Sunday was a really big day in our home. My hubby had turned 60 on Saturday.
He had decided to be baptised. We also became members of our local church.
Thank you for traveling through our day…we had a huge picnic that was a wonderful success thanks to the wonderful women from Oakwood Freewill Baptist Church and all of their help. There was so much food that every table was full. Special thanks to Pastor James for the Baptisim and making such a difference in my hubby’s life. Also a special shout out to hubby’s son Christopher Green who helped in the kitchen as well as being the grill master for the day.
Go to a local café, park, or public place and report on what you see. Get detailed: leave no nuance behind.
To drive past The Cash and Carry Barn which is located at 951 Lafayette Rd, Clarksville, TN 37042 it looks like a monument store. If you have kept driving you have missed out on a huge treat. They are so much more. (931) 503-9921 is their number to call.
Rather than skip the adverbs I had a better idea. Show you. Since they are open year round they have lots of pictures on their Facebook page.
Saturday Mornings there means fresh baked goods:
Then there is the homemade salsa, pickles, relishes, various apple butters, pie fillings and fresh baked pies.
Did I mention the fresh vegetables. They are open year round. They have a great green house.
Yes they work hard at the monuments. Behind the scenes there is so much more… Go and see it for yourself when you are in the area. Tell them that Tammye and Emmanuel sent you.
My neighbor is very supportive of his son. I have had many posts on my blogs about the family previously if you search through my two years of blogging and you come across anything to do with MikeFest. They are the founders of that program.
Their son is in a group that is called Eye Tooth. This band plays not only locally but across the state of Tennessee. They have been in a competition recently and have required people to vote for them.
Right now their standings are looking rather good.
I have watched this young man grow up and be a part of not only this band but also this community. He is a good role model for our youth and should be supported.
Tell us about the one luxury item you wish you could afford, in as much detail as you can.
Paint a picture for us.
Photographers, artists, poets: show us COVET.
I am really happy with what we have.
I can not think of anything that I would covet that someone else has.
We are semi healthy for our age.
We have two healthy dogs and a cat.
We are happily married now for almost 5 years.
We own our home (Have a mortgage but who doesn’t these days?)
We live in the country but are not far from the city.
We live in a wonderful neighborhood
We have a lot of comfort features in life.
(Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Big Screen TV, Internet, Computers, WiFi, etc)
We work our businesses from our home and in our jammies most of the time.
We are blessed with healthy children and many grandchildren.
We have several wonderful kind friends.
We have heat, running water and food in fridge and freezer as well as the pantry.
We have clothes in our closet.
What would we want that we could add to that? More Money?
Perhaps that would be nice. Then we could pay off our Mortgage early.
The payments are made each month so we are happy.
I ask my readers, what would you want that you do not have?
Enlighten me please with a comment…
Be careful what you wish for…
Here are what some other Daily Prompt Writers had to say about the subject today…
Here are a few suggestions that the Daily Prompt gave to use before you put yourself and your family out there into public viewing. It may not be what you say but what someone else shares and comments on after that actually does the damage to the family relationship.
What if it were me? If you were reading your closest friend’s blog and saw a similar story about you — perhaps something you hadn’t shared with others yet — how would you feel? (What’s that; your closest friend doesn’t have a blog? Why not?)
If I were telling this story to a group of people, would I share these details? Picture the real-life equivalent of your blog readers: you’re at a party talking to a group of people, some you know well, some less so, some not at all. You’re telling the story. Are you okay with those to whom you’re less connected hearing it?
Am I talking about children? My children? They’re not in the same position to assert themselves and ask not to be mentioned; that goes double for other people’s children.
You’re browsing Facebook and see that someone’s shared the post with less-than-positive commentary; how do you feel? Do any protective instincts kick in? Blogging isn’t just about what you share, but how others run with that. Are you comfortable if someone takes the story and sprints in the other direction?
If a prospective employer or partner found the story, would reading it hurt your friend’s chances? This is unlikely, especially since you’re probably not using your friend’s full name with loads of identifying details; the underlying question is whether the story puts your loved one in any kind of compromised position. Whether or not they’re identifiable, it’s probably not ideal.
Lots of stories are fine to tell — the hilarious story about the UPS mixup your cousin told you at Thanksgiving probably doesn’t impact anyone, except maybe the UPS man. In other cases, it’s worth thinking through the what-ifs.
These ideas really sounded like a great foundation to keep peace and with the Holidays coming up and silly things possibly happening around the table perhaps this will stop a war in 2014.
If you are not sure if it will not keep peace in the family, here is my advice to you…
Some things in life are worth biting your lip and keeping it zipped. Unconventional love does not always mean what we think.
Would love to hear your thoughts on this matter….leave me a comment and let me know what you think about this subject…
A song that symbolizes a person, a place, or past relationship.
A song that represents you — that you could consider as your “intro music.”
Song lyrics that speak to you.
Lyrics that inspire you to write a short story or other musings.
Your favorite song — and why.
A musician, band, composer, etc. whose music has affected or changed you.
Commentary on a musician, band, or genre.
An album review.
Many songs have moved me in my life and have stirred a lot of emotions. At my age, they would fill the pages if I were to list them all. Two of the most difficult videos that I have ever helped to produce left me crying with every scene and I still get teary eyed each time that I view them. I only had a personal connection with one, that was a family who reaches out to help others in so many ways after losing their own son. It is their way of giving back. The video was a tribute to them.
The other was a tribute to my husband’s brother and several of his friends who have passed away. The entire time this video was being made I cried with each frame that I added. The completion was a success and not only made my hubby happy, it also made his family very proud.
For songs that inspire me and keep me motivated…
Okay, so I am a romantic sap at heart…
So what inspires and moves you? I would love to hear… feel free to respond with a video response.
If bloggers had their own Halloween and could go from blog to blog collecting “treats,” what would your blog hand out?
Photographers, artists, poets: show us TREAT.
Will your light be on for the trick or treater’s who pass by your house this year?
Will you be like a few of my friends who turn all of their lights off and pretend like they are not home so that they do not have to open their door?
I have often asked those friends why they hide in their homes and do this, as they give to a lot of various charities so I know it is not about the money.
Their answers are all about the same… “I just do not like this season”.
It seems that there must be an easier way to handle the situation than become a prisioner in your home and reading by a flashlight so that no one will know if you are home or not.
I also have several friends who are on the other end of the spectrum and plan for an entire year for this day. They have an elaborate yard with special effects that are not too spooky for the little ones. They are also the friends who decorate for Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as several other Holidays…
Since we live way out in the country, we have only had one year where we had two children who stopped and visited our home. They were really happy that they did too…
We took all kinds of pictures, gave them a ton of candy and really made a big deal about their costumes and how great they looked. Sadly they moved.
If you are visiting my blog then I will give you a treat…
Stay safe this Halloween and please keep your animals inside where they will be safe…
Check the childrens candy as there are some sick people out there or just go where you know the people…
Check to see what is going on in your area that is inside and safe… a lot of malls are putting on functions as well as fire stations and Churches.
If using candles in your pumpkins please watch where you place them and be sure that if they get knocked over that a huge fire will not be started.
