could you, would you, please
tone it down
or turn it off
are you telling the world
this is what you’ve got?
profanity is not pleasing
to my ears
especially when
i consider
that children hear..
if you are thinking
that it will get my vote
i am sorry to tell you
it seriously will not..
r gould
I discovered this book at one of the local discount stores. It’s one of those that kind of jumped out at me. Of course when I purchased it, I had Thanksgiving on my mind. You know, turkey and all of the trimmings. lol! Well not really.. I hadn’t started reading it, until this morning, when I realized, that if I wanted to coincide with the days until Thanksgiving, I had some catching up to do. The little reminders about gratitude are great and speak to me. I find that it is easy to get into a slump of mumble and grumble and not be able to recognize a blessing or gift of life when it’s right in our face. So today I am embarking on this challenge to be open minded and see what God has in store for me to learn.
Do you have a memory of a stranger, acquaintance, or someone else you didn’t know well having a positive impact on your life?
I met one person at a store, that my mother managed, when I was a teenager. Another I met while I was a volunteer teen at our local hospital. Two others I met on the job when I worked at a library, and one at church and one other at a Bible study.
I kept this note from Glenn H. He passed away years ago. Reading this reveals his heart. All of these short seasonal people in my life were gentle natured. I am grateful for these wise and kind people that God sent my way.
Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.
Romans 2:16
i shall live
i shall die
i won’t regret
and wonder why
life was hard
with many lessons
i had to learn..
days of rejection
times of tears
lack of courage
as i faced my fears..
but I would not trade
my life for any other
for through it all
i got to know my Father..
not my earthly one
whom i did not get to know
but the creator of earth
to me He did show..
how to be humble
in all of my ways
loving and kind
does He wish to instill
as He continues to shape
my heart and will..
to be a reflection
of who He is
He walks with me daily
and directs my steps
He counsels me in the night
and comforts me too..
peace in His presence
so many good gifts
Thank you Father
for all that you give and do..
rgould
Today’s thoughts.. Train rides allow me time to think and see sights that I would not normally view while in a car. The train is not for everyone. Some want to get to their destination quickly. I am in no hurry. Along the way I always meet someone special. Sometimes you hear conversations that you would rather not listen to. I can often pick up on when the train attendants are tired, and like in everyday life, there are those that like to push someone’s buttons. Despite the unpleasantries I take it all in and make use of the time to pray for the strangers on the train..
be good, do good
be better, do better
speak kind, speak kinder
be different, live different
don’t spew mean words
don’t hate, don’t retaliate
foul words spoken
little ears hear
it’s not amusing
that scary out of control
behavior is showing
and
insults do not solve
they only hinder
your growth
which is meant for your good
and if you do good
we will all be better..
{Dear God, please help us all}
This photo was taken on March 3rd on a beautiful day on the coast of Oregon, Lincoln City to be exact.
People and dogs were out, and some children romping about in a small stream of water draining off a cliff. Beet red feet, and appearing to be having the time of their little lives. Most adults were bundled up and snug in their jackets.
Fetch the ball, Fido
Then there was this kite surfer, I am not sure if that is the right terminology. I was intrigued as we watched him set up his kite on the beach, before he got into the water. I could have watched him for a long time. Not only would I consider him brave and adventurous, but very strong too. Another man, eventually joined him and I am sure it is a heart pumping thrill. It was a lovely afternoon, and we did find some tiny rock treasures and a few agates, which made our day.
I would like to address a problem with Windows 10. The computer we purchased in December has baffled me. For some reason when I transfer photos from my cameras to computer, they have ended up in different destinations. Some are easy to find and then others are somewhere on the computer. On top of it, I am no longer able to use Picasa, which was one of my favorite methods for photo editing. I am not the brightest light bulb in the world of computer technology, but I admit, it has not been a fun experience. I am over the frustration, somewhat and will make the best of it…
The Daily Post challenge for the week, is a face in the crowd. What I like about this, is that no one is looking directly at me, which sometimes happens.
The Weekly Photo Challenge, at the Daily Post is Bridge. As I observed my grandson climbing and watching the other young boy, I wondered if, he would extend a hand of help. I hope that we all recognize, that we can be bridge builders, encouragers and helpers on the sometimes unstable, rickety bridges of life.
