Spring, Babbling & Hockey

We had a touch of spring in February this week. It has been great! I was able to get a start on my spring yard cleanup. Thank you Lord.

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Melanie Rigney provided the following quote on her Tuesday blog.

“The same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering or He will give you His unwavering strength that you may bear it. Be at peace, then, and set aside all anxious thoughts and worries.” —St. Francis de Sales

She writes about Santa, praying and faith. Then I thought, do I babble?  I try not too and ask for His guidance in my journey. 

“Faith is easy when we’re getting the things on our want lists. Initially, it’s hard to surrender those lists and pray for acceptance, obedience, and surrender to what He knows is best for us. But ultimately, aren’t those prayers for acceptance, obedience, and surrender what Christianity is all about?”

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Mark Twain published “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” on February 18, 1885.

This Day in History provides the following synopsis of the novel.

“At the book’s heart is the journey of Huck and his friend Jim, a runaway slave, down the Mississippi River on a raft. Jim runs away because he is about to be sold and separated from his wife and children, and Huck goes with him to help him get to Ohio and freedom. Huck narrates the story in his distinctive voice, offering colorful descriptions of the people and places they encounter along the way. The most striking part of the book is its satirical look at racism, religion and other social attitudes of the time. While Jim is strong, brave, generous and wise, many of the white characters are portrayed as violent, stupid or simply selfish, and the naive Huck ends up questioning the hypocritical, unjust nature of society in general.”

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“Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself.”     Mark Twain

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The best hockey game of the Olympics. The USA Woman’s Team have made a statement.

Read the excellent article by Wayne Drehs at ESPN.

US Woman's Hockey - Gold Metal 2018 - APP Photo - Brendan Smialowski

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I’m fortunate because Dee always makes sure I have the right underwear in my drawer.

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I posted about my French cabin here. Just in case you missed it.

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Kelly Ray Burkham - “Telephone In Heaven.” A beautiful song.

Go over to "This Ain't the Lyceum," where Kelly is hosting more takes.