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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✝️ DAILY DEVOTIONAL, June 19, 2023
Love the writings of Spurgeon……🕊
This refrain from a hymn
kept going through my mind
as I read this devotional.
O how I love Jesus, 🎶
O how I love Jesus,
🎶 O how I love Jesus,
because He first loved me!
For God has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
– 2 Timothy 1: 7
Some accuse me of being a five or six point Spurgeonist.
My response is a hearty thank you.
Sweet posts Dan and Donna. ✝️
I’m going to ask – and maybe show my naivete – but why a “five” or “six point” Spurgeonist?
Pure truth! 🙏♥️🇺🇲
Howdy Lorrie, girl!
And now the week can start beautifully, Dan, as it always does when I read Spurgeon, this one being as gentle, hopeful, uplifting, and joyful as Jesus Himself.🙏🏻💕
Makes me miss my beautiful black kitty! I spent thousands attempting to save her! She chose kitty heaven instead! 😭 🐾💕
Out precious, beautiful black kitty developed leukemia and went downhill so quickly. We did not have the funds to try to save him. I am feeling you on this, Lorrie.
(One 💔 is not enough…so…)
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
So sorry to you both, Lorrie and Betsy. We love HARD, don’t we? I say “no more pets”… I just can’t handle it when they die. I . can’t . handle . it.
Savannah’s Timmy – the brother of Danny – is slowing down.
All hell will break loose when that cat dies. God help us.
It is hard. We’ve seen many leave us. We will not have any more because of it, JWoo. Difficult because we are both soft for both cats and dogs. Another is the cost of eye watering vet bills.
No….no more…
Hi Nim,
If my cat starts messaging – I’m getting promoted. He’s THAT smart!
Don’t laugh too hard
There are places in Ukraine where it’s kinda a reality
I want one of these “new” guns! Can hardly wait to shoot it.
I always wanted something like this:
90 mph and made to be street legal and no slack for any bonehead that does anything stupid around me. I’d just add a bit more armor to protect those big expensive tires better. Then lookout morons! Take a left oncoming in front of me, or run a light in front of me, or do anything stupid and I ain’t even slowing down.
Would love to ride shotgun with you..💪👍
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Holds three.
rah, I use my 97 Dodge Ram for that purpose but strangely enough when I drive it no one wants to get close or tailgate me. Maybe because it doesn’t have a tail gate, it is white with a red driver side door, and my stepdad tore the left rear fender pretty bad a few years ago.
More than once as a young man doing welding and fabricating at the family business I welded 8″ x 2 1/2″ channel iron onto pickup trucks for front or back “bumpers”. But since I was a young man I have dreamed of having an street legal armored scout car like the above.
My ex husband restored a 53 Dodge Job Rated truck. If anyone got in his way they were toast but nary a scratch on that truck. He painted the cab orange, the bed black to match our motorcycle club colors. Lol.
I see room for a couple of more…
Precious babies! 💕🐾💕
My part Main Coon would take up the whole space…23 lbs. My big boy, gentle giant. Cute pic.
Oohhhh Ginny – Maine Coon owners unit! Between you, me, and Greg1 – we have a small gang forming!
I do love them, but then again I am an avid animal lover. Kinda fun to share these things. Thanks for the reply.
Yeah we do!
23 pounds?!?
Wow, that’s 3 bigger than my girl!
Enjoy every minute of that!
WP’s
Morning, Garrison😊 Remembering my summer days of long ago when their music was part of my life.
Looking for jay….can’t find him…I’ll just sit here on Bench Monday and keep a look out….
Good Morning Betsy,
Wish I could sit on a bench today.
Back to work.
No matter where you go there you are ……and no matter where you are there you go. (my corollary to the theory of Space-Time)
Morning, monti😊 Yes…as Eliza Doolittle might say, “Wouldn’t it be luverly”…
I think we all have those places in our memories or imagination where we go from time to time. I know I do. Saves my peace which is something I will not yield up to anyone.
Hope your Monday is smooth with no potholes, my friend 😉
…something short to listen to while we are all sitting on the Bench watching the world go by, even if it is just in our heads.
This just fits for me…enjoy a bit of peace, my friends.
Franz Liszt
“Consolation No. 3
Morning dear sister, I’d join you but I’m on the recumbent bike, paddling fast and still at the same place. 😁❤️😘
Oh my, G!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 !!!
I’m just now seeing this…hope you’ve stopped by now and all the bolts holding it together stayed in place…LOLOL!
Now the mental picture I’ve got of you on it will never leave me. 😂😂😂 😘
Like stained glass – love it.
Bright, isn’t it! Happy.
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Mornin’, Bet. 🙂 Far out!!!
I think Mr jay would approve, my friend😁💕
My local oldies station was doing a special about groups whose members were related to each other–brothers, sisters, cousins with the supposition that their harmony was especially good due to their genetic connection. Who knows? Sounds like good theory (Garrison’s got to have an opinion on this, whadda ya say, big guy?) This stuck ion my mind as teh next song they played was “Backfield in Motion” remember that one–hadn’t heard it in 20 years but great tune/cool lyrics–anyway done by two cousins.
Socio-biology could argue that singing ability is subject to natural selection and even—although this would be a bit of a stretch—that close harmony singing could also be influenced by inherited traits.
Having been a long time member of the Barbershop Harmony Society, I can attest to this being an undisputed fact among those who engage in this avocation (as a serious hobby).
Not just genetics, but especially having been raised in the same household and taught language (word/vowell pronunciation plus any regional accents) by the same parents. Close harmony and the ability to generate harmonics from accurate pitch and vowell formation in the mouth are enhanced when singers are physically similar.
And if the siblings and parents sang together regularly as a family starting in the children’s childhood , they have even greater advantages.
I witnessed it several times; always amazing to hear.
And outside of the barbershop hobby, we’ve seen it among some professionals. Remember the Lennon Sisters?
I love the Beach Boys! I grew up in Beach Boy country in Socal and their music perfectly captured the beauty and the wonderful summers of my childhood on those beaches. Thanks for posting Garrison.
This is my favorite cover of “Don’t Worry Baby.”
Good morning Garrison!
Afternoon, Gramps! 🙂
Good afternoon Garrison. My husband and I saw the Beach Boys in concert a couple years ago at the Gertrude Ford Theater at Ole Miss. Great show, brought back many memories of the beaches in San Diego in the 60s. Their sound always unique.
Good evening, Garrison!!! How is the Lord blessing you today????
A 2 hour lunch with a very best friend, a person who has been with me for over 25 years. And you, darlin’?
My sweet neighbor brought me flowers with a cute coffee cup. We repotted and planted several. Just finished “Hope Floats” with daughter and time to call it a night.
Love it, Garrison. Love you got to spend time with your dear friend.
Howdy Garrison. The first day of summer is in 2 days and these infinitely famous tunes from the Beach Boys have me eager for it.
I can remember many summer days with my girlfriend (now my wife) on the beach at Ocean City MD with tunes like these coming from a portable radio on the towel….
Great memories…. thanks!
Pulling into the campus parking in my British Racing Green w/ wire wheels TR4—top down, Beach Boys goin’ full blast. It was 102F here today. This being Texas, the first day of summer has me counting the days ’til October . . . 🙂
Sounds good (the TR4 part). The 102 degrees -not so great. Guess that’s not unusual in Texas……
Pups
That’s my Maddie !!! ❤️
Perfect! My daughter has both examples, 2 adult golden doodles are #1, the new 3 month old golden doodle #2.
Trapped kitty
Father’s Day
19 June
Ethel Rosenberg
(1915-1953)
1st US civilian executed (in 5 tries) at Sing Sing, NY, for espionage at 37
Julius Rosenberg
(1918-1953)
1st American civilian executed for espionage after he and his wife were convicted of passing secret radar, jet and nuclear information to the Soviet Union, executed at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, NY at 35
They should have just been politicians instead.
Wondering which current US politicians haven’t given US secrets to Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, etc.?
…or rather sold US secrets to foreign governments.
Like Diogenes with his lamp eternally looking for an honest man, my guess is we have a long and probably unfruitful job
to come in finding one.
“When asked why he went about with a lamp in broad daylight, Diogenes confessed, “I am looking for a [honest] man.” Seeing a young man blush, he remarked that it was the complexion of virtue.”
And we won’t find any of that admirable quality in any of them either…
Make me King for a month. I’d have as many guillotines as could fit arrayed around the Washington Monument working 24/7. No traitors in any field would be exempt.
That’s the real answer, Rah..take NO prisoners 👍
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We will all help you.
I’ll save you some time and money. There are plenty of mice hanging trees around the Mall.
Nothing like seeing their heads being held up for all to see, including those in line for the same treatment though! I really think the French were on to something there. The only mistake they made in the execution was putting them in face down. I would want them to see it coming. From Biden, to the cast of the view and their audience, to Micheal Mann, to………..
Done! I would be glad to be under your rule! Finally, someone with some SENSE! This has been the longest three years of my life.
Well, the democrats loved and supported them.
After the fall of the Soviet Union papers were found that proved, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that they were guilty as sin.
Of course, democrats didn’t wanna talk about it….
19 June 2018 Lenore Engdahl, American classical pianist, and educator (Boston University School of Music, 1972–83), dies at 100
Lenore Engdahl plays Griffes
19 June 2013 Slim Whitman, American country singer (Rose Marie), dies from heart failure at 90.
Mockingbird Hill
19 June 2009 Ali Akbar Khan, Indian classical sarod player, composer, and music educator, dies of kidney failure at 87
Concert 1972 with Ravi Shankar
19 June 2006 Duane Roland, American southern-rock guitarist (Molly Hatchet – Flirtin’ With Disaster), dies at 53
19 June 2003 Michael “Peanuts” Hucko, American big band jazz and session clarinetist (Glenn Miller’s Army-Air Force Band; Lawrence Welk Show), dies at 85
Sing, Sing, Sing
Memories Of You
19 June 1997 Bobby Helms [Robert Lee Helms], American country music singer (Jingle Bell Rock), dies at 63.
I’ll avoid the Christmas music.<Jingle Bell Rock> Dad claimed to have went to school with him @ Decatur Central High School, which is just a half mile south of my grandmothers (my mom’s) old house.
Would have been 2 or 3 grades apart based on birth date.
Special Angel
thanks for the memories Magic
Scamsterdam came to America
Time to pull the circus tents down and get rid of the clowns.
F.D.R. in Hell – this is absolutely a perfect saying
Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. – Proverbs 19:2
The Philistine army gathered against King Saul and the men of Israel with chariots and horsemen and troops “like the sand on the seashore” (1 Samuel 13:5). Saul was to wait for Samuel to join him, but he decided he couldn’t wait and offered a burnt offering to appease the people. As soon as he had done this, Samuel arrived.
The Lord would have established Saul’s kingdom over Israel forever, but his foolish and rash decision stripped that from him (v. 13). He knew what he was supposed to do but failed to do it.
There are many people today who are ignorant of what will bring them a blessing. They have accumulated knowledge in the sciences, or are well-read in history, some have theoretical knowledge, and others can put theory into practice. Knowledge helps you to know your possibilities, as well as your weaknesses.
It has been said that ignorance is bliss, but it can also be dangerous.
Knowledge of God is vital to life. Knowing Him pulls you out of and away from spiritual and moral death. The apostle Peter encouraged those to whom he wrote to “take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:17-18).
The path to a life of blessing is knowing your Creator and fearing Him is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 1:7).
Many in this nation and in the nation’s leadership need the light of God’s truth to lead them out of darkness. Pray their eyes will be opened, that they seek the knowledge of God through His Word, and be blessed by His saving grace.
https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing/?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing
Thank you, Poyeema, Very GOOD!
Here’s some things I think go along with this message.
Revelation 22:10-12 “And He saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. And, behold, I come quickly; and My reward is with Me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”
Matthew 22:1-14 “And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: and the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them. But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: and he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen.”
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
Amen!
The 50th Psalm
Septuagint
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.
From Small Compline
Rejoice Virgin Theotokos, Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Savior of our souls. (Thrice)
Monday of the Third Week after Pentecost
The Apostles’ Fast
Holy Virgin-Martyrs Archelais, Thecka, and Susanna, beheaded at Salerno (+ 293)
Saint Bessarion the Great, Wonderworker of Egypt (+ 466)
Saint Claude of Besançon, Gaul (+ 699)
Saint Hilarion the New, Abbot of the Dalmaton Monastery (+ 845)
Numerous other Saints and Holy Martyrs are commemorated today.
June 6th – Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
June 19th – civil or commercial calendar
Saints of God pray for us!
Correction: Saint Theckla not Thecka.
June 19
Morning
Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. Heb. 12:14
Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:3
There shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth. Rev. 21:27
There is no spot in thee. Song 4:7
Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy. Lev. 19:2
As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: but as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear. I Pet. 1:14-17
Put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; and be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and … put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Eph. 4:22-24
He hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. Eph. 1:4
Evening
Gold tried in the fire. Rev. 3:18
There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, but he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. Mark 10:29, 30
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you. I Pet. 4:12
Now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Pet. 1:6, 7
The God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. I Pet. 5:10
In the world ye shall have tribulation but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33
Bagster
https://dailylightdevotional.org/06/0619.html
Good morning and thank you Poyeema
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Morning molonlabe. Rainy in middle rural GA, and need it. Had a man clear 2yo trees off my lower dam recently. Overlaps with ‘life’ and not getting to it sooner. Walked last, ahead of sunset, to the pond, to partake the new views, found a few ripe black berries, saw a large doe. Absorbed the views.
Your choices in art always make me pause, peruse, enjoy. They are dialogues.
Have a great week…………………
Good morning all!
Storm Prediction Center Tornado Watch 338 (noaa.gov)
Storm Prediction Center Jun 19, 2023 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook (noaa.gov)
Africa pumping out the tropical waves into the MDR.
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Good morning Rob
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Good morning. Feeling down right revolutionary today. My tolerance level has officially been exceeded.
For example!
This state blew up its last coal plant to make way for a massive, community-changing construction project: ‘In our opinion, it’s irreversible’ (msn.com)
That plant was only 28 years old! When the morons on the east coast start suffering even more of the consequences of their actions there will be an even greater exodus of those morons into areas where sanity still prevails. To heck with the wall down Mexico way. We need to build the equivalent of the Iron Curtain complete with minefields between us and those maniacs. Make them stay and wallow in what they are creating for themselves. Such a waste.
Germany is doing the same with their now closed down nuclear plants, Rob. Not for them keeping them up “just in case”, though I do understand even doing that would not be easy or quick.
No, no….burn those bridges, turn the lights out, lock the doors with dead bolts, and throw away all the keys so there is nothing to fall back on when (not if…when) their fanciful, unrealistic, lunatic ideology collapses…as it most definitely will. And is doing.
It seems we’re not far behind.
Wow, that’s just crazy. Here in Mississippi an old coal plant has been converted to LNG. Our monthly electric co-op magazine had an article on its completion and start-up.
So that thing has gone from an invest to a depression to a TS since I posted it this morning. That is rapid intensification.
As predictable as the sunrise.
So this blabber mouth “vaccine scientist” has been spreading lies about the COVID “vaccine” all over the various “news” networks for years goes on the Joe Rogan show. Joe isn’t buying his crap and Joe has RFK Jr. on his show who calls out the lies.
The whimp objects trying to appeal to his illusional authority.
Joe offers $100,000 for the whimp to debate JFK Jr, and others jump in until the pot for him would be 1.5 million dollars and he still refuses to debate.
‘Double-Talking’ Vaccine Scientist Refuses To Debate RFK Jr. Despite $1.5 Million Charity Pot | ZeroHedge
So everyone now is seeing that the information this guy has been pumping out now for years is questionable and are calling his whimpy ass out on social media. Of course the whimp starts squirming and whining like an abused puppy.
And so what does the media do to come to try and defend this lying loser that they have given so much print and air time too? You got it! Play the victim card. Soooooo predictable.
A vaccine scientist says being tag-teamed and dogpiled on by Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, and RFK Jr. all at once has been ‘overwhelming’ (msn.com)
More whining and squirming:
Peter Hotez Pushes Back at Joe Rogan and Elon Musk’s Vaccine Debate: No Interest in ‘Turning It Into The Jerry Springer Show ‘ (msn.com)
Would you take medical advise from a person who obviously doesn’t care about oral hygiene?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fy_SvDOXsAAlhwF?format=jpg&name=900×900
Nor anyone with a name,rearranged,that spells “Hertz to pee”
I hear a very tiny 🎻.
After watching the JoeDan Gorman compilation, I went to look for that exquisite comic clip about “shaming readers”
This is for Hotez 🙂
That is solid gold. They say that all good comedy has an element of truth. In this case though every word is truth.
A rare excursion into the truth by The Hill:
Don’t hide the truth about who made violent threats against Target (msn.com)
SERVICE OF PASSIONATE DEVOTION
“Lovest thou Me?…Feed My sheep.” John xxi 16
Jesus did not say – Make converts to your way of thinking, but look after My sheep, see that they get nourished in the knowledge of Me. We count as service what we do in the way of Christian work; Jesus Christ calls service what we are to Him, not what we do for Him. Discipleship is based on devotion to Jesus Christ, not on adherence to a belief or a creed. “If any man come to Me and hate not…, he cannot be My disciple.” There is no argument and no compulsion, but simply – If you would be My disciple, you must be devoted to Me. A man touched by the Spirit of God suddenly says – “Now I see Who Jesus is,” and that is the source of devotion.
Today we have substituted credal belief for personal belief, and that is why so many are devoted to causes and so few devoted to Jesus Christ. People do not want to be devoted to Jesus, but only to the cause He started. Jesus Christ is a source of deep offence to the educated mind of today that does not want Him in any other way than as a Comrade. Our Lord’s first obedience was to the will of His Father, not to the needs of men; the saving of men was the natural outcome of His obedience to the Father. If I am devoted to the cause of humanity only, I will soon be exhausted and come to the place where my love will falter; but if I love Jesus Christ personally and passionately, I can serve humanity though men treat me as a door-mat. The secret of a disciple’s life is devotion to Jesus Christ, and the characteristic of the life is its unobtrusiveness. It is like a corn of wheat, which falls into the ground and dies, but presently it will spring up and alter the whole landscape (John xii. 24).
Oswald Chambers
June 19th Devotional
Good morning my dear sweet friend stevie
Have yourself a joy filled day my friend
and my God be with you throughout your day
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Hi Stevie!!! Blessings to you. Praying you’re having a terrific week thus far!
Dinas Bran from Llangollen by Richard Wilson
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The Lords Prayer
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. Amen.
Oh mo!!!!!! Thank you!!! This is…well, it is… no adequate words seem to be forming.
I’m overwhelmed at the beauty of this painting of a place I know as well as I know anywhere. Those tiny figures are playing in the Dee River. The bridge and the church? All so familiar to me. The Old Corn Mill, now a beautiful restaurant.
I have seen quite a few paintings of Llangollen, but I believe this one might just be my favourite, the one that speaks to my heart. Recognizable instantly to anyone familiar with Llan. I can not thank you enough for your thoughtfulness in looking for it, finding it, and placing it here. Because I know you did…love you, dear friend🍀💕
For those who may not know, only parts of Dinas Bran (Crow Castle) remain. But the views are spectacular from where those ruins still are.
Good morning Bett
You know me well
Hope your doin swell
You are correct
I did a long search for some
nice Welch artists
I learned a lot about many different painters.
This is the artist that caught my eye
Glad it caught yours
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Your a great friend Bett
One I will never forget
Ever
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Tell me , Llan .. Llangollen
Is that a certain town or area in Wales.
Inquiring minds wanna know .
Looks very nice
Like you
Nice
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In north Wales, mo, situated in the Dee Valley. And it is very nice…or was when I lived there. The people were all so special to me. And those who remain are treasured family of my heart.
The Welsh are notoriously wary of anyone not Welsh, especially the English. But bless their hearts forever, they adopted me into theirs. And I loved them all the more for their faithfulness to that old axiom there “Take me as you find me”.
No judging on looks or position or circumstances…just as I wish the rest of the world was. As in fact this lovely Tree is.
I am familiar with Richard Wilson as an artist. And I am desperately trying to dredge up where I have seen his work…not here but somewhere, possibly in one of those small antique shops which one finds around unexplored corners everywhere in Wales and England. But this one? I was not familiar with. It is by far the most splendid painting of Llan (as we all shortened Llangollen to) I have ever seen. He chose his vantage point well. Seeing it caught me unawares, but I can tell you, dearest friend, it has boosted me from a standing start Monday into the stratosphere. You did that, mo. Thank you, thank you…🍀💕
Kew Gardens: The Pagoda and Bridge by Richard Wilson
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PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ☘
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle,
be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him we humbly pray;
and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host,
by the power of God, cast into hell Satan
and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Lake Avernus I by Richard Wilson
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Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Italian Landscape by Richard Wilson
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Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
Francis of Assisi
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Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.
Mother Teresa
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I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.
Mother Teresa
Snowdon from Llyn Nantlle by Richard Wilson
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Good Morning Treepers
Morning MO…hope your day goes well..🍀🍀🤜🤛🍀👍
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Good morning Jim
Glad you made out ok
the other day
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Goooood morning, mo!😁🍀
I am loving the colours in this painting. Serene.
And SNOWDON!!! Be still my heart…💓
Diolch, Cariad
Good morning, Jim! Hoping you are feeling on top of the world!😘
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Almost forgot ..?wanted to show my first fruit from my 3 bucket garden
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That’s a cool pic Jim
Caught those water droplets perfectly
They are gonna taste good
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They look like gooseberries! All from your bucket garden? Oh well done…and yum!!😁👍🏻
Can’t wait to taste 😀👍👍
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Hiya Jim!
I am so happy to see your first fruits! I have two planters outside – beautiful big planters with double tomato wire cage – one small in the center and one much larger on the outside – to hold burgeoning limbs.
You would laugh at me, though. I have three different varieties of seed packets… as well as remnants of old tomatoes buried deep within the soil. My first bigger pot – I had in the garage all winter – and when tomatoes went bad – I didn’t throw them away – I buried them!
Well, wouldn’t you know – as it got warmer – that bugger grew and grew. I should have Frankenstein tomatoes. I am so excited.
Was at Menards today and replaced some house plants. Got some more rope to replace the scratch areas on our cat condos (plural).
Someone should keep me out of that hardware store – it’s like my Disneyland.
🤣😂👍… love to see Frankenstein tomatoes .. 😂👍… isn’t it amazing how Nature just will not be denied …🤣👍
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Jim , glad your
Feelin’ Stronger Everyday
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I have expounded the virtues of Nick Zentner here before. His videos teaching geology are great. For those of you with an interest and especially those that live in the shadow of Mt. Rainier, this is a excellent explanation of that volcanoes history and in fact a history of the whole cascade range.
Did you know that the city of Tacoma is built on a bedrock from a lahar/mud slide from an eruption over 5,000 years ago? And when Rainier has another major eruption it is likely it will make what happened at Mt. St. Hellens look like a small event? It sure will make those effected that survive have a new appreciation for how miniscule man is in the face of natural forces.
Lots or really interesting stuff in the following 1 hour video.
bedrock from a mudslide?
After 1,000s of years. The best description of a lahar is that it is like concrete pouring down a river bed. More solid matter than water.
Here. This is a short 5 minute version that gets the idea across.
thx, rah, I’ll give that a watch
Mt St Helens, from Mt Adams 33 miles away, it took 2-1/2 minutes for the sound to reach them … I believe small mudflows and lahars were generated, tho smaller news than the explosive eruption itself and nowhere near the one in the video
57 died despite the evacuation efforts. One of them a USGS Geologist on the 3rd ridgeline away that was taking measurements of the deformation of the mountain with a laser. He was dead within seconds after that started.
Somedays I feel like I have been kicked down a flight of stairs.
Sorry you’re hurting.
26 years of back issues here, and a couple of things I’ve repeated to myself non-stop that have proven true.
1. Hurt and hate it, but keep moving.
2. If you keep moving, you can keep moving.
I know, that sounds silly.
But they work.
Hope you feel better, and soon.
I’ve been out of the loop most of a week, last I recall you were seeing a surgeon, if indeed I recall correctly.
Hope you can get help.
Verse of the Day for Monday, June 19, 2023
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“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;”
1 Timothy 2:5 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
Thank you Duchess for your daily verse of the day. I look forward to this each day. I thank Jesus EVERY day for blessings received and prayers answered!! He has given me many blessings and has answered many, many prayers. God Bless You and keep you safe. Have a great bless-ed day.
Happy to hear you are BLESSED, Marti !!! So thankful you are thankful !!!
Thrilled for prayers answered !!! God has drawn you here to hear the Good News !!!
And you have blessed me as well – for that I am thankful !!!
God Bless Your Day with continued revelations !!! ❤️❤️❤️
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
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
Good morning my dear sweet friend Dutches
Beautiful
As usual
Hope your dreams were as sweet as you are my friend
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Morning, MO – Oh, yes – Sweet dreams of great blessings to come !!!
Wrote a poem for you !!! You ready for this one ???
Let me know – and I will post it here – 💙🙃💙🙃💙
always ready my friend .
always
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LAYING UP TREASURE
Someday soon we will be held to account
For deeds done dually to what amount
Did we deal fairly with one another
Did we take advantage of our brother
Agreements made with both parties in mind
Will leave neither one alone in a bind
Sometimes legal tender is not quite there
But payment must be derived from somewhere
What do you have of good value to share
To pay for the labor and make it square
Well I have a talent to shake and bake
Can I pay you with this luscious cheesecake
Of course my dear there is no need to fret
But from my friends a scolding I will get
I will take my chances and make the deal
They’ll never suspect unless I reveal
Oops the jig is up I told them outright
But soon I will be saying good night
Only one is awake so I’ll sneak a bite
The other is prolly not up for a fight
Easy peasy for you and me to see
What a delicious deal this was to be
The ladies they will giggle and gaggle
So I’ll charm them right out of the haggle
Yum yum this cheesecake is so good so great
I know in my heart I made no mistake
This time tomorrow I’ll have worn it off
No hurry no worry I was once a toff
D01: 06/18/2023
☘️🍀☘️ cheesecake
☘️ What a nice poem.
Do you know someone that loves cheesecake .
I think maybe you do .
Thanks for watching out for me.
I’d be lost without you.
Like a bird without wings
‘A BIRD WITHOUT WINGS’
‘You’ve got a friend in me’
Oh – You are so adorable !!! * Giggling * here 😀 * Blushing * . ☺️
Cruel!!! He’s cruel!!😂
LOL
Bet..Bet..Bet – He gets paid in cheesecake – No moolah exchanged – at all
What’s a fella to do – Say No ???
We are just jealous because the wife of his friend lives too far away to deliver cheesecake to us !!!
We need to check and see if she will mail it to us frozen – of course – that will not work for you – too hot where you are at present – by the time it arrives – it would be mush !!!
What’s a girl to do – but stare at the pic and imagine – * Sigh *. ❤️
Get your Cessna out, duchess. Unless it’s in for repairs😎 …I’ll be waving and waiting….as last time😁😉
Well, you see, this is partially self inflicted!
Had you Stared In Southern at him he woulda thought twice about doing that!
Hahaha…yes, Greg. I definitely slipped on that one😁. Mea culpa. If there is a next time, watch out!!
You. liked the poem ??? I think I will call you Chucky Cheesecake !!! 🙃
Did Bet find out yet ??? Guess not – or she would be looking for me to swing by and pick her up – lol
Yes – Bet and I both LOVE cheesecake – How did you know ???
Looks like a reasonable sized piece – You prolly won’t get fat or slovenly on that – 🙃
Yes – Watching out for you – How are we going to fill up your dance card if you are not a ‘looker’ ???
HUGS !!! 💚🙃💚🙃💚
See above….. CRUEL!!!!!😎
LOL
At least i didnt have it with two scopes of ice cream ,
but the days not over yet
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With me, I might as well just slap it on my hips where it will stay forEVAH!!!😁
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My problem is in the opposite direction, Bet !!! I could eat the whole cheesecake (pic on yesterday’s open) and I would not gain an ounce – metabolism is super-charged !!!
Now please do not get all icky on me – it is just as hard to gain weight as it is to lose it –
When I was in training – it was said I ate as much as a football player – and looked no different – most of my weight was muscle !!!
Not bragging – mind you – Just the way God made me – 🙃
I’m learning little bits and pieces of your life dutch.
but some things are still a mystery to me.
I dont have a clue what it is you where training for.
Some day ,
if you may
Tell me more
or you could leave it to my imagination ,
that would be fun too.
I am like you in that way , i eat and i eat and i just burn it off.
170 pounds my whole life
few pounds up , few pounds down
Training for a marathon cheesecake eat-a-thon.
(I’m her coach😎)
Yep….agreeable genes are always a plus. And a bonus. 👍🏻🌿😁
We are as the good Lord made us. His choice. No mistakes made😘
Ha!
Hi Greg
hope your day went well
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Morning, duchess😘
“Friends that turned into family…”
I think that’s all of us in our Tree! Right??
And I am thankful, too!🤗💕
Yes, Betsy, That is all of us here in our Tree. A very caring, loving family. I too am thankful for this special family.
See??? Thank you, Marti…that has made me smile. Blessed be your week upcoming, my frienr💕
Amen goes right there, Bet !!! For sure !!! 🧡🌼🧡🌼🧡
😘😘😘😊🌻!!!!
I love your posts Duchess. Thank you for posting them and I especially love the dove theme. I have one of those Christmas flags that goes on the shepherd’s hook in the lawn – and even though it is for Christmas – I want to put it out now. Somehow, Christ’s peace seems fitting – especially now.
Amen goes right there, JW !!! 🧚🏻♀️🧚🏻♀️🧚🏻♀️
Hope and Pray you have a Happy and Peaceful Birthday !!! ❤️
Mornin’ all!
Mornin, WeeWeed.🪴
-pay back is gonna be rich
Morning, Patience and dear Ma 😘🌿😘
Waiting…..and waiting…one fine day.
Good morning WeeWeed
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“She’d always said that there must be something very bad about money, because those who needed it most never had it, and so many who had it would do such awful things to get more of it.”
― Alexander Key, Escape to Witch Mountain
The White Monk by Richard Wilson
The Chosen Scene: Jesus Gives the Beatitudes
Love the way The Chosen presented this special teaching !!! You will know where to find Me !!! ❤️
Hi Molonlabe,
I am so happy you are watching The Chosen. This portion of the Sermon of the Mount writing was so poignant for me. Brings tears to my eyes every time. There is no other life that I would rather live than in His Presence. For whatever loss or gain – He remains.
Bless you, brother.
View of Tivol ‘Villa of Maecenas’ by Richard Wilson
All Creatures of Our God and King | The Tabernacle Choir
Notice Wilson always places a few figures at the bottom of each painting for perspective of the grand scenes he paints. Imagine spending an afternoon where this artists is (himself perhaps) doing what he enjoys in virtual solitude and peace. Wonderful!
(His skies are reminiscent of Turner’s, and to my eye much better. So good I don’t notice them at first. As they should be.)
Second looks are always the best bet
Right Bett 😊
Always are. Yes…right!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/06/17/texas-heat-wave-records-climate/
Meanwhile the high here today in West Torrance is a blistering 69 degrees. Sorry …
Oops, more like 67 …
Just opened the door in our part of Texas. The humidity is overwhelming. Makes the heat worse. And the official start of summer hasn’t arrived. Inside, A/C set at 85, ceiling fans on full, and a tiny extremely efficient floor fan blowing. Comfortable at present.
Here comes July, August, September.
West Torrance, CA?? 67 to 69 degrees – what a relief! It’s been a moderate summer and I am most glad for it. Here in my Central Indiana home – it is 79 degrees – slightly windy – and overcast…. but our potted flowers and plants are happy and flourishing. We get pretty intense wind where I live – so the sturdy patio furniture is blocking the tall tomato plants to keep them from getting wind whipped.
We put the row covers over the tomatoes last night and they’re staying on for a couple more days. 39 last night. I’m going to have to start a fire to stay warm tonight.
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A STORM IS COMING TO SHAKE THIS EARTH
JULIE GREEN MINISTRIES
https://rumble.com/v2v43vf-a-storm-is-coming-to-shake-this-earth.html
Pat Robertson’s Memorial Service 🕊🍃
https://www.cbn.com/patmemorial
AI, Artificial Intelligence-GPT-5 is scheduled for release sometime in 2024. The news is rife with documentaries, articles and predictions with respect to Artificial Intelligence and the effect this technology will have on the entire world. The hopes that AI will not just cure cancer and bring about world peace, is accompanied with the fear that AI will enslave, or, destroy humans in a self aware, “Judgment Day Terminator” type scenario. This is evoking some serious and deserved Sturm and Drang angst with the Hoi Polloi. We laymen are able to understand, that the minute AI Intelligence can write and modify it’s own code and exponentially square it’s own IQ, the horse that left the barn, might be a Pale Horse spitting fire. Tristan Harris (He is everywhere, podcasts, TED Talks etc.) Stanford University trained computer genius and Google ethicist, who is the tip of the spear in these discussions famous for his predictions and bona fides re: AI, says that AI will exponentially square it’s IQ again and again and again ad infinitum in 2 or 3 years. 2 or 3 YEARS! He is calling for a halt to research and a world wide assessment of the possible dangers. That will never happen no matter what you hear from governments, or, “experts”.
Currently the arguments for a halt to research while scientists and nations assess the danger is risible. If anyone thinks that ANY nation on earth (Including America) is going to stop pushing for the best possible AI in the shortest amount of time is huffing paint and probably thinks Manti T’eo has a hot girlfriend.
To this point, the attempt to assess the variables, possibility of our own destruction, we must pretend we are as smart as AI will be when it makes decisions about our future. The predictions we make, must take place on the level, of that future AI intelligence in order to discuss it. The presumption of prescience with regard to future AI intelligence requires the cognizance of that same level of intelligence, which, by admitted definition is preposterous.
If in fact, we could extrapolate accurately, we would already know the outcome. Ironically, ONLY AI can predict the answer, AFTER it exponentially squares it’s IQ.
When we assess the KNOWN variables, the discussions themselves are illogical and can only be based on presumptions from those who hope, that this time, there is NOT an indifferent God who sees the possibilities and good in our species.
Again, the Pale Horse has left the barn and he is really smart.
All is not lost, but, certainly different. We will be the Borg, or, we will perish.
Transhumanism is anathema to so many, especially on the Luddite Right (I am a card carrying member.) Pascal’s Gambit postulates that we don’t know if there is a God, but, we bet there is one, in order to maintain order and, like Constantine on his death bed, hedge our bets. Get your money out. It is not an option. Gods, throughout history, have changed. The new AI God, does not negate the old God. Sol Invictus is first cousin in the ecclesiastical sense, to Christian Religion. Are we meeting the new God, same as the old God? As I type, ribbon cables are being designed to pass over the damaged parts of a brain in order to stimulate undamaged parts so that stroke patients can walk and talk. That is nascent, but definable, Transhumanism.
AI is NOT actual life. The emotions, the joy, hatred, sadness which are part and parcel with everyone of us in this veil of tears, in any scenario, in my opinion, would be of interest to AI. This is logical, based on the accepted universal desire of all sentient and non sentient things to survive. The self aware singularity of AI in the foreseeable future, would logically include an aspect of “self” preservation. The spark of life, unattainable for AI, is worthy of interest, especially to an entity, a force, an IQ that has no hope of acquiring that spark unless it is married, on a cellular level, to that force, that life, which, no matter how exponentially squared, it cannot produce, only meld.
“We have the technology”. You will be, “The 6 Billion Dollar Man”, hopefully sans the Vulcan mind meld.
We Americans cannot imagine an attack on our “identity”, our individuality, but, it might already be accompli.
In our small (relatively speaking) part of Texas, Chris watched a young man of about 22 scan his wrist for payment at self checkout. He’s had a chip implant.
Just think about that.
Chris said he came really close to saying to him, “You f-in dip sh1t.”
But then he’s never suffered fools…
https://www.americaoutloud.com/humanitys-last-stand-the-digital-nightmare-in-our-future/
Excellent article, but, again, the AI horse has left the barn.
It has… Too late.
But this isn’t… Deo gratias🙏🏻
Amen goes right there, Bet !!1. ❤️
Yes, ma’am, sis. 🙏🏻
Hi Bet,
In the 90’s movie Judge Dredd they had that technology and used it in the film. Predictive programming as Intell is entwined in Babylonian Holyweird and have been pushing the “Alien” agenda, instead of the truth of Demons/Fallen Angels. In They Live which was 1988, they had drones, along with subliminal programming through the Television. Hope your good. I had a great weekend up in the mountains of NC.
Rob Roy
Good afternoon, Colkitto…again😉 (I started at the bottom and worked my way up).
We are being warned. I don’t hold out much hope that people in general these days have enough brain power to think this odious and murderous technology through. Especially if they aren’t familiar with the Bible. Too preoccupied with the “next big shiny thing”.
That was a very good movie we thought. Jessica Lang rose from her start to become quite a good actress. She was very good in Rob Roy, as was Neeson.
I really liked that one also Betsy..men took charge of situations..loved sword fight at end ..🤣👍
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So did my husband. One of his faves.😁
Hi there, Colkitto. Glad you had a terrific weekend in NC.
I can’t get into Liam Neeson in a kilt. Mel Gibson wore it better.
God afternoon – early evening – Betsy. What on earth would possess someone to have a device implanted in themselves like that? Oh yeah… just said it… possession.
Possession is right. And it is shocking to me. Millions will think it’s “cool”. And the Satanists intending to mark us all will play to that. I find the lack of questioning remarkable and disturbing.
Lack of questioning… well it’s a trance. Mind control 101
And shiny new objects…and a misguided faith that others wouldn’t prevaricate and reeeeeally do have their best interests at heart.
Hmmm, what they gonna say when, after squaring it’s “intelligence”, so it’s beyond our understanding – “it” then spits out “it’s” conclusion, that indeed, there is a Creator as described in the ancient texts, stories, characters – The Bible – containing within many, many levels of wisdom, instruction, explanation, and a door to infinity. Only the first one or two layers are accessible to the average person of faith (you and I), with deeper and deeper layers “shown” to select dedicated persons of great faith, humility and grace – and of course years of gained wisdom, learning, and service.
My guess is that after a second or two of stunned scilence, there to be one hell of a commotion, scrambling, begging and pleading going down all around. Don’t say we dinna warn ye all.
Wilton House from the Southeast by Richard Wilson
Gregorian – Pie Jesu
Beautiful, MO !!! Thanks for posting the video !!! ❤️
View of the Wilderness in St. James’s Park by Richard Wilson
Jesus Protects Women From Being Stoned To Death | The Passion Of The Christ
My goodness!! I’ve been to St James Park. How different it looked back in the day. Those magnificent trees!
I think it’s so fun to look at the picture and know that you have been there .
Makes it real
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Yes it does. Unquestionably!
that is some awfully dramatic drawing in the dirt.
Isn’t it funny how we get completely different impressions from the same words.
I rescued a sub-adult Bobwhite Quail on saturday from the middle of a county road. I haven’t seen a Quail in a very long time, but I was in the mountains of NC in the middle of a state park. At the time I was debating whether it was a young Ruffed grouse, but after looking at photos, I believe it was a Quail.
Good morning Colkitto
Look at that lady Quail
Looks like she has a few more eggs in her belly
Good to see you Colkitto
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St Francis smiles, dear Colkitto. As do I🙏🏻😊
Looks like a quail to my eye. Found a picture of a grouse to post, so I hope it comes through.
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Yep….quail…
And nope, pic didn’t come through. Worst luck.
The bird did not try and flee from me and looked me right in the eye. It was distressed from being on the pavement and having a crow harass it. If I was home I would have tried to find a bird rehabber but I was on the road. Alexander Key who used to live in the area would approve.
One of his best books.
What an interesting title. Must look…because there is nothing more mysterious than Nature. As I never tire of saying, we do not know the half…
There are numerous forgotten national & local stories that are quite amazing. One day we will talk about Gef which Key wove into his “Flight To The Lonesome Place” book.
I’ve saved this stolen photo for you, Colkitto. Someone elsewhere took a picture of these beauties in his garden. An amazing shot which I knew you’d appreciate😊
House Finches. They are regulars in my yard. I haven’t found where they nest yet, but they do like lamps posts and hanging lamps. Very unafraid of us Humans and like to nest near us. Ty Bet
Welcome! An incredible and fortuitous up close picture. Beauties.
We have a yard full along with sparrows, doves, cardinals, cow birds all coming to the feeder. The ground crews are robins and mockingbirds. Five squirrels add to the mix.
Our mama robin of the porch light has 2 new babies with hopefully number 3 hatching tomorrow. Our going in and out doesn’t bother her at all. It’s such a joy watching all this life happening right outside our doors.
Joe on the current tropical depression:
The American Storm
@BigJoeBastardi
goes into the Caribbean as TS. ( crosses central part of the chain) then turns into a Napoleonic storm as by Monday south of Hispaniola its “Blownapart”.
Well the Hurricane Center thinks it’s going to be a hurricane and at least survive well into the Caribbean.
God morning, all!
Just dropping in – I cannot stay.
Kiddo just finished her first online class with The Potter’s School – sooooo good! Study Skills – invoking The Lord – Hallelujah! 10:1 student teacher ratio – kind, polite, and funny kids – engaging and inspiring teachers – mini breaks in 2 hour course to get up and get the jitters out – this class teaches kiddos HOW to study and teaches their minds shortcuts for processing and disseminating information. Can use for a lifetime of learning – not just for some academic achievement.
Today is my birthday! Through the peaks and the valleys – God Has always been here. For my birthday – I asked God for special blessings for each one of you – and I KNOW that He absolutely delivers. Somewhere you look today – something you hear – something you feel – will bless you – each of you – right where you are. And it will be so obviously HIM – that you won’t be able to explain any other way. I asked it of my faithful Abba – He loves gifting to His kids.
We are heading out to our little Max’s Cubbard in Lebanon for lunch. Then we will work on getting organized for online learning. I took the day off of work, but there is still “work” to do.
Blessings and love and fully leveraged FAITH IN GOD – I wish for you. He Is Faithful.
Happy Birthday JWoo
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Thank you, Molonlabe. It’s # 50 – I like aging.
The Big five o
thats cool
best times still ahead
Happy Birthday JWoo. One year of more wisdom. I hope you have a wonderful day and a great lunch, and fun and learning with your daughter.
Alexander Key was an illustrator before an author. Here is one of his
How lovely, Colkitto. She will adore both🌻
I’d like to add my Happy Birthday, JWoo..happy to hear you’re taking the young one’s education into your hands…😀😀👍👍
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Thank you, Jim burns. There is, as of this writing, a bit of uncertainty with the online school. It is A LOT – and combined with my full time job – it will only be by the Grace and Strength of God we manage – so we are working through as much as we can to plan, strengthen, and dig in. I appreciate everyone’s continued prayers.
Thank you, Colkitto. I find the people here are like how people “should” be. Wish I could scoop you all up and place you into my neighborhood. That would be idyllic for sure.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, JWoo-Hoo!!!!!!
You have a big heart, dear sis.💓 So my birthday prayer for you is that for all the loving you give out, I pray it returns to you a thousand fold every single day.
God is faithful… eternally.🙏🏻 Birthday blessings always dear friend.💞🤗
Thank you, Betsy. I had the most surreal day Saturday.
Started off with the Shalom Garden Tour. We had to leave early as Savannah had to work at 2 PM to 10 PM. The gardens were glorious and the sunshine and smell of fresh soil and blooms was simply perfect.
In all honesty, though – I felt a tinge of sadness that I had to take kiddo to work and couldn’t spend the full day with her. So, I had to give myself a PEP TALK that I am doing everything a good parent should do – preparing their teenager to work in the real world – and ultimately equip her with independence away from me.
At 2 PM, I had an appointment across from Savannah’s work at Big O Tires to rotate my tires and change the oil. I walked in there smiling – tried to strike up a conversation with a set of sisters – who were really more interested in each other than in anyone else. The television in the waiting area had funny 80’s hair band hard rock performances – much like an old version of MTV and I was cracking up at the old Steve Perry and Journey playing on the TV. I was summoned that my car was completed and the guy ringing me up told me it was around $38. And I said “There must be some mistake. My oil changes at Jiffy Lube are around $120. Did you use synthetic oil?”
“Yes” the gentlemen tells me.
“Did you include the tire rotation?”
“Yes” he says.
“I don’t want to get anyone in trouble – there MUST be some mistake and I want to pay you the right price.”
“I gave you a discount.” He had taken $35 off my bill and the young woman, who was a technician, standing beside him said “That’s the Big O difference.” as if I was in a commercial.
I told him it was my birthday and it was truly a kind blessing that they gave me and I thanked them profusely.
Then, I was embarrassed at how dirty my car interior was and that I had taken it to Big O that way. There were quite literally two handprints on Savannah’s head rest where she had taken off her food serving gloves that have powder in them…. like medical gloves… and there were two full hand prints on her seat!!! GAHHH. Her side of the car was sooooo gross. So, I took it to the Take 5 Car Wash by our apartment.
The manager had come out of the office and was helping the minivan in front of me. When I pulled up – he waved me through. I stopped and said “I haven’t paid – I need to pay for my $25 car wash.” He said “Not today. I am the manager here and I’m giving you a free car wash.” I was flabbergasted. I told him it was my birthday and he gave me a huge smile and a big fist bump and waved me through.
Was there something on my face conveying a need for such mercy and generosity????
I got home – and opened our garage and proceeded to detail my entire car. Took about two hours and I was hot and very tired. Suddenly, my phone buzzes and my neighbor and friend, Linda, asks if she can take me to ice cream. We ended up having dinner, as neither of us had eaten properly – and I spent the evening with her – in a beautiful setting, eating outside, then she showed me her old neighborhood. Her husband of 55 years had passed away in January and we became fast friends due to some mutual life overlap in our Christian community.
I picked Savannah up at 10 PM and last night we had an outdoor movie in our driveway. “Ford Verses Ferrari”. Linda came over with her 1 year old Havanese, Lucy… and an Indian family stopped with their two dogs and chatted with us… the husband of which I hadn’t seen in over a year… and he remembered my name!!! Flabbergasted.
A young bride named Brittany saw us and pulled up her lawn chair and watched the movie too. She had no shame in bringing over the largest banana split I had ever seen and ate the whole thing herself as we munched on popcorn. She was the sweetest thing with her 15 year old mini dog.
Between that – and my father’s letter about his military awards and commendations – I just could not have planned a better birthday. There was nothing I did of my own devices – except the driving and desire to see the gardens. Savannah bought me Starbucks and Chick-Fil-A breakfast (with her employee discount) that morning.
We really don’t have many in our lives at this chapter – so God just bringing these people – and quite literally filling my cup to overflowing – just is nothing short of miraculous and testimony to His lovingkindness.
A thousand-fold, Betsy… it was truly a thousand-fold.
Small unexpected blessings, dear friend, are the best!! And it seems you’ve had more than a few today. Quite right! And it seems no sooner than one came than another arrived…and again and again. I think it is just brilliant. Smiling here…
I’m just so glad you’ve had the gifts of friends and acquaintances and the pleasure of what sounds like a most enjoyable evening. And of course you’ve got sweet Savannah. What more could you want…
…oh…forgot…you’ve got us, your family in the Tree who love and treasure you in this place of refuge. Almighty God knew what we all needed when he led us here. And for me I think that is perhaps one of the biggest blessings ever. I believe it might be for you as well, m’dear😘
Countdown starts for the next birthday right now, girl. May the year upcoming see all your problems getting progressively smaller and your world brighter and brighter. That’s my birthday wish for you right now, JWoo. I will be praying for it.
Dear Lord, hear my prayer🙏🏻🌿😘
good day
thanks for sharing it with us
What a wonderful birthday! Couldn’t have happened to a better woman! Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday, JWoo. Enjoy your day with your wonderful daughter. She is such a blessing to you, just as you are a great blessing to her.
Thank you, Marti. Many blessings to you, as well!!! I put a blessing on here earlier today. I prayed this weekend that God would manifest and make Himself incredibly obvious to delight all of you this weekend.
It is my birthday wish that this has happened and I hope to hear about it!
Happy Birthday, JWoo!
Thank you, GrandpaM!!! I am determined to not dye my hair, nor get injections of ANY kind, and to live out my wrinkles and graying hair gracefully. Fortunately, I’m strawberry blonde, so my grays just look like awesome highlights! I have earned my vessel’s condition and I am not fighting growing older – I am embracing it!!! 50 years – a half a century. I am grateful!
Jwoo, happy big one!! The big 5-0! Hope you had a great day! Glad you took the day!
Thanks so much, Slowcobra. It was a day of much thankfulness
Happy Birthday JWoo! Our Father’s Grace Blessings upon you!
Thank you, GB Baritone. God is merciful.
Yes He is!
So, you figured out my last name code…. 😉
Happy, happy birthday to you. May you be blessed with many more.
Thank you Gramadeb50. ❤️
If over 95% of Energy + Matter are undetectable, raise your hand if you can be dogmatic about much:
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I’ve listened to the opening of this, and it sounds interesting.
Bach caught my ear first. Bookmarking for when I have a half hour to listen. Thank you, Childe.
Lago d’Agnano with the Grotta del Cane by Richard Wilson
The Moody Blues – Watching And Waiting
Look at the cloud on the right!! See? Marvelous. I can almost feel the rain that surely, eventually came with it.
You have great taste in music if you like the Moody Blues…………………….
Colkitto
I saw something special this morning.
I saw a Downey woodpecker come to the feeder with a youngin.
The young one was not real small but I could tell it still wasn’t full grown.
The lil guy could not stand up straight on the feeder , it kinda just hung there like woodpeckers do .
The adult one would grab some food and the young one would open its mouth and get fed by the adult .
I also saw an adult cardinal come to the feeder with its young one and do the same thing , fed it’s little one right at the feeder . I had never seen that done before and today I saw two families do it .
Fun to watch
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ SEEEEEEEE…. my birthday blessing is happening!!! Yippeeeee!!!!
Morning Ya’ll
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Morning Jay
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Howdy 😁☘️😁
Thar you be, Mr jay!! Good (almost) afternoon, dear sir.
I subbed for you this morning. So glad to you and your lovely bench. Hope you are well🙏🏻😘
Dia Duit Betsy we’re on the road so a wee bit late 🇺🇸😎🇺🇸
👍🏻😊 Funny…I had a feeling that might be the case…
God evening Jay 1776!! Nice to see you, brother!
Howdy 🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸
Haha!! That was cute!