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Sunday, February 22, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE...
Meet Rebekah Weiler, "the old-time banjo gal of Tennessee." A Nashville native, she plays with Delmer Holland and the Blue Creek Ramblers. She is the Champion of the Kentucky Old-time Banjo Competition and has finished as a finalist in Galax and Clifftop. She is finishing up her senior year at Middle Tenn. State Univ. as a history major.
She uses the Frailing style to play the banjo and she is dynamite. Enjoy!
She uses the Frailing style to play the banjo and she is dynamite. Enjoy!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
WISDOM OF THE DAY...
A wise old owl sat in an oak,The more he saw the less he spoke,
The less he spoke, the more he heard,
Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?
~anonymous
~anonymous
In the days of King Arthur, the King's magician, Merlin always carried an owl on his shoulder. It was during these days that the owl came to be a symbol for wisdom since Kings often turned to their magicians to help them solve problems. The owl was also seen as a symbol of learning and intelligence during the days of King Arthur. So invite owls into your life and you, too can be wise!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
BIRD OF TRUTH...
Cherokee legend is that the Chickadee helped the tribe to kill an evil spirit by landing on the most vulnerable place on the spirit, helping to pinpoint the truth and providing the knowledge the tribe needed.
A member of the Titmouse family...meaning small bird...the Chickadee seems to represent the good side of we humans...
~If a chickadee perches near your house, an old friend is returning.
~A chickadee chirping enthusiastically means good weather.
~If a chickadee is hanging upside-down, good news is on the way.
The Applachians are blessed with many Carolina Chickadees. They frequent bird feeders regularly, but if you want a photo, act quickly, they are fast, feisty, and full of themselves. Here are two I was able to get this year.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
IT HAS BEEN A...
gorgeous day in the mountains of East Tenneessee. Temps. right around 60 degrees, and sunshine from daylight till sunset. Not a cloud to be seen, providing unfettered viewing of the rich, blue skies. Just enough "spring-like" to lift our spirits before winter returns tomorrow! By the way, is Groundhog Day tomorrow, or was it today?
Out for her own day in the sun, a hawk (broadwinged or red-tailed) blends in very well with her surroundings. Had I not seen her fly to the tree, I don't think I would have ever seen her. I think she is making her home just down the creek from our home. We are happy to have her.
Out for her own day in the sun, a hawk (broadwinged or red-tailed) blends in very well with her surroundings. Had I not seen her fly to the tree, I don't think I would have ever seen her. I think she is making her home just down the creek from our home. We are happy to have her.Wednesday, January 28, 2009
HAIL, HAIL....
the gang's all here...Mr. Cardinal and his friends, the American Goldfinches all gather to stuff themselves before the snow hits!
and the snow arrives...
seems the Pine Siskins find it a bit slippery!
Looking out over my kingdom...Monday, January 19, 2009
SNOW IN THE APPALACHIANS
It's snowing in the mountains today...our first snow of 2009!!!
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
by Robert Frost (1923)
Whose woods these are I think I know.His house is in the village though;He will not see me stopping hereTo watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queerTo stop without a farmhouse nearBetween the woods and frozen lakeThe darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shakeTo ask if there is some mistake.The only other sound's the sweepOf easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.But I have promises to keep,And miles to go before I sleep,And miles to go before I sleep.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE...
Monday, Jan. 19th has been dubbed a day of national service. In support of one another and our country, please find a way to be in service to others on that day and many days to follow. Thank you.
Locally there will be a food drive held at K Mart on behalf of the Bread of Life Mission. Please help out if you can.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
CHRISTMAS '08...A VERY GOOD YEAR!
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Thursday, January 8, 2009
2009...THE YEAR OF...
the OWL...the Barred/Hoot Owl. 2009 so dubbed due to the sighting of a Barred Owl on January 2nd. My first sighting of this species. She had taken a position on a fencepost late in the afternoon, on an overcast day. Barred owls often start hunting before dark..."Early bird gets the worm" so to speak!! We welcome her to the community, hope her stay is long and healthy.Sunday, January 4, 2009
FOR YOUR PRAYER LIST...
May you rest in peace, Jett.
As special prayers and blessings go out to the Travolta family, let's say a special prayer for every family that is grieving for a child. May God Bless them all.And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
~Rev.21:4
Friday, January 2, 2009
THERE IS A TIME...
Do you think you can take over the universe and improve it?
I do not believe it can be done.
Everything under heaven is a sacred vessel
and cannot be controlled.
Trying to control leads to ruin.
trying to grasp, we lose.
Allow you life to unfold naturally.
Know that it too is a vessel of perfection.
Just as you breathe in and breathe out,
there is a time for being ahead
and a time for being behind;
a time for being in motion
and a time for being at rest;
a time for being vigorous
and a time for being exhausted;
a time for being safe
and a time for being in danger.
To the sage
all of life is a movement toward perfection,
so what need has he
for the excessive, the extravagant, or the extreme.
~Living Wisdom of the Tao
Thursday, January 1, 2009
THE DAWNING OF A NEW YEAR...
What is the look of your New Year? How will you contribute to the ever-growing needs of your fellowman? What will you do to enhance the lives of those around you? How will you treat yourself this year? As we spend some time hibernating and renewing ourselves for the coming Spring, give some thought to the past year, then let it go and see yourself as the person you strive to be as we all continue to work toward that goal. God Bless you all in this coming year and may it be filled with blessings and miracles! Thanks for supporting me and my blog, you are all great and valued friends. Hope you can stop in often in 2009. Warm and loving Greetings to you all. Your host, Sharon
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