Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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Cute!
This one’s a little parallel (cats in headwear) so I’ll post it here with yours, Leon. Happy Caturday !
(actually, this one’s more like cats AS headwear)
Thank you for posting this W_P. This needs to shouted from the mountains!
Really cool B&W what do you think it implies? I sent it out to my Dad and Husband to see what they come up with!
Caption contest!
“That toss a coin in the fountain and make a wish thing really works!”
I sent the pic to my Dad and he thought it is saying…, “you are free to create your own environment”. No, that is not it….But I’m gonna send him what you said, he’ll get a kick outta that!
But this is what I think???
She is brainwashed by the propaganda media machine into thinking it’s a warm beautiful day, while in reality the city is covered in ice and no one is around for reasons of protection from the frigid weather….
“New York Times says we need to be worried about something called “Global Warming” …”
could be an advert for that gas outdoor heater … that’s an early one but they have modern ones outside ski lodges and in California where people gather on outside decks of restaurants, esp in wine country
more likely it’s just one of those quirky juxtaposition photos that Vogue photographers like to stage
One more . . .
Mr. Garrison Hall. I haven’t been posting but definitely listening regularly to your work here. Again, thanks. Mr. Billy Joel has written simple songs – yes – but they have changed my life once I discovered how profound many of his lyrics are.
And you have changed my life with your excruciatingly careful musical pics, particularly in the classical guitar vein.
I play an old Ramirez that I could only afford because the lacquer had a moisture blush on the back of the rosewood. But I get the sound that is so compelling that i sometimes just thank God for it.
Rest assured that your efforts are so, so appreciated my good fellow. Without ever having met you, you are one of my “best friends”.
Thanks again,
Keith
Stick around, Keith! We’re a pretty good lot here😊
Thanks for the kind words. 🙂
Another of Billy Joel’s songs… one I can often relate to as well.
Billy channels Mick! 🙂
thx, Garrison – great musician and performer
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Saw him in concert at Western KY University long ago. Piano Man was his latest hit at the time.
In Diddle Arena I suppose. Home of the worst arena acoustics in the world. If you listened carefully, you could hear every song three times. The only cure was to sit close to the stage so that the stage amps overwhelmed the echo. That is where I tried to hear the Carpenters (Karen was good even in the echo) and attended a Chuck Berry no-show.
I grew up in this area and still live there. I once went to a concert on the other side of town at Brannan’s Tobacco Warehouse, a big building where tobacco was stored during sale season but mostly empty the rest of the year. There were no seats. It was sort of find a spot and camp out. It was Bob Seeger, Cactus, Bloodrock and Goose Creek Symphony as I remember. Acoustics were good. It was the night three of my friends and I almost died.
Actually it wasn’t bad compared to the old Coliseum at the Indianapolis Fair grounds where I saw Edgar Winter and Jethro Tull.
In general, rectangular hard walls are always worse than round. Except when it creates acoustic focal points. That was Diddle’s problem. They have “fixed” a lot of it with angular reflection and soft areas.
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Garrison, I don’t know if you knew, but Billy Joel has written some delightful classical pieces. I heard them first on the Sirius XM Symphony channel and was overwhelmed with the beauty of them. Just an FYI for you.💓
I should add, these classical pieces by Billy Joel are piano works…very gentle.
Good morning, Betsy, I’m a little late to the party this morning. 😀
Morning, GrandpaM! Better late than not at all😊If for no other reason than to know that all is well.
Freeeeeezing up our end of Big T. Cold anyway but the winds are harsh, brutal, unremitting, raw and arctic. At least no snow or rain, the latter of which is normally wanted and which we’ve had none of in forever.
My husband did a small errand for me earlier and when he got out of the car, a sudden gust almost took the car door out of his hands. Same with the door to the little shop.
He told a youngster working at the till he needed to lock the one side of the double doors that opens out, that if he didn’t it would hurt somebody. But all he got was a blank look, as one does from novices in this world. The lad said, “I don’t know what to do.” Whereupon hubby said “Go tell your manager”, assuming the manager is less novice-y and understands locking the outward swing door would just be a smart thing.
When I was much MUCH younger, I always wondered why adults seemed to be so focused on the weather. I wonder no longer. Brrrrrr. Prayers for those in the northeastern states that will be getting a frightening does of it this weekend🙏.
Amen! I’m staying inside today and working on taxes. That and I’m paying bills are the code words for leave me alone except today I really am working on the taxes. Since we sold our business over 2 years ago it’s really not that complicated. I get po’ed every time knowing what the wanna be rulers do with them.
G-r-r-r, my inner pirate is starting to come out.
Oh yes. Frivolous my spending other people’s money is what they do. Because they count it as theirs.
Yep. He’s the real deal. 🙂
Sooooo funny!!! I and my husband grew up in the”Billy Joel era.” My husband can’t stand him…until I start playing those songs 30-odd years later. Retired and out on the back porch doing “Dueling music…” one of our favorite things to do! Classical, Jazz, Broadway, et al. Thanks! (My husband may not thank you,as I have my play list for him all lined up for tonight!)
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Good morning, Leenie. I’ll be saying a prayer for your husband 😂.
Good morning, Leenie😊 What a wicked streak you have!😉💓
Hey, Garrison! Not a fan of Eddie Van Halen! But my husband made me listen to this and I liked it! But I thought you would to!
Better go and check my car since a Norther is blowing in. Nah, it’s 41 degrees and sunny but 28 mph wind. And the cows usually don’t get close to the house.
Happy Caterday, Treepers. Pet your kitties for me! 🙂
awwwwww – sweet
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I’m such a pushover for this kind of video.
Me, too. 🙂
this one auto-played after that cat and Dad video …. miniature pony
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Good morning, Garrison, this is one spoiled kitty. Tried to pet my cats for you but they are sleeping and didn’t want to be bothered. 😺
Phonograph record listening booths, Britain 1950s I think. Look how well-dressed the lads are.
… that wide-lapel crossed-over coat is leftover ’40s fashion, I’d conjecture
I don’t see an winklepickers so I think you’re right on the era.
That style carried forward through the 50’s into the very early 60’s. But it was accompanied by narrowing lapels that did not cross except for double breasted jackets.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/222787512797736977/
I have old photos of my father in the 50’s wearing the crossed wide lapel suit jacket.
ah, I see … the crossed lapels were a result of t he cross-draw of the double-breasted style
it’s a manly look
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Sigh…all is change.
THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
— John 3:16-17, KJV
There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole;
There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin sick soul.
1 Some times I feel discouraged and think my work’s in vain,
But then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again.
2 If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus and say He died for all.
3 Don’t ever feel discouraged, for Jesus is your friend;
And if you lack for knowledge, He’ll ne’er refuse to lend.
“We cannot force someone to hear a message they are not ready to receive, but we must never underestimate the power of planting a seed.”
Beautiful, thanks 1530.
There Is a Balm was a song I did not know but a lady wanted to sing it and asked me to play. I asked her the tempo and we went over it. It did not seem right. She wanted to do a formal presentation with all of the correct notes and timing and it was a bit stiff. I asked her to sing the song as her heart felt it and I would try to follow her. She took a deep breath and began to sing from her spirit. She sang with her eyes closed as if in prayer or deep meditation. It was very slow and reflective. She created her own cadence and flow and I just provided a simple piano accompaniment. When the time came before the congregation, I told her to just sing and I would follow. It was perfection. At the end, she began to cry and looked to me and said “Thank you.” The congregation was in worshipful silence.
I loved those times. They were rare and they can almost never be repeated.
It was much like this.
VibeMan, I’m glad you have that fine memory. Thanks for sharing.
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Amen!
Prayer of Saint Ioannikios the Great of Bithynia (+ 846)
My hope is the Father, my refuge the Son, my protection the Holy Spirit. O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
The Trisagion Hymn
and the
50th Psalm (Septuagint)
Prayers for Wuhan Flu patients who are in need of life-saving treatments.
Amen!
Cold and snow, cold and snow, it ‘s off to work we go. Have a peaceful day.
Good morning all, I am trying to put as much in as I can but am skipping a lot so I’ll just try to make major points.
Granny’s solace :
Son was at he’s mates, Granny was being raided, I was waiting for the train, l would hear it’s arrival from our country house, every minute seemed like an hour, half an hour to go,twenty minutes, then flashing lights- the local cop! This I had to play real cool, asking him what he wanted until he stated that son of mungrel was missing , I abused him to no end demanding he find him, put out alerts ect,ect, he was a real cunning pr*co this one, obviously he had been talking to the other side.
Search he did, even the roof space, the phone rang again, it was Granny, she had a legitimate reason to ring now as her grandson was missing, well the pig demanded to know who it was, I handed the phone to him and Granny gave him an earfull.
The Train I heard not more than five minutes away, then the pig started questioning me again, through past experience I don’t normally anwser pig questions, this time I did, just keeping him long enough till the train left !
I then informed him that young mungrel and I often caught that very train.
He took off.
Now this is a very important point, with our planning we included the locals that always got of that train- there were four including a child.
Mr plod didn’t come back for nearly an hour, he had been to the station AND to sons mates house I was informed on his return, I was also told I was in deep doo, doo if I had any involvement as the Feds were now informed and watching, at the 24 hour mark by law they would start investigating.
The pig left, not before stating “I’ll get you”.
But where was mungrel son ?
Once again I waited and waited !
The back door opened and shut (no lights on) and son of mungrel walked up to me as I sat in front of that time the last open fire I would see in a long time.
Smiling ear to ear he told me what happened.
When the pig searching his mates house insisting to see to his mate he was informed that he was asleep, once again insisting with threats he was led to the child’s bedroom where my mate insisted that the light remain off, by torchlight the pig shunned the light into young mungrels mates face at which Mungrels mate kicked him out.
What the boys had done was snuggle up together so tight under a big fluffy doona that only one body could be seen !!
We both laughed our guts out.
We didn’t dare contact Granny as the cops would be obliged to tell her when son was um, let’s say “found”.
Now we had a problem, the pig had gone to the station and reported no son of mungrel.
I feed the boy his favourite roast lamb and had another beer, thinking and more thinking.
The time period he took to get to me was problematic but he was watching the pig watching me and had to play “possum”.
The other side were pulling in their money/system/ muscle .
The key was the train if we could prove young mungrel got of the train we had a chance, we went over the original plan again, we would stick to that.
I rang the pigs and informed them the boy was with me.
We were transported to a regional pig sty, now the demons were involved(slang for detectives here.
The interrogation began.
Young mungrel endured for two hours before as planned he turned on the water works, I went nuts as planned.
The tripping point was the train , young mungrel simply stated he got of the other side, upon Questioning he described the othe passengers that got off.
They had nothing.
I insisted I take him back to our house, the other side insisted on he’s return.
Two demons drove him back , by this time it was sunup.
Granny and I would catch up a few days later to plot our next move.
We had won a battle but the war wasn’t finished.
By the way everybody called Granny Margret, her real name I will leave till the end of this story.
Next chapter, how granny beat the court system.
Was it prayer or lifelong faith ?
Both prayer and lifelong faith, I’d say, Mungrel. Both powerful. I’m glad you gave us your granny’s Christian name. I’d been wondering what it was, and it’s as beautiful as her sweet soul💓
Goodaye Betsy, it’s early morning here now and I just thought to check here.
How’s your mob, fed hubby ? The biojab daughter stance ? I’ve got a new foxhole, a real goodie for sniper shots !
Not there yet though, this one I save till last.
My mistake Margret was Granny’s second name, the question of prayer or faith is only held by the soul nevermore as Edgar Allan Poe would put it.
When I’m finished that choice is yours, I’m sure you’ll understand.
You were correct though, this story takes more than three chapters.
I went pedo bashing again on mp1, some I think are finally getting my point.
I don’t mind telling about Granny and I our exploits really should be written properly, besides the stature of limitations has long gone 😁 !
Take care this day and remember that the wind in your back is sometimes your best freind.
Besides God that is.
You are righteous in your anger, M, against paedophiles. Abberants in God’s universe. And we know what He thinks on this issue.
Well, my daughter in law is on course for losing her job as she is considered a part of “healthcare” even though she is in administration. But the kick is that she has just spent 3 years studying to be a occupational therapist, so she’ll have no chance to use her skills there after spending the time and money to improve the lives of others who need the skills she now has. She is applying for a religious exemption.
She has done this while working her job she’ll be dismissed from and being a mother of two youngsters. She is not by herself. There are thousands like her. And finally, she and our son have just signed on a new house. The more I think of what has been unconstitutionally done to them and millions like them, the sicker I feel. At least my son’s job falls under OSHA which can no longer mandate these beastly jabs. So that is a silver lining, as we wait to see what evil the government comes up with next and see just how untethered and cowardly our Supreme Court is.
Thank you for asking, Mungrel. I’ll certainly remember your advice. And I’ll always place my faith in God and no other. Blessings to you, dearest friend. You take care as well💓🙏
Oh, Betsy, praying for your daughter and her family. The devil’s rage is great for his time is short.
Thank you, G💓 They are not by any means alone. What the SC did is disgusting. God will make a way, of that I am positive.
This would really make a great book and screenplay.
‘Cheers
I said this as well. It would be a gripping blockbuster for sure.
❤️ 🙂
Good morning, son. I was going to say both but Betsy already did.
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow, that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ.
AMEN.
BE MY VOICE
BABY LIVES MATTER
Verse of the Day for Saturday, January 15, 2022
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“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:”
Psalms 139:23 (KJV)
https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/verse-of-day.php
This being Caturday, I have a question which has puzzled me for some time now. I believe the French word for “cat” is “Chat”. If that is true, does that mean that a chateau is a cat house?
😂😂😂
Lol, or may be the cat’s water.
Le chat (male cat)
La chatte (female cat)
Le chaton (kitten of either sex)
Le château (castle)
La maison (house)
Le bordel (brothel or cathouse)
So I guess a cat can only have a castle…. 😉
And of course there are servants needed for that castle. Now who might they be, I wonder??
🤣 Of course!
My better half and I serve 3 furry castle-owners…. 😼😼😼
It’s good to see you and your wife know your place😁
😉
Same here, GB, the male cat can’t be bothered to go through the cat door so someone has to open the doors for him, and one of the females has to be carried inside to her food bowl. Talking abouth the cats having servants…
🤣🤣
👍
Maybe they’ll give you a raise this year!
tres bien
De rien
Oh how sad! Hubby and I visited that church when we were in France!
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Lord, have mercy on her soul.
Morning Ya’ll, 🙂
And to you, jay!😊
Mornin’ Jay!
Whoa! Those gals are AWESOME!
Excellent! Rather listen to that than Taylor Swift any day.
Great Good Morning Treeps!
Bless-ed Morning to you, Frank😊💓
Morning, Frank. All better?
Howdy, Frank! Back in the saddle, I pray?
Mornin’ infidels!
Mornin’ WeeWeed!
The lowest…installed in the highest office of our Republic.
Good Day WeeWeed!
Mornin’ Treepers
Good morning, LS. I hope the day finds you well and warm.
yes, i stayed inside all day, toasty warm
Howdy , LS. Have you tried linking videos, yet?
not yet…occupied with other matters today…will try again soon…..
Quip O’Day – Saturday January 15, 2022
The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. ~ Benjamin Franklin
Morning, ms idaho! Outstanding!!
Thank you Lord for the road kill last week…the filet mignon was exceptional…Even a toothless old fool like me could eat it…Ground the rest that wasn’t blood-shot from the car collision.
Good morning, g5494! It seems you’ve received an unexpected blessing😊 Those are the best!
And it was already tenderized. 😉
A couple of good ones from Tony Heller:
Europe Climate News
Real Climate Science | “Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts.” — Richard Feynman | Page 2
If you want to see a simple example of “Fact Checking” running amok, look no further than Investopedia.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/tips.asp
I went to Investopedia to check the definition of TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities). The definition was written by a James Chen. His biography is provided by a link on the page. It looks good. I believe he knows his stuff (Investment background).
Investopedia presents the biography of the person who reviewed his work. That person is Gordon Scott. Again he looks like he knows his stuff (Investment background).
Investopedia also provides a link to the biography of a “Fact Checker” for this page. That fact checker is Ariel Courage. She has a degree in Russian Regional Studies and a Masters of Fine Arts in Fiction.
WTF?
I lost a great deal of respect for Investopedia when I saw this. If they cannot stand on the reputation of their writer, adding a link to a reviewer and sketchy fact checker won’t build confidence. Remember, this is a page for a simple financial definition.
Any word of “Peoria Jones” ailing Kitty Cat?
Boogy….she’s only made one comment today, and it didn’t mention Kitty Cat.
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2022/01/14/cnn-outlines-biden-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-week/comment-page-1/#comment-8443852
Relaxin’ to the max!
(This is how we who know God should be trusting in Him)
that’s a comfy kitty
Grill is warming up for the steaks. It’s 22 F here with a wind but that will not stop me. My Jack & non-coke is here beside me. Probably the first of a couple. Started a fire in the fireplace to keep it nice an cozy in the living room. Nothing like wood heat.
Visit to the Meijers today showed some stuff out of stock but not terribly bad.
Bon appetite!
And it was! Thank you! They came out perfect.
Is anyone else noticing that Twitter is making it harder and harder to browse their site, rather than use their app?
If those of your in the midwest and east think this is the height of our winter your wrong! Lots more coming. But today people on the east side of this system will be having thunder snows, with lightning and thunder booming while it snows or as the snow and ice approaches.
Down in the western Carolinas it’s going to be bad. Ice storms. The kind that shut down everything and leave people without power for a considerable period. Meanwhile further north along the east coast hurricane force gusts coming ashore during a high tide is bound to cause considerable coastal flooding.
But the thing is there is another big storm coming that will hit about the same time next week and go through the same areas and in the meantime the midwest and east are going to be flooded with what will most likely be the coldest temps of this winter season. We’re talking -40 up in Minnesota and sub-zero down her in my area.
Bottom line. Batten down the hatches because it’s looking like the rest of this month will be stormier and colder than the average and the same for at least the first part of Feb. for the eastern half of the country.
lilbirdee12’s prayer:
Our Heavenly Father, Your children come to you tonight to ask for healing and peace throughout our country so that we may return to being One Nation Under God. Guide us to be leaders in Your Kingdom, spreading Your Love and Salvation to all. Forgive us our sins and deliver us from evil.
Lord, we ask for a blanket of protection over all our troops and law enforcement who serve to defend and protect us. Bless our representatives with the strength and wisdom they need to achieve the path You have chosen for us.
Please place Your Guardian Angels of Protection around Donald Trump and his family as they seek to lead America back to You. Also, we pray for Angels to protect and support our Sundance as he works for justice and peace.
Grant us patience, Lord, as the evil ones try to anger us and cause us to fall.
Spread blessings over Israel and Netanyahu.
We humbly ask that You please comfort those who are grieving and in pain.
Thank you Father, for Your Love and the gift of Life.
In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.
Amen
Amen.
Amen.
Amen. And prayers going up for the political prisoners of Jan 6; for Julian Assange and Pastor Pawlowski .
They all look alike huh?
Palestinians remove Muslim from al-Aqsa after confusing him for a Jew
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-692563
And the Corn Flake appointed ambassador….
US Ambassador: I won’t visit Judea and Samaria
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/320519
✝️ Lord, thank You for the day. Amen.