Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, 2010

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
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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[tiapam]

Great words! Thank you!

[tiapam]

How do you like these?

[JustAmy]

lol

That is one unhappy patriotic cat!

[yorkie]

Whew! I forgot that Michael was her brother. I thought she was getting interested in (heaven forbid), BOYS!

[JustAmy]

*smile*

How very sweet. Years ago we have a little pom; he was so feisty. Sparky thought he could take a St Bernard two out of three.

[JustAmy]

Oooops ..... Happy DOGurday.

[JustAmy]

Happy Caturday, Jaycee.

Yes ... this weekend, we must remember to thank those who fight to ensure our freedom.
God Bless America and her military.

[jaycee]

Happy Caturday Everyone!

And Happy 4th of July too!

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY CATURDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

Macavity - The Mystery Cat

Macavity's a Mystery Cat: he's called the Hidden Paw--
For he's the master criminal who can defy the Law.
He's the bafflement of Scotland Yard, the Flying Squad's despair:
For when they reach the scene of crime--Macavity's not there!

Macavity, Macavity, there's no on like Macavity,
He's broken every human law, he breaks the law of gravity.
His powers of levitation would make a fakir stare,
And when you reach the scene of crime--Macavity's not there!
You may seek him in the basement, you may look up in the air-
- But I tell you once and once again, Macavity's not there!

Macavity's a ginger cat, he's very tall and thin;
You would know him if you saw him, for his eyes are sunken in.
His brow is deeply lined with thought, his head is highly doomed;
His coat is dusty from neglect, his whiskers are uncombed.
He sways his head from side to side, with movements like a snake;
And when you think he's half asleep, he's always wide awake.

Macavity, Macavity, there's no one like Macavity,
For he's a fiend in feline shape, a monster of depravity.
You may meet him in a by-street, you may see him in the square--
But when a crime's discovered, then Macavity's not there!

He's outwardly respectable. (They say he cheats at cards.)
And his footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard's.
And when the larder's looted, or the jewel-case is rifled,
Or when the milk is missing, or another Peke's been stifled,
Or the greenhouse glass is broken, and the trellis past repair--
Ay, there's the wonder of the thing! Macavity's not there!

And when the Foreign Office finds a Treaty's gone astray,
Or the Admiralty lose some plans and drawings by the way,
There may be a scap of paper in the hall or on the stair--
But it's useless of investigate--Macavity's not there!
And when the loss has been disclosed, the Secret Service say:
"It must have been Macavity!"--but he's a mile away.
You'll be sure to find him resting, or a-licking of his thumbs,
Or engaged in doing complicated long division sums.

Macavity, Macavity, there's no one like Macacity,
There never was a Cat of such deceitfulness and suavity.
He always has an alibit, or one or two to spare:
And whatever time the deed took place--MACAVITY WASN'T THERE!
And they say that all the Cats whose wicked deeds are widely known
(I might mention Mungojerrie, I might mention Griddlebone)
Are nothing more than agents for the Cat who all the time
Just controls their operations: the Napoleon of Crime!

a poem by T S Eliot

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[jaycee]

Awww, poor baby, he doesn't like swimming! But its darling anyway!!

Nikki and Ashley came swimming today and I have been watching and loving Braelyn (and I have so much to do.) She's asleep now so I finally did my Caturday graphic! When they leave in a few minutes, I am definitely taking a nap....I have never been so sleepy!

[yorkie]

Cute kitty and hummingbirds graphic, Amy!

"Your cinnamon rolls sound so yummy.
Ya have any left?"

Ya better hurry! There's only TWO left!
(But they are REALLY easy to make!)

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EZ CINNAMON ROLLS

10 oz. can Pillsbury all ready pizza crust
1 tbsp. butter, softened
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts

GLAZE:

1/2 c. powdered sugar
2-3 tsp. milk

Grease 8 or 9 inch round cake pan. Unroll dough. Press into 13 x 10 inch rectangle.
Spread butter evenly over dough. In small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; blend well.
Sprinkle evenly over butter. Drop raisins and nuts over sugar cinnamon mixture.

Starting with 10 inch side roll dough up evenly and tightly;
press edges to seal. Cut into 8 slices. Place cut side down in pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 13-23 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pan, cool slightly.

In small bowl, combine glaze ingredients,
adding enough milk until glaze is of drizzling consistency;
blend until smooth.
Drizzle over warm rolls.
Serve immediately.
150 calories each (without nuts or raisins).
Makes 8 rolls.

[yorkie]

Cute kitten, JC. I used to have a cat that looked just like that. Her name was “Tears” because I had to cry for three hours before my dad would let me keep her.

Happy Fourth to you, too!

[jaycee]

I would pay $5.00 for one of those about now. Don’t know if I would rather have one of those or sleep!

[yorkie]

"I would pay $5.00 for one of those about now."

Wire me the money - and I'll FAX one to ya!

[jaycee]

You would charge me???

I almost would pay they look so delicious!

Sleepy time....all the girls just left! I am so tired for some reason....maybe baby-sitting is harder now.

May get to check pings sometime!

[jaycee]

By the way, I will definitely make some of these during the next couple of weeks. I would love to have a caramel glaze for the top (the kind Mama bought when I was a young girl.)

[left that other site]

Happy Caturday!

God Bless America
Land That I Love

Ah Yes! The Fourth of July! First A BBQ, Then The Fireworks, and then, Of Course, a NAP!.

Shabbat Shalom,
ML/LTOS

(this just got posted in the Jerusalem Thread again! I don't think it was MY Fault this time. At least the Cat is fully clothed!)

[luvie]

Me and my Dog-er-day buddy want to
wish everyone a Happy 4th!!

[luvie]

....or rather...ping to #218

Geez!