A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-01,02-05....Olio

Billie

[Billie]

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Main Entry: olio
Pronunciation: 'O-lE-"O
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural oli·os
Etymology: modification of Spanish olla
Date: circa 1643
1 : OLLA PODRIDA 1
2 a : a miscellaneous mixture : HODGEPODGE b : a miscellaneous
collection (as of literary or musical selections)
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And so today's post will be just that - a hodgepodge of pictures and miscellaneous *stuff*. :)

What a day Sunday was! There have been many threads already posted on FR about the Iraqi Elections, and some of the most wonderful and heartwarming pictures, as millions of Iraqis turned out in an historic election, to cast their vote for freedom. Some were jubilant, some were overcome with emotion; but all were resolved.

Four Iraqi women proudly display their ink-stained fingers as proof of their vote in Sunday's election!

President George W. Bush walks out of the Blue Room of the White House to deliver remarks about the Iraqi Election January 30, 2005. Bush called Sunday's landmark Iraqi election a resounding success and said Iraqis have rejected the anti-democratic ideology of the terrorists. By participating in free elections, the Iraqi people have firmly rejected the anti-democratic ideology of the terrorists. They have refused to be intimidated by thugs and assassins, he said in televised comments from the White House after the polls closed. (REUTERS/Mannie Garcia)

   Ask if anyone cares, Mr. "I-served-in-Vietnam-and-don't-you-forget-it."

On CBS'Face the Nation Sunday, January 30, 2005, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, in Washington, said the Iraqi elections went 'better than expected', despite incomplete reports about the extent of voter turnout in areas plagued by intimidation and violence.

The President delivers his State of the Union Address to Congress and the American people tomorrow night. I'm sure those on the left side of the aisle, in the spirit for which they are known, will offer their full support and willing cooperation of both his foreign and domestic initiatives.... as they did last year.

Maybe not

February may be the shortest month of the year, but there is no lack of important dates to remember. Coming up in the next couple of weeks, there is, of course Super Bowl Sunday February 6th. Go Eagles!

It's Mardi Gras time in New Orleans, and Fat Tuesday is next week, February 8th. Celebrate!

February 14th - well, everybody loves Valentine's Day. (Don't they?)

Don't forget Presidents Lincoln and Washington's birthdays, celebrated as President's Day on February 21st.

And of course, this little guy will be rearing his head tomorrow - will he see his shadow? When will this winter end?

  

This thread will continue through tomorrow..... see you back here same time, same place? In the meantime, have a Terrific Tuesday!

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[Billie]

[Billie]

Main Entry: olio
Pronunciation: 'O-lE-"O
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural oli·os
Etymology: modification of Spanish olla
Date: circa 1643
1 : OLLA PODRIDA 1
2 a : a miscellaneous mixture : HODGEPODGE b : a miscellaneous
collection (as of literary or musical selections)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

And so today's post will be just that - a hodgepodge of pictures and miscellaneous *stuff*. :)

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[Lakeside]

G' morning, Billie! Loved the *stuff*.

[The Mayor]

February 1, 2005

A Clear Call

Read: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Samuel answered, "Speak, for Your servant hears." —1 Samuel 3:10

Bible In One Year: Exodus 14-17

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When George Washington Carver was a student at Iowa Agricultural College (now Iowa State University), he and a friend planned to go as missionaries to Africa. But as his agricultural studies progressed, Carver, a devout Christian, began to sense a different calling from God.

When Booker T. Washington asked him to join the faculty of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, Carver made it a matter of earnest prayer. In 1896, Carver wrote to Washington: "It has been the one ideal of my life to be of the greatest good to the greatest number of my people possible, and to this end I have been preparing myself for these many years." He pledged to do all he could through the power of Christ to better the conditions of African-Americans in the racially segregated South.

Carver's sensitive heart and willing obedience to God bring to mind the experience of Samuel. Under the guidance of Eli the priest, Samuel responded to God's voice by saying, "Speak, for Your servant hears" (1 Samuel 3:10).

During a lifetime of service, the distinguished African-American scientist George Washington Carver honored God by obeying His call. He has left a rich legacy and lasting example for us all. —David McCasland

Oh, make me, Lord, so much like Thee,
My life controlled by power divine,
That I a shining light may be
From which Thy grace may ever shine. —Robertson

A life lived for God leaves a lasting legacy.

[Dubya]

City dedicates Oceanside flagpole to legendary Marine general

[MEG33]

Good Morning!..What a beautiful thread,Billie.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1333314/posts
Photo of the Day from Iraq: Mom while you vote I'll nap -- but please come back in 2 minutes, OK?

[Pippin]

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY!

January was a great and eventful month with the Inaguration and the election in Iraq.

A little dodgy weatherwise, but a good start to 2005.

Little tiny February looks like it's gonna be chock full of events and all kinds of stuff!

Hope everyone has a great day! :o)

[DollyCali]

like your Olio! as I found out it was not a misspelling of oleo & NOT a thread on weight watching!

Love the pix Billie...a nice pot pouri

Thbaks Billie. I still haven't done my thread/pix on inaug.. maybe today or tomorrow. Petty covered up & not doing a very good job of avoiding distractions today

[Pippin]

Hi, Dolly!

Great day!

[DollyCali]

Hi Pip.. I have done a little scanning of some of the inaug threads & was sorry to note you were unable to come to ball even though you had a ticket. It would have been nice to meet you. Lots of really nice folks there. I only spoke with a small number even though I mingled & tried to meet folks all night.. I was hoping to get to CPAC in a few weeks - but finances are not there. When I had lots of money I didn't have time to get to all the great places. Now I have the time & not the $$$, Sigh. Hope you get to check in there for a few hours at least one day. I understand it is wonderful.

[Lakeside]

Hiya, Pip. January 2005 was a very good month. Here's to February!

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, (( Miss Billie )). Love the 'OLIO' post. This will be so much fun today.

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, Pippin. You doing OK?

[Billie]

'Morning, Aeronaut. I see your little red plane up there between snowflakes. :)

[Billie]

G' morning, Billie! Loved the *stuff*.

Hi! Good! I'm glad you did! :)

((((((((((Lakeside))))))))))

[Billie]

Good morning, Mayor. Yesterday's thread was a good one, I see. Haven't read all the comments yet - going to, though. :)

[tuliptree76]

Hi Billie! I hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday. :-)

[tuliptree76]

Hi Mayor! Thank you for the Our Daily Bread posts. :-)

[Billie]

Thanks for the link to that wonderful tribute to Maj. General Murray, Dubya.

How is Eve doing?