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We're not big on logic

but there's no shortage of irony.

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Oh and ...

I flunked charm school.

So what.

Can't write anything.

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Causing considerable consternation
to many fine folk since 1957

Pepper and me ... Seattle 1962

  

In The Market, As It Were

 

 

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Hoist The Colors

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Insist on yourself; never imitate.

Your own gift you can present

every moment

with the cumulative force

of a whole life’s cultivation;

but of the adopted talent of another

you have only an extemporaneous

half possession.

That which each can do best,

none but his Maker can teach him.

> Ralph Waldo Emerson <

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The Black Velvet Coat

Belay That!

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A Pistol With One Shot

Ecstatically shooting everything in sight using my beloved Nikon D3100 with AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G VR kit lens and AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 G prime lens.

Also capturing outrageous beauty left and right with my Nikon D7000 blissfully married to my Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D AF prime glass. Don't be jeal.

And then there was the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f:3.5-5.6G ED VR II zoom. We're done here.

Dying Is A Day Worth Living For

I am a taphophile

Word. Photo Jennifer Weber 2010

Great things are happening at

Find A Grave

If you don't believe me, click the pics.

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Dying is a wild night

and a new road.

Emily Dickinson

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REMEMBRANCE

When I am gone

Please remember me

 As a heartfelt laugh,

 As a tenderness.

 Hold fast to the image of me

When my soul was on fire,

The light of love shining

Through my eyes.

Remember me when I was singing

And seemed to know my way.

Remember always

When we were together

And time stood still.

Remember most not what I did,

Or who I was;

Oh please remember me

For what I always desired to be:

A smile on the face of God.

David Robert Brooks

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 Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.

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Keep To The Code

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You Want To Find This
The Promise Of Redemption

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.

For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.

So then death worketh in us, but life in you.

We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I BELIEVED, AND THEREFORE HAVE I SPOKEN; we also believe, and therefore speak;

Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.

For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

II Corinthians 4

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THE DREAMERS

In the dawn of the day of ages,
 In the youth of a wondrous race,
 'Twas the dreamer who saw the marvel,
 'Twas the dreamer who saw God's face.


On the mountains and in the valleys,
By the banks of the crystal stream,
He wandered whose eyes grew heavy
With the grandeur of his dream.

The seer whose grave none knoweth,
The leader who rent the sea,
The lover of men who, smiling,
Walked safe on Galilee --

All dreamed their dreams and whispered
To the weary and worn and sad
Of a vision that passeth knowledge.
They said to the world: "Be glad!

"Be glad for the words we utter,
Be glad for the dreams we dream;
Be glad, for the shadows fleeing
Shall let God's sunlight beam."

But the dreams and the dreamers vanish,
The world with its cares grows old;
The night, with the stars that gem it,
Is passing fair, but cold.

What light in the heavens shining
Shall the eye of the dreamer see?
Was the glory of old a phantom,
The wraith of a mockery?

Oh, man, with your soul that crieth
In gloom for a guiding gleam,
To you are the voices speaking
Of those who dream their dream.

If their vision be false and fleeting,
If its glory delude their sight --
Ah, well, 'tis a dream shall brighten
The long, dark hours of night.

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Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people. Those who have known freedom and then lost it, have never known it again.

~ Ronald Reagan

Photo Jennifer Weber 2010

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Wednesday
Jul182012

Howdy, neigh ... whoa.

OK so I wish I had kept the preternaturally cheery green-and-white postcard that came in the mail a few weeks ago.

But I didn't.

Before I could stop alternately guffawing and gagging, I had torn said sick-making object in two and deposited it into the trash.

And then -- too late! -- I thought, "UH-oh."

See, I tear all junk mail into two or three pieces and throw it into the trash. I hardly do more than glance at it.

It does nobody any good to send me catalogs and brochures and advertisements and flyers and circulars and political messages and credit card applications.

And yet they keep doing it.

Listen up, folks: I am not remotely interested.

I have fairly narrow areas of interest and none of that stuff falls into any of them.

One of the few exceptions is when I get the charming occasional piece of mail announcing that Lancome is in gift at either Belk or Dillard's.

I read those carefully and plot my strategy.

Y'all know how I love me a lagniappe. Especially one of the cosmetic variety.

Be that as it may, I repeat: I wish I'd thought before reflexively mutilating, then tossing, my invitation to join Nextdoor.

On account of, it was powerful blogging fodder. A snarky post kernel offered like a literary lagniappe!

First of all do not get me started on how ridiculous it is to render the term "next door" as a compound word. That freaks me out almost as much as "login."

But oh my soul, if anything strikes terror in my heart it is the very thought of a budding, burgeoning neighborhood social network.

It is unthinkable and yet there is the Web site -- and there was the treacly postcard -- to prove its existence.

A virtual fence over which neighbors chat, because clearly we have all lost interest in chatting face-to-face.

(No judgment here because I am no exception, as a recent post clearly demonstrated.)

But Nextdoor? Really, folks, is that not taking it a bit far? Can I get an amen up in here?

I mean, isn't everyone and their pet python already "on" Fakebook Facebook, proclaiming to all and sundry each time the miracle of cell division occurs in their body?

(My daughters know a young woman who "updated" her "status" throughout labor and delivery of her fourth child. Did you want to know how many centimeters she'd dilated, or which drugs the medicos had pumped into her? It was all there.)

Ghastly. Gross, gauche, gruesome and I repeat, ghastly.

Back to Nextdoor. I double-dog dare you to click on the video to learn more. But I warn you: the opening salvo is "Have you ever needed to borrow a ladder?"

Would anything induce you to employ this method for determining "when local road repairs will wrap up"?

And can you even imagine using a neighborhood social network to locate a babysitter?

Uhm, to all questions, my personal answer is a firm and unequivocal NOT A CHANCE.

I totally rest my case. Also I shudder. Repeatedly.

Made you look at my grandson, though! It was like hiding broccoli in a glass of milk.

Happy Wednesday!

Reader Comments (14)

"Sneaky Pete"you are Gir, but to tell you the truth, I could hardly get deep into the gist of the post for ogling cuteness himself.......Good Try!!..........G

July 18, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterGlenda

I've never heard of Nextdoor. I am on Facebook and enjoy keeping in touch with old and new friends, but don't need to hear every bit of news they feel they need to share!
As for this post - that Andrew is so stinking cute, and every time I see him I think how well he fits into your family. I look at that cute little face and try to figure out - is it the eyes, the nose... I don't know but he sure looks like your kids. I'm sure you're relieved to hear this - bet you've been worried about my thoughts on the subject!

July 18, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterMari

It's no chore looking at your grandson, ha. He's a real keeper.

Debbie

July 18, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterDebbie

I'm not interested in neighborhood either, I lurk on Facebook, if I don't hear from my son for a day or two, I check out to see what he's doing. I'm happy to report he's grown some, and is not posting personal particulars on the site. I'm so pleased. I also check potential employees, when I need to hire someone.
Facebook users tend to hang everything out to dry on Facebook, and it really gives me a better idea of the personality of a potential employee. But beyond that... Love your grandson, forget the broccoli and milk he's always a pleasure to look at.

July 18, 2012 | Unregistered Commenterirene

Sneaky Pirate.
That boy has Eyes!
And don't knock facebook.

July 18, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterSue the Hobbit

@G ... hey gir, a gir does what she has to in order to promote her prides n' joys. But seriously, ain't he somethin'?

@Mari ... Facebook, yech! I loathe it! But I agree with you that my grandson is a true work of family art. I somehow feel I had a part in his adorableness. It slays me.

@Debbie ... we have an accord! Thanks, luv.

@irene ... you may have found the only good use for FB but I still deny that its existence is justifiable. It is depressingly awful.

@Hobbit ... will too if I want. It's my blog and I hate Facebook! Always will! Bleh! Yes he's got quite the snapping long-lashed sweet eyes, don't he? Perfection in male children.

July 18, 2012 | Registered CommenterJennifer

Maybe it's just me, but the whole concept of "Nextdoor" is a tad creepy.

And your grandson is adorable! He makes wonderful blog filler, LOL.

July 18, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterDonna M.

@Donna M. ... it's not just you! It's me too! Creepy indeed.

July 19, 2012 | Registered CommenterJennifer

I should probably do that with the scam email I receive. But dang...13 years of abusing scammers would never have come to be, iffen I just hit the *Spam Delete* button ;-)

Cute photos, though ;-)

July 19, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterSkunkfeathers

Hahahahaaa....your post are Always informative and..."picturesque"
He's adorable!
PS- If the countries grid flakes out because the sun flares hit...I think I'll just go knock on the neighbor's door...Hahaaaa
hughugs

July 19, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterDonna (Texas)

Yeah, that is not cool. Our society has an obsession with social networking and yet is seriously lacking in social skills.

Now, I happen to have awesome neighbors who invite me over when they've grilled out and mow my grass! But they send their little boy over to ask me politely if I would like to come. :) That's what I call good neighborship!

I can't get enough of pictures of Andrew! Keep posting them! And I love your new picture. Your angel wings really complement your face. ;) Can't wait for you to come see me!

July 19, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterErica

@Skunky ... no my friend, you definitely found your calling. Give Seymour a kiss from me.

@Donna ... I hope your neighbor has plenty of extras!

@Erica ... You do have excellent neighbors. I can't wait to come see you and them.

July 19, 2012 | Registered CommenterJennifer

you have an adorable grandson, and you were right, I was following him along,hoping to hear more about him! But you did have a good point to make.
Love your So Carolina sky! going back there in Sept to visit our grandson and his parents.
hope to follow you in the future...

July 20, 2012 | Unregistered Commentercathy g

To me Andrew looks like a perfect combo of Melanie and Allissa in these pictures. I love your new picture too! *angels*

July 21, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterAudrey

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