Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... October, 2011

10-1-2011 | | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


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and those who enjoy poetry.
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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




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[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

Graphic by MamaBear

October Trees

"How innocent were these Trees, that in
Mist-green May, blown by a prospering breeze,
Stood garlanded and gay;
Who now in sundown glow
Of serious color clad confront me with their show
As though resigned and sad,
Trees, who unwhispering stand umber, bronze, gold;
Pavilioning the land for one grown tired and old;
Elm, chestnut, aspen and pine, I am merged in you,
Who tell once more in tones of time,
Your foliaged farewell."

- Siegfried Sassoon,

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Do you have a PING list, and may I be added to it?
Thanks!
;0)

[Diver Dave]

What a GREAT welcome to October!

Thank You Amy and Lori.

And the Pledge is terrific too.

[MEG33]

Thank you for the beautiful October Opening, Lori and Amy

[MEG33]

~Happy Caturday To Amy's Place~

I Wish You A Lovely October Day

[momtothree]

Can I just say that I am head over heels in love with that ROOM. Not sure if it is yours or just a picture but wow!

[left that other site]

Welcome to October Caturday #1.

October Kitteh iz NOT Amuzed

I love October. I was born in October, and where I come from, the leaves all change colors. In fact, that is the ONLY thing I MISS about Massachusetts! LOL.



ML/LTOS
(El Kabong)

[jaycee]

I had posted this on September's thread so thought I would bring it to our October thread!

We are so happy you're here and
hope you'll like it at Amy's Place!
Some days this thread is very busy
and some days its kinda quiet.
WELCOME TO AMY'S PLACE!

We are so happy you're here and
hope you'll like it at Amy's Place!
Some days this thread is very busy
and some days its kinda quiet.
WELCOME TO AMY'S PLACE!

[jaycee]

Lovely October opening, Amy. Sweet poem!
Our temps were down to 44* overnight
but we will get to 70 today.
Great weather here!
Loved our Pledge today also!

[jaycee]

Thanks for the cute October graphics, ladies. Now, I am
going to fix breakfast. I've been up a long time and
have worked up an appetite! Bacon and eggs sound good???
And a little biscuit toast!!

[jaycee]

We would just love to
have you here Ms.Behavin!

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Tone Check
October 1, 2011

Driving home from work, I heard a radio advertisement that got my attention. It was for a computer program that checks e-mails as they are written. I was familiar with “spell check” and “grammar check” programs, but this was different. This was “tone check.” The software monitors the tone and wording of e-mails to make certain they are not overly aggressive, unkind, or mean-spirited.

As I listened to the announcer describe the features of this software, I wondered what it would be like to have something like that for my mouth. How many times have I reacted harshly instead of listening first—and later regretted the words I had spoken? Certainly a tone check would have protected me from responding so foolishly.

Paul saw the need for us as believers to check our speech—especially when talking to those who are not Christians. He said, “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one” (Col. 4:6). His concern was that our speech be graceful, reflecting the beauty of our Savior. And it must be inviting to others. Talking with the right tone to unbelievers is vital to our ability to witness to them. Colossians 4:6 can be our tone check.

Tone of voice can be effective
If our spirit’s calm and meek;
Let us watch our words and actions,
Always careful how we speak. —Hess

Every time we speak, our heart is on parade.

Read: Colossians 4:2-6

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. —Colossians 4:6

Bible in a year:
Isaiah 11-13; Ephesians 4

[tiapam]

I Know It's "CATURDAY",but

Happy Birthday, "d'Ogee"!!

[yorkie]

You're still a puppy at heart!

[jaycee]

So precious, Pam! He looks quite spry to me!!

Happy Birthday, d’Ogee! You’re a doll!

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY DOGURDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

Sir Winston at the Wheel – 3Sep2011

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[yorkie]

Believe it or not - That is a CAKE! Here’s the link, showing you how to make it! (And, if you start this morning, you could have it made for her by noon!)

http://blog.pinkcakebox.com/yorkie-rehearsal-cake-2010-06-26.htm

[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!

[geologist]

God’s painting are day by day and constantly changing.

Beautiful, extraordinary, Awesome!!!!

[tiapam]

Thanks so much, Jaycee!! d’Ogee thanks you, too! :)

[yorkie]

Yes, Geo! His Paintbrush gives us the most exquisite art imaginable!

Some beautiful 'captures' of some of His Beauty, here:

Andy Williams - Autumn Leaves (click)

[geologist]

Have you met someone with a really irritating voice? Unpleasant. The person usually is unaware and it is difficult to create our voice to be lower or less angry sounding.

Sarah Palin is being complained about regarding her voice. Women are usually at a disadvantage when public speaking in large group meetings. The effort to project enthusiastically can be shrill.

Tone ... It does not tell us about the person, it does convey subtle messages about the persons mood. What a shame not to have the best candidate for high office based on tone of voice.

Shine your (Christ) light for all the world to see.

[tiapam]

Didn’t know the Yorkie is a cake! Very clever! Think I’ll pass on making one today.:) Thanks very much! d’Ogee thanks you, too!

[goat granny]

Thank you for your gracious welcome.....GG

[oldteen]

~Happy Caturday/Dogurday~

[yorkie]

Hi, Sir Winston!
Happy October!
(And, Happy Dog-ur-Day!)

[oldteen]

Thank you, Ladies!

Very nice! Feels like October this morning! :)

[jaycee]

Oh my goodness, I could not believe it was a cake. I had decided it was a ceramic dog. Its hard to believe they can make a cake that well. Its beautiful, yorkie.

[jaycee]

What a precious picture of Sir Winston!! He looks in full control, too. What a dog! Thanks Conor, hope you have a wonderful Saturday!!

[jaycee]

AMEN, geologist!

[jaycee]

Gorgeous video of God’s handiwork. Andy is great on that beautiful sad love song.

[jaycee]

You are most welcome, GG!!

[jaycee]

Awwww, poor baby. Someone has hurt its feelings. Wish I could love it back to happy....LOL!

[JustAmy]

Happy Saturday, Ms. Behavin.
Welcome to Amy's Place. We are happy you are here.
Thank you for coming by ... hope you will return soon and often. :)

I have added you to my ping list.

[JustAmy]

Happy Caturday, DD. Thank you.

We awoke to a nice brisk morning. It feels like fall has finally arrived. Yeah!!

Wishing you a delightful day.

[JustAmy]

Happy Caturday, Meg. Thank you.

It’s starting to feel a lot like autumn here.

Our small community fair is this weekend so I will be leaving soon. Marissa is already asking when we are leaving.

Have a lovely day.

[JustAmy]

Ahh ... how sweet. Looks like kitty is enjoying the leaves today.

[yorkie]

Happy October, Teenie!

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Momtothree.
Welcome to Amy's Place.
We are happy to meet you ... hope you will come back again soon and often.

I'm not sure where we found that room.
Billie and MamaBear did the decorating.
I hope you find it relaxing and inviting.

Have a wonderful day.

[JustAmy]

Happy Caturday, LTOS.

LOL ... looks like your kitty is ready for Halloween. He must be anxious.

I checked my list and you are correct!! You were born in October. ;-)

Wishing you a great Saturday and an awesome October.

[jaycee]

Happy Caturday!

Do you think he's rushing Halloween? LOL!

[JustAmy]

Happy Birthday, Lori.
Wishing you a fun day.

Here is wishing you a great birthday and many, many more.

Also, thank you for today's Opener.

[JustAmy]

Hi, Jaycee.

I also posted to goat granny on the September thread. Thank you for bringing your welcome here, Jaycee.

Goat Granny .... welcome again to Amy’s Place. We are happy that you are here.

[JustAmy]

Happy Caturday, Mayor. Thank you again for your dedication. We appreciate you.

[yorkie]

Nice black cat on pumpkins, JC!

.....And, Happy "Dog-ur-Day, too!

[JustAmy]

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear d'Ogee, Happy Birthday to you.

[JustAmy]

Happy Dog-ur-day, Conor and Winston.

Conor, thank you for sharing that adorable picture of Winston.

Wishing you a lovely Saturday and a delightful Autumn.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for Caturday’s Rainbow Cat, Conor.

Have a great day.