I couldn't stop laughing at this cutie. Thought I'd pass it along. SMILE!!!!
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Silly Circus Mice -Postcard Friendship Friday #516
I love this postcard with its whimsical depiction of a tiny mouse circus act! I hope the one dangling by a thread makes it okay--he looks a little pop-eyed!
The child inside is delighted and intrigued and wishes to be there watching with the rest of the audience!
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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Friday, July 17, 2020
A Token of Love -Postcard Friendship Friday #515
A Token of Love
Two souls with but a single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one,
Will make our home an ideal spot.
And from dull care we'll run...
Summertime romance... There's a certain music in the air when summer touches and dispels the cold damp winter, then cool Spring.
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Friday, July 10, 2020
My Country Tis of Thee -Postcard Friendship Friday #514
My Country ‘Tis of Thee is a patriotic hymn written in 1832,by Samuel F. Smith. At the time he was a student at Andover Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts.
Shockingly, the melody traveled around Europe in several variations, including “God Save the King.” Even Beethoven and Haydn used the music in some of their own compositions.
Samuel Smith loved America and he was driven to create a national hymn for the United States. One rainy day, he wrote the this anthem--it only took him 30 minutes! The first three verses encourage and invoke national pride, while the last verse was specifically reserved as a petition to God for His continued favor and protection of the United States of America.
The following are Samuel Smith’s original lyrics for “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”:
- My country, 'tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing;
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrims' pride,
From every mountainside
Let freedom ring!
My native country, thee,
Land of the noble free,
Thy name I love;
I love thy rocks and rills,
Thy woods and templed hills;
My heart with rapture thrills,
Like that above.
Let music swell the breeze,
And ring from all the trees
Sweet freedom's song;
Let mortal tongues awake;
Let all that breathe partake;
Let rocks their silence break,
The sound prolong.
Our fathers' God to Thee,
Author of liberty,
To Thee we sing.
Long may our land be bright,
With freedom's holy light,
Protect us by Thy might,
Great God our King.
Samuel F. Smith became a Baptist minister. He was also a noted author, and journalist. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1801. He was later a student at Harvard and served as a translator for various foreign languages. He received his theological training at Andover Theological Seminary starting in 1830. He later married Mary White Smith and they had six children.
In addition to writing My Country 'Tis of Thee, Smith wrote over 150 other hymns. These hymns were compiled into a Baptist hymnal, The Psalmist.
Smith died on November 16, 1895. I wish I could have met this talented man.
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Friday, July 3, 2020
Beautiful America -Postcard Friendship Friday #513
This Fourth of July will be like no other I've ever experienced. Because of Covid-19, Oregon's governor has shut down all celebratory events. There will be no parade, no live music in our waterfront amphitheater, no running marathon, no grand fireworks over the river. Our town usually celebrates with gusto--not so this year.
I have the blessing of the company of my precious Mumsie--and we will be going to my sister's home for dinner, games and homemade fireworks. I am looking forward to it!
I love America. She is beautiful and I am greatly blessed to live here.
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Friday, June 26, 2020
Memory of Happy Hours -Postcard Friendship Friday #512
May every day a garland be
Of fairest flowers,
And every night a memory
Of happy hours.
I love thinking of memories as fair flowers... I have so many of them. The dewdrop on the petal of that rose is one of the beautiful things about good memories--they reflect and sparkle down through the years.
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Friday, June 19, 2020
A Joyous Birthday -Postcard Friendship Friday #511
My birthday this year was a little sad. Because of Covid-19, my children were not able to celebrate with me. I miss them a LOT.
However my church was having an outdoor BBQ, where everyone wore masks and practiced safe distancing. My birthday gift to myself was to attend... Oh, my goodness... How wonderful to see all the people I love so well.
Once they found out, they procured a cake and everyone sang to me. My heart felt so full of cheer. What wonderful Friends I have!
Happy Postcard Friendship Friday, sweet Friends!
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Friday, June 12, 2020
A Tangle of Roses -Postcard Friendship Friday #510
Though this postcard is a bit tattered and worn, I love it. There's something about this artist's loving depiction which delights my heart.
I think of June and the fragrance of roses comes to mind. Summertime roses...
Happy Postcard Friendship Friday, dear Friends!
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Friday, June 5, 2020
Fairy Soap Mermaids -Postcard Friendship Friday #509
I love Fairy Soap ads. They are always magical. This one, however, made me laugh--those little mermaids are washing clothes using a seashell basin and washboard. I love the little seaweed skirts, too.
I hope you have a lovely weekend! June is finally here. Happy Postcard Friendship Friday.
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