AUSTRALIAN CARTOONS…NOT SEEN IN AMERICA February 5, 2009
BELIEVE IT OR NOT –
THESE CARTOONS ARE FROM OUR FRIENDS
“DOWN UNDER”.
WHY DO WE NEVER SEE SIMILAR IN USA PAPERS??
Uncle Chuck’s Bag o’ Crap December 31, 2008
20 LED Flashlights
6 MP3 players – most – but not all – marked bad
1 very nice camera bag ($15 on Amazon.com)
1 solar gadget charger with many adapters
1 giant joystick
An assortment of chargers and cables for who knows what!
A Lover’s Call XXVII December 31, 2008
Where are you, my beloved? Are you in that little
Paradise, watering the flowers who look upon you
As infants look upon the breast of their mothers?
Or are you in your chamber where the shrine of
Virtue has been placed in your honor, and upon
Which you offer my heart and soul as sacrifice?
Or amongst the books, seeking human knowledge,
While you are replete with heavenly wisdom?
Oh companion of my soul, where are you? Are you
Praying in the temple? Or calling Nature in the
Field, haven of your dreams?
Are you in the huts of the poor, consoling the
Broken-hearted with the sweetness of your soul, and
Filling their hands with your bounty?
You are God’s spirit everywhere;
You are stronger than the ages.
Do you have memory of the day we met, when the halo of
You spirit surrounded us, and the Angels of Love
Floated about, singing the praise of the soul’s deed?
Do you recollect our sitting in the shade of the
Branches, sheltering ourselves from Humanity, as the ribs
Protect the divine secret of the heart from injury?
Remember you the trails and forest we walked, with hands
Joined, and our heads leaning against each other, as if
We were hiding ourselves within ourselves?
Recall you the hour I bade you farewell,
And the Maritime kiss you placed on my lips?
That kiss taught me that joining of lips in Love
Reveals heavenly secrets which the tongue cannot utter!
That kiss was introduction to a great sigh,
Like the Almighty’s breath that turned earth into man.
That sigh led my way into the spiritual world,
Announcing the glory of my soul; and there
It shall perpetuate until again we meet.
I remember when you kissed me and kissed me,
With tears coursing your cheeks, and you said,
“Earthly bodies must often separate for earthly purpose,
And must live apart impelled by worldly intent.
“But the spirit remains joined safely in the hands of
Love, until death arrives and takes joined souls to God.
“Go, my beloved; Love has chosen you her delegate;
Over her, for she is Beauty who offers to her follower
The cup of the sweetness of life.
As for my own empty arms, your love shall remain my
Comforting groom; you memory, my Eternal wedding.”
Where are you now, my other self? Are you awake in
The silence of the night? Let the clean breeze convey
To you my heart’s every beat and affection.
Are you fondling my face in your memory? That image
Is no longer my own, for Sorrow has dropped his
Shadow on my happy countenance of the past.
Sobs have withered my eyes which reflected your beauty
And dried my lips which you sweetened with kisses.
Where are you, my beloved? Do you hear my weeping
From beyond the ocean? Do you understand my need?
Do you know the greatness of my patience?
Is there any spirit in the air capable of conveying
To you the breath of this dying youth? Is there any
Secret communication between angels that will carry to
You my complaint?
Where are you, my beautiful star? The obscurity of life
Has cast me upon its bosom; sorrow has conquered me.
Sail your smile into the air; it will reach and enliven me!
Breathe your fragrance into the air; it will sustain me!
Where are you, me beloved?
Oh, how great is Love!
And how little am I!
Khalil Gibran
Missing You December 23, 2008
furidashita ame ni tomatta jikan
zubunure no mama de tachitsukushita
anata no ashioto tooku natte yuku
tsumetai amaoto no shirabe no naka
irotoridori no kasa no hanatachi wo
surinukeru you ni kaerimichi hashiri
nureta kami wo fuku furi wo shite
tomaranai namida wo kakushita
* Missing You
anata wa anata no basho e
tada watashi wa ugokezu ni
Missing You
furueru ryoute de dakishimeta
subete wo wasurerareru yuuki
kore de ii yo tte iikikasete miru
kagami no mae no jibunjishin ni
aoi shashin hako ni tsumeta dake de
doushitemo suteru koto dekinai
Missing You
kudaketa yume no kakeratachi
ima mo ashimoto terashiteru
Missing You
yasashiku toki ni zankoku ni
anata wo omoidasaseru hikari
* repeat
Quote of the Day December 19, 2008
Sent to me from Rachel Cope…
“Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater.”
If you give her sperm, she’ll give you a baby.
If you give her a house, she’ll give you a home.
If you give her groceries, she’ll give you a meal.
If you give her a smile, she’ll give you her heart.
She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.
So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton it in return…..
Amen, Sister!
Iron Man Handicapped October 17, 2008
Just finished an awesome Christian Womanhood Spectacular at First Baptist, Hammond, IN. Many great speakeres, encouraging music, lots of laughs, and of course tears were experienced during the past few days. This video was shown, along with the song, “He Is Faithful.”
What A Summer! September 13, 2008
Ok, so I moved back to Indiana in June, and it has been very eventful. I love living so close to Chicago, and have been down town several times, to Wrigley Field, the Museum of Science and Industry, and Navy Pier. My brothers, Keith and Ken, both came this past week with their families, and my friend Stephanie came up from Kansas with Chris, and TOTALLY suprised me. My friend, Rachel, came from Lafayette with her daughter to get pictures at my studio yesterday. I’m not far from my parents, and it has been so, so great spending time with my family and friends, and meeting new ones.
My brother, Kirby, started college last week. That was pretty exciting. I’m glad I live here for all these events. I’m a photographer at the JCPenney Portrait Studio in Merillville, and love shooting folks all day. The girls with which I work are awesome, too.
The weather has started to change. It’s the first time I’ve experienced seasons in five years. I love the fall, but I have a feeling I’m gonna freeze to DEATH this winter…
My church has been awesome, and I love Dr. Schaap’s preaching. Every service is so inspiring, encouraging, and informative. I also forgot how amazing the music is here.
My parents are leaving in a few weeks for Haiti. I’m going to miss them so much. They are taking Kasey and Kevin with them. I am so grateful for the past months that I have been able to be with them.
I miss Hawaii. I miss my people…Manoa Geeks, Friendship Bible Church, Flickr Folks, and all the other great friends I left. I think of them often, though I don’t dwell on it, as it can be a titch overwhelming.
