....................................son Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy........2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson Socratic.............................nephew freema.......................nephew, son kimmykay.................................son NavySEAL F-16........................son repubmom...........................2 sons wolfcreek..........................daughter JesseJane ...........................cousin Roses0508..............................son pmmd81..................................son SoldiersPrayingMom.................son WakeUpandVote..................brother CyberAnt...........................nephew mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin Nadine...............................nephew U S Army EOD.................daughter thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law Earthdweller......................nephew ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw Lori from Long Island....soninlaw gonzo............................soninlaw Rivendell.......................daughter vigilante2.....son, adopted soldier Jaxter...........................son-in-law USMCWife6869..............husband AgThorn & Lily4Jesus.............son 2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw 2ndDivVet.....former stepdaughter GrandEagle........................friend DebWisconsin.................nephew prophetic.................brotherinlaw GulfWar1Vet.................2 cousins Tina Kirby...........................son Kudsman.......................nephew JarhedAirmanPatriot......brother TADSLOS............................son Athelass........2 sons, 2 nephews ItsForTheChildren......2 nephews dwhole2th.......................son skimask.........................son VARepublican.......................son Katydidnt..........................son oneolcop..........................son Edgewood Pilot...son, 2 nephews Trooprally.............................son 007girl.............................nephew arbee4bush ...................daughter PERKY2004...................husband marsh2............................nephew lilycicero..........................husband o_zarkman44.............son,stepson o_zarkman44...................nephew NotJustAnotherPrettyFace..nephew Bushman2..............................son DeLaine..................daughterinlaw Kalee...................brother,soninlaw Enough_Deceit.......................son xJones...................................son Freedom Dignity n Honor .....son Cailleach .......... husband & uncle Tammy8 ........... son-in-law Tammy8 ........... adopted soldier MozartLover ............ son Don-O .................. son Mrs Don-O .............. son Wardaddy ......... cousin's son

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Dubya.
LOL .... so very true!

Thank you for sharing that cute/funny truism.

Happy December ..... Happy Tuesday.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor.
Thank you for another serving of ODB.
We look forward to you daily posts.

Thank you for sharing all of the gift suggestions, though
"The best gift was found in a manger."

Have a beautiful day.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Meg.
Thank you for that beautiful wreath.

Praying for big improvements on the tremor.
You did a great job on your wonderful post.

Looking forward to seeing you decorations. :)

Have a delightful day.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Jaycee. Thank you.
I love your Good Morning Coffee graphic.
(Yesterday's was very pretty also.)

Hope you are having a beautiful day.

[jaycee]

Thanks Amy, for your good wishes!

I have to go to the dentist in just a few minutes and I just told a friend of mine “that can sure spoil one’s day..LOL!”
The sun is nice and bright with 48 degrees at the moment and I’m trying to decide what jacket to wear!

Have a great Tuesday, Amy!

[JustAmy]

Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn’t you say?

Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
**This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
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Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
** Ya think?
***********

Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
** Now that’s taking things a bit far!

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Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
** What a guy!

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Miners Refuse to Work after Death
** No-good-for-nothing’ lazy so-and-so’s!
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Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
** See if that works any better than a fair trial!

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War Dims Hope for Peace
** I can see where it might have that effect!

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If Strike Isn’t Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
** Ya think?!

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Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
** Who would have thought!

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Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
** They may be on to something!

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Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
** You mean there’s something stronger than duct tape?

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Man Struck By Lightning: Faces BatteryCharge
** He probably IS the battery charge!

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New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
** Weren’t they fat enough?!

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Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
** That’s what he gets for eating those beans!

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Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
** Do they taste like chicken?
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Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
** Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
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Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
** Boy, are they tall!

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And the winner is....

Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
** Did I read that right?

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Billie.
Thank you for the beautiful Opening Graphic to accompany the lovely voice of Susan Boyle.
Wishing you a wonderful, musical Tuesday.

[JustAmy]

Good luck at the dentist, Jaycee.

See you later.

[yorkie]

God's Gift

One day when God felt generous,
He looked down at me and smiled,
“Since I feel so magnanimous,
I'd like to give you something, child.”

He asked me what I wanted,
I said, “Oh, really nothing more,
You've done so much already.”
He said, “That's what God is for.”

“You have been pretty good,” He said,
I know there's not much that you seek,
I will pick a little something,
Just to make your life complete.”

With great anticipation,
I looked forward to my gift,
I wondered what God had in mind,
That would give me such a lift.

“This gift,” God said, “You realize,
Bears some responsibility,
So, if you accept my present,
You must be willing to agree...

“To offer unconditionally,
A section or a part,
Of more than half of you,
The larger portion of your heart.”

“Okay, God,” I answered,
“Since in You, I always trust,
I'll meet your obligation,
In the manner that I must.”

To myself, I thought, wow, what a gift,
For so much of me, God's asked,
Now what could be so valuable,
That my share was more than half?

With both hands I sought my gift,
I still did not have a clue,
Then God put your hand in mine,
And said His gift to me was YOU!

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Yorkie.
Thank you for sharing that beautiful poem.
It is wonderful.

Wishing you a Terrific Tuesday.

[JustAmy]

[WayzataJOHNN]

DINNER IS ON ME

I will not be here tomorrow, off to Duluth MN for my 63rd Birthday, so I’m doing dinner for all my friends here before I split.

—————————— DINNER -———————————

-Steak, aged and slow baked, stuffed with shaved crab and Cashews.

-Ham, sliced and marinated in a rum and molasses sauce, baked until tender.

-Chicken breasts covered with Parmesan cheese and homemade Mayo, a sprinkle of bread crumbs and baked. Served with a light topping of Sauce béarnaise.

-Lightly seared Asparagus, flash steamed and topped with Lemon Butter.

-Garlic Potatoes, with a dusting of lightly grated Camembert cheese.

-A salad of finely sliced Romaine lettuce and date segments with a whipped Mayo and Lemon dressing.

-Dessert
——Chocolate cake layered with chocolate Mousse, crushed cashews and diced cherries and frosted with a soft toffee flavored frosting topped with caramel and semi-sweet chocolate slivers.

-Coffee, tea, and for the season Mulled Cider
-Milk (for us growing kids)

Later by the fire;
A fine single-malt and a first class cigar for those of a particular taste. For the rest, a delicate wine, a selection of pastries, and a good time by the fireside with good friends.

[JustAmy]

OH Man ... that sounds perfect, JOHNN. Thank you for inviting us to dinner.



Have a very Happy Birthday.
May it be a special one.

[Billie]

Thank you both - I'm glad you enjoyed the December opening. Susan Boyle's album was just released last week, and "Who I Was Born To Be" so far has remained my favorite track, but her voice is so pure and beautiful on everything she sings. Amy and I want to do at least one more of her songs this week. :)

Meg, your Christmas 'decorating' also helped get the December thread off to a wonderful start! I do hope the tremor doesn't last long - we miss your beautiful posts when you can't spend much time here.

Jaycee, another pretty and inviting good morning coffee post today. Think I will go brew a small pot right now - it's cold here!

[yorkie]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOHNN!

When I read it was your Birthday,
I immediately went out
And bought the best ingredients,
And fixed especially for YOU
my magic Boeuf Wellington!

(You always feed us so well,
That on this very special occasion,
You deserve the very best!)

[Billie]

LOL! I love Maxine. Here's an email I got a couple of weeks ago (which some may have seen), but it's so cute and funny, I'm posting it anyway. :)

PRESIDENT IN 2012

Here we are, already discussing the future President of
the United States, beginning with the Year 2012.

For those of you who would like THE VERY BEST choice for
President, we have a solution: It is probably time we have
a woman as President. One choice is a very special lady
who has just about every answer to assist in helping us
to solve our problems.

PLEASE give this a thought when you have a moment...

MAXINE FOR PRESIDENT!


Very eloquently put...........don't you think?

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• Maxine on "Driver Safety" "I can't use the cell phone in the car.. I have to keep my hands free for making gestures.".......
  
  
• Maxine on "Lawn Care" "The key to a nice-looking lawn is a good mower. I recommend one who is muscular and shirtless."
  
  
• Maxine on "The Perfect Man" "All I'm looking for is a guy who'll do what I want, when I want, for as long as I want, and then go away. Or wait nearby, like a Dust Buster, charged up and ready when needed."
  
  
• Maxine on "Technology Revolution" "My idea of rebooting is kicking somebody in the butt twice."
  
  
• Maxine on "Aging" "Take every birthday with a grain of salt. This works much better if the salt accompanies a Margarita."
  
  
• "The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket."
  
  
• "To err is human; to forgive, highly unlikely."
  
  
• "Do you realize that in about forty years, we'll have millions of old ladies running around with tattoos and pierced navels?" (Now that's scary!)
  
  
• "Money can't buy happiness--but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than a Kia."
  
  
• "After a certain age, if you don't wake up aching somewhere...you may be dead.."

If you don't forward this to ten of your friends within
the next five minutes, nothing will happen..but you'll rob
them of a whole bunch of much-needed laughter.

[WayzataJOHNN]

I am IMPRESSED! That is a most favorite dish indeed, fit to put before a king (or me.) ;^)

Many thanks, I shall savior it, with appropriate lip smacking joy.

[Billie]

Thanks, Amy. Let's do another Susan Boyle one! :) Just saw a tally of her sales in the U.S. of her debut album: the presales plus those purchased last week when the cd became available in the stores are the highest number of one week sales for 2009! (670,000)

What a cute little cowboy kitty!

[jaycee]

Love it, Billie!!

[Billie]

WOW! I think I’ll go right to the dessert! Happy Birthday, Johnn - thanks for cooking dinner for us before leaving to celebrate yours!

[WayzataJOHNN]

MAXINE FOR PRESIDENT!

Now talk about a dynamic leader, and so clearly the best candidate with a uncluttered view of life.

[jaycee]

Sounds wonderful!
I'll be there with bells on to join your friends...!!

[yorkie]

I didn't know what your favorite cake was
So I made you a carrot cake. Hope you like it!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

[jaycee]

I will be looking forward to hearing more of Susan Boyle. Thanks for your compliment on my 'morning post'!! Hope you enjoyed your coffee! Its nice on these chilly days!

[jaycee]

Oh what a lovely poem, yorkie! Is wonderful with your graphic!! Hope you have had another beautiful day!

[yorkie]

Billie; I must tell you - this morning I woke up, and my guest was sitting at the computer, and had just listened to your music. Tears were rolling down the cheeks! (Now, I know what to get my guest for Christmas!!) THANK you so much! (It IS so beautiful!)

[yorkie]

Thank you, JC! When I showed the graphic to my best friend, and then read her the poem - we both went for the kleenex; and she thanked me for being her friend, too.

[yorkie]

Amy, I don’t know where you ever find such adorable graphics - (from “Mr. G”?)

Thank you SO much - I love the frame, too! Goes perfectly with the picture!

[WayzataJOHNN]

Carrot Cake with a creme cheese frosting!!!!!!!!!!

Oh Yeah, that will do JUST FINE!

[JustAmy]

I have several new Maxines .... you will see them in the future.

You have mail! LOL

[Jane Austen]

Her album is a big success. Such an inspiring story.

[Jane Austen]

Her + Susan Boyle

[Dubya]

funny, but painfully true
A Harley biker is riding by the zoo in Washington , DC, when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion’s cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents.

The biker jumps off his Harley, runs to the cage and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch.

Whimpering from the pain, the lion jumps back, letting go of the girl, and the biker brings her to her terrified parents, who thank him endlessly.

A reporter has watched the whole event.

The reporter addressing the Harley rider says, ‘Sir, this was the most gallant and brave thing I’ve seen a man do in my whole life.’

The Harley rider replies, ‘Why, it was nothing, really, the lion was behind bars. I just saw this little kid in danger and acted as I felt right.’

The reporter says, ‘Well, I’ll make sure this won’t go unnoticed. I’m a journalist, you know, and tomorrow’s paper will have this story on the front page. So, what do you do for a living and what political affiliation do you have?’

The biker replies, ‘I’m a U.S. Marine and a Republican.’

The journalist leaves.

The following morning the biker buys the paper to see if it indeed brings news of his actions, and reads, on the front page:

U.S. MARINE ASSAULTS
AFRICAN IMMIGRANT
AND STEALS HIS LUNCH

That pretty much sums up the media’s approach to the news these days.

SEMPER FI

[JustAmy]

Susan Boyle has a beautiful voice. I’m so happy that her album is doing so well.

We’re hoping to feature another of her songs later this week.

[JustAmy]

LOL

Sad but true, Dubya. Thanks.

[Kitty Mittens]