Monthly Archives: November 2015

HAPPY ‘NIPPY’ SABBATH

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Smiles

Morning temps in the teens and low twenties here these days. Until a couple of days ago, the mums were still holding up, so I brought in a large armload, hoping some could be used in the pulpit flower arrangement.  … Continue reading →

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HAPPY SABBATH — HE LIFTS ME UP

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Smiles

Rather than clicking this into Google (you’d get gay stuff), please copy and paste the following link. It will get Chinese children singing “He lifts me up”.  Lovely! http://www.kuaishou.com/i/photo/lwx?userId=76250346&photoId=401977271&cc=share_wxtl&from=timeline&isappinstalled=0 YOU LIFT ME UP When I am down, and, oh, my … Continue reading →

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BEN CARSON’S FAITH — AND MINE — HAS ALREADY TOUCHED YOUR LIFE

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Smiles

I don’t often write about politics.  And the following article is old news, as “news” goes.  But it tells much about my church (and favorite presidential candidate) which may be news to some of you. Column: Ben Carson’s faith — … Continue reading →

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SAFARI ON A COOL DEWY MORNING

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Smiles

Isn’t it fun, these dewy mornings, to go out early into the garden and see where the bugs spent the night ?   Here are a few of this morning’s camera captures. The recent winds have been hard on the roses.  … Continue reading →

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