Christmas 2020

Yes, we saw it!

The Christmas Star!

This picture was taken from our from porch.

Look closely, up in the sky!

  

Below is a little information about the significance and about God's design.

"Jupiter and Saturn will line up on Dec. 21, so close together that they’ll appear as one bright shining star. Many are referring to it as the “Christmas Star.” It’s the closest the two planets have appeared together in about 800 years, and won’t occur again until 2080.

This conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn may have an even closer tie to the Biblical story of the birth of Jesus Christ than its occurrence so close to Christmas this year. As noted by Johannes Kepler in the 17th century, a similar conjunction occurred in 7 BCE and could be the astronomical origin of the Star of Bethlehem  that guided the wise men."

~ Astronomy Magazine ~

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TRADITION

Every year, Kimmy and I get together at her home to stuff stockings!

It's a great way to relax and go over the plans for Christmas.

We always end up laughing about something.

It's a great stress reducer.

Ten Stockings!

Another year of fun and surprises for everyone.

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Everyday Banjo and I go for a walk.

Most days are the same but somedays we meet up with other regular walkers. Or we come across something fun or different.

Like apples that have fallen,

 that the ducks love to eat.

Banjo just watches them.

Other times it's the different secrecy.

 

Today on our walk, I came across a "sign".

Neighborhood boys put up this homemade sign.

It says.

" Snow Shovelers, 

any price

appt. not nessary      just call 

___-_______ to set up."

How cute is this.

Now we just need some snow.

Merry Christmas !!

and Peace on Earth

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"Thanks be to God for his incredible gift!"

2 Corinthians 9:15

 

On The Road Again

Things are back to somewhat "normal" with 

my eyes, so we took off for an quick 

camping trip.

We jumped into our Van and headed out to one of 

my favorite camp sites.

We weren't sure what was open or 

what we could or couldn't do.

The web site said, 

no fires, no showers and no garbage pick ups.

But we prepared for just about anything. 

Good morning!

Hot coffee served with a smile.

Banjo had a great spot, as a look out.

And he was thrilled to meet anything or anyone.

These two played for the longest time.

While we talked to his owner.

And so did these two!

Dogs and kids are Banjo's favorite things!

As it turned out, we could have a fire.

(plus showers and garbage pickups)

Bring on the Polish Dogs!

Because I didn't think we could have a fire,

I bought a treat for Tom.

What's camping without S'mores?

Did you know you could buy 

S'mores already made?

Not as good as the real deal.

But I think I should of told Tom ahead of time

to take the wrapper off.

OH, well, he enjoyed his way.

The smoke and sunshine created 

a interesting picture.

You can actually SEE the sun rays.

God is good!

Time went quickly and we headed home with a promise

to be back soon.

** Word of Warning to all **

Dog Lovers!

While Banjo was out for his supervised (on a leash),

  walks in the woods,

he came in contact with a harmful and potentially, deadly weed.

(But we didn't know this)

After every walk, we'd inspect him and pick off all the pine needles

and anything else that stuck to his fur.

He started limping and whining.

We couldn't see what was bothering him.

One week later, he was still limping and licking the bottom of his foot.

We'd looked and looked, but nothing!

Finally, we saw that his foot pad was pink'ish.

I ran for a flashlight, a magnifying glass and tweezers. 

Tom saw it and pulled it out!

 The remnants of an awns from

 Hare Barley.  

Research told me that it is very harmful, even deadly, to dogs.

Praising God for helping us track it down and 

removing it from Banjo's paw.

This is the remnant of an awns,

  next to a fountain pen.

It's was very small.

No wonder we couldn't see it.

And look how sharp it is!

OUCH!

Banjo is doing fine now.

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'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the Lord. 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.'

Jeremiah 29:11

 

End of the Year

Remember when you were young 

and collected buttons?

There were all kinds of buttons...

funny, thoughtful. even political. 

Then came bumper stickers.

Again, some funny, thoughtful or

political.

With computers, came, what are called Memes.

They are catchphrases that are passed on to others via the computer.

It's the end of the year and I have collected a lot of Memes. 

Now it's time to 

clean out my computer and start fresh.

So here it goes...

some funny, some thoughtful and

some political.

If you have read ALL of these Memes,
you probably know
me a little better, now!


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"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true. whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -think on such things."

Philippians 4:8