I can not imagine what it
must be like to be in a classroom and have
a gunman come in and maim and kill my
friends and teachers... 

When I can walk  a mile in their shoes,
then I will feel knowledgeable enough
to criticize their peaceful protests, if I
decide at that time that they are
wrong for reacting the way they
choose to.   

Of course I would have to be a
survivor  of the gun mans attacks
in order to still be able to
intelligently express my opinion,
and I would be out there walking
right along side of them.   



love  Sandy

Boy Sandy, you hit the nail right on the head!

Good morning my friends!  I wish you a good day with filled with peace and joy!

Please take care not to take people's comments out of context!  We're all different!

Good morning everyone..

Just peeked out and it is lightly snowing. Did we miss Spring and Summer??? Everyone you talk to wants warmer weather and no snow!! Only good thing is we do need the moisture as the lakes, creeks are down. Poor birds are really scrounging for something to eat, cleaning up the feed just as soon as you put it out for them.

A day of rest here, other than checking my button supply to get 1 inch buttons for a friend, not much else is on the agenda. She is making curtains for cat cages at the humane society and needs buttons to secure them. I have oodles of buttons here she can have!

Jane, good morning, did you get snow over night?

Better get a move on here, enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning everyone 28° now. Oh I want spring weather, PLEASE! I think I am ready to throw away the winter jacket I wear to go outside for a walk and fresh air. More terrible news from Syria this morning.

JANE  I think we all watched Red Skelton in the movies and on TV. Glad you enjoyed those jokes of his. Would be great to have good clean jokes and movies and TV again. Jimmy Durante said that "goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are." He was good, too.

AMY  here on ME TV too late for me to stay up and watch I heard them advertise the Carol Burnett show. That and the old I Love Lucy shows were fun. Yes that was the Snozzola
- Jimmy Durante who said that good night etc.

Just heard on local news that in Vermont a man is making Vodka from Maple syrup. Said it has a faint aroma/taste of the maple.

LARRY  only 60 there? It would feel wonderful to have 60° here. Wonder how many years Jack Benny was 39, remember him always saying that was his age? The old comedians were much better than the ones today with their language. I used to like Buddy Hackett until I saw him on cable at my brother's home. The mouth and the nasty jokes to some women in the audience turned me off.

DON  I had not thought of Fred Allen in years. Back in the radio days there were so many good programs with mystery or comedy. In those days we used our imaginations to picture what was being said. Right now all I can think of for all of them is Bob Hope's theme song Thanks for the Memories.

CALLIE  Danny Kaye was always my favorite. I saw all his movies and more than once. Enjoyed his TV show and how he would sing to the little girl at the end. Never heard anyone do that double talk like him either.

JANE  looks like yesterday was a good day to stock up at the Amish store.

CAROL  that was a horrible crash yesterday with so many kids killed in that accident. So sad.

AMY  I dislike Jim Carrey and will not watch anything he is in.

SHIRLEY  I remember the picture of Bunnie and her Mom. Yes there was love in that picture and it showed. I got tears in my eyes reading her Obit. Her sister Jean had joined us for awhile here. They do need to check out those who buy guns better and no one under 21 should be able to buy them. Then they will always find a way to get them. Those guns they make for the armed services for war should not be available to anyone else except the police.

AMY  my Mom had a wicker basket full of buttons that I got. Some were very old, do not know how many years she saved all buttons. My daughter always loved  to go through them.  Before I moved here I sent the basket and all the buttons to her and you might have thought I sent her a million dollars she was so happy to get them.

Have a good day.

Gentle Whisper
(Author Unknown)

The young man had lost his job and didn't know which way to turn. So he went to see the old preacher. Pacing about the preacher's study, the young man ranted about his problem. Finally he clenched his fist and shouted, "I've begged God to say something to help me. Tell me, Preacher, why doesn't God answer?"

The old preacher, who sat across the room, spoke something in reply -- something so hushed it was indistinguishable. The young man stepped across the room. "What did you say?" he asked.

The preacher repeated himself, but again in a tone as soft as a whisper. So the young man moved closer until he was leaning on the preacher's chair.

"Sorry," he said. "I still didn't hear you."

With their heads bent together, the old preacher spoke once more. "God sometimes whispers," he said, "so we will move closer to hear Him."

This time the young man heard and he understood.

We all want God's voice to thunder through the air with the answer to our problem. But God's is the still, small voice . . . the gentle whisper. Perhaps there's a reason. Nothing draws human focus quite like a whisper. God's whisper means I must stop my ranting and move close to Him, until my head is bent together with His. And then, as I listen, I will find my answer. Better still, I find myself closer to God.

Hi Everyone. It is another overcast morning but no rain in the forecast and only a high of 63 degrees.  It should be a pleasant day on the golf course.  The Masters was not interrupted by the weather yesterday.  I think there were two or three brief periods where there was light rain but no lightning that caused an interruption of play.  Today the pay begins at 10 am so the spectators don't have to get there as early as on Thursday and Friday.  Yesterday turned out to be a very down day again for me as just had no energy.  The only thing I accomplished was a brief trip to Walmart. Pat fixed a good spaghetti with hamburger and sausage in the Instant Pot yesterday around noon and kept it warm all afternoon, which is a feature of the Instant Pot, and it with a salad made a very nice evening meal. 

I plan on going to Sunday School and Church this morning and then get something to bring home for our main meal today.  I expect the attendance at both to be down as a lot of people over here leave town on Masters week.  Things should be back to normal for the new week after today. 

Sandy, many years ago Pat's niece and her husband took us to one of the so called comedy clubs in Kansas City.  I didn't enjoy it at all as the comedy was so blue. We appreciated their wanting to do something for us as we visited but that was going to happen again. 

Joy, I hope you missed the "wintry mess".  Our weather sure didn't turn out to be what had been predicted although at noon yesterday a bad storm cell went about 25 miles North of us.  We had very little rain here in our area. 

Don, I also enjoyed Fred Allen.  Many of those old radio shows are available on the web and they are fun to hear.  I also liked Don Ameche. 

Callie, I remember the months my parents passed away and that our daughter passed away but seem to have lost track of the year.  I always like Jackie Gleason.  I didn't like Don Rickles either as his "humor" was basically tearing someone else down. 

Jane, sounds like you got to the Amish market on the right day. 

Amy, glad your clothes didn't get blown away by the wind. 

Shirley, I have always hated swearing as heard so much of it from my father as I was growing up.  I determined I wasn't going to do that in my life and don't swear.  He never did it around my mother or my sister but I would be out with him when we were working and things often didn't go well. I don't think I had ever read Bunny's obit.  Thanks for sharing it.  She was quite a lady with a wonderful spirit. 

Jane, I never take offense at anyone's comments in these discussions since, as you said, we all have our own opinions.  Wouldn't it be a boring world if everyone thought alike.  God made each of us a unique person. 

Gloria, I haven't heard the news this morning so don't know what happened in Syria.  I will have to check.  I don't think "I Love Lucy" and the "Andy Griffith" show will ever really go out of style.  Unfortunately, we don't get the Me TV channel with Dish although do get a few of the older shows.  I do remember Jack Benny always being 39 and also the sounds of Rochester and the old Maxwell.  I also remember the trips down in the basement to the vault as Jack was suppose to be such a penny pincher.  One reason I like reading so much is that it causes us to use your imagination to picture what is being described.   

I remember Don Ameche and (I think) Frances Langford as the Bickersons.  I thought they had a funny skit.  With so many comedians, there almost always was a program on the radio.  My mother used to listen to a few soaps and they were only 15 minutes long.  We also listened to One Man's Family.  There were other similar programs, but that is the one we listened to.  One of my favorite programs was Showboat that was a weekly program.  Lanny Ross was a singer and he was a favorite of mine.  Captain Andy was one of the characters and I don't remember the name of the woman singer but she and Lanny Ross often sang duets.  Ah, nostalgia!

Gloria, I am so tired of wearing my winter coat that last week when it was on the cool side, I wore my "transition" coat.  Fortunately I was not outside long at any time.

Making vodka from maple syrup?  What a waste of maple syrup (my opinion only). 

Mary Ann

So far, no one has mentioned George Burns and Gracie Allen.  Remember at the end of the show they always did a bit where they commented on something or other and at the end of it George would say, "That's enough!  Say Good night Gracie!"  And she'd say, "Good night Gracie".  Then they would turn and walk off and she could be heard saying "Why did I have to say that!  He mumbled something you couldn't hear and they disappeared into the background.

I've been to church and now I'm home for the day.  I'll be making more dog food for the freezer and then later, my son will be around to pick me up after I drop my car off for service.

The sun is shining here but it's still cold.  Enjoy your day!

Jane, I forgot about George and Gracie and I liked them very much.  There may be other comedians and/or couples I haven't thought of in years.  One thing, we did not have as many distractions in our lives so an evening of comedies was not unusual. 

My evenings these days have Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, rarely anything else. 

Mary Ann

Good Morning from the
rocky coast of Maine. 

Personally,  I do not care for foul speaking
comedy.    And I avoid it when ever possible. 

But foul speaking comedy,  IMHO,  does
not have to contain swear words or using
religious symbols names in vain. 

Comedy aimed a racism and bigotry is just
as foul to me,  and I also do not
participate in that,  either. 

In other words to me there is more to
foul speaking comedy then just dirty words. 

Regarding making vodka from
Maple Syrup??? 

UGH...  What a way (imho) to spoil
the Maple Syrup and the Vodka!!!!

I always liked my Vodka on the Rocks
with a splash of H2O...  And lots of it!

Flavored Vodka turns my stomach!
 
Plus I stopped drinking Alcohol over
15 years  ago,  so I don't have the
luxury of "Vodka Tasting" ...  (Giggle)

Yes,  I do agree...   
I try not to speak politically any longer..
and will not again...  But sometimes
I just have to pass my opinion as do
many of us.     

I am looking forward to watching Golf this
afternoon...   It was GREAT yesterday...

I use to only like a few golfers but have
found that now I like different ones at
different times.     And enjoy finding new
ones to pay attention to. 

Have a good day,  Everyone!
Sandy
   

Cousin and wife left yesterday - Don was so tired from driving to Tombstone, walking around and watching the shoot-out at the OK Corral, looking at the graves in Boot Hill, etc.  Usually, I spell him half the time - as we do driving home in three weeks. We have been watching the stars at night and looking for the UFO that was spotted by two pilots a while ago. 

I cannot understand watching new movies with all the terrible curse words - it seems the writers force their way of communication on everyone.  Such a waste of talent.  We just turn them off.

Back in here - our daughter called on the phone and one son called over the computer at the same time, so we were both chatting away. 

Where is Lloyd???

June is missing also.....hope she is feeling ok.

My brother is back in hospital with heart problems this time.  Please pray!  I can't seem to stop crying!

AMYI am sure glad you Love me enough to worrier about me. It is 39º and snowing here pretty heavy but not showing on grass yet just on the deck so far.
I fed the cows earlier today.  and took several Nap's. and couch jockey so far today. we went out for a free supper last evening at the harvester's food group.
I hope it turns pretty tomorrow. I would like to work in the shop on the cattle panel's. I fi haven't told you we have a new bull claf born yesterday. have a great rest of the day. if I do not get back today I am alright just getting older
and slower.

Lloyd

JaneS we will send prayers along.

Lloyd

wow Mother in just a few min. Made a lire out of me it is snowing fast and flakes about nickle in size,and gars is barley showing through it now.about 1" deep on the deck.

Lloyd

Jane , prayers for  your brother and you. 
Lloyd, we all miss your posts and worry.Just pop  in and say hi when you find time.
.I also  took  a nap today.

Jane, I am so sorry about your brother.  I hope he recovers OK.

Sandy, I watched the Masters and it was exciting to the end.  Fifth  year in a row where there has been a first-time winner.

Mary Ann

Janie,  prayers, good thoughts and hugs to you.

I truly enjoyed the Masters this year!

My dear, dear, friends. A bad day in my life. lots of pain. Too much sleep from the Ibuprophen, so I said to cease it. I slept all morning,and again this afternoon.....about 3 hours.  i need to exercise to keep my arteries open. can;t exercise when I'm asleepl So I am mad at myself. I am not a "good" patient....shame on me. Anyhow, I am well enough to complain so please forgive me. Tomorrow is a new day. I love you all June

Good evening, it after 10, so I am here just to say  Good Night.  Did Amy say SPRING? It is suppose to go to 20 to night and more snow tomorrow !!!!!!!!!!!!

June, just get up and wiggle your toes

Good morning everyone..

Hubby's hearing aid decided to act up so we are off to the city for repairs on it.

June[, I agree with Gloria de, just wiggle your toes and the rest will follow. Hope you  have a better day today..

Gloria de, we are in for more snow /rain for the next few days..goodness I think Spring forgot about us.

Jane, prayers for you brother that he will come home soon. Keep us posted please.

Better scoot and get ready for town.

Enjoy your day everyone../size]

Hi Everyone.  We had some light rain here this morning and only a high in the upper 50's is predicted.  I just got back from making quick trip downtown to the UPS store as forgot to send off the phone I am returning to Amazon.  I then went on down to the city hall and paid our city taxes.  Other than that expect to stay home all day and take it easy. I do plan on helping Pat's sister with her new laptop later this morning.

Mary Ann, I remember my mother listening to the soap operas on the radio as she did her ironing.  She usually was too busy with other things to have time to listen.  I am sort of like you in watching Wheel and Jeopardy and then we often turn the TV off. 

Jane, I don't know how we could have forgotten George Burns and Gracie Allen as they were a classic and George Burns lived to be 100 or more and continued a career after Gracie died. Sorry to hear of the new health concerns for your brother.

Sandy, I agree with you as to comedy involving racism and bigotry.  There sure are a lot of very good young golfers that have come out of the golf programs in the colleges. This area really gets into the spirit of the Masters.  That was a good tournament and fortunately the weather basically cooperated. 

Carol, I don't think I would really want to see a UFO.    I really seldom watch a movie anymore as would rather listen to music or read a book.

Lloyd, Pat's sister sent a picture from outside her apartment yesterday showing all of the snow on the ground and on trees.  It is time for Spring to hit your area.  Maybe this will be the last week of this bad weather for you all.  You can't beat a free meal. Having a new born calf is always so nice and they are so cute to see.   

June, please don't be hard on yourself.  Complain away here as you need to.  We can all say a little prayer for you that you soon feel better. 

deAngel, hope you don't get too much snow today.

Amy, those hearing aids seem to be quite delicate items.  I have a good friend who wears them and it seems he always is having to take them in for repairs or replacements.  I still have very good hearing and so far, while Pat's hearing isn't great, she still doesn't need the aids and I dread such a time as when she may need them as she won't be a happy camper when they don't work correctly or the batteries need to be replaced. 

AMY here I am so please don't hit me again. weather guesser says 29º  sunny
going fo high of 43º today and mostly cloudy. sun is shinning bright now.
hope it keeps on and fools the weather guesser all day. hope you all have a good day just the way you like it.

Lloyd

Good Morning from the sunnier rocky
coast of Maine.   Nor much sun,  but a little more.   

Hugs to you  June !!

I hope that you are feeling better, soon. 

Sandy

Good morning everyone, 25° at 8:30am. Is this really April or is it February? Might even have some snow flurries mid week according to the darn forecaster. At least the sun is shining and no rain today.

LARRY  on the ME channel an older Andy Griffith in Matlock in the morning and the young Andy the sheriff in the evening. Like you I like him in both. I am a slow reader because I always picture what is being described. I wonder how much t he youngsters use their imaginations now with everything right there in front of them to see. Wasn't it Don Ameche who played the role of Alexander G. Bell who invented the telephone? Loved him in his later years in the movie direct ed by Ronnie Howard I think the name was Cacoon.

MARY ANN  Lanny Ross was my sister's favorite especially his Whispering. My Mom listened to One Man's Family, years later it was on TV in the afternoon and I watched it till one Monday I turned it on and they had a different show on. That did it, never watched a soap opera again. Still wearing winter coats here.

JANE  there were so many great comedians years ago and they were clean spoken - at least in public. Sorry to read about y our Brother back in the hospital. Prayers for him and the family.

LLOYD  sun bright here but still below freezing.

JUNE  pain is something we have to learn to deal with as we age. I don't like it but live with it.

GLORIA de  cold and sunny but no snow in forecast today.

Nothing but interruptions this morning. CNA is now here and the nurse from the company that she works for just called and is on her way.
Have a good day.

Gloria, I see you posted while I was amending what I had written earlier before I left to do my errands.  Pat watches Matlock and occasionally we get to see the old Andy Griffith show. 

Good afternoon,, on another cool day

Gloria as of the noon new, they are still saying light snow to night.

Larry, I also like Matlock.  I also have a Fibber Mcgee closet and kitchen drawer I keeping threatening to clean the drawer, every time I go to look for something.

Jane prayers for your brother

June, hope you are feeling better