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THANK YOU! :) -<>- * NOTE: An easy way to adjust the size of print in email or any page is to hold down the Ctrl tab while moving the scroll button on the mouse. You can also use the keyboard to change the font size in your web browser or emails. Hold down the Ctrl key while pressing the + key for larger text or the - key for smaller text! ================ *~* A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OUR TROOPS AND VETERANS! :) ,-=-. [[_ @~] ((a a)) ` = ' _.-) (-._ /( ("+") )\ / \ \./ / \ (=<( \/8\/ )>=) \ \- 8| -/ / \/_> 8|<_\/ ;-.__;,-; | | | | | | | | '-.___,;' ) ) / ' |( ) ( \_ /_|^--' gpyy \_! 9/11 And Troops Index http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/911andtroopsindex.html \\ ///// | | (| _ _ |) |` | '| | __ | >>>___/\_^__/\___<<< / ||| \ Mike Hertz >From Bob Latta I took part in the ceremony celebrating the new structure that has been painted to resemble the American flag and can be viewed from I-75. Our nation’s veterans deserve our thanks and praise, and the water tower will let visitors to the area know that Findlay and Northwest Ohio value's the sacrifice of our nation's vets. Speaking of our nation’s veterans, I had the opportunity to sit down with WWII veteran Orval Mullen of Van Wert to discuss his service for the Library of Congress’s Veteran’s History Project. Orval is an American hero who served his country as part of the front wave on D-Day, at the Battle of the Bulge, and his unit liberated the Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany. His story will be submitted to the Library of Congress where it will be saved for future generations to learn about the men and women that served in our military during World War II. I also spoke out against the administration’s recent $400 million payment to Iran that coincided with the release of four American hostages. The actions of paying a ransom only will serve to encourage more kidnapping by Iran. You can read my statement on the payment here. http://latta.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=466217-3363903 -<>- *~* HAPPY BLESSED LABOR DAY WEEKEND! >-->HOT Off The 'Shangy' Press :) To honor VJ Day on September 2nd, we have a hot new page from our friend PatDeE. This one is a most interesting story of the Real Charlie Brown in WWII and the glory days when men fought war with honor and dignity. Don't miss this amazing story! \\ ///// | | (| _ _ |) |` | '| | __ | >>>___/\_^__/\___<<< / ||| \ Mike Hertz Proud Of Our Troops 8! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/troops8.html --- ...A great story! Thanks PatDeE! Our Friend Norma blessed us with a recipe I added in the Easy Does It Home Recipes you'll find it under Meals And Breads category here... Fried CABBAGE By Norma http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/easy.html She says, 'If you like sauerkraut, you will LOVE this.' --- ...Sounds like an easy one! Thanks Norma! NOTE: You may wonder how I select recipes for the website from those submitted to me. My criteria is whether I think it is used by the submitter or just copied from the internet. If you Google the word 'recipe', you get this in response: About 393,000,000 results (0.46 seconds) I obviously have no interest in having 393 million recipes on my website. I am a 'Variety = The Spice Of Life' type of home Christian website so I like a little taste of all that God has to offer us in His wonderful creation. That being said, I used my own original home recipes that I cook every day for my own family along with some from my mom's old recipe book. My idea was to help beginners be able to make delicious, inexpensive meals for themselves or for their family. I always tell my family that God is the absolutely best cook! Just ask Him to help you, put your ears on and it'll turn out good! That's how I figured out all my original recipes. I had help from world's best chef! Just remember, you are not bothering God by asking Him for help: Prov.3: [6] In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. As Christians, God is OUR FATHER! Good dads like the attention of their children - Our heavenly Father is the BEST! He not only likes our attention, He LOVES it! If you wish to submit a recipe for the website, it is Most Welcome! However, Please make sure it is... #1: EASY to do, #2: an original home made recipe or at least tried and true to be yummy by YOU! Got A good Recipe? SHARE IT HERE: Share A Recipe -<>- , ----. - - ` ,__.,' \ .' *` / | | / **\ . / ****. | mm | ****| \ | ****| ` ._______ \ ****/ \ /`---' \___( /~~~~\ / \ / | \ | | \ , ~~ . |, ~~ . | |\ ( |||| ) ( |||| )(,,,)` ( |||||| )-( |||||| ) | ^ ( |||||| ) ( |||||| ) |'/ ( |||||| )-( |||||| )___,'- ( |||| ) ( |||| ) ` ~~ ' ` ~~ ' *~* We Had A Fabulous Month Of Caring And Sharing Last Month! >Please Be Sure To Visit And Share These With Your Family & Friends: Nikola Culjic 3D Art! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/3dart.html Morning After The Party! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/afterparty.html Identity Theft 5! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/identitytheft5.html Beware Of Dog Signs! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/bewareofdog.html Rarely Seen Things 3! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/rarelyseen3.html Rarely Seen Things 4! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/rarelyseen4.html A Little Help Please! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/helpplease.html Decorating A Man Cave! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/mancave.html Adorable Animal Selfies! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/animalselfies.html Pets As Famous People! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/petsfamous.html Lioness And Fox! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/lionessandfox.html Walmart Parking! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/walmartparking.html CATtitude! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/cattitude.html __,=,__ .~`` .` `.``~. | . . |____ `-;=============;""""` ( (. _).) \ | | \ `-.___.' / '._ _.' /`''''\ / \ | |/\/\/\/|.-. |-|/\/\/\/|;' ) (__/_______| _) #########'._) jgs |==|=|__ ,,,(______)_),,,, ,,,;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;,,,, ,,,;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;,,, ,;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;, * MAY GOD SUPER BLESS ALL OUR WONDERFUL CONTRIBUTORS! =========================================================== >-->From Heartwarmers: \\ ///// | | (| _ _ |) |` | '| | __ | >>>___/\_^__/\___<<< / ||| \ Mike Hertz >A HAPPY OLD DOG by Roger Kiser My seven year old granddaughter, Madison, asked me if I would come to her field day at school the next day. Not feeling very well I really didn't want to go. For years, going to such things meant very little to me. Not having any parents and having been raised in an orphanage my entire childhood; those kinds of events just became something to do and nothing more because there was never anyone there for us. The next morning I got up and began to think about the day I graduated from the Army basic training. How proud I was to have succeeded at something in my life. When the ceremony was over, every soldier ran to their parents and off they went to wherever families go who love one another. Within thirty minutes the parade ground was cleared and there I stood all alone. There was no one who cared about what I had accomplished. I remember tears running down my cheeks and as I wiped them away I thought soldiers don't cry now cause they're men. Slowly I walked off the parade ground and I went to wherever it is kids go that don't have anyone or anywhere to go. Immediately, I dressed and headed for Madison's school. When I arrived, the field day had been called off because of bad weather and the children were being herded back to their classrooms. I walked to Madi's classroom and when she saw me a large smile appeared on her face. On my way back home this wonderful feeling came over me and finally -- after fifty years -- I felt what it was like to have someone attend my Army graduation parade. I see now it's all about caring. I was never given a sense that anyone cared so I did not learn to give back to those I love. I suppose most people who were given such feeling as a child now take it for granted. What a wonderful feeling caring is. Today I am one happy old dog who has learned a new and wonderful trick. -- Roger Kiser Sr. __________________________________________________ You can read more about Roger's triumphs over adversity here: =========================================================== >-->Respect For Our Country: _ (_) <___> | |______ | |* * * ) | | * * (_________ | |* * * |* *|####) | | * * *| * | (________________ | |* * * |* *|####|##############| | | * * *| * | | | | |* * * |* *|####|##############| | |~~~~~~| * | | | | |######|* *|####|##############| | | |~~~' | | | |######|########|##############| | | | | | | |######|########|##############| | |~~~~~~| | | | | |########|##############| | | '~~~~~~~~| | | | |##########JGS#| | | '~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | | | | | | >Message from a non-oppressed black man to Colin Kaepernick… By Allen West August 28, 2016 If there’s one thing I live for, it’s football season, especially college. Saturday night I was enjoying a fantastic game between Charleston Southern University and North Dakota State University. The game went into overtime and ended with the Bison of NDSU winning 24-17. However, as I watched this thrilling game, it was an item on the ESPN news ticker that disturbed me — to which I see a need to respond to this “teachable moment.” As we reported yesterday, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the National Anthem in Friday’s pre-season game against Green Bay because he was protesting “black oppression” in the United States. The Niners went on to lose. The NFL issued a statement that said players are encouraged but not required to stand for the national anthem. Hmm, this is the same NFL that refused to allow the Dallas Cowboys to wear a helmet decal in honor of the fallen Dallas Police officers gunned down on Thursday July 7th. This is the same NFL that said nothing when players from the then- St. Louis Rams displayed the false narrative symbol of “hands up, don't shoot” — which we know didn’t happen. I find it rather interesting that the NFL has no issue disrespecting law enforcement officers but only “encourages” players to respect the symbol of our nation, the American flag, and our anthem, the Star Spangled Banner. However, I would recommend a simple scripture from the wise King Solomon for Mr. Kaepernick, Proverbs 17:28 (NIV): “Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.” Or, as the old folks down South would say, “best for a stupid person to keep their mouth shut and not open it and let everyone know they are.” Mr. Kaepernick, a biracial young man adopted and raised by white parents, claims America is oppressing blacks at a time when we have a black, biracial president who was twice elected. We’ve had two black attorneys general and currently have a black secretary of homeland security, along with a black national security advisor. Here in Dallas our police chief, whom I know, is an outstanding black leader. The officer in Milwaukee who shot the armed assailant after issuing an order to drop his weapon was black. Is Mr. Kaepernick following suit and cherry-picking what he terms “oppression?” First of all, let me clarify to you sir, you are a multi-millionaire “one-percenter” just because you can throw a ball and kiss your biceps. Men like Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Oscar Robertson, Ernie Davis, and Bernard King and Condredge Halloway of my alma mater were athletes who knew of oppression. You sir may certainly have the right to sit upon your “fourth point of contact” when the National Anthem is played but never forget, you live in a nation that has provided you the privilege to have that right. My story is one I wish to share. My dad was a corporal in the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He was born in 1920 and knew oppression. Yet, when he sat me down on the steps of our home, 651 Kennesaw Ave NE in Atlanta, he shared with me that there was no greater honor or privilege, than to wear the uniform of these United States. Perhaps that ‘s why his first and middle sons, along with his grandson, are all U.S. combat veterans, just like Dad. Herman West Sr. was not a victim, and he raised men who would never allow anyone to suppress or oppress them. Perhaps you should stop trying to make victims and admonish people, black people, to be victors — try it, and you may find that more satisfying than your insidious action and word vomiting. If you want to know about oppression of blacks in America, past and present, how about you ask Rep. Nancy Pelosi of the San Fran Bay Area about the policies that decimated the black family? Maybe you can cross the Bay over to Oakland and ask Rep. Barbara Lee about the 13 to 15 million black babies killed since 1973, and ask her who is Margaret Sanger? Or perhaps you can ask the two California senators, Boxer and Feinstein, about who doesn’t support better education opportunities for black children in the inner cities — school choice, vouchers, charter schools, home schooling. Perhaps you didn’t know Barack Obama was the one who cancelled the DC school voucher program for deserving young black children — talk about oppression. Is that something you’re willing to do, or is it just too difficult? You should look at who’s been controlling the communities and cities where blacks live. This isn’t about what America has done; it’s about what a certain group, a political party has done. And your somewhat backhanded comment towards our law enforcement officers — well, wonder how many times San Francisco PD has protected you? Here is the deal young man. My recommendation is that you apologize. Be a stand up fella and admit you made a very stupid comment. Humbly state that you do realize how very special this country is and the opportunities it has afforded you — and many others. You should take that stand and apologize to all of those who are currently serving in our Armed Forces and those veterans who’ve been willing to make that last full measure of devotion. You see, when the National Anthem is played, it has a very special meaning to us — maybe you should take a hiatus and go over to Helmand Province in Afghanistan and spend a week and understand why. Go over and throw a football with the men and women who enable you to earn those millions of dollars. The American flag has a very touching meaning for those of us for whom it will drape our coffin — as it was for my Dad…and it will be for me. That song defines who we are as a proud and exceptional people. This is a land where so many dream of coming to and earning the title of American. Your actions were shameful, disgusting, despicable and disrespectful. You do have a right and a freedom of expression. But know, there are consequences to your ignorant action, which is what it was. When the National Anthem is played, I salute because I am a black man born and raised in the inner city afforded the opportunity for greatness in my own right. May you seek God’s forgiveness and find humility, because we, the people are not going to forget what you did and said. From: http://www.allenbwest.com/allen/message-non-oppressed-black-man-colin-kaepernick --- ...I shared this from Mr. West because I highly respect this man and he has the authority to be able to comment on how disrespectful this NFL player was concerning our great country. Speaking of PRIDE And RESPECT For our US Country and it's people: Hillary Clinton Slams Trump's Trip to Mexico https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAfUfQyj0ic I couldn't help but think 'yeah, you, Hillary, seemingly 'negotiated' by requiring money be given to your foundation and then you accepted a meeting with them and later if more money was given then you would give them something they wanted from the United States! It is called Pay to Play. Lots of hard work indeed! Ha! Too bad it was all for your own benefit and not for the US Citizens!! Donald Trump and Mexican President Nieto (8/31/3016) (English is given) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haERCNv_F0w AFTER this historic and awesome Meeting with Mexican President Nieto, Trump went to Arizona to give his immigration policy speech. ======;===========;() #######:::::: #######:::::: #######:::::: jgs #######:::::: ############# ############# ############# ############# ############# ############# Donald Trump AMAZING Full Immigration Speech in Phoenix, AZ 8/31/16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usgVqBtCQq4 =========================================================== >-->From Archives InspiredBuffalo: .--------.__ |::::::::|[_I___, |_.-.____I__.-~;| jgs `(_)--------(_)" >"The Law of the Garbage Truck." Best advise in a long time DSTSS (Don't Sweat The Small Stuff). How often do you let other people's nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day? Unless you're the Terminator, for an instant you're, probably set back on your heels. However, the mark of a successful person is how quickly she/he can get back her/his focus on what's important. Five years ago I learned this lesson. I learned it in the back of a taxi cab in Indianapolis. Here's what happened. I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Indianapolis Airport. We were driving in the right lane when, all of a sudden, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his breaks, skidded, and missed the other car's back end by just inches! The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling bad words at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And, I mean, he was friendly. So, I said, "Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, "The Law of the Garbage Truck." Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they'll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally. You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll be happy you did. So this was it: The "Law of the Garbage Truck." I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the streets? It was that day I said, "I'm not going to do it anymore." I began to see garbage trucks. Like in the movie "The Sixth Sense," the little boy said, "I see Dead People." Well, now "I see Garbage Trucks." I see the load they're carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And like my Taxi Driver, I don't make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and I move on. The bottom line is that successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day. What about you? What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by? You'll be happier. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so.. Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't. By David J. Pollay -<>- _ .-' '-. / \ |,-,-,-,-,| ___ | _)_(_ | (/ \) | _\_/_ /) / \_/ \// |( )\/ ||)_( |/ \ n| | / \ | |_|___| \|/ jgs _/L\_ >Frugal Mother by Clara Wersterfer Growing up, I do not remember doing without things we needed. We didn't have unnecessary or luxury items. Just the essentials. Somehow, we seemed to always have food, clothing and shoes. Mom never told me to clean my plate as some kids somewhere were starving. Whenever I asked for something special, Mom didn't say "no", but rather "We'll get it a little later, maybe in a few weeks. I'll have to make room in the budget for it" I didn't know we were poor. I just knew some things had to be waited for. You see, what I didn't understand, was that Mom set aside an amount of money for everything. We lived within that allotted amount or we did without. Many times Mother mentioned wanting something that wasn't in the budget. Every week a portion of the income went to the savings. Mom wanted a house of her own. She was tired of paying rent to her father. In four short years she saved enough for a down payment on a five room house. How she managed to do it, I still do not know. Another four years later, she sold this house for a profit and bought a nine room house. World War 2 was in progress and housing at a premium. No one wanted such a big house to heat and maintain. Mom sold the little five room house and had enough to pay for the big house. This woman was always wheeling and dealing. I think she invented bartering, since she never seemed to pay out cash for most things. As I grew older, I noticed Mother making her weekly menus. She was careful with her money, watching the newspaper for sales. Lights were not left on when we went to another room. Leftovers became a pot of soup, or disguised in another dish. Food remaining on our plates was placed in a dish for the cats. Our heat was turned way down at night. Just throw on another blanket she would say. The car never left the garage without a list of shops or stores in order of nearness to our house. If you followed her directions, you didn't backtrack. No wasted gas here. She raised a large vegetable garden every year. Everything was canned or frozen. A lot of it shared by neighbors or family. Mothers old clothes appeared as a dress or skirt for me. She painted and papered our house her self as well as worked full time as a nurse. By the same token, Mother gave generously of her time, money, baked goods or what ever was needed by the church or neighbors. Mom always tithed. She was first in line to receive the names of families to help at Christmas. Any one in need seemed to find their way to our door. They were never turned away. As frugal and thrifty as Mother was, she never amassed a lot of worldly goods. In her last days, before cancer claimed her, there was a steady stream of visitors. For two straight weeks the house was not empty, nor the phone silent. Her doctor made an after hours social call to tell her how much her relationship had meant. Even when she was sleeping, they came, to hold her hand, kiss her cheeks and say a prayer. That's when it became clear to me. Mother wasn't known for frugality, but rather for her generosity. I realized she saved so she could give. -<>- ,{{}}}}}}. {{{{{}}}}}}}. {{{{ {{{{{}}}} }}}}} _ _ {{{{{ }}}} m m }}}}} {{{{C ^ {{{{{ }}}}}}\ '=' /}}}}}} {{{{{{{{;.___.;{{{{{{{{ }}}}}}}}}) (}}}}}}}}}} {{{{}}}}}': :{{{{{{{{{{ {{{}}}}}} `@` {{{}}}}}}} {{{{{{{{{ }}}}}}}}} }}}}}}}} {{{{{{{{{ jgs {{{{{{{{ }}}}}} }}}}} {{{{ {{{ }} >Do It Now! In a class I teach for adults, I recently did the "unpardonable." I gave the class homework! The assignment was to "go to someone you love within the next week and tell them you love them. It has to be someone you have never said those words to before or at least haven't shared those words with for a long time." Now that doesn't sound like a very tough assignment, until you stop to realized that most of the men in that group were over 35 and were raised in the generation of men that were taught that expressing emotions is not "macho." Showing feelings or crying (heaven forbid!) was just not done. So this was a very threatening assignment for some. At the beginning of our next class, I asked if someone wanted to share what happened when they told someone they loved them. I fully expected one of the women to volunteer, as was usually the case, but on this evening one of the men raised his hand. He appeared quite moved and a bit shaken. As he unfolded out of his chair (all 6'2" of him), he began by saying, "Dennis, I was quite angry with you last week when you gave us this assignment. I didn't feel that I had anyone to say those words to, and besides, who were you to tell me to do something that personal? But as I began driving home my conscience started talking to me. It was telling me that I knew exactly who I needed to say `I love you' to. You see, five years ago, my father and I had a vicious disagreement and really never resolved it since that time. We avoided seeing each other unless we absolutely had to at Christmas or other family gatherings. But even then, we hardly spoke to each other. So, last Tuesday by the time I got home I had convinced myself I was going to tell my father I loved him. "It's weird, but just making that decision seemed to lift a heavy load off my chest. "When I got home, I rushed into the house to tell my wife what I was going to do. She was already in bed, but I woke her up anyway. When I told her, she didn't just get out of bed, she catapulted out and hugged my, and for the first time in our married life she saw me cry. We stayed up half the night drinking coffee and talking. It was great! "The next morning I was up bright and early. I was so excited I could hardly sleep. I got to the office early and accomplished more in two hours than I had the whole day before. "At 9:00 I called my dad to see if could come over after work. When he answered the phone, I just said, `Dad, can I come over after work tonight? I have something to tell you.' My dad responded with a grumpy, `Now what?' I assured him it wouldn't take long, so he finally agreed. "At 5:30, I was at my parents' house ringing the doorbell, praying that Dad would answer the door. I was afraid if Mom answered that I would chicken out and tell her instead. But as luck would have it, Dad did answer the door. "I didn't waste any time – I took one step in the door and said, `Dad, I just came over to tell you that I love you.' "It was as if a transformation came over my dad. Before my eyes his face softened, the wrinkles seemed to disappear and he began to cry. He reached out and hugged me and said, `I love you too, son, but I've never been able to say it.' "It was such a precious moment I didn't want to move. Mom walked by with tears in her eyes. I just waved and blew her a kiss. Dad and I hugged for a moment longer and then I left. I hadn't felt that great in a long time. "But that's not even my point. Two days after that visit, my dad, who had heart problems, but didn't tell me, had an attack and ended up in the hospital, unconscious. I don't know if he'll make it. "So my message to all of you in this is: Don't wait to do the things you know need to be done. What if I had waited to tell my dad – maybe I will never get the chance again! Take the time to do what you need to do and do it now!" By Dennis E. Mannering -<>- >Links for Your Enjoyment: Alcohol And Drug Use http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/BibleStudy/alcoholanddrugs.html Return To Me - God http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/BibleStudy/return.html World's Largest Animals http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/largestanimals.html Kids With Animals http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/kidswithanimals.html Kids With Animals 2 http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/kidswithanimals2.html Let's Dance! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/dance.html Inspiring Seniors! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/inspiringseniors.html Beautiful Grand Canyon! http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/grandcanyon.html Famous People!- http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/famous.html Final Toast!- http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/finaltoast.html Life Is... http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/lifeis.html Pretty Bugs!- http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/bugs.html Extreme Homes!- http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/exhomes.html Colorful Birds 2!- http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/birds2.html Fairy Tale Homes!- http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/fairytale.html Beautiful Flowers!- http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/bflowers.html Festival Of Citrus!- http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/orangefest.html -<>- >From Our Friend Melody :) Birds-of-Paradise Project Introduction https://www.youtube.com/embed/YTR21os8gTA Ask What's That Bug? - What's That Bug? http://www.whatsthatbug.com/ask-whats-that-bug/ Your Age on Other Worlds | Exploratorium http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/age/ Seniors Helping Seniors http://www.wiredseniors.com/helpingseniors/ --- ...Awesome! Thanks Melody! -<>- >From Our Friend LouiseAu :) Land That Made Me Me is a funny song about times long ago and far away that some of you will recall with very fond memories. It is truly amazing how fast things have changed in just a few short decades of existence. Keeping up with technology and social change can be exhausting for many people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J55S38xwxnQ Master magician Blake Vogt amazes the judges and audience of America's Got Talent with a magic trick that has never been done before in the history of magic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OJULKVa9rI --- ...Good ones! Thanks LouiseAu! Visit Melissa's Online Store You can get anything you want (except for Melissa ) at the online store http://pdhomes.net/mall/babylissa/mySTORES/ISELL4.html ========================================================== .{{}}}}}}. {{{{{}}}}}}}. {{{{ {{{{{}}}} }}}}} _ _ {{{{{ }}}} 6 6 }}}} {{{{C ^ {{{{ }}}}}}\ '=' /}}}}} {{{{{{{;.___.;}}}}}} {{{{{{{) (}}}}}}' jgs `""'"': :'"'"'` `@` >A Lasting Impression Story Editor: by Jim Bearden Clayton Bennett California, USA If you've watched television any time in the last 40 years, you probably recognize the name Carol Burnett. She is famous for her acting skills, both in comedies and serious dramas, but there's much more to her than the parts she has played. You may know that she overcame a difficult childhood. Both her parents were alcoholics, her father left when she was very young, and she once had to depend on welfare. You may admire her because of her courage. When the National Enquirer published a false story about her, she sued the publisher for libel and won. Then she donated the money from that lawsuit to the University of Hawaii to start a fund for responsible journalism. But there's still more about her that deserves attention and respect. In the early 1960s, Carol Burnett performed on "The Garry Moore Show" on television and in the Broadway play "Once Upon a Mattress". My younger sister, Julie, was in her early teens at the time. She admired Burnett's talent, and was very happy and surprised to encounter her, by chance, in a restaurant. The restaurant was "Ports o' Call" in Dallas, Texas, where my parents took Julie on a vacation trip. It was set up so that the entrance lobby was like the deck of a sailing ship, and the dining rooms were the "ports" down different gangways. Just as they entered the lobby, they saw Carol Burnett in a group of people coming out of one of the dining rooms. My sister collected autographs in those days, so she always had her autograph book with her. She boldly asked Carol Burnett for an autograph. Ms. Burnett graciously agreed, and waited for my sister to get her book out. Julie, who was by now a little nervous about meeting one of her idols, spilled the contents of her purse all over the lobby floor. In a situation like this, some celebrities might have said they had other people waiting and other places to be, and excused themselves. Others might have waited while the awkward admirer got things picked up. But Carol Burnett got down on the floor with Julie, helped her pick everything up, and reassured her not to be embarrassed. When everything was back in the purse, Ms. Burnett helped Julie up, signed her autograph book, talked with her a few minutes, and then went on her way. She left behind not just one admirer, but a whole family of them. Carol Burnett showed that a famous person can also be a great role model in everyday life. Editor's Note: The author's web site is: http://www.sky-pilot.org =======HeroicStories======= >-->From Our Friend Fran :) .-""-._ / ___/ \ _&_ _.--""|/ `\| // \\ .' ( ^/ ^ )'. / / \ \ / | _ | \ // / \ \\ | _\____/ | /_/_/_\_\_\ | .' \____/-._ | .-"-. | / `; /# \ | / / _|_.---\ | | |.-.; :--.-(_/.____/.-""\___/"-. / \ / ~~/ /\ \{"=.______.="} /--. ; /___/_~~/ ; .--\"=...__...="} / \-/ `\______|/ \-.______..-; | /`| | \ | |||| || | /_ | |_______/ | |||| || | \_/| |-------' |--'||'--._|| | | | | || |> |______| |____________|._ || _..-;| | [___] | `||() || |______ |\/|____________|jgs|| () (__) \__/ (__) () >Sit With Me There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living." Quote: "Today may there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us. --- ...So Sweet! Thanks Fran! SIT is also short for Speak In Tongues - wonderful advice! ========================================================== >-->From Our Friend Bunni :) _ _ /_) (/| __|___ ./ \. ./) (\. (______________) ((( ))) ((( ^ ^ ))) (( @ @ )) (c C o)> \ ___, / \_ _/ jgs `--' >"RUTH" Ruth went to her mail box and there was only one letter. She picked it up and looked at it before opening, but then she looked at the envelope again. There was no stamp, no postmark, only her name and address. She read the letter: Dear Ruth: 'I`m going to be in your neighborhood Saturday afternoon and I'd like to stop by for a visit.' Love Always, Jesus Her hands were shaking as she placed the letter on the table. 'Why would the Lord want to visit me? I'm nobody special. I don't have anything to offer.' With that thought, Ruth remembered her empty kitchen cabinets. 'Oh my goodness, I really don't have anything to offer. I'll have to run down to the store and buy something for dinner.' She reached for her purse and counted out its contents. Five dollars and forty cents. Well, I can get some bread and cold cuts, at least.' She threw on her coat and hurried out the door. A loaf of French bread, a half-pound of sliced turkey, and a carton of milk...leaving Ruth with grand total twelve cents to last her until Monday. Nonetheless, she felt good as she headed home, her meager offerings tucked under her arm. 'Hey lady, can you help us,lady?' Ruth had been so absorbed in her dinner plans, she hadn't even noticed two figures huddled in the alleyway. A man and a woman, both of them dressed in little more than rags. 'Look lady, I ain't got a job, you know, and my wife and I have been living out here on the street, and, well, now it's getting cold and we're getting kinda hungry and, well, if you could help us. Lady, we'd really appreciate it.' Ruth looked at them both. They were dirty, they smelled bad and frankly, she was certain that they could get some kind of work if they really wanted to. 'Sir, I'd like to help you, but I'm a poor woman myself. All I have is a few cold cuts and some bread, and I'm having an important guest for dinner tonight and I was planning on serving that to Him.' 'Yeah, well, okay lady, I understand. Thanks anyway.' The man put his arm around the woman's shoulders, turned and headed back into the alley. As she watched them leave, Ruth felt a familiar twinge in her heart. 'Sir, wait!' The couple stopped and turned as she ran down the alley after them. 'Look, why don't you take this food. I'll figure out something else to serve my guest.' She handed the man her grocery bag. 'Thank you lady. Thank you very much!' 'Yes, thank you!' It was the man's wife, and Ruth could see now that she was shivering. 'You know, I've got another coat at home. Here, why don't you take this one.' Ruth unbuttoned her jacket and slipped it over the woman's shoulders. Then smiling, she turned and walked back to the street... without her coat and with nothing to serve her guest. 'Thank you lady! Thank you very much!' Ruth was chilled by the time she reached her front door, and worried too. The Lord was coming to visit and she didn't have anything to offer Him. She fumbled through her purse for the door key. But as she did, she noticed another envelope in her mailbox. 'That's odd. The mailman doesn't usually come twice in one day.' Dear Ruth: 'It was so good to see you again. Thank you for the lovely meal. And thank you, too, for the beautiful coat.' Love Always, Jesus The air was still cold, but even without her coat, Ruth no longer noticed. -Author unknown --- ...A tear jerker! Thanks for this sweet classic Bunni! Heb.13: [2] Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. ========================================================== >-->From Kidwarmers: .----. _.'__ `. .--(#)(##)---/#\ .' @ /###\ : , ##### `-..__.-' _.-\###/ jgs `;_: `"' .'"""""`. /, JOE ,\ // COOL! \\ `-._______.-' ___`. | .'___ (______|______) >THE FUNNIEST THINGS KIDS SAY It is amazing how quick thinking some tots can be. Many years ago when Kathy's two daughters were toddlers they had identical goldfish that lived in the same fish bowl. One morning they sadly discovered one poor fish floating belly up, dead as a door nail. It was a pathetic sight... But -- even in her grief -- big sister Jaime didn't miss a beat. Without a second to spare, she put a consoling arm around her little sister and said, "Oh Katie, so sorry YOUR fish died!" -- Kathy Gade Whirity (a family life columnist and mother of two) of Chicago Jennifer, who homeschools her children, was giving Jonathan his yearly testing. As the mom, Jennifer can only say things such as "Do your best, Honey" or "What do you think?" One question (aimed at punctuation, spelling and grammar) listed the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and Jonathan said, "I don't even understand who that is." Jennifer commented, "That's the old name for Russia. That isn't their name now." Jonathan said, "Oh, is their new name IRS?" -- Jennifer Raffety of Independence, Missouri Here's another one from Jennifer. Emily, 4, enjoys listening to music. One song she particularly loves is "I'll Have a New Life" (about life after the resurrection). One line of the chorus is: "I'll have a new body, Praise the Lord! I'll have a new life." This is the four-year-old's version: "I'll have a new potty, Praise the Lord! I'll have a new wife." _,,_ __ d888888bd888b d88888888888888B 8888888P`Y8888P Y888888 (, \_ ,_Y88( ) Y888888b __\ '8"888P (_ jgs | .---' ~;~~\~ .=. \ (_ _) \ |=| \ _ /| | \ /_\/ | | | .-'--/_/------'-. `-.,___________,.-' | || |___|| |___|| .'""'';.__ (_________)) Jamie was about 5 when he ended up in a hospital for some surgery. There was an over-active 3-year-old in his ward who was into everything. When Jamie's father visited Jamie, Jamie said, "Oh, that little Joey! I hate his sweet little guts!" -- Rev E. Rambo (Jamie's father) of Jefferson City, Missouri Susan had 3-year-old, Shannon, and a new baby named Shelley. They went to the doctor because Shelley had been really sick. Her bottom was really red and angry looking. After the exam, Shannon felt compelled to tell the doctor that they had already tried several remedies. It came out this way: "We put gasoline on Shelley and had a human fire!" Susan had to explain to the puzzled doctor: "We put VASELINE on Shelley and have a HUMIDIFIER!" -- Angela Gasper (cousin of Susan) of Orland Hills, Illinois Shane, 8, learned all about tornadoes in school and shared his information with his younger brother James, 4, who later told his father: "Dad, did you know that when it gets berry, berry, berry, berry windy, a tomato will come?" -- Pastor Shawn P. Stapleton (father of Shane and James) of Beloit, Wisconsin .------------------------. | PSYCHIATRIC | | HELP 5¢ | |________________________| || .-"""--. || || / \.-. || || | ._, \ || || \_/`-' '-.,_/ || || (_ (' _)') \ || || /| |\ || || | \ __ / | || || \_).,_____,/}/ || __||____;_--'___'/ ( || |\ || (__,\\ \_/------|| ||\||______________________|| |||| | |||| THE DOCTOR | \||| IS [IN] _____| \|| (______) jgs `|___________________//||\\ //=||=\\ ` `` ` Marie's daughter just turned 5 and Marie thought they could do a science project together. So, they planted a garden and watched the corn, zucchini, etc. sprout. One day Marie wanted to make a cake and noticed that one of her eggs was missing. When she asked her little girl about the egg, the 5-year-old explained, "Remember when we were in the grocery story and you said you like eggplants... I wanted to make you proud of me and I wanted to surprise you so I planted the egg in the garden to grow some eggplants!" -- Marie Payne of Richmond, California Sunny, who works in a steakhouse, took her five kids there for dinner. The steaks come out with little plastic tabs stuck in them to indicate the cooking temperature (rare, medium, well done). Tisha, 10, pointed to the yellow tab in her steak and asked what it was. Sunny replied, "It's to tell the steak's temperature." Tisha nodded, pulled the tab out, examined it, then stuck it in and out a few times. After a moment, she looked at her mother and said, "Well, how does it work?" -- Sunny of Richmond, Virginia ,--.,-"";-"-. .-;-/ / / .- `\ .-. ` ( ' ' ` ; `\/ \ \ / \ / (. C . ) | .-. | | _ / (` / | \ /}| | )(\ | `-> (____.| / ||| / \=====| | |\| | |====| \ _/ ` \__/=====| |` `-'======| \ |=======/ | |=======| | .--, ########\ |/ / jgs |_|__|| ` `--. ,---;-'--'\ `--. `---`-------'-.___,___.---' Linda and her husband spend a lot of time with their eight grandchildren. One Saturday morning they picked up Hannah, 6, and Brogan, 3. Grandpa asked them if they'd like to go for breakfast. Brogan said he was hungry, but Linda noted, "Your mother told me you just had a sandwich." Brogan replied, "My body is still growing!" -- Linda McCoy of Albion, Indiana Note: You are welcomed to use, copy and share these stories, but please reference http://www.funnykids.com as the source. ========================================================== >-->From Our Friend Bunni :) _ ______ / `'. ,-"` '. / /'-.'. ___ .' \ \/ '.\.' ' | .| .'`\ | /`"'--., / \ , _.--'` \/_ | ,----.| _ `_--;` ``` `\-. | | \ | -- C -- _/ \ \ | \ 0 0 / . | | \| ) | '. _.' |.__/ ; \ `'---` / / __ '. .' | (__) /'-._____,-` \ /---'.-""-.\ '. / ||,- \\ ;---`;-._||-= |\ , ."""-. \ ) `|'.___.' \ ___ \'. / '-. \ /`-`-; / \ ,/ `) \ \| \ `` | | \|| / /'.| )_ / || | | \/ .' \ \ .-'/ ` |` |.-' .-~ ~-~-._ |.'` \ ` '-. \___/,__/ ~` _ `~~-., `-.,_\_)`-.,_\) `~-,___ ~___~,,..-~~/ jgs \___/`\____/'._.' >A Child Like Faith I watch in awe as the sun begins to set Colors so brilliant they almost hurt my eyes Yet, So beautiful and awesome at the same time A beautiful ending to my lovely God Given Day I smile softly as I sit so quietly just remembering Thinking of butterflies gracefully flying around Tiny bee's buzzing along busily doing their chores Birds building a nest for their little ones soon will be found What an awesomely beautiful, wondrous world we live in When we get away from the hustle and bustle of life Forget about the worries and struggles of the day If only for a moment just forget about worry and strife Take some time to consider the lovely things around us Just for a moment push away life's worries and cares Listen to the joyful laughter of children at play Living for today with no sad thoughts or tears If only as little children we could all become Throwing all our cares and worries away Eagerly reaching out to enjoy all of God's creation Calling on Him to wipe all our cares and worries away In child like freedom we can once again enjoy life As on our Father's wonderful creation we daily tread Retrieving that child like Faith in our Almighty God Letting Him be Our Father who provides our daily bread So merciful and loving is our wonderful Father above Reach out to Him today as He reaches out to you with Love Using your child like faith become all that you can be Like a magnet it will lead you to His Everlasting Love Sometimes it takes a moment like this to understand life Why do we never learn? Just say NO and end up all alone Hang on to your child like faith as you take each step One day child like faith will lead you to your eternal home AMEN! Phyllis Smith (Bunni) April 11, 2010 All Rights Reserved --- ...AMEN! An inspirational one! Thanks Bunni! Rom.10: [9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. >Updated FUN STUFF URLS - Oh Yeah Shangy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.ShangralaFamilyFun.com/urls.html FUN URLS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -->FULL LENGTH - FREE On line AUDIO MP3 Christian Foundational Class http://www.truthortradition.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=61 NEW LIFE IN CHRIST! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -->This is for all you who love food and DARE to make it at home Yep. You guessed it - Recipes. 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