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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I love this so much, WP. I used the term “saints” the other day. I don’t believe one needs to be canonized to be called and appointed. Maybe I look at saint more as a “verb” than a “noun”. Blessing to you, my saintly friend.
🙏 So glad it blessed you so, JWoo. Thank you.
From Tuesday’s study in case you missed it:
According to the New Testament every genuine Christian is a saint (lit. “most holy one”). St. Paul called his fellow believers saints (Philippians 4:21-22), as did St. Jude (Jude 1:3), as did St. John (Revelation 13:7).
When God Paints…
The Lords Prayer Andrea Bocelli…
God Is So Good and Merciful. Praise be to Him Who breathes life in all. It is up to us what we do with that breath. Breathe and speak life!
Thank you, American Bulldog. I love this version. Sometimes when I am saying this most comforting prayer, I can hear it in my mind’s eye. 🙏
Thanks for posting, Bulldog!
Not intending to hijack your post, but add to it.
When God paints…
and the tiny droplets of vivid color drop from his brush – turn into wonders of his creation…
God morning, dear ERROR and Kim 💕 Just GAWGEOUS!! We have an Oklahoma redbud which always shows off its God given finery as yours does. Unfortunately rough winds came through and all the blossom lies on the ground now…sigh…
I always think that spring as the time of resurrection in nature and in us, and is His way of showing how one day we will all be changed, shedding our “winter” bodies for glorious new ones. The proof of this is right in front of us…a reassurance that a new life awaits. An abundance of hope is in your lovely photographs. I am so glad you posted them 🕊
Confetti 🎉
blown by God’s breath.
💞
What a beautiful vision, Patience!!! That’s exactly what it looks like and most likely how it got there 🙏🏻🕊😘😌
Thank you so much, Betsy! And to all that tolerate my postings.
The resurrection each spring provides new life and the glory brings hope and promise. Always in awe of how vivid new life is.
The red buds are so vibrant this spring! We’re not out of the woods yet for more freezing or high winds. We enjoy this glimpse into heaven while it lasts.
Your contributions, ERROR 404, are nothing to be “contended” with. They are nourishing and lend character to our Tree. I love reading our brothers’ and sisters’ posts here. Grows me to love you all. Peace.
Beautifully said, JWoo. I concur!
Tolerated??
Nay, nay, dear sir. Your postings are what make this special thread what it is. A little of this, a whole lot of that, a hotch potch of all which is beauty and camaraderie, both which the wicked in this world would just love to dispense with. Keep on keeping on..make we will continue to draw breath and enjoy 😘👍🏻
I would like to have your view, Error. I have to create mine every spring at this “luxury” apartment. I keep pushing the envelope to see how much I can get away with. No bird feeders allowed.
Spoke to another neighbor here yesterday. He just rented a growing plot by the dog park. He is lamenting the loss of our birds and the ability to grow, despite owning 28 acres of farmland in Thorntown. He can’t live on it, as it doesn’t have a dwelling – and his ex-wife, still his best friend, is dying of aggressive cancer. I spent a bit of time unpacking that with him and shared my phone number if there was anything I could do for him.
He was laid up for two weeks very ill and couldn’t work. Money is tight and this rent is high here. He is former military and still teaches sharpshooting at Camp Atterbury.
Let’s pray for Chris, and his ex-wife, Susan. They have one daughter, Hannah, starting residency at Northwestern. One one more in Bloomington. All are taking this dystopian time terribly hard.
He grew up in the church. Susan did not. Let’s pray in Jesus’s Holy and Saving Name, for their comfort and peace.
Good Sabbath, Woo and Savannah 😘 There is nothing more powerful than prayer and no better Prayer Warriors than those here. Of course, I will add them to mine. They have already received one huge blessing in your friendship and watchfulness with them. You are such a giving soul, dear Woo. I am glad for them that they are not enduring this terrible illness in a vacuum. It is not serendipity that you are near 🙏🏻🕊
“The heart that gives, gathers.”
~Lao Tzu~
💕 🕊 💕 🕊 💕
I lost my giving soul for a long time, Betsy. For four long years, like a fish out of water, I couldn’t breathe. Couldn’t rejoice. Had nothing left to give. I had the tar beaten out of me.
I am 100% sure this direct pay Functional Health doctor has not only saved my life, but given me back quality thereof.
Now, the darkness has lifted and I feel refreshed and bold and I am eager to create these next 20 years. Marching onward with my prayers in my quiver and love-tipped arrows to meet my targets. I’m excited. Kid’s excited.
10,000 iu Vitamin D
100 mg Vitamin K
400 mg Magnesium Glysinate
1200 mg N-Acetyl -L-Cysteine NAC
1200 mg Red Yeast Rice
10 g Super Beets Sport
4,000 mg Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega
1200 mg Berberine Synergy and 300 mg Alpha Lipoic Acid
4.5 mg Naltrexone HCL (for long-COVID parosmia)
120 mg Armour Thyroid (hypothyroidism Hashimotos)
1.25 mg Indapamide (blood pressure)
32 oz diluted Liquid-IV hydration multiplier
Have to add this one for my vein elasticity – Arterosil HP with MonitumRS 2 capfuls daily – I need to research this – expensive about $100/month – but I’ll talk to my contacts at the GNC store who are little miracle workers finding me equivalent and reasonably priced products.
I am doctor free and don’t have to go back until November – which is nothing short of miraculous.
I will not lie, I hate this! I hate being a slave to a pill box. I hate that it takes me 20 minutes to load this stupid pill box and that I feel like I eat more pills than food each day. If you were to see me – my hair, my nails, my shape, my skin – it is like my eyes see more clearly!
Savannah has her own much smaller regimen and she is on zero controlled substances and zero prescriptions. YES!!!!
I got the tar kicked out of me and didn’t realize how close to DEAD I felt. Now, that I am being nourished and well-cared for… I feel like I could run a marathon. After COVID, the hell we went through with death, sadness, loss and grief… I could barely plan ahead for dinner… now I am tackling mighty things and planning a party a year ahead and a graduation vacation for kiddo and me to celebrate her.
PRAYER is absolutely #1. Couple that, though, with good and intelligent nutrition, the correct vitamins and supplements – Lord have mercy! Look out world, I won’t back down!
I am so grateful to have my giving self back. I felt I had nothing of value to give. Not anymore. I am AWAKE and my Spirit knows I have MUCH to give others – to call the Divine Gifts out in others and help encourage their confidence and to come out of the fear.
Please –
I share my regimen to give the example to others of the possibilities. True and proper medicine still exists and its emphasis is proactive wellness. It is within reach, just needs to be found.
This regimen I posted is doctor-guided and constructed and I am closely monitored. One needs this close monitoring until stabilized and improving and then, it’s all maintenance and good practice. Your functional health doctor can tell you what’s right and perfect for you.
Just as in my case, you can take vitamins all day long and never get better – because you’re taking the wrong things in the wrong combinations and wrong timing.
I’m soon to be 51 with chronic pain – and right now, I feel like I am 30 again.
JWoo, I take just as many supplements as you, and many of them are the same. The government has been trying to outlaw the sale of NAC for years because it is so effective. Alpha Lipoic Acid is another must. Taken with benfotiamine, it can eliminate peripheral neuropathy. Vitamin D, of course should always be taken with Vitamin K. It keeps calcium from settling in your arteries by sending it to bones and teeth.
I’ve been doing supplements by the seat of my pants for decades- you are much smarter to get professional help – as evidenced by your amazing success. There is nothing quite like feeling well! So so happy for you.
Burro… I simply didn’t know what combo. Also didn’t know that I tested positive for the MTHFR genetic abnormality which requires me to take methylated vitamins for absorbing and metabolizing. Huge huge difference! Many have that mutation and don’t know it.
I laugh because my Iranian hairdresser was instructing me to take 2 tablespoons of Apple cider vinegar daily.
I tried. Totally screwed up my pH and gave my a horrible yeast infection. It was hilarious.
You can’t just go monkeying around. You don’t pour diesel where motor oil goes and you have to know how much and when, as well as what you need, and the counteracting characteristics with other important meds.
If I keep eating raw cruciferous vegetables which are incredibly “healthy” they are iodine depleters and further lower my thyroid output.
It is remarkable what we don’t know about ourselves.
Well, girl, you may hate those pills but consider Who is responsible for them. By virtue of His guiding hand. Take them and give thanks for them as they seem to have transformed you so completely. Not lecturing. But thoughts which have gone through my head about the extraordinary numbers we are taking…and are so far thriving.
Prayer first always, dear Woo…I think the combination is wonderful if we see you so much improved. I rejoice for you 🙏🏻🕊😘
One piece of advice…feel free to disregard…
As a giver, know your limits. There are those who are takers only and they have none….
WOO!! I was just praying for your friend’s wife when I suddenly remembered an article I have. It references Ivermectin and Fenbendazole, both available on Amazon, for very promising results in getting rid of even the most advanced cancers. A lot of this is in the weeds. Please scroll down until you see IVERMECTIN, then FENBENDAZOLE.
At this stage what could it hurt her to try???
https://veryvirology.substack.com/p/curing-the-incurable-cancer
Another… Success stories from cancer patients using g Fenbendazole and Ivermectin
https://www.2ndsmartestguyintheworld.com/p/subscriber-success-stories-fenbendazole
And finally, Woo….
In the second link there is a specific protocol listed for what to take…please read.
I pray this will be helpful. There are many for whom it has worked.
I can’t help but be struck by the fact that my remembrance of this occurred in the middle of my prayer 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Good Evening, Betsy
You are giving such good advice. There is a ton of information about fenbendazole regarding its success in treating cancer. We gave it to our dog, Sweeney, for about 1 1/2 years and think it not only gave us more time with him, but improved the quality of his life. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to mention a specific seller, but if so, the best price and fastest service was from Chewy.com.
Corny, I am reading more and more and more…
This is one right now. It is in the comments where I found the Burning Platform article I’ve just left for Woo. I figure if things are so bad that death is cooking its finger at you, surely, SURELY nothing can be lost by not trying it.
Right???
Curiously or not, funny how Pfizer is buying up all the cancer companies….
They knew, damn it. SV40 in every jab, a carcinogen which the FDA itself says should never be given to animals or humans…
Forgot the link…
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/extreme-events-us-cancer-deaths-spiked-2021-and-2022-large-excess-over-trend
Crooking its finger…
So many harmful ingredients in the devil jab, including graphene oxide. Many of these substances will never excrete from the body.
We didn’t take any jabs, nor our kids, but some of the grandchildren faced losing their employment and capitulated. The physician granddaughter was told she wouldn’t be able to practice. Life altering decisions. 😔
Yes. They did know. All part of the plan. There is no money in cures – only in never ending treatment and never ending new drugs.
Gizmo is too good for them.
This ->>>>>
PetDaZol…pharma grade.
Got it.
More Woo…just found
https://www.theburningplatform.com/2024/02/04/patient-zero-comes-back-from-stage-four-cancer-was-it-ivermectin/
I’ve seen you post this before. I know a apothecary that fills IVRM rxs. I’ve given him my number… if he reaches out, I’ll share with him. I’m sure I’ll see him soon. He mentioned being together in the neighborhood… so it will be my hope to discuss with him.
I’m also working on getting three other people, one who is terminal, into my functional health clinic. The clinic is expanding with two more doctors added and they’re having an open house in April.
They are miracles from God and He is blessing them with a greatly expanding practice. So wish CountryDoc was here so he could meet them.
I pray he is alright. I pray him free from the broken healthcare system and leading a fulfilled life with his practice and patients.
Understood. “Givers set limits because takers never will.”
My younger daughter who is an immense giver got the same advice 💕
And yes you are correct. We see it all over.
You are absolutely right, Betsy. Counting my blessings… for the pills… and for you.
Just downed the evening lot 🙏🏻
You’re so good, J, to lend an ear, heart, and shoulder to that family.
Times are tough! When you’re barely making ends meet it tests you down to your soul. Been there.
You’re a godsend to keep their spirits up and strength in faith.
I like the grow plot plan!
Our own Betsy Jones is correct, ” You’re nearest to God when you’re in your garden.”
And thanks for your comments! Kim and I enjoy our space. Not enough room or sunlight for the garden we’d prefer but we squeeze in some tomatoes and peppers along our fence.
What about something like this? I want to do this on my small patio!
https://homesteadlifestyle.com/diy-tiered-plastic-bucket-raised-garden/
I like it! Patio grown vegetables are a real thing.
That looks like a great plan. Allow for drainage – a few small holes in the bottom of buckets. A thin layer of small rock or pea gravel at the bottom of buckets and a catchpan for drainings/drippings – maybe an inexpensive kiddie pool.
A bucket of marigolds or other pollinator attractor.
You’ll need at least a half day of sunlight.
You will amaze and take pride in yourself with what you can achieve.
I finished these planters for Kim today.
She wants an evergreen shrub in them for neighbor privacy. Maybe an annual flower along side for humming birds and bees.
You can do it too, J.
In some form or fashion.
The sense of accomplishment, visual beauty of living plants, and fresh vegetables to boot will draw you in.
So so beautiful! I’m a tech “ijit”. Otherwise, I would show you a picture of the vermillion fly catchers who come every spring. They are here! Such a brilliant “neon” red, that they glow in the sunshine.
Soazburrolady,
If you want to post pictures, have the picture saved as a jpg file on your hard drive.
Then go to postimages.org.
In the first drop down, I choose size for message boards.
Choose expiration date, if you don’t want the image available in perpetutity.
Click on Choose Images and select your picture.
When it’s uploaded, take your cursor and copy the https link next to Direct Link
Then you take that copied https link and paste it in the body of your post on the Treehouse with a carriage return before it and after it – to space it in the body of your post.
There you go. You are no “ejit”. Now you can share little pictures of your burros and your vermillion fly catchers. Can’t wait to see your shares. (Mwah!)
Bless you – I’ll get my IT guy, aka husband (who is marginally better than I at this) to help. Many thanks! 😊
JWoo gives good advice on how to post pictures.
And many here will be glad to coach you along.
We would truly enjoy pics of what your eyes see!
Thank you – that means a lot to me. ❤️
That instruction came courtesy of Magic Wand. He taught me. I’m passing it forward. Thanks and hat tip, Wand.
Very nice error 404 thank you
Thank you for sharing this beautiful song
One of my favorites
For some reason the opening bars are a bit rough, but the rest of the video plays well. . . Now they play ok. Enjoy . . . 🙂
Amazing… I’m still in the Eddy Ate Dynamite, Good Bye Eddy stage…lol…
Yep. The Siccas guys do a great job of finding and promoting virtuosity. They do my curators job for me . . . 🙂
Morning Garrison!
Mornin’ Gramps 🙂
Took a trip last week down south
At a hole in the wall diner saw this sign on the wall
“GUNS ARE WELCOME ON THIS PREMISES. Please keep your firearm bolstered unless need arises. In such case judicious marksmanship is appreciated.”
It’s a fun little tourist spot and I only saw four idiots wearing masks to protect themselves (and others?) against the rona.
Too pretty of a layup not to spike the ball…….
Guns and “hole in the wall diner”……….. got it!
Sweet!!! Yes, we don’t change our America to suit those that hate it. You hate it? Leave. There are plenty of other countries for you to ruin. We will keep our God. Our Constitution. Our Flag. And our History.
Ooooh! Can I come along. I’d have to decide which firearm is most suitable!
I bet you have a pink holster. Does this holster make my thighs look big?
Ha ha. No, I don’t have pink. Maybe for Christmas!
Actually, I prefer to put a clip system on my handguns. It functions like a ballpoint pen clip, and you can position the firearm anyplace on your waistband, either against your body or on the outside. It’s inexpensive
and very convenient. No need for a variety of holsters.
No, nothing makes your thighs look big! 💕
My sister from another Mister. LOL
That’s one serious kitty-kat. ❤️
Darth Kitty
Avoid them, they can’t behave
The dishonest press often describes these incidents as “fights” or “bullying”
In truth, they’re typically 2-or-more-on-1 beatdowns of white kids
I’ve got a nephew that was attacked 4-on-1 … all he could do was try to cover up
Another disturbing bullying incident sees at least two boys beat up smaller student in corridor of Minneapolis school
Disturbing video of a group of boys shoving a smaller student against lockers before beating him up at a Minneapolis school has surfaced online.
These thugs need to be charged, prosecuted, and expelled. I have zero sympathy because someone happens to be underage.
God morning, Nim and Lorrie,
Nim – my condolences for your nephew. That is an incident that will stick with him and I pray he grows in righteous indignation and trains to beat the ever-lovin’ tar out of anyone who would dare to touch him again.
We need to be putting all our kids through extensive self-defense training. I’m thinking 1-year, IDF, Krav Maga training. We are sick of it here. You’ve all heard my stories – the violence is OUTRAGEOUS and the liberals are cooking this civic form of disobedience specifically to go after our 2A rights. They are creating powder kegs.
God help us to identify, expel, and excommunicate permanently those who tear at the fabric of our civilized societies. They deserve no quarter, no sympathy, no rehabilitation. They deserve stripped of their ill-gained wealth, stripped of their citizenship, and expulsion from our country…never to return. Let someone else shelter, feed, and contend with them. They cannot feed themselves – they are incapable of rationale thought.
This is a house of cards. It will fall. The future looks BRIGHT!
thx, JWoo
yeah, he joined the National Guard for a few years so got Mil self-defense training. he’s also filled out into a quite beefy full-grown man. won’t nobody mess with him now
Sometimes it takes a little adversity and we can’t protect our kids from all of it. Builds endurance, stamina, and tenacity. Power to him and blessings to you. When are you moving? Or did you decide to stay an island guy?
awwwww 💞
nice to see little guy’s got a protector
lookit the shoulders on that shepherd
Baby giraffe
Reunited
There’s something in my eye.
I cant take it.
That is what life should be all about! 🙏♥️
Really nice to see.🥲👍
🇺🇸💪😀👍
Let us never forget the great sacrifice to our brave officers, peace officers, military and first responders. We must never take war lightly, yet we must fight the battles that violate justice and jeopardize our freedoms. It is imperative that we protect our children for generations to come.
This is our Treehouse Church Sunday benediction. This is a time we can celebrate well blessed week, understand our belief and abiding connection to Our Lord and Savior. Join us Treeper friends. Our Lord is waiting for you. All you have to do is reach out—in any way you choose—and you’re in. Honest. Have a blessed Sunday and a blessed coming week.
https://www.youtube.com/@VOCES8
Beautiful choices…. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Garrison and all treepers
🙂 Have a blessed day, benzy . . . 🙂
God morning, Garrison, and God morning to everyone in his or her branch of this our Tree of Refuge. May blessings abound to each of you especially the peace which passes all understanding which comes from only One Source. Love to all on the Lord’s day 🙏🏻 🕊 💕
God morning dear Bet! ❤️😍
Nipper spent last night at our house. It’s a rare occurrence these days. Getting ready for pancakes and then off to church.
God morning, dearest bro 😘 I was thinking very strongly of you this morning. Enjoy those increasingly rare overnights with Nipper. Boy do I miss those days with ours, two of the three nearly out the door to university and their sister to follow in another couple. Blessed be all in your family. A big hug from me for your fast growing young man 🤗
God’s mornin’ to you too, dear Bet. Be well and have a blessed day. 🙂
A quiet one for us, my friend. Focusing more and more on protecting the peace we have which is so precious. Assume you will be making your usual Sunday morning visit to your favourite cafe? Enjoy and bon appetite 😘
Oh Betsy, quiet with all the magnificent musical selections presented today to listen too. Heaven on earth.
I love this work, Corny 💕 if it stirred my soul, I figured the souls of others might stir as well 😌🎶🕊
For those of us on St Paddy’s Day who adore Celtic music, here is an hour of the most emotional sounds which always reach far into my heart. The scenery from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales is a tremendous bonus.
Enjoy!!
Thank you, sis. I shall save for this evening – to sleep, perchance to dream!
Wait till you see the scenery in this video, girl. You won’t want to shut your eyes.😍
I’m saving it for a treat tonight – still early here. ❤️
Had to listen to parting glass and be off to family birthday and have a pint or two. Peace Garrison
Blessed morning, Garrison, Benzy, Betsy, GrandpaM, Lightworker,
Never heard the Mary Chapin Carpenter song. Man – I am just so emotional these past days. I cannot help but see God’s Goodness everywhere and I am overwhelmed – overwhelmed I tell ya – at the Sight! I just want to collect it all and share, share, share. Give it to you, you, you, and you.
Give Him Praise, Praise, and Praise.
This is our country – and she is beautiful.
I have felt the best I have been in four years these last two weekends. Like I was close to death, but now I am ALIVE. There are some major things underway – that I am not yet obliged to share, but we are working hard and sowing, sowing, sowing.
I can tell we are succeeding by the arrows evil is sending my way – but I stand here and laugh at them! They are impotent and just tink right off my Spiritual Armour of God. It is comical to feel strong and ridicule the devil at his demise. his time is short and that is why he screams, screeches, and writhes so. Can’t wait until God finishes him off and the bind of evil is released from all of us forever.
Oh, what a glorious day.
What a glorious day indeed… great link.
That’s it!!! This did me in!! OMGoodness the emotions just flew off this screen.
Thank you sweet Jesus for the gift of LOVE.
♥️🙏♥️
This video is from a couple of years ago. In it Mary mentions the “lock down”—this was during the Covid hysteria. What she was doing doing was an entirely commendable attempt to reach beyond the barriers and talk to us. Watching this now is touching because it reminds me of the reach of genuine tyranny.
This was a real thing. We now know the vaccines didn’t work (I got my last one in ’21 and promptly stopped) and were quite possibly dangerous. Looking back, the lock downs didn’t work either and were quite possibly a “dry run” experiment at totalitarianism. I knew a little about public health critters and early on knocked Fauci off as an— all too familiar—lying fraud.
This video is a bit poignant. It was an effort by Mary (there were others too) to do her best to reach out.
Long may Mary Chapin Carpenter wave for doing this. I put this up now because I don’t think we should forget these efforts by real Americans to expresses the real value of liberty and freedom.
Ah yes Garrison.
They told us black was white and white was black. Only pandemic where the healthy were quarantined and the ill sent to infect nursing homes.
Let’s pray we don’t get fooled again.
Not all of us got fooled, Monti. The BS was largely coming from the political class. You had to look for the truth but with a little work you could find it. The Stanford based epidemiologists were very good, for instance.
Well sir they couldn’t convince on the vax, my house did not take it. However I did wear the hated face diaper to gain access to the grocers…….never again.
God told us this would happen. In His Scriptures – and it’s been there just waiting for us to learn. When we hide His Words in our hearts and minds, He Will bring them forward at just the right timing, so that we develop an understanding and can recognize the schemes of the evildoers. In the same as His Word is a history lesson, it is an equipping tool, and an Eternal Promise…
evil doesn’t win.
Love you both.
It has already lost, Woo, if it but knew it.
Woot woot!
Hiya JWoo!
Have a blessed day
Hiya, Monti! Hugs atcha! Catch!
This was my mother’s favorite Irish tune.
The Whistling Gypsy (youtube.com)
My favorite, as was my Darling, grandma Bernice.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=eva+oh+danny+boy&t=iphone&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DoSKM0YiU8LU
Beautiful!
This was my father’s favorite Irish tune.
Clancy Brothers-Patriot Game (youtube.com)
🍀☘️
Calendar of all the republican primaries up to the convention in July.
Thanks to all the MAGAs who have already voted in early states for President Trump and his endorsed candidates.
You pushed him over the top in the # of delegates to get the Republican nomination.
Thanks to Guam for giving him 100% support yesterday. They want to MGGA, Make Guam Great Again.
Tuesday, March 19: Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio primaries
Saturday, March 23: Louisiana primary
Tuesday, April 2: Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Rhode Island, Wisconsin primaries
Thursday, April 18: Wyoming Republican convention
Sunday, April 21: Puerto Rico Republican primary
Tuesday, April 23: Pennsylvania primary
Tuesday, May 7: Indiana primary
Tuesday, May 14: Maryland, Nebraska, West Virginia primaries
Tuesday, May 21: Kentucky, Oregon primaries
Tuesday, June 4: Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota primaries
Monday, July 15: Republican National Convention begins in Milwaukee
Jeremiah O’Brien … 1st Naval Battle of American Revolution https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah_O%27Brien
Of the 3,464 Medals of Honor awarded as of September 17, 2009,[1] an estimated 2,021 (58%) have been awarded to Irish-American recipients, more than twice the number awarded any other ethnic group.
Hat Tip to the Irish. Happy Saint Patricks Day!
May I wish all on the Treehouse a happy Feile Pádraig .
And to you, my Scottish friend. My St Patrick’s Day “baby” is 43 today…the days are long but the years are short.
Hi, Sis
I’m a late arrival to the glorious Sunday revival and only here a tick.
A most Happy Birthday to your baby, and to mine tomorrow (though she will be 57 shhhhh!). I wouldn’t have thought it possible to have progeny that old! Ha ha 😂
Have company coming soon, so cleaning cooking, etc.
I am smoking swordfish. which is a two day process, but oh so yummy 😋
I know that one! Being mostly Scot myself and, you know, cousins and all that.
17 March 2023 Clarence “Fuzzy” Haskins, American pop, R&B, and funk singer-songwriter (Parliament-Funkadelic – “Knee Deep”), dies at 81
Fuzzy Haskins – Give Up the Fuzz
17 March 2021 Freddie Redd, American hard-bop jazz pianist, organist, and composer, dies at 92
Freddie Redd Trio – Play Piano Play
17 March 2019 [Zephire] Andre Williams, American R&B musician (“Jailbait”; “Shake a Tail Feather”), dies at 82
Shake A Tail Feather
17 March 2010 Alex Chilton, American rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer (Box Tops – “The Letter”; Big Star – “Thirteen”), dies of a heart attack at 59
NEW ** The Letter – The Box Tops 1967 4K {Stereo}
17 March 2005 (Eduardo) “Lalo” Guerrero, American guitarist, Chicano singer-songwriter (Los Carlistas), and women’s rights activist, dies at 88
Lalo Guerrero – Marihuana boogie
17 March 1997 Jermaine Stewart, American R&B singer (We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off), dies of cancer at 37
Jermaine Stewart – We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off
17 March 1996 Terry Stafford, American singer (b. 1941)
Terry Stafford “Suspicion”
Terry Stafford ~ Amarillo By Morning
17 March 1995 Sunnyland Slim, American jazz, blues singer and pianist (Delta Blues), dies at 87
Sunnyland Slim – Everytime I Get To Drinkin’ (Live Video – 1969)
17 March 1990 Rick Grech, British musician (Blind Faith, Traffic), dies at 44
Traffic – Every Mother’s Son, feat. Rick Grech (Live 1970, Fillmore East, NYC, November 18)
Blind Faith – Can’t Find My Way Home
One more from Blind Faith at Hyde Park. A song that goes psychedelic blues at the bridge and features Grech’s bass. Yes … another tune from the Jesus Freak era when a SuperGroup felt the freedom to write a song about Our Lord. And you wonder why I wax nostalgic for those Superyears of my existence?
Kenji: Today’s music has no soul.
Those were some days. There were only three groups that could get me out to the Fillmore East:
The Band, the Beach Boys, and Traffic.
Saw ’em all.
These are the acts that were scheduled to appear there in Nov 1970, though whether they all showed up is another story.
Fillmore West and Winterland … Hotboxes of my first contact highs … and the music was great too!
Wand: I had no idea that some of these memorable artists (even one-hit-wonders) died so young.
Kids … don’t do drugs or booze chronically
Funny thing, back then I had a heckuva hard time figuring out (at first) that the Box Tops weren’t one of the (great) Motown bands, like the Four Tops. Race didn’t matter at all to me back then (just as it doesn’t right now), so I won’t state the obvious. I’ll just do this.
Great duo of tunes … almost forgot about the great “Cry Like a Baby” … great vocal. And how can you NOT like great Soul music punctuated with a psychedelic sitar sounding guitar?
Let’s dance, ProperWolf!
Great, timeless tunes!
Planning daughter’s graduation next year. Thinking we will rent a Greek’s Pizza truck and feed the neighbors for 2 hours. Hire a band and tuck them in the garage and driveway and have a block party. Don’t know 90% of my neighbors – but it’s never stopped our hospitality from taking over and making new friends. No gifts, maybe just donations to our favorite wildlife rehabilitator – Paws, Wings, and Other Things.
Hi Proper Wolf
When I was a kid, I think maybe 14, I attended a concert that featured the Hondells singing their only hit I recall – Little Honda. The warmup group was The Supremes!
What a cool memory! Howdy, girl!
Howdy! Makes me feel like Minnie Pearl!
My company canceled due to illness – sure glad they hadn’t eaten my food yet 🙃!
So, y’all come on over and we’ll have smoked swordfish, Mashed potatoes, and fresh broccoli. 🐟
Sorry about your company. Hope they get to feeling better soon. Dinner sounds yummy. We had harvest roast, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Alex Chilton. The Replacements did a song in honor of him.
The Replacements – Alex Chilton (Official Promo Video)
17 March
Christian Doppler
(1803-1853)
Austrian physicist (Doppler effect), dies at 49
Biography: The Doppler Effect (the change in frequency of a wave for an observer moving relative to its source, best illustrated by the changing sound of a siren as it approaches, passes, and recedes from an observer)
17 March
Irène Joliot-Curie
(1897-1956)
French chemist and physicist (Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1935) and daughter of Marie Curie, dies of leukemia at 58
Biography: Irène Joliot-Curie was a distinguished French scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of chemistry and physics. She was the daughter of Marie and Pierre Curie, both Nobel laureates, and she continued her parents’ pioneering work in radioactivity. Together with her husband, Frédéric Joliot, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935 for their discovery of artificial radioactivity, a significant milestone in nuclear science.
Joliot-Curie’s scientific career began in earnest when she joined her mother’s Radium Institute at the University of Paris. It was here that she met Frédéric Joliot, a fellow researcher, and they soon began collaborating on scientific experiments, marking the start of a lifelong partnership.
Their most significant discovery came in the 1930s when they bombarded boron, aluminium, and magnesium with alpha particles to create new radioactive elements. This marked the discovery of artificial radioactivity, a major advancement that allowed for the creation of radioactive isotopes, which have wide-ranging applications in medicine and industry.
In addition to her scientific work, Joliot-Curie held several significant positions in French scientific institutions. She served as her mother’s successor as the director of the Radium Institute, and during World War II, she contributed to the French Resistance’s efforts against the German occupation. Later, she held the position of Undersecretary of State for Scientific Research under the French government.
17 March
Haldan Keffer Hartline
(1903-1983)
American physiologist, (1967 Nobel Prize for Medicine and Physiology for work in the eye), dies at 79
Biography: Haldan Keffer Hartline was an American physiologist who shared the 1967 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Ragnar Granit and George Wald. The trio was recognized for their discoveries concerning the primary physiological and chemical visual processes in the eye. Hartline’s specific contribution involved his research into the electrical responses of the retinas of certain arthropods and vertebrates.
Hartline initiated a new approach to understanding vision by examining the electrical responses of single optic nerve fibers in the eye, conducting much of this pioneering work on the horseshoe crab. He developed methods to record the electrical activity of single optic nerve fibers, leading to significant discoveries about how individual photoreceptor cells respond to light.
He discovered that when a photoreceptor is exposed to light, it sends an inhibitory response to its neighboring photoreceptors, a phenomenon he termed “lateral inhibition.” This process enhances contrast in the visual field and helps in outlining objects, allowing the eye to adapt to different light intensities and enhancing the ability to determine the shape and location of objects.
Must be too obscure for a video bio
This handful of posts reminded me how much I loved 9th-grade Science (and then 10th-grade Health) class, and that my love for the subjects led me to the top of both classes. Not bragging as such, just saying I wanted ALL of my classmates to love those subjects as much as I did, and then master them. Nature (e.g. science & health) is an amazingly beautiful thing to contemplate, and I have always envied those who had the wherewithall and means to pursue science, physics and math as careers, as walks of life.
ProperWolf: Same here, although I always enjoyed learning about science, more than doing science. Labwork was my downfall, because I did not like, and still do not like, following directions, measuring things and waiting for results. I want it all now! I worked in scientific fields my whole career (still ongoing, sort of) and write about science in the context of other things that I do, such as shooting.
InTouch Ministries
Greetings Treepers!
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Good morning All! Hope you have a blessed Sunday.
Today for most of us in the continental US, the Equilux comes. The Equilux is when the period of daylight=the period of darkness. It varies depending on the latitude one is located at. Equilux occurred in most of Florida yesterday. Most of Canada will not have their Equilux until tomorrow.
https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/equilux.html
That was fun – learned something new! Happy Equilux!
Progress on construction project.
All trim is ready for the living room. New oak trim was stained then had a coat of Satin clear sealant. Then I used steel wool on it to knock down what grain that has stood up, and wiped each piece with a cloth to get rid of the residue. Then a final coat of clear satin sealant rubbed in very well. This is for all the new stuff for base boards and crown molding.
Then for the oak door trims that we are reusing we washed them down with Murphy’s oil soap and put a single coat of satin clear coat on them.
It was very difficult matching the new stain with the existing and the new stuff is slightly lighter than the old. So the trim around the doors will be a bit darker than the base board and crown molding.
Monday I start on the doors and will be doing the same to them that I did for the new trim and so will also be a bit lighter than the old trim. I think it will come out looking pretty good really!
The acoustical ceiling tiles have been primed, any gaps caulked, and painted and it looks like new. I am really glad we didn’t tell those tiles out because they have a neat and unusual pattern and texture. The walls have been primed.
I think it is going
THE WORKER’S RULING PASSION
“Wherefore we labour that…we may be accepted of Him.” 2 Cor. v. 9
“Wherefore we LABOUR…” It is arduous work to keep the master ambition in front. It means holding one’s self to the high ideal year in and year out, not being ambitious to win souls or to establish churches or to have revivals, but being ambitious only to be “accepted of Him.” It is not lack of spiritual experience that leads to failure, but lack of labouring to keep the ideal right. Once a week at least take stock before God and see whether you are keeping your life up to the standard He wishes. Paul is like a musician who does not heed the approval of the audience if he can catch the look of approval from his Master.
Any ambition which is in the tiniest degree away from this central one of being “approved unto God” may end in our being castaways. Learn to discern where the ambition leads, and you will see why it is so necessary to live facing the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul says – “Lest my body should make me take another line, I am constantly watching so that I may bring it into subjection and keep it under.” (1 Cor. ix. 27)
I have to learn to relate everything to the master ambition, and to maintain it without any cessation. My worth to God in public is what I am in private. Is my master ambition to please Him and be acceptable to Him, or is it something less, no matter how noble?
Oswald Chambers
March 17th Devotional
Good morning, sweet sis. Chambers this morning brought one of CS Lewis’s quotations to mind. Blessed be your Sunday 🙏🏻 😘
“We cannot discover our failure to keep God’s law, except by trying our very hardest (and then failing). Unless we really try, whatever we say, there will always be at the back of our minds the idea that if we try harder next time we shall succeed and be completely good.
Thus, in one sense, the road back to God is a moral effort of trying harder and harder.
But in another sense, it is not trying that is ever going to bring us home. All this trying leads up to the vital moment at which you turn to God and say, ” You must do this. I can’t.”
Yes…so very true! His Grace is Sufficient! 🙏💝
Good Sunday morning to my 🌳🏠 friends!
I love the old music but I do like modern interpretations in some instances, if they hold to the main theme of the composer. Chopin was known for primarily piano solos with the exception of two piano concertos. I do wonder how the old composers would sound today given all the new technology avenues that would be available to them. As an example, this is a piece by Rok Nardin interpreting Chopin’s famous Raindrop Prelude (3:40 mins)…interesting…
God morning Stevie
and good morning all!
God morning Monti!!! 🤗 Blessings for your day sir! 🙏✝
God morning, Monti 💕
G’day Betsy,
A Celtic blessing for ya,
Bless this house and those within.
Bless our giving and receiving.
Bless our words and conversation.
Bless our hands and recreation.
Bless our sowing and our growing.
Bless our coming and our going.
Bless all who enter and depart.
Bless this house, your peace impart.
Very interesting, girl.
For contrast here is the piece he interpreted
(Hope so much you don’t mind 💕)
Betsy: I like the way Mozart simulates the use of a synthesizer and digital sound mixing board. Mozart was truly a man behind our times. 🙂
Good afternoon sis! thank you for posting the original…great idea for contrast! Hope your day is Blessed! 🙏✝💝
Awesome. Epic! The piano solo is magnificent in its own right, but this modern take does much honor to the original. Thanks much for sharing.
Hope you won’t mind me dropping here the one I’m listening to now…
Thanks Wolf! I enjoy the ‘epic’ music which started some years back as ‘trailer music’ for movies. I am familiar with Roussseau and listen to pretty much all his stuff….very good!!! Thanks for your input! 💝
oops. Duplicate.Sorry.
Twice the pleasure, We 😍 God morning to you 😊🕊
Yes, ma’am. Good morning.
In a forest clearing, where the trees held clouds of leaves in a cumulus formation, sunlight reached the forest floor where a pathway crested the hill giving life to an abundance of ground vegetation.
I ran across this today and knew it would be a hit here. Enjoy!
The Forager’s Guide to Wild Foods
https://foragersguide.com
https://foragersguide.com/book
BTW, she is an MS survivor. Got herself out of her wheelchair life.
“How will you survive the next four years?”
Yes, she really said that? 😉
She understands that a President can make or break a nation, and boy, oh boy, have we seen the latter for the last four.
She reminds me of a woman whose blog I followed for years, who recently passed away at age 93. California liberal, but knew a lot about plants and herbs because she lived it. She and her husband settled in NoCal, built their own farmstead, and survived mainly off the land. She was teaching it to others as she lived it.
My paternal grandmother and mother were the same way, very natural in their cooking. That is also how I learned. It is always good to know there are others out there passing down the old skills.
Thanks, seems like a good source to have, believe I’ll send off for the book.
All the same … I’ll still pay my local Safeway’s price for Crimini mushrooms at the OUTRAGEOUS price of $5.99/lb
Cancelled News 3/16: American News Anchor Trying to Work in Lithuania
Adam Yenser
Winston: He’s funny.
It’s A Good Day
Peggy Lee
Don’t mess with Mr. In between …
It’s A Lovely Day Today
Perry Como
Good Morning and peace to all. Eire Go Br’ach Ireland Forever pray for another
nation in need.
God morning, lightworker. Ireland is in existential trouble. Yes prayers…lots of them🙏🏻
Yes, very sad: yet they continue down the path – as do we.
Verse of the Day for Sunday, March 17, 2024
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“But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.”
Psalms 13:5 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
God morning, duchess! 💕🕊 Blessings always, sis. 😘🙏🏻
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
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
CHILD NOT CHOICE
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.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
FILL ME WITH YOUR GRACE
Fill me with Your Grace, Lord
Make me virtuous and kind
Please slow down the pace, Lord
Help me decompress unwind
The enemy is relentless
A perpetual pain in the behind
Repulsively rapt repentless
To forgiveness bombastically blind
The world and its inhabitants
Suffer daily duress and distress
From warring evil combattants
Subversive seditious nonetheless
This kind goeth out by fasting and prayer
There is no other way around it
Be not hasty and please be aware
That armored up you can pound it
Patience is a Virtue
A Virtue is a Grace
With them both together
You put evil in its place
God will never challenge you
With more than you can bear
He will not leave you wanting
Here there or anywhere
So if you are short on patience
Feeling not virtuous at all
Unduly courting complaisance
Listen to the sound of His call
Ask and request the grace you seek
Believe and receive it right quick
Be assured as you outright speak
Gifted to you it will just click
For by grace it is you are saved
Through faith tis a gift of God
By itself cannot be waived
Through God a gift to be awed
D01: 03/21/2023
January 30, 2024
Psalm 91.The most powerful prayer from the Bible. God’s protection, healing
#psalm91 #psalms #prayer
Pray Everyday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18c1Vk0Svvg
Where did she go? Vox Day speculates.
https://voxday.net/2024/03/17/the-case-of-the-missing-princess/
Also, VD is getting way too good with the AI image stuff. He must have rolled his own, because most of what he asks of it would be rejected by the likes of OpenAI and Midjourney. 😀
Regardless of the cause … if Kate Middleton is removed from the picture … the British Monarchy is DEAD and London will have REALLY Fallen … for good. That is, until the proper British Hooligans put the country back together again snatching it back from the likes (dislikes) of Rishi Sunak
If William cheated on Kate, then he will rate right up there with the stupidest man alive. She is gorgeous, poised, and graceful. And doesn’t seem full of bologna… much like Diana. I pray she is okay, because she’s the only thing I am looking forward to once Charles kicks the bucket and he and his hound dog wife can simply go away.
😃 😀 😄
AI still can’t do hands very well. How many fingers on the ‘nurse’s’ left hand?????
Living Our Best Lives – Article 1
When Max’s Cubbard closed before Christmas 2023, we feared that a little piece of Americana was gone. Its matriarch, Mary Trott, had suffered a brain bleed from a fall over a year prior and it was drastically affecting her cognitive abilities. Towards her retirement, she could no longer work her own cash register. It broke our hearts, as this was the little town diner that exists across the street from the courthouse in the Lebanon, Indiana town square.
On March 11, 2024, The Cubbard launched its re-opening to a wonderful reception by the local community. We went for breakfast on Saturday the 16th of March, and when we arrived, weren’t sure if they were wanting us to wait to be seated. There were quite a few tables filled much to our excitement.
To right right of the entry, there is an eight top table, and seated there was a single solitary man with the square head, wire-rimmed glasses, toned and tanned farmer skin, wearing his baseball cap. I asked him if we should wait to be seated, or sit anywhere, and he motioned to us that we were welcome to sit with him. There were other open tables, but we never miss out on an opportunity to make new friends, so we obliged, and my 18-year-old daughter and I sat down across the table from him.
Don was maybe in his sixties and spoke with a slow and heavy speech impediment. He was cleanly dressed, close-shaven, a lifelong resident of Lebanon, was in the foster system since birth, sounded as though he still lived in a group care home, and had a twin brother, who he only saw once in his lifetime. He spoke lovingly of his foster care experience. He has worked at Kroger for the past seven years and we chatted about the town IGA store that sells locally sourced and processed meats. Don told a story of another butcher that used to exist in town that would also custom grind their sausage the same way the IGA does and lamented that none sold Honey Loaf anymore and we laughed together because my daughter is a huge fan of Olive Loaf, Pickle Loaf, and Braunschweiger. Don was so cordial and friendly to us, and he invited us to his church, Lighthouse Baptist in Lebanon at the 10:30 AM service.
We were delighted to see a few familiar faces from Max’s. Pam, who had waited tables before, was taking care of our orders and we chatted about the re-opening and the popular town response.
Rosie, the matriarch of Cowen’s Drugs who works at the entry and has for maybe 50 some odd years was there. She is in her 90’s and she came up to us and gave us a big old hug. Rosie was perfectly elegant as she always is and was wearing Estee Lauder perfume. When we hugged her, Rosie rubbed off on us and I asked her what she was wearing, for it smelled divine. She raised her wrist to me, and we giggled together as I rubbed her wrist on me again and exclaimed in ecstasy. She is a dear friend, and we love Rosie. You go to Menard’s with Rosie, and she will greet everyone entering and leaving the store by first name and introduce you to everyone. Plan on receiving many hugs. That’s just the way we do things here in small-town America.
My daughter ordered Corned Beef Hash and bacon. I ordered two eggs over-easy, hashbrown casserole, IGA-sourced breakfast sausage patties, toast, and a half order of Biscuits and Gravy. Every good restaurant is known for its biscuits and gravy, so it is a litmus test of passing muster. The coffee was strong and good, orange juice satisfying, and the breakfast was just what you would expect from a farmer preferred restaurant. I could only eat half, so daughter and I laughed about breakfast leftovers where we would do it all over again tomorrow.
A young gentleman, about the age of 10, was sitting at the diner bar area alone. He was taking a break from washing dishes in the back working alongside his Grandma at the diner. He had long shoulder-length brown hair, lanky build, and wore his ball cap. He looked every bit like a seasoned ranch hand. He looked over at us from halfway across the room and he tipped his hat at me and my daughter twice welcoming us. How cute, oh my goodness!
This is a small enough restaurant where it is completely appropriate to speak to your friends and acquaintances across the room. I spoke to this young man from where we were seated, and I told him that “I have lived in Texas for eight years. It is a chivalrous and gentlemanly gesture to tip your hat to ladies and you should continue to do that. It is very nice of you.” I handed Pam, our waitress, a $5 tip for that young man to encourage him in his work. His Grandmother and I discussed Grayson, and she noted how he goes from table to table, sitting with them, checking their needs, friendly to everyone. Grayson comes back out and comes over to introduce himself to me and I looked him square in the face and said “Now you listen to me. When you become Governor of Indiana…” and Grayson got embarrassed and emphatically shook his head “No.”… I started again… “Now you listen to me, Grayson, don’t you say no. You think about it. When you become Governor of Indiana, I want you to remember the small people. A good leader loves his people and I see that gift in you and I am calling it out in you, son. You will be a great leader. I see how you are talking and caring for all these people. I am really proud of you.” Grayson gave me a big hug and he gave my daughter a high five. (Here, take all my money, kid! Ha ha! What a doll and I am delighted for who he will grow to be.)
We paid for Don’s breakfast and our own, left a generous tip, and walked out of that establishment with me almost in tears. This is exactly the community that I wanted my precious daughter to grow up in. We hugged Rosie again and headed out to the town’s square. I reminded my daughter to always practice the recognition of good work, hospitality, and calling out the gifts we see in other people. That she always live her life that way when she has a family of her own.
We are the heart of America. We are the farmers and the breadbaskets of America. We believe in nourishing families with farm to table food and believe in the growth and nourishment of the American family. God is our compass, and He blesses the seeds we sow. God produces the yield and by His Mercy, we will endure and prosper. This is OUR COUNTRY. Long may Old Glory wave.
I encourage you all to go out and find these moments and collect them for your mental library. You see someone sitting alone, sit with them. Why not? What’s the worst that can happen? Pick up their meal. Laugh a little. Share a little. Create a family. Build a community.
Lend voices to this, Americana, and share these experiences with others. Turn off the television, the mainstream media, and drown out the dystopian noise of those who seek to destroy us. They never will.
We are stronger together. Love you and blessings on you, my Treeper family.
My name is Joan Woods and I approve of this message. I am building and calling out tomorrow’s leaders. Join me.
https://i.postimg.cc/zBd7QsKY/The-Cubbard.webp
Absolutely beautiful. Somewhere inside I’m shedding a nostalgic tear (a happy one) because THIS is life, American style.
I grew up in “down east” NC which is (or used to be) 99% rural/agricultural, where family was strong (a massive understatement), good neighbors were waiting around every corner to do something fine and good for an elder or a young child (or just anybody), every school teacher was “one of us” and church was the center of everything.
I am ALWAYS happy to see that somewhere, somehow, some of that still exists.
We have to MAKE it, ProperWolf. My encouragement and challenge to each of you. And when you find it, uplift it, cherish it, and share it. It will catch on.
Do you believe in magic? I do. I believe in the magic of a young girls heart and the tip of a young man’s cap
Yes, I do believe in magic. I believe we need to make our own and be really intentional about it.
On deck in our CD carousel today:
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Eagles
Steve Miller Band
John Cougar Mellencamp
The Police
Gorgeous day here. A bit chilly, but the bluest sky with big fluffy cumulus clouds.
Dreaming about Savannah’s graduation next year. Thinking about hiring a Kona Ice truck, Greek’s Pizza truck, Chicken-Salad-Chick accoutrements, and hiring one RIGHTEOUS BAND and throwing one helluva block party!!!
Wonder if I could pull it off on the 4th of July. Our block has the best view of fireworks on the 4th of July.
I’m scheming. Good things.
I was just giving you more autoharp
LIVE: First Dallas Worship | Sunday, March 17, 2024 | 9:15am CT
First Baptist Dalla
St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin.
A Prayer of Blessing for St. Patrick’s Day – Your Daily Prayer – March 17
A Prayer of Blessing for St. Patrick’s Day
By Debbie McDaniel
https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/your-daily-prayer/a-prayer-of-blessing-for-st-patrick-s-day-your-daily-prayer-march-17-2017.html
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” Ps. 84:11
In 433 A.D., history tells us that St. Patrick was praying for God’s divine protection in his work and ministry in Ireland while facing powerful enemies. He wrote this prayer called St. Patrick’s Breastplate, which is still widely known and recited today.
God soon opened the door for him to share Christ with the Irish King Laoghaire and his subjects, and allowed him to be a part of bringing them out paganism’s dark hold to the saving power of Jesus Christ. St. Patrick was a man who knew much about darkness, hardship, and enemy territory. He had spent years in slavery after being kidnapped by pirates at age 16. And it was in those years that he later tells how he learned about the Mighty power of God’s Presence and prayer.
The life of St. Patrick is such an example to us still today, that even in the darkest of times, God’s Sovereignty shines over His people. He can’t help but to come to our aid. He can’t help but to bless us and let His favor surround our lives. Because He’s a good and loving God.
And nothing escapes His notice. He watches over all, and we can trust that our lives and circumstances are held securely in His hands.
“As I arise today,
may the strength of God pilot me,
the power of God uphold me,
the wisdom of God guide me.
May the eye of God look before me,
the ear of God hear me,
the word of God speak for me.
May the hand of God protect me,
the way of God lie before me,
the shield of God defend me,
the host of God save me.
May Christ shield me today.
Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit, Christ when I stand,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Amen.”
A Protective Prayer: St. Patrick’s Breastplate
We thank you that your presence is powerful and real even today. We thank that your Word reminds us over and over again, that you are always with us. Thank you that you go before us, and that you cover us from behind. Thank you for the gift of your Spirit, that you live within us, bringing life and peace. Thank you for your protection over us, that you surround our lives as a shield. Thank you for your grace and favor, for your blessings and love that you so graciously shine over your people. We look to you today, our Lord and Savior, our Rock and Redeemer. Our trust and security are in you alone. Though things may often feel uncertain around us, though struggles may mount up and we feel like we’re facing enemy ground, though darkness tries hard to steal our joy away, we choose to rest in you. Thank you Lord that you are our firm foundation. We walk in your strength and victory, as you pave out our paths, and lead our way. We praise you that you bless us and keep us, that you make your face shine over us. We love you Lord. We hold on to your truth, and rely on your presence in us, and around us.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
There is a movement to make Red Hugh a saint. Back in the good ole days of Walt Disney, they made a decent movie about him.
My grandsons wish you all a Happy St. Patrick’s Day … regaled in their Irish Hurling jerseys. A gift from their Irish “Uncle and Aunt” … yes, they are loving brothers and adorable as all get out.
Kenji, so cute!!!! Give em a high five from Auntie JWooHoo
Thank you, will do … when we chase them around Easter weekend
Fifth Sunday of Lent – March 17, 2024
National Shrine
Basilica Sunday Mass Livestream
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Catholic Sunday Mass
March 17, 2024
Join us live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET as we celebrate the holy Sacrifice of the Mass on the 5th Sunday of Lent. Our Catholic Sunday Mass livestream features sacred liturgical music by the Choir of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
It is our pleasure to welcome you virtually to Mass, live from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC. We’re glad you’re here to join us on this Fifth Sunday of Lent. You can view the leaflet for Mass here: https://www.nationalshrine.org/wp-con…
The Mass is the greatest act of Evangelism the Church can offer the world. Our Sunday Catholic Mass livestream continues today due to God’s grace and the generosity of our viewers. If you would like to support the mission and ministry of Mary’s Shrine, visit: https://www.nationalshrine.org/mass
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C., is America’s Catholic Church, a National Shrine dedicated to the Blessed Mother, patroness of our nation. It is a prayerful house of worship, pilgrimage, evangelization, and reconciliation. Mary’s Shrine invites people from across the country and beyond to share in Christ’s ever-living Presence through the companionship and love of His Mother.
Thank you for prayerfully watching the Mass at the Basilica and participating in our virtual ministry!
The One I Wrote For You (2014) | Full Movie | Cheyenne Jackson | Kevin Pollak | Christine Woods
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9gAiBq4kdM
Ben Cantor is a talented singer/songwriter who walked away from a chance at stardom a decade ago. Burned by an industry that wanted to change him, he chose a simpler life, living with his wife and daughter while playing the occasional song at a coffee house. But when a Reality TV Show, “The Song”, comes to town, Ben finds himself once again drawn into the intoxicating world of fame and fortune. As a semi-finalist, he transforms into the audience favorite, and his ego grabs hold and twists him into the very thing he wanted to avoid. In his swift rise to the top, will he forget what matters most in a world that puts fame before family?
Directed by Andrew Lauer
Written by David Kauffman
Starring Cheyenne Jackson, Kevin Pollak, Christine Woods
Inspired by Intellectual Frog Legs “Orange Crush” … another REM overlooked gem
Finnegan’s Trump ~ The Celtic Edition
Mr Moustachio
Parody of The Irish Rovers’ version of Finnegan’s Wake.
This wasn’t originally what I had it mind, but I found it incredibly charming.
The footage was taken, by me, using only the potatoest of phones.
Lyrics, directed, and produced by: Thisguyanon
Music by: Celticmucisianon
Vocals by: Celtitalianon
Video by: Thisguyanon
#Trump #Trump2024 #MAGA #StPatricksDay
Light day. Today I reinstalled the ceiling fan with lighting in the living room since the ceiling has been painted and installed magnetic latches on the three doors of the cabinet in the small bathroom. I’m done for the day. The only obligation I have left to do today is to walk my neighbors dog and take care of his cats. Steve had a knee replacement Tuesday before last and Betty just can’t handle walking Cooper because he is such a lug. So until Steve is well enough, I walk Cooper and feed him and the cats and take care of the litter boxes and watering them. Once between 8-9 AM and again between 7-8 PM.
Won’t you be my neighbor?!