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Subject: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Walking Eagle Date: 30 Apr 03 - 05:39 PM Rantanrave all you want, but here's a thread asking what you are thankful for today. What is your blessing? Mine? I woke up to a brand new day today. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Beccy Date: 30 Apr 03 - 05:41 PM My little sister, who's had 2 miscarriages in the past year, has just become pregnant again. They think they know how to prevent another miscarriage. Another baby in the family is my blessing! Beccy |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Burke Date: 30 Apr 03 - 05:54 PM After all my complaining last week about the snow; it's a beautiful day. The daffodils are in bloom. Some of the early flowering trees are also in bloom. The tree in front of my house is beginning to get its leaves. I received my niece's college graduation announcement. Double major in biochemistry & genetics! WOW! Yesterday I sang in a performace of Brahams' Requiem. What a lovely work. We did it so well!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: GUEST Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:16 PM The most beautiful music in the world, the laughter of babies and women. The sunshine in my life, the smiles of women and babies. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: catspaw49 Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:24 PM I too am grateful for simply another day. I hope for another 15 or 20 years of them, but for now, I'm satisfied with every one I get. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: MAG Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:31 PM Well, er, I guess, looking at my last rant post, I can feel blessed that I HAVE a job, even with the boss from Marine Boot Camp, that I HAVE a house with a nice chunk of equity, that exercise controls my diabetes |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: katlaughing Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:35 PM All parts working today, roof over my head, support of a good partner and a new grandbaby on the way. Like, Spaw, glad of another day; hope to have many more. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: SINSULL Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:37 PM My first tulip opened today and I had my teeth cleaned. That's enough. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Allan C. Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:39 PM It was all said for me in this song. That just about covers it for every day except that it fails to mention my wonderful friends. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Ebbie Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:43 PM Mine sounds pretty lame compared with what most of you are saying- but it is what I'm grateful for today: sunshine. For the last week we've had brilliant blue skies and warm breezes. The trees have unfurled their tender young leaves, the grass is deep green and shooting up in irregular heights, crocuses, daffodils and tulips are everywhere. Don't get me wrong- I love the mistiness of our normal climate when clouds hug the mountains for a volcano effect and the air is pure and sweet and you draw it in to the bottom of your lungs. But oh, this too is nice. If this were our normal climate about 3 million people would be trying to live here! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Allan C. Date: 30 Apr 03 - 06:44 PM Oh, yeah...disregard the "young" part, too. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Mary in Kentucky Date: 30 Apr 03 - 07:05 PM I can top all the above! I became a new Grandma today!!!!!!! #2 granddaughter, Campbell Elizabeth, 9 lbs. 5 oz. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Alba Date: 30 Apr 03 - 07:08 PM Each day as it comes...one at a time. Today is Good. Im Happy and Grateful for that:>) Lovely lyrics Allan! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: wysiwyg Date: 30 Apr 03 - 07:09 PM A clear mind, energy to burn, and Mudcatter Giac. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Walking Eagle Date: 30 Apr 03 - 07:57 PM So far, I'm liking all of these blessings. Good on you MAry and Kat! And Beccy, I'll say a little good luck chant. Maybe you can loan her one of yours meanwhile! Note that no one mentioned any material things. Yes indeedy! We all have many blessings to recall. Keep on folks! Expressing your blessings does your heart good and tends to put a different slant on things! One more blessing for me. Not just enjoying a brand new day, but welcoming a brand new night! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Giac Date: 30 Apr 03 - 08:29 PM Mudcat and 3D friends, who keep me balanced and entertained; and my canine babies, Misty and Emily. They are my immediate family and I'm thankful for each day I see their little faces (even when Emily decides the only place to be sick is on my shoulder). I'm also blessed with tolerable health right now that enables me to enjoy my gardening efforts, fishing and other people's children. Thank you, Susan. Congratulations to the new grannies and grannies to be! Mary |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: SINSULL Date: 30 Apr 03 - 08:41 PM Welcome to Campbell Elizabeth. Congratulations, Mary! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: katlaughing Date: 30 Apr 03 - 10:15 PM COngratulations, MaryinKY! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: khandu Date: 30 Apr 03 - 10:39 PM "Well the sun is surely sinking down And the moon is slowly rising And this old world is still spinning 'round And I still love you" James Taylor- "You Can Close Your Eyes" I am grateful for that I am breathing, seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting and smelling Life today. I am thankful for Friends and family that love me in spite of my human weaknesses. I am grateful that I am, and ever shall be. Ken |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: GUEST,DancingMom Date: 30 Apr 03 - 11:17 PM My very sick patient made progress today. My irises are blooming. Sharon |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Neighmond Date: 30 Apr 03 - 11:42 PM Every day above the sod is a good day around this place. Chaz |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Steve Latimer Date: 30 Apr 03 - 11:56 PM I'm having a tough day, need to find a blessing. Yesterday I found out that someone I know is undergoing Chemotherapy, today our president called a meeting to tell us that his partner is in the hospital recovering from a quadruple bypass. I have some issues at work that I am considering taking legal action over if I can't resolve them to my satisfaction. My wife called me in tears, we are having an addition put on our house and the contractors knocked over and shattered a gift that she had received from her now deceased grandmother who was the most important person in her life. If I do have a blessing for today it's that the day is nearly over and I can go to bed thankful that I am surrounded by people who love me. Sorry for being sappy. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: GUEST,DancingMom Date: 01 May 03 - 06:54 AM I don't think that's sappy. Some days the blessing IS that you survived the day (a little older and wiser) and that no matter how bad it gets, you know the people around you who will always love you NO MATTER WHAT. S. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: wysiwyg Date: 01 May 03 - 09:14 AM Wow! I had anOTHer blessing toDAY! :~) ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Little Hawk Date: 01 May 03 - 03:51 PM It's another beautiful day in an amazing World, and I have a Yamaha guitar that holds its tuning like a rock. Life is good! - LH |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Bill D Date: 01 May 03 - 05:41 PM I threw my back out yesterday...but my son mowed the lawn! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Peg Date: 01 May 03 - 06:08 PM My weekend has kind of fallen apart but a sudden change in plans can be a blessing; one door closes and a window opens! I have several deadlines looming and am having trouble concentrating (hence this quick break to Mudcat for a bit) but I slowly and surely working my way through them... a friend has invited me for a roast chicken dinner and I think we're going to watch The Wicker Man! I am still thankful today for everything I was thankful for yesterday and last week... |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: greg stephens Date: 01 May 03 - 06:27 PM Just had a couple of pints of Spitfire up the Greyhound, not bad at all. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Walking Eagle Date: 01 May 03 - 06:54 PM May 1st. Blessing today is that one of my favorite librarians is working this evening so we can have a good chat when things calm down here. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: alanabit Date: 02 May 03 - 04:58 AM I am losing the last bit of my teaching work, I am being sent for tests for cancer and it is the first anniversary of my father's suicide tomorrow. On the other hand, my family quietly allowed me to sleep late this morning, I got e-mails from my sister, I have been invited to make a video with students of Bonn University and the sun is shining. In two or three hours time, I will be enjoying lunch on a beautiful day with three lovely people - my girlfriend and small children. Not everyone gets it this good. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Peg Date: 02 May 03 - 11:22 AM alanabit; do try and keep that positive attitude! I do not know the details of what you are being tested for but you should try and add healthy practices to your lifestyle immediately; if cancer does show up then eating well and taking nutritional supplements, as well as exercise and meditation, are all excellent supplementary therapies to whatever treatment you end up choosing... There are many naturopaths who beieve cancer in its early stages can be lessened and even in some cases cured with a detoxification diet; one such doctor (Jan Dries) has had incredible success in the Netherlands. The less toxic material the body has to deal with (cigarettes, alcohol, food empty of nutrients) the more it can put its energy towards eliminating tumors etc. Dries' book is called The Cancer Diet. I wish you well and hope any diagnosis proves to be one that is curable and has been found in its early stages. Western medicine does have some real effective methods to offer in this area, but don't leave out the holistic approach... Good luck and good health to you. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Mudlark Date: 02 May 03 - 08:35 PM I feel blessed to be back home safely. Had to take all 3 corgis in for their innoculations today, and weirdness of weirdness here in central coastal Calif., it has been pouring all day, with heavy fog along the freeway as well, and the car windows steaming up with 3 panting dogs all breathing heavily. We made it there and back safely, a round trip of nearly 70 miles, nobody jumped out of the car when they shouldn't, we all behaved beautifully and are now safely back home until the storm wears itself out. No leaks in the house either...more blessings. Congrats to Mary in Ky, and good wishes to all who havent been having the best of days. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Amos Date: 02 May 03 - 10:08 PM One to mention is that Walking Eagle graces the Cat with such threads. I built and painted a new gate today, and tromped the wild hills of Camp Pendleton -- a large stretch of military land -- doing field trials on some GPS devices. It was BYOODIFUL out there! And Barky is doing a bang-up job and just fiinshed her Freshman Jury at the SFO Conservatory -- and did very well. And I work with good people who are smart, kind and funny -- not necessarily in that order... :>) And I love my BBW and I have a guitar I love, also. And people enjoy my music, which is a delight. A |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Sooz Date: 03 May 03 - 05:02 AM Making music with the man I've loved for 35 years. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Stephen L. Rich Date: 03 May 03 - 09:08 PM I am blessed with good and faithful friends, relatively decent health, a stable job, an opportunity to record another CD,a bunch of new songs jumping out and writing themselves down, and a website full of people who post to threads like this and the one about the short jokes. Stephen Lee |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Janie Date: 03 May 03 - 10:45 PM Bit by bit, I am finding my music again. I am surrounded by people I love and respect, live in a community that sustains me, and where every voice matters. I have meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of people. My old garden roses are in full and lovely bloom, and the peonies are just starting to open. Life is good. Thank you, Walking Eagle for calling us to count our blessings. Janie |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Kaleea Date: 03 May 03 - 11:17 PM Today I played Traditional Music at an annual festival in a lovely little town in the midwest. I got to see a very dear friend who lives there, & visit with her for several hours. I also got to see some friends who are fellow musicians whom I usually only get to catch up with at festivals. We had quite pleasant weather for the occasion. Oh, yes--I got paid for it, too!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Walking Eagle Date: 04 May 03 - 09:34 PM 05/04 Rough weekend, but better than many I've had. I spent some time with a good friend on Friday night. That was a blessing. I went to an event at church on Saturday. Another good blessing is my flame red azalea is blooming very nicely. Keep them coming folks. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Alba Date: 04 May 03 - 10:11 PM Aren't Gardens and Plants a Blessing! I worked outside in my Garden all day today which wasn't possible this time last year due to a bad Back injury. It felt sooo good to be outside planting new things and looking at the new growth on my established plants:>) Azalea's are beautiful Walking Eagle. One of my Favorites. I hope this coming week is kinder to you. A |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: fat B****rd Date: 05 May 03 - 10:45 AM My wife are I are having a day off work, a friend brought us some herb plants, two of my grand children are downstairs watching the latest Bond DVD, my cat has had successful tooth surgery, a good friend "fixed" my 12 string...the list is endless.........if onlyI could always appreciate these kind of things.......... |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: mooman Date: 05 May 03 - 11:19 AM Same as 'Spaw's! moo |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Walking Eagle Date: 05 May 03 - 07:46 PM 05/05/03 That I still have a good sense of humor despite living with cancer for nigh on to 13 years. My cat decided to stay in my lap for more than his usual 90 seconds today. My brother. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Bobert Date: 05 May 03 - 08:00 PM Though I am blessed every day with the love of my wife, P-Vine, my son Ben and the love of my many friends, I am always on the constant lookout for those little gifts with which the Lord surprises me. The Lord was little more subtle today than usual bu He certainly got a few good blessings in for which I am thankful: So, this morning when I went to the coffe shop for my usual I ended up setting my coffee down and mixed it up with someone elses and didn't discover it until I got to my office a block away. Well, I went straight back to correct the mix-up and, in doing so, ran into Mike the Sculptor, who I just don't run into as much as like. Both of us being artists creates a situation fir some interesting conversations. Yeah, after deciding to have my coffee there in the shop with Mike, I walked out and said, "Thank you, Lord..." I have learned that the more I take that moment to recognize blessing and to give thanks, the more of them occur?........ Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Walking Eagle Date: 05 May 03 - 08:10 PM I think they occur all the time Bobert, we just have to train our 'ears' and 'eyes' to listen to them and see them. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Deda Date: 06 May 03 - 12:15 AM My beloved husband, who at 65 is 12 years older than I am, is in excellent health, is gainfully employed, and is happy with life. Today after supper we took a 3-mile walk together, which we do as often as we can, and we talked about our day, and looked at mountains and a little lake -- and the drought seems to be over. We are both involved in various community projects, which are satisfying and interesting. My life is extremely full these days. I get to teach Latin for money (not much but I'd do it just for fun). I currently have a side gig translating some letters from medieval Latin -- which is a stretch, and fun. A friend and I are writing a play, which we are very excited about and I think we'll even finish it! I have the tremendous honor of being the mother of Sheyna and Adam, the grandmother of Zecharya, and the sister of Amos and John and (in-law) their wives, and aunt to their kids! I also have the gift to live in a country where even though I'm kind of poor by national standards, I'm outrageously rich compared to most people on earth and most people in the history of the world, and bombs have never fallen where I live, and even the tornadoes missed us. I have a home, a full fridge, friends, a happy marriage, health -- what more could I possibly want? I'm constantly grateful, and I feel especially lucky if I get a chance to pass any of this on. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: fat B****rd Date: 06 May 03 - 05:42 AM ........continued. I'm "full of cold" but having the day off work. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 06 May 03 - 09:12 AM My blessing today - driving home from the Hastings Jack in the Green festival, feeling that summer has acually arrived - hedgerows dripping with may blossom, sparkling with ladysmock, almost hurting the eyes with oilseed rape and imitating the skies with bluebells; glorious lapis skies, the most amazing bright shiny copper beech in amongst the new lime green oak leaves.... a mix of colours that on a palette would be disgusting, but in nature, are the cleanest and freshest combination you could ever see.... My blessing yesterday was dropping a full bottle of wine on my foot and still being able to move my toes! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Catherine Jayne Date: 06 May 03 - 02:43 PM My Blessing for yesterday was completing the procesison/parade at the Hastings Jack in the Green Festival and still been able to walk after it all allbeit a tad stiff and sore!! My blessing for today....not having a hangover and getting to work on time.....and lasting the day when I could have done with staying in bed!!! Hearing the birds sing.....don't hear birds singing very often in London (not like you do in Yorkshire).....we only tend to hear pigeons! Cat |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 06 May 03 - 03:50 PM Another blessing - a pair of crutches!! Foot is not broken but bottle was. It was a crappy year anyway. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Allan C. Date: 06 May 03 - 04:42 PM My blessing for today is learning that I will be remaining in the great Commonwealth of Virginia (at least for a while). I was a candidate for what may have been a once-in-a-lifetime position at a resort in Montana; but didn't get the job. I can barely begin to express what that opportunity meant to me. Fortunately, I didn't burn any bridges here in Virginia and will return to my current job AFTER I RETURN FROM TWO GLORIOUS WEEKS IN ENGLAND WHICH BEGIN ON THURSDAY!!! I will have the good fortune to meet and to make music with a huge throng of 'Catters at the Yorkshire gathering, will tour a small bit of Ireland as well as the dark corners of London and surrounds. Among the other wonderful things that my staying in Virginia means is that I WILL BE AT THE GETAWAY AGAIN THIS YEAR!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: SINSULL Date: 06 May 03 - 09:02 PM Break out the "Mommas and the PaPas lyric books. Allan will be at the Getaway! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: SINSULL Date: 06 May 03 - 09:05 PM My blessing...a few good friends who have seen me through another crisis with my son. Bless you all. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Walking Eagle Date: 06 May 03 - 09:27 PM 05/06 My blessing today was taking an hour of so to sit and read. Something that I enjoy emensly. Seeing the wild Dogwood in bloom. Catching sight of the last of the Bloodroot and Bluets. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Little Hawk Date: 06 May 03 - 10:33 PM Having some good friends. Having a nice home. Living in a fine country. Being in good health. - LH |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Tinker Date: 06 May 03 - 10:38 PM Oh Allan, I'm sorry you're not heading to MOntana ( 'cause I know you really wanted too) But I am really glad you'll be at Getaway!!! Love Ya Kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: fat B****rd Date: 07 May 03 - 04:09 AM To-day my blessing is not being "full of cold" and winning £47 on the lottery. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 07 May 03 - 04:27 AM Todays blessing - my manager has said that due to the above mentioned bottle incident, and the dangers of commuting, I can stay off work the rest of the week and now with Broadband, I can post ALL DAY LONG!!! Expect proportional rise in BS! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Walking Eagle Date: 07 May 03 - 09:27 PM Picture this; I'm driving in a really tough neighborhood and this scene occurs in front of me. I'm stopped at a stop sign,and a white dude driving a huge truck stops in front of me on my left (four way stop). A black dude walks to the corner on my left and starts running toward the white dude in his truck. My mind thinks,uh oh, bad scene here. The white dude reaches out his passenger window, the black dude reaches the truck and they greet in a very friendly manner. The white dude pulls across the street and parks and he and the black dude start their conversation. The blessing for me was re-learning that what I think might happen,might not. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Walking Eagle Date: 08 May 03 - 05:36 PM Starting after my shift tonight, I have 4 DAYS OFF! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: wysiwyg Date: 08 May 03 - 11:23 PM Hollowfox's dad, and all the choices she has made in her life that have led her to see life as she does. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Ebbie Date: 08 May 03 - 11:36 PM Mine today is bitter sweet. Some musician friends of mine have sold their house and are moving 'south' to Sequim, Washington. Their age, life styles and tolerances over the years have changed- they have gotten thoroughly sick of the 70 outdoor steps to their house on the mountainside- his elderly mother needs more constant attention and she can't do the stairs- their daughter lives and works in Seattle and my friends were tired of having to take a plane every time they wanted to visit her- they want more sunshine than there is in Juneau- they plan to do a lot more traveling in their RV and hitting all of the bluegrass festivals... All of that, and I understand that. But it's difficult to let them go. I played in a dance band with them for six solid years and ever since then I've been playing here with them every week for a total of 13 or 14 years. He plays mandolin, she plays standup bass and they're great folks. Last night we had a Mexican food potluck for them- just 8 of us- and then played hard. Things got misty a time or two. I will miss them, but I am so thankful for friends. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: GUEST,I woke up with a song and a smile.... Date: 23 Apr 04 - 11:26 AM Today, I woke up early. I got up, said a prayer and began to sing. I really don't have a lot to sing about if circumstances are to be the perimeter here. Last March, I was laid off from a large insurance company and to date, I'm still looking for work. However, I'm not pessimistic and I actually look forward to each day. Not only that, I expect blessings each and every day. I'm not sure why I'm so happy...but I know that God never fails and perhaps the joy I feel is his way of telling me that he has my back. Love, Sonya |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: harpgirl Date: 23 Apr 04 - 12:01 PM ...participated in "Amended Petition for Dependency" which will presumably be dismissed! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Georgiansilver Date: 23 Apr 04 - 12:36 PM I have been truly Blessed by this thread..thank you Walking Eagle. I was Blessed to wake to the sunshine of the day. I was Blessed to see the beauty of the land, the trees, the grass, the flowers, the people and Blessed to know that we are all part of the Lords Creation. Praise the Lord for His love, compassion,and understanding and most of all His Grace. Be Blessed all |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Jeanie Date: 23 Apr 04 - 01:23 PM I have something to do, someone to love, something to look forward to. In fact, I have lots to do, lots of people to love as well as one special one, and, because of all of this, lots to look forward to. Simple things which I didn't always have or realize I had or appreciated having in my life, when they had been there all the time. With a big, big smile and a big loud voice I thank God, publicly here, for giving All Good Things ! - jeanie |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: CarolC Date: 23 Apr 04 - 01:49 PM The feel of the soft air against my skin here in the Sunny South (USA). The way the Life in the plants and trees in our little yard here reaches out and embraces me, enfolding me in all of nature, connecting me to everything. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: SINSULL Date: 23 Apr 04 - 01:53 PM I sang a song today and chased away a week of disappointments. I take comfort in my friends. Walking Eagle is still in my thoughts and prayers. Her courage gives me strength. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: SueB Date: 23 Apr 04 - 01:54 PM A roof over my head, full belly, soft warm bed, no alarm clock, and the rural bookmobile made their monthly visit yesterday.. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Megan L Date: 23 Apr 04 - 02:37 PM A friend who always seems to just be "popping past" when we need his love the most. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: dianavan Date: 23 Apr 04 - 05:00 PM I bless Paul Martin (Canadian Prime Minister) for receiving the Dalai Lamma, in spite of protests from China. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: LilyFestre Date: 23 Apr 04 - 10:16 PM I'm thankful for the laughter and friendship that were shared today. I'm also thankful that today was a day without a deadline, without a project due, without a presentation to make but rather a day where I could get some things done around the house and even a bit of time to do nothing more than play with my puppy. Life here has been hectic and the opportunity to do nothing was most appreciated! In a nutshell, I'm thankful my family, Jan, and free time!!!!!!!! Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: jacqui.c Date: 24 Apr 04 - 02:49 AM My blessing has been meeting a man who made me see that I am worth loving. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: darkriver Date: 24 Apr 04 - 03:21 AM
Thanks. doug aka darkriver |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 24 Apr 04 - 04:00 AM Today is not so good, but the blessing is, I know it will get better. Yesterdays blessing was Manitas coming home with an unexpected gift of the complete 'St Trinians' films on DVD, so I KNOW my afternoon will be better! Blue Murder at St Trinians Tomorrow's blessing is going to be a morning of archaeology, something I've not had chance to do for about 20 years.... let's hope the weather is as beautiful as it is today. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 24 Apr 04 - 06:03 AM Always strikes me as interesting that the word blessing originally means "wound", as in the French verb "blesser", and its origin is in the word for "bloodsign". |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: CarolC Date: 24 Apr 04 - 09:41 PM We can see the stars really clearly in the night sky here. That's kind of surprising to me because we're fairly close to a small city. It's a beautiful night with a crescent moon, Venus close by shining very brightly, and the crickets are singing to me. And I've got lots of paint, brushes, and canvas. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: LilyFestre Date: 24 Apr 04 - 11:02 PM Today I find myself very thankful for mended relationships, bats, lesbian laughter/g-spot giggles (you just had to be there), sunshine, the love of my life and the best Sangria recipe I have ever encountered! :) Of course, not necessarily in that order!!!! Michelle =^..^= |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: wysiwyg Date: 25 Apr 04 - 12:11 AM Walking Eagle still walks, and is receiving good care, many good wishes, cards, and music presents.... and looks forward to more. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: ranger1 Date: 25 Apr 04 - 10:13 AM I am blessed with so much, I lost count. I have a job that I love (for at 6 months out of every year), I have a family that I love and am loved by, I have Jason who loves me unconditionally (usual in dogs, often rare in humans!), Clancy Dog is still going strong at 13, I have a roof over my head, food in my belly, and I count my wealth not in terms of money but in the friends I have made. And that includes the virtual ones on Mudcat. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Georgiansilver Date: 25 Apr 04 - 03:15 PM Always strikes me as interesting that the word blessing originally means "wound", as in the French verb "blesser", and its origin is in the word for "bloodsign". Said McGrath........ God was Blessing people way back in the old testament..how can you say that blessing originally means wound??or that its origin is in the word for bloodsign. Best wishes. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: CarolC Date: 25 Apr 04 - 03:28 PM Websters Online Main Entry: bless Pronunciation: 'bles Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): blessed /'blest/; also blest /'blest/; bless·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Old English blEtsian, from blOd blood; from the use of blood in consecration 1 : to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word 2 : to hallow with the sign of the cross 3 : to invoke divine care for 4 a : PRAISE, GLORIFY 5 : to confer prosperity or happiness upon 6 archaic : PROTECT, PRESERVE 7 : ENDOW, FAVOR |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: bflat Date: 25 Apr 04 - 11:20 PM Laughter and Affection received and given. Time for prayer. Ellen |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 26 Apr 04 - 05:51 AM I think those who have been wounded in life maybe can appreciate the blessings more? At this moment I am basking in the blessings of a sunny weekend at NEFFA, good friends who encircled me with love and hugs and music, and the knowledge that love never dies. Allison |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: darkriver Date: 26 Apr 04 - 09:20 PM Actually, my wife understands me. Makes a helluva pickup line.... Animaterra, I believe you nailed it. Thank you for a beautiful post. doug (darkriver) |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: GUEST,Lilyfestre Date: 27 Apr 04 - 02:01 PM My blessing today.........I have finished 99.99% of my classwork...even the stuff I dreaded and didn't think I could do...I DID IT!!!!!!! **********HAPPY DANCE******************* Yep...having it done and knowing I gave it my best shot is indeed a blessing! Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Mudlark Date: 27 Apr 04 - 10:58 PM I had a very long day in town today, 7 hours and much of it in 100 degree heat, starting with 2 hrs sitting on an uncomfortable chair in my writing group, then 15 (count 'em!) different stops to make. A day like this would have had me in tears 6 months ago, before my hip replacement...all that in/outing from the car, trekking across parking lots, endless walking thru vast DIY stores. I'm knackered tonight...but not in pain. Makes all the difference...a real blessing. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Little Hawk Date: 28 Apr 04 - 10:02 PM Life. Life is my blessing today and every day. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Jeanie Date: 29 Apr 04 - 03:02 AM Little Hawk's post about the gift of life has reminded me of this, which is attributed to "An Unknown Soldier" and which I first read quoted by Rick Wakeman in his autobiography: I asked for strength, that I might achieve; I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked for health, that I might do greater things; I was given infirmity, that I might do better things. I asked for riches, that I might be happy; I was given poverty, that I might be wise. I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men; I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God. I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life; I was given life, that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing that I asked for - but everything I had hoped for; Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am among all men most richly blessed. * * * With Love, - jeanie |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: bflat Date: 29 Apr 04 - 10:38 PM Today's blessings are: wonderful friendships and abilities used. Ellen |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: CarolC Date: 30 Apr 04 - 02:19 AM JtS lost his wedding ring today. He thought it slipped off his finger while his arm was hanging out the window of the van while he was driving in town. He felt pretty bad about losing it, and to take some of the sting off when I would find out about it, he bought me a DVD of a movie called "Big Fish". Turns out, a big theme in that movie is about a man losing his wedding ring, only to have it returned to him. Just a few minutes ago, JtS, came out to my little shed/office, and there, on his finger, was his wedding ring. He said that, as he was getting into bed, he heard a little "clink" sound, and then the sound of something rolling, and he looked on the floor and there it was. That's Perfection. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: GUEST,Mary V. Date: 30 Apr 04 - 01:38 PM Thank you for passing the unknown soldier on to us all. What a beautiful reading. I'm posting it on my fridge. My blessings today ...are wonderful family, good health for all of them, a happy heart , good friends , a great husband, roof over our head and food on our table ....and a great discussion forum the Mudcat forum is to all of us ! Happy Friday ! Mary V. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Kim C Date: 30 Apr 04 - 01:46 PM I can breathe out of both sides of my nose, after having a cold for a week, which means I'll be able to sing this weekend. :-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: GUEST,andi Date: 30 Apr 04 - 06:54 PM this site and all of you. :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: GUEST,Lilyfestre Date: 01 May 04 - 01:41 PM Something I'm thankful for today is that my husband and I had our very first guitar lesson. Not only that, but we made a new friend as well...30 minutes of guitar lessons and an hour and a half of chat time about country living, homesteading, organic gardening, ladybugs, homeschooling.....yep.....a new musical adventure and a new friend all in the same day....a definate blessing! Michelle |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: GUEST,k Date: 23 Jul 04 - 04:14 AM My husband and I found our way out of a forest hike after being lost for five hours. We thought for sure we would be spending the night in the woods. When we got home we ordered pizza it was the best pizza I have ever eaten. Thank you to the universe. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Bert Date: 23 Jul 04 - 09:32 AM When you walk in the wilderness (or go anywhere for that matter) make a point of talking about things along the way. "See that tree with the twisted trunk?" "Look at that nest up there" and so on, then you'll have landmarks to find your way back. It works just as well in town "Turn right at Walgreens", "Turn left by the white wall with the balls on top" |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Georgiansilver Date: 26 Jul 04 - 11:14 AM Hope that today brings a Blessing to all of you. Sincerely...Be Blessed.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Ellenpoly Date: 26 Jul 04 - 11:35 AM A new friend. ..xx..e |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: el ted Date: 26 Jul 04 - 11:44 AM 99 |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: el ted Date: 26 Jul 04 - 11:45 AM getting the 100th post! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Georgiansilver Date: 26 Jul 04 - 11:51 AM Congratulations on your 100th yet again El Ted. Be Blessed. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: el ted Date: 26 Jul 04 - 11:57 AM Thanks georgian, that's my third today. I am easily pleased aren't I? |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Jerry Rasmussen Date: 26 Jul 04 - 12:01 PM No way to even beging to give thanks for the blessings in my life. I give thanks for the healings in my family, from my Mother to a granddaughter, both of whom had frightening accidents recently and are recovering fully. Some blessings seem small, and most are unexpected. I re-connected this week with someone I knew back in the early 60's, and we've had a great time getting to re-know each other. Even though I only knew him for one year in college, I never forgot him. He was a young farm kid with a talent for rockabilly who formed a band (despite his barely being able to play guitar) recorded a 45 rpm of songs he wrote, and got area dj's to give him airplay by giving them fresh-picked strawberries from his father's farm. Strawberry payola. His record hit the top 40 on the Chicago radio stations. Those were the days. Almost as good as tomorrow. Jerry |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Georgiansilver Date: 26 Jul 04 - 12:01 PM Why not, Life can be such a joy through many of the simpler things..I am pleased for you. Be Blessed. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Jeri Date: 26 Jul 04 - 12:48 PM When I was a kid, I once said "I can't wait!" when I was asked by an adult about some upcoming event. I can't remember exactly who the adult was, or what they said, but it had something to do with me wasting all the time between Now and Then, as if it didn't matter. Life's to short to not at least try to make the most of each bit of time. I'm glad I learned that and actually remember it sometimes. There will always be some sort of unpleasantness to get through. Right now, I feel like many of us in the US are just 'getting though', waiting for something better. Maybe other places too. People, including me, can get cranky and take it out on others. I'm very thankful to, and for, the ones who don't let the hard times get them down enough to try to bring others down with them. I'm thankful they can still find wonder in life, humor and warmth, and share it with others. It reminds me that there's joy to be had, whether now or just around the corner. [pre-apology for the length of this] I was depressed and lazy this spring and didn't chop down the raspberry thicket in the back yard which threatened to take over, as I'd planned to do. I didn't cut down the adolescent tree back there. Later on, I noticed a catbird carrying twigs into the thicket. She'd just sit on top of the mass and sort of sink down into it, then would fly out to sit on the branches of the formerly-doomed tree and sing. A while after that, I watched her fly out and back again with a mouthful of bug. At some point, the babies began fluttering up to sit on the higher plants. One time, one flew directly at the open (screened) window from which I watchted, veering off at the last minute to go back down to park on a plant. A few days ago, I heard a horrible screeching coming from the bushes and went down to take a look. There were no other critters about, but the whole lot was out of the nest and flitting around in the depths of the thicket. The next day they were gone. I figure they'd been having and argument along the lines of "You kids are a pain. Get the heck out and feed your own selves!" "But Maaaa...!" I've heard them calling from the woods in back of the house. It's not like this sort of thing doesn't happen all the time. What makes me really happy is that sometimes... I notice it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: GUEST,William Shatner Date: 26 Jul 04 - 12:54 PM el ted - You now owe me $5,032. See the Mother of All BS threads for the explanation of this. Thanks for blessing me with your patronage! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Nerd Date: 26 Jul 04 - 03:39 PM Jerry--I'd like to get to re-know Nevada (GROOOAAANNNN!) |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Jerry Rasmussen Date: 26 Jul 04 - 03:50 PM You aren't any relation to Art Thieme, are you, Nerd? If so, I guess that would make your comment fourtwoitus. Jerry |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Georgiansilver Date: 27 Jul 04 - 04:39 AM My Blessing today was waking up and looking back on a great night of Folk Music at Lincoln Folk Club last night. Also knowing that I live in a real Folk Club area and I can get my fix of Folk music almost any night of the week without having to travel far. I am Blessed. Be Blessed. |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: el ted Date: 27 Jul 04 - 05:02 AM Yo bill shatner, I cannot BE ARSED to go on the mother thread, it would take about 3 days to load up on my "Fisher Price" computer! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: saulgoldie Date: 27 Jul 04 - 10:44 AM Bronchitis is ebbing, and I may be able to sing again soon; track bike (bicycle) is in the shop so that I can ride it soon and make like Lance (in my mind, of course); Democratic convention is giving me new hope; the elekatricity and water are flowing into the house without problems; and my dose of caffeine this morning was not too much, and not too little. And finally, I picked up my Alvarez Yairi to play for the first time in months, and discovered that the last time I played it, I had restrung it! |
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Subject: RE: BS: What's your blessing today? From: Kim C Date: 27 Jul 04 - 03:12 PM The sun is out, the sky is cloudless, and there's a nice breeze going on, making it uncharacteristically cool in Tennessee this time of year. |
