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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. |
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 - 11:45 AM getting the 100th post! |
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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,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: 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,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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: harpgirl Date: 23 Apr 04 - 12:01 PM ...participated in "Amended Petition for Dependency" which will presumably be dismissed! |
