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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Good day everyone!
A simple, yet true message.
After years of bike ride enjoyment, finally retired my bicycle this spring.
It was time…
(A great day to spend extra moments praying for yourself, family, and our nation.)
Gracious morn, dear Della! And a much better one for seeing you!
And yes…the needs of so many for prayers for Almighty God’s help, strength, mercies and grace show themselves daily. They are always offered, and also for those who suffer in silence. 🙏🏻
To brighten your day, dear sis…our back door in Wales was a Dutch one just like this. 😘
Oh, Bet, it’s gorgeous!
Stirs me to book the next flight there …
Or even to the country road Joe posted!
Anywhere away from all the madness, right!
Our hearts are made for peace – and we long for it.
But it’s only found in Christ, not the world!
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All the more reason and with all my heart as we watch with utter joy how this once sparse thread has grown with the beautiful offerings of all kinds…scripture, photos, song, words of friendship and love, I KNOW as we gather every day, so does Christ dwell amongst us.
Our refuge from the (as you so rightly say and as we did just this morning) madness of a world we no longer understand or want to. Thanks be to Almighty God for this peaceful haven.🙏🏻
Yes, the Tree is quickly becoming a good landing place. I don’t visit other websites – no time for it.
Meant to tell you –
I began reading the Tree last summer and tentatively posted my first comment last November. And it was to you – of all people!
But can’t remember what I said!
(If it’s been more than ten minutes, haha!)
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Noooooo!!!! Really? Hahaha!!! Ten minutes for you…about half of that for me😂
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You, too, dear one!
You’re frequently in my thoughts – and prayers.
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Richly satisfying, Bet… thank you!!
“When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight,
for I bear your name, LORD God Almighty.”
Jeremiah 15:16
You are most welcome, Della. It is a profound truth that I look for you every day, lovely friend of my heart. Please know it. And every day you and all here on this bless-ed branch are in my prayers entrusting your well being to His care…especially those who are normally present but disappear for even a day. Always…🙏🏻😘
I understand completely, Bet, and feel likewise.. Thank you.. 🙏🏻
My thoughts and prayers are towards everyone on this Tree – and love each one.💕
All are unique and special, as God has created – for purposes of His own.
My days are cranking up with outdoor activity and chores (ugh).
Sometimes at the Tree, it’s good (for me) to step back a bit – still keeping abreast – while listening and watching the fellowship go on.
I’ve read on TH threads that multitudes read these posts from afar.
Yet another reason to be mindful that our content is uplifting. Most people are searching for such.
Hope this makes sense.
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Perfectly….yesterday I was absent for that very reason.
Your Written Public Comments are Requested by Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Office of Global Affairs (Department of Health and Human Services) has invited me to send my written comments to them at [email protected]. I invite YOU to send YOUR written comments to them also.
JAMES ROGUSKI
It used to be a joke…… even to Bud Light.
Psalm 28:7-9
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald -Gordon Lightfoot
May God grant peace and rest to Gordon Lightfoot.
Is that an Indian name?
In my youth (over 60 years ago) I traversed the Great Lakes up to Toronto as a British Merchant Navy Radio Officer.
Happy nostalgic memories.
good afternoon Patrick
The great Lakes are bigger than most people think.
i cant help but wonder what things you must have experienced.
i can only imagine.
thanks for helping me imagine
♬ Camille Saint-Saëns ♯ The Carnival of the Animals (complete)
Lord, forgive me…the only words which came upon seeing this. God bless this man.🙏🏻
#Metoo…sigh…
So moving … seems like yesterday, it was.
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If I ever want to remember what was and is no more, I go through one of my most treasured possessions (of a high I’ve written before somewhere)…a portfolio sized book of everything Norman Rockwell drew and painted. We found it at Half Price Books tucked away in an obscure corner.
Yes, it WAS yesterday. Alas…💔
(Whose peeling onions around here??)
A classic – Norman Rockwell … Love all his nostalgia!
My dear mother-in-law had several of his prints on her wall.
Here’s one:
And, yes, I adored my mother-in-law; she was like a mother.
Miss her terribly.
I was a boy in the ’50s – crew cut and a t-shirt nails it
Dad had an electric haircutter, took just a few minutes if the boys sat still
Same era, nim, I was a girl in 50s.
Remember this all too well.
Did you ever go to the drug store counter like this little guy?
Food, cokes and shakes were great.
You’re right – boys were easy to clothe – back then.
Tees, jeans, sneakers. Boom.
And love the buzz cuts.
He understood what and who made America. Not the United States. Could look at all of his “understandings” for hours🤗
I had a mother in law I felt the same about. Miss her also…to this day.
You’re exactly right about Mr. Rockwell.
Be grand if his illustrations were in school curriculum.
Young ones have no idea how this great country was made.
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I’d even go so far as to call him a social historian, a chronicler of our national life during the times he lived and painted.
Yes, I just knew you could describe it!
Bit he was, still is, a treasure.
Who’s….dear oh dear autocorrect. Tsk tsk..
I knew you didn’t do that on purpose betsy! Heehee
I keep my years-old norman rockwell calendar to also cherish the sweet old times…
You know me well, my friend… I am a pedant’s pedant all right😁
Little did we know back then how truly valuable his output would become in terms of raising our smiles on one hand and invoking tears on the other. It was always going to be like those times….until it wasnt.
What a treasure your calendar is💕
Make a motion – we totally ignore “autocorrect” going forward.
We’re definitely smarter than it is – and know exactly what was meant!
Life is too short for its nunsense. (That’s nonsense, haha)
That book you found is a treasure!
Amazing what people get rid of.
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Second that!!!
Page two!! No cat…I really loved this one and what he brought with him.🙏🏻
just tried to view Sundance’s, the Last Refuge twitter feed to see what’s up and it says “The Last Refuge hasn’t tweeted. When they do their tweets will show up here”
wonder what that’s all about.
people have been reporting difficulties, but when I try I get normal last refuge type posts.
TheLastRefuge (@TheLastRefuge2) / Twitter
at this time, the most recent is 12h old.
just checked it again – yes, it’s back up and showing tweets. Thanks!
André Rieu & Mirusia – Ave Maria
Feline Frame-Up (1954) Warner – Claude Cat/Marc Anthony
Chow Hound (1951) Warner
The Honey-Mousers (1956)
Hi Molonlabe…🤣🤣 have to say the old cartoons still brings tears of laughter.. 🍀🍀🍀🤣🤣👍
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its good to stop for a minute or to.
Saturday mornings were fun as a kid.
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they still can be
🤣👍..way back my Saturday was to the “itch” from 11am to about 4 pm.. couple of Cowboys, Gangster, 5 cartoons, a short subject and 2-3 serials.. Batman, Superman ..always end with hero about to die..🤣🤣👍
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Don’t realize how funny they really were until. I see them again.
Laughter is so good.
We need more of it….lots more, Jim!😘
As you said once we have a similar funny bone 🤣🤣👍
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Silly Symphonies – Music Land
The Cookie Carnival
London police have detained a man outside Buckingham Palace under the Mental Health Act.
Unfortunately he is not called Charlie (jug ears) Windsor/ Battenburg.
Patrick!!! Good afternoon to you, my Scottish friend!
So I guess we’ll arise at an indecent hour to observe the spectacle. I’m trying to feel enthusiastic… can’t.
Charles allegiances are firmly with the ungodly forces of the WEF, his religious faith the false god of “climate”.
I will pay attention specifically to the wording of his Constitutional Oath and hope NOT to hear one word changed from the one his mother took.
I hope you are well, and am always thrilled to see you. Blessings always. 💕 Bet
Hi Betsy and also hi to Miss Della… hope you both are having good day…🌹🌹
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Good afternoon, dear Jim🤗. I wasn’t here yesterday….making up for it today😎. Blessings to you, my friend🌻
Boomerang wishes, Jim! 🥰🥰
And again to both of you..🌹🌹😘😘
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🤗!!
Long Train Runnin’ + The Doobie Brothers
Dream A Little Dream Of Me – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Oh niiiiiiiiiiice!!!!😍
Monty Python SPAM
I still buy a can and slice it up to have with my eggs and spuds in am..🍀🍀🤣🤣👍
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Killer Rabbit!!!!
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🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
PSA Treepers… Joe Rogan’s podcast #1979 is very good in a 3 HOUR interview with Dr. Aseem Malhotra (truth genius). It is a long commitment but worth every minute. You can find it on Spotify (free). I love hearing the truth for a change.
It was VERY good. So good, I’ve restarted and relistened to it a few times. Some big truths coming from that cardiologist.
I’m enjoying JR immensely… and am listening to things I wouldn’t normally even agree with. But hearing perspectives is nice.
I would love to sit with someone for 3 hours and simply chat. It’s a lost art in this world.
Hello JWoo . I want to share something with you.
I was hangin out today .
Just enjoying the day .
Thinkin about things and this lady bug showed up just when I needed her.
Didn’t expect her too .
But come she did .
She just swooped right in and landed on my hand .
It’s a soft landing too,
It was just a simple thing but it meant so much.
I plucked her up and dropped her on this petal to take a pic.
She kept hopping back onto my hand .
As if she knew I needed it.
It was special.
This pretty little lady helped make my day one that I won’t forget.
Ever
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Abba Father
Our Protector
Our Provider
Our Friend
Our Love
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Our Life
Our Sweetness
Our Hope
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I do hope you saw my story about the ladybug which brought us the same sort of peace at a time when we very much needed it, molon…
Hey lady bug
I will bug you later
You must tell me again
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Molon, the creatures of the earth know where their safety is. It is an honor to steward such a small little creature’s heart the way you do. I imagine you have many in your gardens. They’re safe there.
Stay gentle, you giant.
Hi Pari
Joes a good man
Been around a long time
He has a good heart
So do you friend
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Thank you Woo and ML – I was mesmerized by the clear, logical explanations/story. A breath of fresh air these days… God Love you!
I knew of him, parichute, and the story of his father…and how vis that, the scales fell from his eyes. He is a powerful speaker.
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Beethoven: For Elise (Für Elise), Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor
Fractals…amazing…beautiful!
Goodnight my friend!
stevie
Your right
It is amazing
just watched it
Will again
Keepin it
Love it
Night
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Good night, dear friend. Sleep well😘
Goodnight sis! Sending (((hugs))) and the sandman lol!
💝 😴💤
Rest well
Hope today was better for them
Sleep
Message to my friends
Della and Bett
I’m not a photographer
But I do like takin pics.
Any thyme I take a pic
And it’s mine
Any thyme
If it is my pic I will say something like , somethin
I don’t know , somethin about it .
Like , hey look at this or that
Good thyme
Love this place
The Tree
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Hi stevie
Nice to see you.
I spent most of the day hanging out with my flowering friends today.
I think I may have run into a tiny little sprite today,
I don’t know , coulda been a fairy or an angel.
She likes hiding in this wisteria bush.
Hope your day went well
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I’d say you were a fine photographer, my friend. I am fascinated by every photo you share, no matter how simple. You have been an incredible blessing and an ornament to your beautiful branch…🍀🌻💕 your devoted friend.
Amen.
Thank you, Molon…
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I’d like to add my 3 rd ..great shots..and music also..🍀🍀😀👍
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Molon, is that “thyme” in the pot?
Time is on my side …
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Not any more!
If you can, take a peek outdoors tonite (like now) for full moon. Stunning….
https://www.almanac.com/full-moon-may
Good night Della
So beautiful, Mol9m.
Was thinking – hope a few “atheists” had a chance to just gaze at this – God’s handiwork, and think about it…
Do y’all remember Joe the Plumber from the Obama nightmare? Sadly he’s been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. I don’t know if you’ve had experience with that type of cancer, but I lost my mother to it. It’s very fast-moving and there aren’t a lot of treatment options. Since Joe is the breadwinner, his family is facing some financial hardship. I don’t know the man personally, but a mutual friend asked me to share his GiveSendGo fundraiser. Please consider donating or sharing. Thank you!
https://www.givesendgo.com/G9Y76?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=G9Y76
Good night 🌙 everyone. To known and loving friends… and to those whom we do not see yet but hope may join us soon. 💕
Good nite dear friends…
🙏🙏👍
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Good night buddy
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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.
And prayers up for all political prisoners. Prayers up for Julian Assange and for all the protesters of January 6 who were or are entrapped in DC. And, thank you, Lord, for restoring Pastor Pawlowski.
Thank you Father, for Your love and the gift of Life.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Amen!
Amen.
Amen
Amen
Amen…
Amen and Amen
May the Forth ‘be with you’ – Celebrating May the 4th in a Galaxy Far, Far Away STAR WARS TRIBUTE
https://commoncts.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-forth-be-with-you-celebrating-may.html
Cable TV News Ratings – Fox News hemorrhages numbers in evening – but still #1
https://commoncts.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-forth-be-with-you-celebrating-may.html