Faith...

"faith is believing even when things don't work out the way you want and even when one's common sense tells you not too"

---quote from the movie Miracle on 34th Street.

This quote caught my immediate attention. Yes, I've been watching my Christmas movies and listening to Christmas music since Nov 1. ACCK, I know, I know (groan).

This quote is first spoken by the character Fred Gailey to Mrs. Doris Walker---almost at the very end of the movie). It's lovely. Doris then later repeats a similar quote to her daughter Susan (this one is at the end of the movie). It's lovely.

I believe the quote is the main point of the whole movie and (you guessed it) a lovely one at that.

and I bet you also guessed --- here are a couple of definitions of faith:

1. confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.
2. belief that is not based on proof:

Side note: I love how Fred offers to give Doris and Susan a ride home at the end of the movie. I love the body language and the tone of voice. It's captured very eloquently.

Is there something or someone that you currently should have faith in? I hope you find it and like Susan, keep repeating, "I believe" over and over again until you have it. note: I don't believe you should be foolish about this either--bad is bad, good is good, and I have faith that you know the difference.
Faithfully yours,
Good day.

Thank you Dictionary.com for the definitions.

PS--still working on to getting Proverbs caught up (I've been very sad lately) --- Have faith that I will. :)

Resonate...

Resonate - to reinforce oscillations because the natural frequency of the device is the same as the frequency of the source. - definition from Dictionary.com

I like the above definition---some key words that I like: oscillations, natural frequency, device, source. I looked up oscillating too---it means an act or movement in one direction of an oscillating body. I just love words and their definitions.

I recently went to the movies with DD and watched "Cloud Atlas." I liked it. I found it to be profound, breathtaking cinematography, wonderful special effects, an interesting viewpoint, etc. I won't continue with my diatribe as to bore you would be the outcome.

Ang Lee is the director and an excellent one. I also have Sense and Sensibility, which I adore and he directed as well. Thank you Ang Lee for another wonderful movie.

The main point (it is singular as that is my intent) I obtained from watching the movie was "acts of kindness resound throughout time --- and we will never truly know how many people are affected by one act of kindness." In turn, "acts of hatred resound throughout time --- and we will never know how many people are affected by one act of hatred."

I like that the positive and negative are both represented in this movie; given equal time; equal consequence; and makes one truly think about each moment in one's lifetime. The movie also presents a sub-plot about: "why do we always keep repeating the past?" "why haven't we learned anything?" "why do we keep doing the same things over and over again?"

I have always enjoyed history, because with understanding the past one can look to the future. My belief is you must understand your past to move forward.

Who have you chosen to love or hate today? How has that affected them and their future as well as your own? Do you keep repeating your mistakes? and why?

Think about it.
Good day.

Side note: I will bring my study of Proverbs up to date soon.

Poetry - Thomas Hardy - 1912

"To sorrow  I bade good morrow,
And thought to leave her far away behind;  
But cheerly, cheerly,  
She loves me dearly;
She is so constant to me, and so kind.  
I would deceive her,  
And so leave her,
But ah! she is so constant and so kind."

Hardy, Thomas (2012-05-17)
from the book The Return of the Native

words to think about...

"the fault-finder will find faults even in paradise."

---Henry David Thoreau

Good day.

NEVER...

...ever make someone a priority who only makes you an option.


I knew it was coming...it still stings.
nuff said.
good day.

Words to think about...

"Never make someone a priority who only makes you an option."

-I read this in Sept 2012 and it has been on my mind ever since.

Good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 30.

Proverbs 24:11-12

Saying 25

10 If you falter in a time of trouble,
how small is your strength!
11 Rescue those being led away to death;
hold back those staggering toward slaughter.
12 If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,”
does not he who weighs the heart perceive it?
Does not he who guards your life know it?
Will he not repay everyone according to what they have done?

I put verse 10 in so you could read the whole thing together.

I am impressed by these verses and Solomon seems to be pleading with all of us that we cannot claim ignorance when the facts are there in front of each of us.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 29.

Proverbs 2410

Saying 25

10 If you falter in a time of trouble,
how small is your strength!

This is only a portion of Saying 25. I like the verse and it makes one think. It makes me think about a time when so many things were going wrong for me that even DD noticed and asked how I kept going. As I recall, I think my reply was that I kept looking at the big picture and my troubles were very small compared to that(--or something close to that).

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and the verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 28.

Proverbs 24:8-9

Saying 24

8 Whoever plots evil
will be known as a schemer.
9 The schemes of folly are sin,
and people detest a mocker.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 27.

Proverbs 24:7

Saying 23

7 Wisdom is too high for fools;
in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.

What does that mean??? I went to John Gills for a commentary and then this verse made a little more sense to me. You can agree or disagree for yourself.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and the verse.
thank you John Gill for the commentary link.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 26.

Proverbs 24:5-6

Saying 22

5 The wise prevail through great power,
and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
6 Surely you need guidance to wage war,
and victory is won through many advisers.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a year...Sept 25.

Proverbs 24:3-4

Saying 21

3 By wisdom a house is built,
and through understanding it is established;
4 through knowledge its rooms are filled
with rare and beautiful treasures.

This is one of my favorite Sayings so far, I enjoy how it encourages all of us to seek wisdom and its benefits. Most definitely a favorite.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 24.

Proverbs 24:1-2

Saying 20

1 Do not envy the wicked,
do not desire their company;
2 for their hearts plot violence,
and their lips talk about making trouble.

Make good choices people and if it isn't right it isn't. Trust who you are and what you see and hear even if you cannot explain it. You know when you see wicked. You know when you hear wicked. Run away and count yourself lucky.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 23.

Proverbs 23:29-35

Saying 19

29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
Who has strife? Who has complaints?
Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
30 Those who linger over wine,
who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.
31 Do not gaze at wine when it is red,
when it sparkles in the cup,
when it goes down smoothly!
32 In the end it bites like a snake
and poisons like a viper.
33 Your eyes will see strange sights,
and your mind will imagine confusing things.
34 You will be like one sleeping on the high seas,
lying on top of the rigging.
35 “They hit me,” you will say, “but I’m not hurt!
They beat me, but I don’t feel it!
When will I wake up
so I can find another drink?”

Words of warning to those who drink. Makes you think. I hope so.
This is the end of Chapter 23.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Hello...

I haven't felt much like posting lately. I have issues...health issues, head issues, and my issues have issues. Its all very boring; and mentally and physically draining.

On a positive note, we have a new baby coming into the family--a cousin. Its all very exciting and mom and DD have gone all out and made a cute little bassinet all out of baby items. Its pretty coolio and Kasey and I walked over last night when they had the front axle and front wheels done---made out of baby wash cloths and disposable diapers.

Both mom and DD were cute and had to show the books they bought and each had to read their book that they chose to me. It put a lovely smile on my face and I suppose this will be one of those unforgettable special memories that I will keep in my mind to bring a smile to my face when feeling down.

Of Note: its interesting to me that when we are babies we are fascinated by our body parts and when we get old we are once again fascinated by our body parts, and then there are some who never quit being fascinated (you have to worry about those people tho---just sayin).

For now I feel I must catch up on the "Proverbs in a Year" series before the year is over.

Toodle-loo,

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 22.

Proverbs 23:26-28

Saying 18

26 My son, give me your heart
and let your eyes delight in my ways,
27 for an adulterous woman is a deep pit,
and a wayward wife is a narrow well.
28 Like a bandit she lies in wait
and multiplies the unfaithful among men.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 21.

Proverbs 23:24-25

Saying 17 - continued:

24 The father of a righteous child has great joy;
a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
25 May your father and mother rejoice;
may she who gave you birth be joyful!

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 20.

Proverbs 23:23

Saying 17-continued

23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
wisdom, instruction and insight as well.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Keep Your Fork...

Just a story to pass on...

"There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things 'in order,' she contacted her Pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes.

She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.
Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.
'There's one more thing,' she said excitedly..
'What's that?' came the Pastor's reply.
'This is very important,' the young woman continued. 'I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand.'
The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say. That surprises you, doesn't it?' the young woman asked.
'Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request,' said the Pastor.

The young woman explained. 'My grandmother once told me this story, and from that time on I have always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement. In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance!'

So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder 'What's with the fork?' Then I want you to tell them: 'Keep your fork ..the best is yet to come.'

The Pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge. She KNEW that something better was coming.

At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Pastor heard the question, 'What's with the fork?' And over and over he smiled.

During his message, the Pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. He told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.

He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork let it remind you, ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel , indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. Cherish the time you have , and the memories you share. Being friends with someone is not an opportunity, but a sweet responsibility.

Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND...and I'll bet this will be an Email they do remember, every time they pick up a fork!
And just remember...keep your fork! The BEST is yet to come!"

good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 19.

Proverbs 23:22

Saying 17

22 Listen to your father, who gave you life,
and do not despise your mother when she is old.

The bible is constantly reiterating respect for your parents. Some of us do not have the greatest of parents. I struggled with this for many years myself. I was then able to have a healthy respect for said parent and put to rest being mentally abused by this person.

Remember respect and love do not have to come together. Respect also does not mean admiration. You can respect someone without loving them or admiring them. And as many of you may know, visa-verse (because we love those we shouldn't---maybe).

I think there are healthy ways to treat people and this includes respect. If you are one of those who happens to have a not so great parent there are still healthy ways to being respectful to them.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 18.

Proverbs 23:19-21

Saying 16

19 Listen, my son, and be wise,
and set your heart on the right path:
20 Do not join those who drink too much wine
or gorge themselves on meat,
21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor,
and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 17.

Proverbs 23:17-18

Saying 15

17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,
but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
18 There is surely a future hope for you,
and your hope will not be cut off.

love these verses. take heart people.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 16.

Proverbs 23:15-16

Saying 14

15 My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad indeed;
16 my inmost being will rejoice
when your lips speak what is right.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

I've been busy...yes, I have...First up...DIY-Fencing

Hello, been busy fixing fence, hiking and going to music concerts.

First is this lovely fence. It was blowing down and looked horrible. It was hanging on by a thread. I could hear it creak at night when the wind blew. Now I have this lovely fence that is silent and very nice looking. It took more time ripping up the old fence posts and digging up the old concrete than to put this fence up.

So #1 - preparation
when you have an old fence to replace count on 2 weeks to get the old fence posts out. If there is no old fence posts and concrete you can skip the removal process. You will still need to dig your holes for fence posts and these should be about 1 1/2 feet to 2 feet deep.

#2 - decide on what type of fence is best for your area. In my reading online I learned that if you live in an area that is windy you do NOT want a solid fence. They take quite a beating in the wind and do not last as long. I found a design while I was walking on break at work that works well in windy areas and looks classy too.

#3 - take measurements of the area in question. Decide how many posts etc. Also pertinent to the fence design is width between posts. As the only way for anyone to get into my back yard is by way of this fence and you need to have one section wide enough to get a back hoe into the back area if you have any underground plumbing problems. (ask me how I know this issue??). If you forget to calculate for this you or the next person who owns the home will have a major issue with the fence and plumbing. Access for the width should measure at least 8 feet wide and a mini-back hoe can maneuver in.

#4 - purchase your supplies---for my fence the cost was approximately $275.00 and included everything you see for the final fence. The folks at Home Depot were really helpful (although one guy was really patronizing and the other guy was just a little patronizing) -- personally I think it was because they saw that a woman was doing the repair and didn't like it. Maybe they felt as though their manhood was in question...whatever. Just help me out here guys. The one guy that wasn't so patronizing could figure all the supplies in his head. He was really good.

Note: I went to Lowe's too and not a single soul would even give me the time of day there. hmmm...back to Home Depot for more patronizing.

#5 - POST HOLES - part of your supplies will contain quick crete or you can make your own concrete if you know how. This quick crete is WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL STUFF!!! Your holes are dug set your post in --- make certain it is level (you will need a leveler) for this. And make certain your post is in the center of the hole and at the height that you desire. You will need two bags per 2ft hole and it is expensive stuff but well worth the cost. run a plumb line to make certain your fence is straight.

#6 - I waited overnight after setting in the posts to finish the fence just to make certain they were really, really stable.

#7 - put in cross braces on the posts at the exact height that you want your horizontal fence braces to go in. put in the horizontal 2x4.

#8 - screw in the wood slates on the front. Make sure these are level all the way down otherwise it looks as though you have a crooked fence. a plumb line and leveler or straight piece of wood helps with this. work on the back slates on the back all the way down.

#9 - rest for 3 days. whew!!! I was exhausted and I even had a boatload of help doing this. Its a fabulous fence.

#10 - now do the other side to match.---this is still waiting. hopefully soon.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 15.

Proverbs 23:13-14

Saying 13

13 Do not withhold discipline from a child;
if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.
14 Punish them with the rod
and save them from death.

Words to think on for parents.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 14.

Proverbs 2312

Saying 12

12 Apply your heart to instruction
and your ears to words of knowledge.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 13.

Proverbs 23:9-11

Saying 10

9 Do not speak to fools,
for they will scorn your prudent words.

Saying 11

10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone
or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,

11 for their Defender is strong;
he will take up their case against you.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

What the heck is going on???

This has provided one Egyptian man more than his allotted 15 minutes of fame.

It's very concerning that some people can be so easily controlled and influenced to violence. This must make certain people very happy to know this.

Why are these people listening to someone who has no knowledge?

I believe the film has a right to be made. I do not agree with its message. Seems to me that is its sole objective was to create violence. That there are people that riot to riot...hmmm, I suppose I'll have to keep this in mind when I want to conquer the world, it could be useful.

Thank you Wikipedia for the link.

I haz a sad...

sometimes it just is.

Mix - 2009

Strange story: I have a cat named Mix who is very old now and very sick and someone stole her Friday, September 7.

The picture is of Mix in better days. She is a great cat and part Manx. She knew her name and would not answer to kitty. We did not put a collar on her at first and then when we did she loved it and insisted that it be on her. When it was off of her she would pick it up and bring it to us or bug us until it was put on. She loved being outside. She would walk DD to the friends house six houses down and walk DD home again. She always came out meet me to greet me home from work or from a walk with the dog. She loved sleeping under the pine tree under a special branch. She loved to lay out in the sun. Many thought she was mean---she wasn't, she just wanted to know you on her own terms.

She didn't belong to us, she belonged with us.

She loved me and DD very much.

I hope she's ok. I miss you very much Mix. Take care.

I am sad. Many people suggest she went off to die---I know she wouldn't leave that tree or me for anything. I know someone took her. I wonder what happened to her and I wonder if she's ok.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 12.

Proverbs 23:6-8

Saying 9

6 Do not eat the food of a begrudging host,
do not crave his delicacies;
7 for he is the kind of person
who is always thinking about the cost.[b]
“Eat and drink,” he says to you,
but his heart is not with you.
8 You will vomit up the little you have eaten
and will have wasted your compliments.

I do like theses verses.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 11.

Proverbs 23:4-5

Saying 8

4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich;
do not trust your own cleverness.
5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone,
for they will surely sprout wings
and fly off to the sky like an eagle.

Please remember the fallen today.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 10.

Proverbs 23:1-3

Saying 7

1 When you sit to dine with a ruler,
note well what[a] is before you,
2 and put a knife to your throat
if you are given to gluttony.
3 Do not crave his delicacies,
for that food is deceptive.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 9.

Proverbs 22:28-29

Saying 5

28 Do not move an ancient boundary stone
set up by your ancestors.

Saying 6

29 Do you see someone skilled in their work?
They will serve before kings;
they will not serve before officials of low rank.

This is the end of Chapter 22 and I liked verse 1 so much here it is again:
A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 8.

Proverbs 22:26-27

Saying 4

26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge
or puts up security for debts;
27 if you lack the means to pay,
your very bed will be snatched from under you.

This is sound advice. I try to pay cash for everything I do now. In fact, its part of my decluttering and becoming a minimalist program for myself. If I need it I wait a day or two to buy and if I still need it then I purchase. Plus I've made a deal with myself that if I purchase one thing I must get rid of two. Boy, is that difficult to do sometimes.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 7.

Proverbs 22:24-25

Saying 3

24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,
do not associate with one easily angered,
25 or you may learn their ways
and get yourself ensnared.

I see the wisdom in keeping ones temper in check and it has saved me much aggravation.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 6.

Proverbs 22:22-23

Saying 2

22 Do not exploit the poor because they are poor
and do not crush the needy in court,
23 for the Lord will take up their case
and will exact life for life.

Yeah, I wish verse 23 would work for me and my case with Mr. X. When will this happen, Oh - Our Lord Your God, hmmm???? Feelin' a little anger here, sheesh. I guess since every endeavor Mr. X, does try seems to fail --- I bet if he paid me what he owed with regards to child support he would then have success. Interesting concept, I won't hold my breath.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 5.

Proverbs 22:20-21

Thirty Sayings of the Wise
Saying 1 - contd

20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you,
sayings of counsel and knowledge,
21 teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,
so that you bring back truthful reports
to those you serve?

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 4.

Proverbs 22:17-19

Next comes the Thirty Sayings of the Wise, as BibleGateway.com lists them.

Pay attention!!

Thirty Sayings of the Wise
Saying 1
17 Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise;
apply your heart to what I teach,
18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart
and have all of them ready on your lips.
19 So that your trust may be in the Lord,
I teach you today, even you.

I like John Gill's commentary regarding verse 17. It gives an explanation on how Proverbs is split out.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 3.

Proverbs 22:16

16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

Interesting verse. Think about it.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 2.

Proverbs 22:15

15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,
but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.

BTW-Folly is not a good thing. Just in case you weren't certain about that.

I do like John Gill's commentary on this verse.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Thank you John Gill for the link.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Sept 1.

Proverbs 22:14

14 The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit;
a man who is under the Lord’s wrath falls into it.

I always get my back up when women are to blame for men's bad choices and it seems that this verse may allude to this perception.

After reading John Gill's commentary what this may be saying is that a man who is already making bad choices and in the "pit" gets to fall deeper into the pit by following an adulterous woman. Let's face it there are bad people out there and they are both men and women. Thus the "bad" man hangs out with a "bad" woman and just continues deeper into the pit. His choice and her choice.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Thank you John Gill for the link.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 31.

Proverbs 22:13

13 The sluggard says, “There’s a lion outside!
I’ll be killed in the public square!”

Yep, even the sluggard is to lazy to save his own neck. Sad, really when you think about it. Still true though.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 30.

Proverbs 22:10-12

10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
quarrels and insults are ended.

11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
will have the king for a friend.

12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

I like verse 11 today as it reminds me to watch what I say and more importantly HOW I say it. Be compassionate.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 29.

Proverbs 22:8-9

8 Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,
and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.

9 The generous will themselves be blessed,
for they share their food with the poor.

I see people who are constantly furious about one thing or another. Whether it be driving, how people act, how loud someone is, etc. Do you see it too?

I really like verse 9 as I try to share with others when I have been blessed.

Remember to have compassion for others today and everyday.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, Good day.

Travel...How to Pack.

Here's a coolio article about how to Pack the perfect carry-on luggage from Yahoo. Great tips and I plan to use several of them.

Thanks Yahoo for the link.
Happy travels, good day.

I'm a Foodie yes I am...

Here's a lovely Mexican meal that I can recommend that you put together quickly at home. A win-win situation in my book.

Margaritas (remember don't drink and drive), and steak fajitas. Yum. It was delish.

Happy cooking. good day.

Spinning....Hanks in the Hood.

Hello,
here is some recent spinning that I've been doing. This is Hanks in the Hood-Hood River colorway, which I purchased from Knit Picks when I didn't know what I would like to spin so I got a whole bunch of stuff. This is a bamboo / Merino mix and difficult for me to spin or let's just say it's not a fav.

I'm learning and working my way slowly through it. POTKU spun this up too. I think I like hers better. hmmm.... oh, well its good practice for getting back to my cupcakes fiber. I am on my second bobbin.

Side note: I was able to actually pick up a vintage jumbo flyer & bobbin that belongs to my vintage upright wheel. Yeah me. I plan on using it to ply my two bobbins together. Should be an interesting experience since I have to take the mother of all off and replace it with the jumbo. I've never taken my wheel apart.

Wish me luck as I'm challenged this way (trust me -- I almost accidentally cut my jugular vein in my neck this past weekend trying to fix my fence---or in the alternative I was very, very lucky not to have broken my jaw---but that's enough of that story). Still alive and kickin'.

As I said I'm challenged.

Happy Spinning, good day.

Hanks in the Hood - Hood River

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 28.

Proverbs 22:7

7 The rich rule over the poor,
and the borrower is slave to the lender.

These words are so very true and make you think. I am busy paying off my debt and hope to be done by December of this year. It is such a noose around my neck and is much better to deal with it and get rid of it than to create more. I hope you make the decision to be debt free too. It is such a relief.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 27.

Proverbs 22:5-6

5 In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,
but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

6 Start children off on the way they should go,
and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Verse 5 is very good advice in that it recommends that you make wise judgements regarding whom to be around. We all recognize people in our lives that we should stay away from don't we? I believe we do. I started to cull people from my life who are negative, do you do this too? I hope you are wise about your choices and that you stay away from those who create snares and pitfalls for you. Remember you allowed them this leeway in you life.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 26.

Proverbs 22:2-4

2 Rich and poor have this in common:
The Lord is the Maker of them all.

3 The prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

4 Humility is the fear of the Lord;
its wages are riches and honor and life.

Verse 3 reminds me of me. Am I simple? and keep going? will I pay my penalty? will it be soon? and what will the penalty be? will it be painful? will it bring me great sorrow?

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the links and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 25.

Proverbs 22:1

1 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

I probably like this verse so much as I am not rich and hope that my good name esteems me. I will admit the great riches certainly would help at any time to make life easier. I must remind myself: Life is not made to be easy.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 24.

Proverbs 21:30-31

30 There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan
that can succeed against the Lord.

31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle,
but victory rests with the Lord.

I like these verses and feel they speak for themselves quite well without any help from anyone. This is the end of Chapter 21.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 23.

Proverbs 21:28-29

28 A false witness will perish,
but a careful listener will testify successfully.

29 The wicked put up a bold front,
but the upright give thought to their ways.

I like both verses today. I constantly see people today reasoning as to why the inappropriate things they do and say are ok when we all know they are not. Do you run into that too? Verse 28 reminds me once again to listen. Not only to listen---to be a careful listener, which is a good lesson.

Verse 29 reminds me of a recent incident that I had with a neighbor and how we got into a big argument over trash. I know, it is unbelievable what some people will argue about, including myself. Long story short, he is the scourge of the neighborhood and everyone is terrified of him and his sons and now grandchildren, including me, although I'm too silly, foolish, idiotic (insert your own word here---I know a word came immediately to your mind) to back down. One day, he or his spawn will do away with me. Anyhoo, he and his put up a very bold front and I am always confronting them. The neighborhood watches (and witnesses at a later court date) in terror. Hopefully, Our Lord Your God looks out for fools too and not just over children (crosses fingers).

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 22.

Proverbs 21:27

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable —
how much more so when brought with evil intent!

I like today's verse so much and as simple as it seemed I felt the need to look at what John Gill's commentary might state about it and the commentary gave my chills down my spine, as it is so profound: the wicked may be able "... to deceive men, yet he cannot deceive the Lord."

It seems that "sacrifice" may mean actions or intention---as John Gill comments.

Have a look for yourself.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Thank you John Gill for the link and commentary.
Grace to you, good day.

Hiking...St Mary's Falls, North Cheyenne Canyon, Colorado

Here are some lovely pictures of St Mary's Falls located in North Cheyenne Canyon. It was a lovely, shaded hike and not too strenuous. In fact, I was given to believe it would be a difficult hike like 7 Bridges and actually 7 Bridges is much more strenuous.
Enjoy.

Good day.

Of note, I have not been much for posting as my cat, Mix, is ill.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 21.

Proverbs 21:25-26

25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him,
because his hands refuse to work.

26 All day long he craves for more,
but the righteous give without sparing.

I like both verses and they remind me of certain youth of today. Here is John Gill's commentary regarding Verse 26, which is very helpful. It says that the righteous give to those who need it and not to those who refuse to work.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Thank you John Gill for the link.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 20.

Proverbs 21:23-24

23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues
keep themselves from calamity.

24 The proud and arrogant person —“Mocker” is his name—
behaves with insolent fury.

Both of these verses remind me to think before I speak and that's always a good thing. I have personally offended too many people in my lifetime by not doing this.

Make good choices.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 19.

Proverbs 21:21-22

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love
finds life, prosperity[c] and honor.

22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty
and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

I like both of these verses today, each for their own subjects that they address.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 18.

Proverbs 21:19-20

19 Better to live in a desert
than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.

20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil,
but fools gulp theirs down.

I remember verse 19 from a year ago. Personally, I can't stand nagging from anyone.

Verse 20 is a very good idea these days. I recently purchased Anasazi beans, supposedly they do not give you flatulence. I have been reading about being more prepared and looking into drying more items and storing them in glass. Glass is better than plastic.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 17.

Proverbs 231:17-18

17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.

18 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous,
and the unfaithful for the upright.

Boy can I attest to verse 17 being true. I love wine and olive oil and am certainly not rich.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 16.

Proverbs 21:14-16

14 A gift given in secret soothes anger,
and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.

15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous
but terror to evildoers.

16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence
comes to rest in the company of the dead.

Verse 14: I like John Gill's commentary on this verse. Perhaps this is why so many bribes are given and people feel it is ok to receive them, when it certainly is NOT.

Verse 15: again I like John Gill's commentary for this verse too.

Verse 16: please view John Gill's commentary for this too.

Todays daily verse:
“But, “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” 2 Corinthians 10:17-18 NIV

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Thank you John Gill for the link.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 15.

Proverbs 21:13

13 Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor
will also cry out and not be answered.

This verse brings a multitude of mixed emotions as I like to help those who need help. It is tricky to help people sitting on a corner asking for money. In my opinion, the truly poor do not sit on the corner panhandling or not working at all. I believe in helping those who help themselves as Ruth did with her mother-in-law. Ruth did not sit and beg she went out and worked for the meager food supply they ate.

I linked the Book of Ruth too as its a very good read and quick too. Enjoy.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the links and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 14.

Proverbs 21:11-12

11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.

12 The Righteous One[b] takes note of the house of the wicked
and brings the wicked to ruin.

Make good choices; including choosing wisely who are your friends.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 13

Proverbs 21:8-10

8 The way of the guilty is devious,
but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

9 Better to live on a corner of the roof
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

10 The wicked crave evil;
their neighbors get no mercy from them.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 12.

Proverbs 21:5-7

5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit
as surely as haste leads to poverty.

6 A fortune made by a lying tongue
is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.[a]

7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away,
for they refuse to do what is right.

All good verses for today. Makes you think.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 11.

Proverbs 21:4

4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart—
the unplowed field of the wicked—produce sin.


the daily verse today...I love Romans:“If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” Romans 14:8 NIV

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Judge Gilliam of Denver...words of advice to a teenager 1959

I got this from yahoo news. Let's make it go virile---Please feel free to take his letter from here and post it in your own forum. Good day.

YahooNews: In 1959, Judge Philip B. Gilliam of Denver, Colorado, published a letter in the Pierce County Tribune in North Dakota.

Fast-forward just over half a century when in 2010 the Tribune's editor posted the letter on the paper's website. From there, principal John Tapene all the way in New Zealand posted the letter in his school's newsletter. Finally, some of Judge Gilliam's wise words found their way to Canadian radio station 96.7, which posted the letter to its Facebook wall with the title "Every teenager should have this framed and hung on their wall in their room."

The popular Facebook post has been shared more than 11,000 times and counting. Here's a snippet of what the letter says: "Your parents do not owe you entertainment. Your city or village does not owe you recreational facilities. The world does not owe you a living. ... Grow up; quit being a crybaby. Get out of your dream world and develop a backbone, not a wishbone, and start acting like a man or a lady."

At the rate that this post is being shared on social media, it proves that good advice never goes out of style.

Judge Gilliam's letter to the Pierce County Tribune:

Open Letter to Teen-ager

Always we hear the plaintive cry of the teen-ager. What can we do?...Were can we go?
The answer is GO HOME!
Hang the storm windows, paint the woodwork. Rake the leaves, mow the lawn, shovel the walk. Wash the car, learn to cook, scrub some floors. Repair the sink, build a boat, get a job.
Help the minister, priest, or rabbi, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army. Visit the sick, assist the poor, study your lessons. And then when you are through - and not too tired - read a book.
Your parents do not owe you entertainment. Your city or village does not owe you recreational facilities.
The world does not owe you a living...You owe the world something.
You owe it your time and your energy and your talents so that no one will be at war or in poverty or sick or lonely again.
Grow up; quit being a crybaby. Get out of your dream world and develop a backbone, not a wishbone, and start acting like a man or a lady.
You're supposed to be mature enough to accept some of the responsibility your parents have carried for years.
They have nursed, protected, helped, appealed, begged, excused, tolerated and denied themselves needed comforts so that you could have every benefit. This they have done gladly, for you are their dearest treasure.
But now, you have no right to expect them to bow to every whim and fancy just because selfish ego instead of common sense dominates your personality, thinking and request.
In Heaven's name, grow up and go home!

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 10.

Proverbs 21:3

3 To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

I remember speaking to someone about mission statements for businesses and he recommended one business statement for all businesses, "to do the right thing at all times."

He informed me that anything more than that just confuses everyone. I think his recommendation is pretty smart and it turns out that even the writer of Proverbs, which is most likely King Solomon, recommends the same thing.

Make good choices.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 9.

Proverbs 21:1-2

1 In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water
that he channels toward all who please him.

2 A person may think their own ways are right,
but the Lord weighs the heart.

Make good choices.

Again the daily verse caught my eye and I thought to share. It gives hope that we are all important:
“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Luke 12:6-7 NIV

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

skunked...

Yep, you guessed it by the title, my dog has been skunked again. Last time I used tomato juice, and from my reading this is NOT the thing to do. In fact, it can at times increase the smell, yuck!

Here's a link-how to get rid of skunk smell on dog that I read. which I am going to try.

Wish me luck. I'll report back if it worked.
Good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 8.

Proverbs 20:28-30

28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
through love his throne is made secure.

29 The glory of young men is their strength,
gray hair the splendor of the old.

30 Blows and wounds scrub away evil,
and beatings purge the inmost being.

I like all three verses today. They give simple answers to the questions we may have about life and which we may think need a more convoluted and difficult answer when in reality the answer is not.

Take verse 29 ---there are specific positive uses for young men and for old men and neither should have resentment towards the other. We should enjoy each year that each of us experience.

As for verse 30 --- for some of us it takes many times before we learn what we should. Hence the lesson, over and over.

My reading is not all negative and judgements. Today's daily verse is much more positive and I thought to share it too (I do like Psalms):

“For the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.” Psalm 149:4 NIV

I did read John Gill's commentary for each verse and
provide a link for the last one.

This is the end of Proverbs 20 and once again I like the first verse and I thought to share it again too:

Proverbs 20:1
Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;
whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Thank you John Gill for the link.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 7.

Proverbs 20:26-27

26 A wise king winnows out the wicked;
he drives the threshing wheel over them.

27 The human spirit is[a] the lamp of the Lord
that sheds light on one’s inmost being.

Verse 26 describes quite the horrible death of someone who is wicked. EEgads, my imagination runs wild with this verse. John Gill's commentary that this may be alluding to the time period this verse was written and the acceptable punishment of same.

John Gill has an interesting commentary for verse 27 and I provided a link to it so that you may read for yourself one person's opine.
The latter half of the verse deals with judgements made.


Lately I've been having problems about feeling insecure about judegments. I have found that people and their judgements terrify me. It's irrelevant how I got to this place, it is important to let my own insecurity about others and their judgements disappear. Because in the end, what will my fear change? Who will it harm? Not them, just me.

Today's daily verse is about judging and I thought to share it:

“For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; it is he who will save us.” Isaiah 33:22 NIV

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Thank you John Gill for the link.
Grace to you, good day.

I'm a foodie...Yes, I am... only these are drinks this time.

I just love the food & drink pictures I've taken lately. Here are some fun ones of Lemon Drop martinis and fresh cherries that I took. I could not decide which ones I liked the best so here are all of them. (please do not drink and drive).

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 6.

Proverbs 20:24-25

24 A person’s steps are directed by the Lord.
How then can anyone understand their own way?

25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
and only later to consider one’s vows.

These two verse makes a person think about the things that they make promises for, think about it before you commit.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in Year...Aug 5.

Proverbs 20:22-23

22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.

23 The Lord detests differing weights,
and dishonest scales do not please him.

I like these two verses.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 4.

Proverbs 20:20-21

20 If someone curses their father or mother,
their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.

21 An inheritance claimed too soon
will not be blessed at the end.

Wise words to adhere.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

I'm a foodie...Yes, I am...

New York strip steak. Red pepper sweet potato salad

Once more I bring you the grilled red pepper sweet potato salad----mmm,yum, yum. This time paired with a New York strip steak (cooked medium), fresh garden salad, and side plate of sliced strawberries and white cheddar cheese.

To drink a 2009 Luminous Hills Estate Grown Pinot Noir and a mojito which was for appetizers but I didn't get it all drank before dinner was ready so it came to dinner too, I also had a glass of water but too many glasses make for a cluttered picture. (Please do not drink and drive).

The Pinot Noir was almost overpowered by all the great tastes in this meal. It still held its own and remember...for Pinot Noir---colour does NOT matter.

This was a lovely delicious meal. and here's the link to the recipe. The jalapeno peppers were not used in this salad and they are optional.

Good day and happy cooking.

I'm a Foodie...Yes, I am...

Grilled salmon, grilled red pepper sweet potato salad

Hello, I am catching up on all my food posts today (ie, I remembered to bring my phone to computer connection).

Isn't this a lovely picture? I was recently invited to a friends home for dinner and this is what was served. Grilled salmon, grilled red pepper sweet potato salad and grilled sweet potato slices. Paired with a favorite wine of mine, a viognier from Dascomb cellars. (reminder do not drink and drive). It was all very tasty. A lovely explosion of colour for your eyes, bouquet for your nose, and tastes for your tongue.

I fell in love with the grilled red pepper sweet potato salad, so much so that while raving about it to a friend I was asked what the main course was and could not for the life of me remember what it was. I had to look at my picture to remember that it was salmon. LOL

Aren't the colours of the salad just divine? Red, orange and the green of the cilantro make it pop. It had a cilantro lime salad dressing that completed it and made it luscious and it tasted even better than it looks.

Truly, if you want to impress, google "grilled red pepper sweet potato salad" and you should have a recipe pop up. Its delish.

Good day and happy cooking.

I'm a foodie...Yes, I am...

Appaloosa Flour-less Chocolate cake

I am all about the presentation of food and this one isn't bad. I added the cloth napkin underneath for a more classic touch.

I was recently in Denver for Florence + the Machine concert and we went to the Appaloosa Restaurant. It's not a bad place to go, has good food, and good service. the only negative comment that I have about the place is that the interior reverbs the noise pretty loudly and makes it difficult to hear what the person you are with said.

I will say that The Broadmoor is still THE place to go for flour-less chocolate cake it's absolutely to die for. Truly melts in your mouth, sensual experience.

Good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 3.

Proverbs 20:19

19 A gossip betrays a confidence;
so avoid anyone who talks too much.

Sage advice and one we should all adhere.

I liked today's daily verse and thought to share it too. We should all be looking at what's inside. It's so much more important, yes?:

“But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”” 1 Samuel 16:7 NIV

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Social history in the USA...

I love little interesting snippets about history and here's an interesting article for you to read about social unrest in the USA and its trends.

Thank you yahoo.com for the link.

Good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 2.

Proverbs 20:16-18

16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.

17 Food gained by fraud tastes sweet,
but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.

18 Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance.

Verse 16 is about being careful when putting up security for others. In fact, if you recall in Proverbs 6:1 we are told to not do this at all or it may become our own ruin. This actually means that each of us should only purchase that which we have actual cash for---not credit. A wise way to live. John Gill has a helpful commentary for this verse.

I like verse 17 very much. Have you ever stolen anything? I have. I stole a white milk from the lunch line when I was in 8th grade. It made me nauseous after I drank it and for the rest of that day. I never knowingly stole anything else until a Christmas Tree while I was married to Mr. X --- (its a sad long story)---I didn't decorate it until I went back and paid for it. Be careful how you obtain things in your life. Each of us must be ever watchful of our own actions and how they harm others including ourselves.

Verse 18 reminds me to choose my battles wisely and to seek the wise counsel of others that I trust and/or respect if I do eventually choose one. Always sage advice as there have been times when I have chosen a battle and it wasn't worth it.

I liked today's daily verse as well and thought to share it too:

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
James 1:22 NIV

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses. Thank you John Gill for the link.
Grace to you, good day.

I'm a foodie... Yes I am...

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

I found the recipe over at Simply Recipes. I love this blog. Even I, who burns everything, can handle some of the recipes that she provides. Case in point the Cilantro Lime Shrimp. I used fresh cilantro from my garden, since that seems to be one of the only things I am able to grow this year in my garden, and I substituted the peppers with jalapeno peppers, mmmm yummy spicy. I pared it with edamame and a fresh salad. The lettuce was from my garden too (I am the lettuce growing queen). I should have made rice too but forgot that. I paired it with rose wine with a splash of lime. Rose is quite the fad this year. Normally I do not drink rose but even I am susceptible to fads.

Hop on over to Simply Recipes and find a quick easy and tasty recipe.

Happy cooking, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...Aug 1.

I am very thankful that July is over. Everyone I know has acted strangely and out of character since Friday the 13th. Today is a full moon and hopefully a new energy.

Proverbs 20:13-15

13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor;
stay awake and you will have food to spare.

14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer—
then goes off and boasts about the purchase.

15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

I really enjoyed reading today's verses and of course, each one reminds me of individuals that I know and care about. Verse 13 reminds me of the whole generation that I had a part in raising. Verse 14 can be me at times and since I have been uncluttering I think about my purchases more and most times wait 3 or 4 days before purchasing. Verse 15 reminds me that speaking knowledge also means being tactful and compassionate at the same time too.

I enjoyed reading today's verse too and thought to share it as well:

“You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119:114 NIV

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...July 31.

Proverbs 20:12

12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—
the Lord has made them both.

I like this verse. Trust what you hear and see and act accordingly. Believe people when they tell you who they are---they never lie about this. I ask---Are you willing to see the truth?

Thank you BibleGateway for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...July 30.

Proverbs 20:11

11 Even small children are known by their actions,
so is their conduct really pure and upright?

I liked this verse as it brings to my mind the question of "do small children know between right and wrong?" I believe they do. I believe everyone does we just have a sinful man that has some great reasoning perspectives.

I like John Gill's commentary on this verse. Read for yourself.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Thank you John Gill for the link.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...July 29.

Proverbs 20:8-10

8 When a king sits on his throne to judge,
he winnows out all evil with his eyes.

9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure;
I am clean and without sin”?

10 Differing weights and differing measures—
the Lord detests them both.

Strange things upon the air around me and these verses seem very appropriate.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...July 28.

Proverbs 20:7

7 The righteous lead blameless lives;
blessed are their children after them.

---a lovely verse.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

love this article...

about Shanghai men.

And for those of us in the USA all you need to do is go south, I mean deep south. Louisiana. As my current BF has all of these qualities 1,2,3,4,5 (and I love and enjoy everyone of them) and he is still very masculine. In fact, more so in my opine as it takes a man to be so attentive and thoughtful.

He does not give me his money, he does share very willingly.

I found the article at Daily Obsession---she writes interesting, intelligent posts.

Good day, and let your special guy do things for you too. Let him take care of the 'bei ju' and be 'three-ply' for you.

Proverbs in a Year...July 27.

Proverbs 20:4-6

4 Sluggards do not plow in season;
so at harvest time they look but find nothing.

5 The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but one who has insight draws them out.

6 Many claim to have unfailing love,
but a faithful person who can find?

I like all three verses today. I really like when Solomon speaks to me about sluggards. The description is so precise and always provides a picture in my mind.

Verse 5 has such meaning to it. It says many things to me. We all have such depth and meaning and its a lovely thing to share our depth with one another. Who are you? and do you share? It's a wonderful gift when you do.

Verse 6 is beautiful, isn't it??? Unfailing love. Say no more.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...July 26.

Proverbs 20:2-3

2 A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;
those who anger him forfeit their lives.

3 It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
but every fool is quick to quarrel.

These verses currently remind me of strife at work and which I hope to work out quietly and quickly. Perhaps I'll find my answer in my reading and I hope to not be foolish about it.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...July 25.

Proverbs 20:1

1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler;
whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

So very true. Seek wisdom.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...July 24.

Proverbs 19:27-29

27 Stop listening to instruction, my son,
and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.

29 Penalties are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.

I like today's verses. They make me think about my actions and reactions and how I need to listen, seek knowledge, to not mock, and to not be foolish. All very good and sound advice.

This is the end of Chapter 19, and once again I seem to have an affinity to the first verse of the chapter. Here is verse one as a reminder to keep away from being a fool:

Proverbs 19:1
Better the poor whose walk is blameless
than a fool whose lips are perverse.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

Fun with Florence + the Machine...

Florence & the Machine

opening act

Hi, I've been having way, way too much fun lately. Hopefully I won't be struck down with lightening since I haven't kept up with posting.

I was busy before and now the BF (boy friend) is back in my life it's even busier. We went and saw Florence + the Machine last night and she is so awesome. A terrific performer. I don't remember the name of the opening act, they were good too. If you get the chance to see Florence + the Machine you really need to do it.

Good day.
photos copyright by me.

Proverbs in a Year...July 23.

Proverbs 1926

26 Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother
is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

This verse is self-explanatory. I believe there are many ways to "rob" or "drive out" people. Hopefully we are all prudent in our decisions that need to be made and are respectful.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...July 22

)Proverbs 19:24-25

24 A sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
he will not even bring it back to his mouth!

25 Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.

I like both of these verses and many people come to mind regarding verse 24. I also like how descriptive both verses are.

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verse.
Grace to you, good day.

Proverbs in a Year...July 21.

Proverbs 1922-23

22 What a person desires is unfailing love[b];
better to be poor than a liar.

23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

I see verse 22 all the time. I remember reading about a homeless woman who saved up to visit her online "boyfriend" in Scotland and she surprised him by showing up at his home and SURPRISE he was living with another woman. He told her "it's not what you think." OH REALLY????? She really should have chosen a life alone and get herself straightened out before doing what she did. It's just a very sad classic example that we all desire to have unfailing love. I suppose she became poorer and he became the liar. BTW - He disappeared the next day when she went back.

Verse 23 speaks for itself. Although it brings up a silly question in my head of wondering how many verses there are in the bible that state "fear"-ing the Lord" in some semblance. It might be interesting to count them all. Take a year to read each verse and post which ones have "fear the Lord." Just a thought. and does fear really mean "fear" or does it mean respect, believe or another word lost in translation?

Thank you BibleGateway.com for the link and verses.
Grace to you, good day.

PS---I almost found my verse about tormenting your child. I ran into Mat 19:14 where is says not to "hinder" your children. Hinder means obstruct. BTW - discipline does not mean obstruct. You can still discipline without obstructing.

I am getting close.

how to block calls on a Motorolla Photon...

I got this info from the Android forum and think it is useful:

Since this is a Motorola Photon forum, I presume you are using Sprint?

Sprint provides a simple way to block/unblock numbers:

Text 9999
block NNNNNNNNNN (ten numbers)
or
allow NNNNNNNNNN

This works to block calls. I am not positive it will block texts, but I think it does.

You can also log into your Sprint account, go into permissions and block the numbers that way too.

Lake of the Clouds, Westcliffe, Colorado...

and now for the fun stuff in pictures...This is what I've been doing instead of posting.
(all pictures copy right by me--thank you).

Lake of the Clouds, Westcliffe, Colorado