the simple woman’s daybook ** june 22

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FOR TODAY . . . June 22

From the front porch . . .
cool, crisp morning

I am thinking . . .
how complicated life on the front porch has recently become

I am thankful for . . .
limitless energy * a supportive and helpful husband * my close friends

From the kitchen . . .
leftovers * fresh peas and broccoli from the garden

I am going . . .
to work! “outside the home” Will be living through this change more ‘on the front porch’

I am reading . . .
Morning and Evening, Charles Spurgeon

Around the house . . .
pet hair galore * trash from going through drawers and closets * parts of a weight machine to be assembled * rented movies from the weekend * clean dishes 

In the Garden . . .
healthy zucchini plants * more peas that need picking * fresh grass clipping to spread * and of course a week or two

One of my favorite things . . .
posting!

A Scripture to share . . .
“That these things which cannot be shaken may remain”
Hebrews 12:27

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week . . .
finish menu plans with corresponding shopping lists * clipping coupons * straightening office * laptop repaired * weeding flower beds

Here is picture thought I am sharing . . .

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are you ready?

 

HT: Saved by Grace

 

a word picture

 

‘Freedom’

 . . . thank you

 

the death of ‘common sense’

This is one of those internet ‘forwards’ that is worthy of a pause . . .

 

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend,
Common Sense, who
has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was,
since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He
will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the
worm; Life isn’t always fair; and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t spend
more than you can earn) and reliable strategies
(adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but
overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy
charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended
from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for
reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the
job that they themselves had failed to do in
disciplining their unruly children.

It declined even further when schools were required to get parental
consent to administer sun lotion or an Aspirin to a student;
but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses;
and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn’t defend yourself from a
burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to
realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in
her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents,
Truth and Trust, by
his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility,
and by his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;
I Know My Rights, I Want It Now,
Someone Else Is To Blame,
I’m A Victim

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

 

’science’ to make you smile

 

Courtesy of answersingenesis.org