Poems and Insights of a Thoughtful Life
Original poems, reflective thoughts and cultural commentary–posted weekly
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What is heaven like?”
The little boy said.
“Are there rainbows
And moonbeams and little toy sleds?
I would take my sled
And play among the stars.
Pretend they are
Mercury, Venus or Mars”.
Temple Grandin is an autistic woman. She is presently a Professor of Animal Husbandry at Colorado State University. Prof. Grandin thinks in pictures. Through her mother’s and her own perseverance, she overcame the obstacles of autism. Cattle feedlots and slaughterhouses though out the world use her designs. She is on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people of the century. When young, sliding doors were frightening to her and she was afraid to go through them. But she learned that one must go through doors to make progress. Do you know what is behind the door?
From the Table to Thanksgiving Exploring Hospitality, Gratitude, and the Lord’s Supper Thanksgiving! In our country this begins the Holiday Season. Typically, friends and family gather around a table loaded with expensive foods and special dishes by the cooks in the family. Food shelters and
Rejoice for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving’s the time To count our blessings. It’s so much more Than turkey and dressing. A time for sharing With family and friends Memorable times— Good stories to spin. A time of rejoicing With memories of old. Stories repeated— So often retold! Count all your blessings God is so good! Spread love around— You know you should! So,
Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789 By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits,
