Love and Light from HEALING Creek by kktaylorcc

OVERHEARD & SEEN
DIAMONDS IN THE STREAM

SPECIAL INVITATION
Blogstream is going to have our own discussion Group.
Pup has agreed to host it!
Sign up at Oprah.Com.
Buy the book (Amazon.Com has a good price)
First Class starts March 3.
You are all welcome to join us at:
"A New Earth" Discussion Group by Puppy

Turn up the music
Turn it up loud
Take a few chances
Let it all out
You won't regret it
Lookin' back from where you have been
'Cause it's not who you knew
And it's not what you did
It's how you live
(Point Of Grace)
Strange Phrase Indeed by Kristin

A Jesus' Alien on Earth by Praywithhope

"There is no wilderness so terrible, so beautiful,
so arid and so fruitful as the wilderness of compassion."
Thomas Merton, The Sign of Jonas, p. 324
radicaldiscipleship by AZRON

music.. is.. the constant.. The Glue that holds people together..
Scratch Radio by Scratch

Time is my body’s enemy. Time is my spirit’s friend.
Second Chances by Coloconnect

ok pupster, load up the spaceship we're going home (to Mars)...
these earthlings have done found us out!
Ice on the Windshield by -ice-

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The Library Cat by Bookworm

Do you believe in miracles?
Yep I am one.
The Inner Sanctum... by PolarB

For a discussion on SCIENCE vs. GOD, you might like reading at:
The Way I See It by dustmac
under the post: FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The Back Road Drifter...... by River rat

Your life in ONE word: Joyful
View From The Bluffs by Anexplorer

IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT!!!
AND TIME FOR THE SATURDAY NIGHT BLOG CRAWL

It starts, as always at:
Bella's Gotta Brand New Blog! by Bella

To Go Beyond by Celtic Mist
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Celtic Mist is hosting a drumming circle at her place at 8 'o clock tonight.
The public is invited.

I made a new blog for pictures until I get this one re-instated....
here's the blogstream link.
The Back Road Drifter...... by River rat
Come on over and see my new and improved pictures of the Ohio back roads.
The River Rat by River Rat

Describe your background on your cell phone:
Tay (first daughter) has her pic on there right now.
When Lulu (second daughter) gets ahold of it, it'll be her pic. LOL
My Soap Opera Life by Secret - Victoria's First

Sole's In A Suit!!!

One in Six Billion by Sole's Denounce

When you retire will you continue to live where you do
or move to another state?
RIGHT HERE...I AM ALABAMA BORN...ALABAMA BRED
AND WHEN I DIE, I'LL BE ALABAMA DEAD...
INSIDE THE FLAME by ^BELLE^

Ordinary Stuff From Ordinary People by Pilar

A real love story is rarely about real life,
it's usually about which one of you can tell the best stories
in order to keep the other one from getting mad.
Deb's Diddies... A Wandering Mind by deeej

The Back Road Drifter...... by River rat

LIFE ACCORDING TO CANDY
1. Life is like the lottery: You can't win if you don't play.
2. Mistakes are something that will happen and when they do remember...
if you're gonna dance, you have to pay the band. Then move on.
3. Life is messy. Learn from and remember your last mistakes
so that you won't step in that pile again.
Just make sure you are wearing some good boots...just in case.
4. Surprises pop up all along the way.
Make sure your vehicle has tires with good tred and traction
so you can maneuver quickly
and be ready to change direction fast.
Whatever Blows Your Skirt Up by Candy

The White Lodge by John, the Squabbler

A Canadian is generous and Canadians have helped out
just about every other nation in the world in their time of need,
never asking a thing in return.
Canadians welcome the best of everything,
the best products, the best books, the best music,
the best food, the best services and the best minds.
But they also welcome the least -
the oppressed, the outcast and the rejected.
Bits and Pieces by gjwlegs

Here in Texas, my tulips are about two inches high.
The daffodills are blooming and the birds are singing every morning.
Heidenheimer by Heide

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

You saw a couple in an intimate pose, right?
Interestingly, research has shown that young children cannot identify the intimate couple because they do not have prior memory associated with such a scenario.
What they will see, however, is the nine dolphins in the picture! So, I guess we've already proven you're not a young innocent child.
Now, if it's hard for you to find the dolphins within 6 seconds, your mind is so corrupted that you probably need help! OK, here's help: Look at the space between her right arm and her head, the tail is on her neck, follow it up. Look at her left hip, follow the shaded part down, it's another one, and on his shoulder...
Life's Lessons Endings & Beginnings by Mouse

I saw the woman's pubic area first,
then my eyes immediately shifted to the dolphin
on either side and finally to all the dolphins.
I never saw the man at all.
What does that tell you?
Whit's Whittlings by Whit's Whittlings

I saw the dolphins first.. no really I did..
I barely even noticed the guy behind the
hot chicky and the handful of hooters..
You believe me doncha ...
Echoes From The Tomb. by Scratch

Life's Lessons Endings & Beginnings by Mouse

DOES THIS MAKE MY BUTT LOOK BIG?
Watching Oprah the other day,
Carson (can't remember his last name) of Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, is a guest.
He has a new show called, How To Look Good Naked.
He is working with 2 women on their self image.
During one portion of the show,
he takes them shopping to update their look with a new wardrobe.
Standing there holding up a rather large green purse he says:
Here is a tip. A big purse makes your butt look smaller.
That night, I dreamed I had a purse the size of a Volkswagon.
INSIDE THE FLAME by ^BELLE^

The Back Road Drifter...... by River rat

Our newspaper asked for readers to send
in their autobiography in only six words!
Here are my six:
Hello! Live. Grow. Love. Laugh. Pray.
What six words tell the story of your life, Streamer
Momma Never Told Me by Rita B

Blessings. God. Pray. Love. Listen.
A Jesus' Alien on Earth by Praywithhope

Laugh . . . love . . . read . . . study . . . visualize
. . . perform (random acts of wack and wonder).
Living and Dying in 5/4 Time by Captain Morgan

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"A Lovely Bunch Of Coconuts"
or
"Dear Lord,
Bless this coconut which I am about to receive."
The Dog House by Biggie T

A cannibal was walking through the Amazon jungle and came upon a restaurant operated by a fellow cannibal. Feeling somewhat hungry, he sat down and looked over the menu...
+ Tourist: $5
+ Broiled Missionary: $10.00
+ Fried Explorer: $15.00
+ Baked Democrat or Grilled Republican: $100.00
The cannibal called the waiter over and asked, "Why such a price difference for the politicians?"
The cook replied, "Have you ever tried to clean one? They're so full of crap, it takes all morning."
Lou's World by Miss Lou

ChickenLittles by LilLadyReg

What weapon/s suit your personality, habits and abilities
BRAINS AND BOOBS.
(OH, RELAX......I ONLY USE MY BOOBS AS A WEAPON ON THE YANKEE
....AND...I DON'T WANT TO BRAG...BUT THEY WORK EVERY TIME....)
INSIDE THE FLAME by ^BELLE^

THE WAL-MART CAT
A blonde was weed-eating her yard and accidentally cut off
the tail of her cat which was hiding in the grass.
She rushed her cat, along with the tail over to WAL-MART!
Why WAL-MART?
HELLOOOOOOOOO!
WALMART is the largest re-tailer in the world!!!

Same time next year by Madie

Who made you laugh this week?
Belle always make me laugh!!
My Soap Opera Life by Secret - Victoria's First

Bella's Gotta Brand New Blog! by Bella

At least 4 inches of snow and lots more dropping.
I ran back in the house and yelled at my daughter to look out a window.
I knew when she did cuz I heard "HOLY CRAP!"
yep...she got up and ready for school and didn't have to go!
Daily Changes by HeatherScot

I used to get really depressed during winter.
Now I just get highly annoyed,
like having to clean a foot of snow
off my car tomorrow morning.
Whispered Promises by Whispered Promise

Ice storm en route all over Nowhere, Indiana.
I dream of Spring & can barely wait.
But I insist-there is a light at the end of all of our tunnels.
Sharecher by sharingcher

Tomorrow is the full moon.
I can feel creativity and see the images that I wish to create ...
MacKenzie's Inner Fire by Mackenzie90

I want to work hard and keep the money I make for my family. I want to have choices in the health care I decide to utilize and I want those health care providers to cater to me, to take care of my needs, not be beguiled by red tape and control. I want to be healthy enough not to need so many medications. I want to feel safe and proud. I want to choose the education I feel is the best for my children without having to pay astronomical prices for it. I want a President who felt his or her pride from childhood. I don’t want someone who is on the way up the learning curve. I want control and high ethics. I want leaders who will help us all raise our standards, our expectations of ourselves, and our intelligence and our morals. I don’t want extreme tolerance. I want safety, pride, allegiance and comradeship.
That isn’t too much to ask of the greatest nation in the world!
Is it too much to ask of ourselves?
I don’t remember everything, for sure, but what I do remember are the things I’ll never forget.
"Gentlemen may cry peace, peace, but there is no peace . . . Our brethren are already in the field. Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" Patrick Henry
Thoughts Cafe by seeingpeople

The Back Road Drifter...... by River rat

(I have felt this way too!)
Why did my parents instill such a work ethic in me?
It only seems to supply me with extra guilt!! lol
Typin2u's Thoughts by Typin2u

Gecko's dog, Traveler can be seen at
Big Island Paradise Life by Gecko

THE KILLER BIRD
Well, my family had seen the tell tale signals of Polly, the 75-year- old parrot handed down from my great aunt Willie Belle Story Raines Roden to my grandparents and finally to us. Although we didn't visit Auntie often, we had heard Polly would grab ya if she could. And there was her evil chuckle . . .
Once my grandparents had inherited the bird, it was obvious that a cunning devil spirit had arrived ... Bright green Polly was lovely. She cocked her yellow head, cooed sweetly, and strutted with real grace. Her cage acrobatics were excellent too - a feathered Flying Wallenda!
Living in her cage in my grandparents' kitchen, Polly soon found a source of major amusement: taunting Bampaw. Bampaw & Polly waged a roller coaster duel for years. He'd imitated a growling gorilla with bared fangs while poking her cage with a cane. She'd shriek and stretch out dagger talons to snag him. With false teeth protruding (his) and open beak bouncing (hers), you could almost see a family resemblance . . . They'd whip each other into frenzies. Hard to say if this was parrot abuse or grandad abuse - they seemed evenly matched.
Finally, Bampaw moved too slow while cleaning her cage bottom and Polly struck! She locked her jaws around the palm of his hand and wouldn't let go. It took two people to get her off, with stitches, shots and a permanent scar for my grandpaw. Thereafter, he was more cautious. There was respect in his contempt. While spinning recipes for parrot stew, he'd declare that she was a tough ole bird - just like him.
When we inherited Polly, Mom laid down strict ground rules and located the bird in a safety zone in our kitchen corner. Present day friends have questioned the wisdom of bringing this convicted maimer into a house with small children. At the time, there was no question. Polly was a relative, she'd been in our family since before Mom was born. Everyone had weird kin - this was ALABAMA. Besides, Polly was much more entertaining than any of our other relatives and didn't eat one tenth the amount of Aunt Ida Mae.
(Source: Lee Marrs Tales)
Whit's Whittlings by Whit's Whittlings

there are a couple of people I know that I prefer talking to a parrot over,
and there are a couple of people that may as well be parrots.
Whispered Promises by Whispered Promise

For all the women who have been there, are there now,
or someday will be ... and the men who love us ...

Ain't it just grand being a Woman!!!!!
Exhaling by SammyJo

THIS and I do mean ALL of THIS
wasn't something God did to me But did FOR me.
Vegas: a Beautiful Disaster by VEGAS

Life is as much about dancing in the rain
as it is waiting for the storm to pass.
LaLePoP' by lalepop'

IF YOU MISSED THE ECLIPSE LAST WEEK ...

My Life On The River by dixie

As we left the meeting, a lunar eclipse was nearing the 3/4 mark.
We stood in the cold winter night,
warmed by the meeting and the vibrant exchange of ideas
that followed and
watched the moon turn red.
View From The Bluffs by Anexplorer

The Back Road Drifter...... by River rat

Spirit of life
come unto me.
Sing in my heart all the
Stirrings of compassion.
Blow in the wind, rise in the sea,
move in the hand, giving life the shape
of justice.
Roots hold me close; wings set me free;
Spirit of life, come to me, come to me.
overthemoon by n. lynn

EDITOR'S NOTE:

If you feel like I missed
a really good comment or quote
said by you or anyone else,
Tell me about it
so I can add it to next week's post!

There are a lot of diamonds in this Stream!

Next Week:

I will try to keep it IRISH for
St. Patty's Day
All ideas are welcomed.
Do you have a good Irish joke?
An Irish blessings?

Some neat art?

(using my BEST Irish accent)
"Lord knows, I could use the help!"

Pisces - Water - compassion, imagination & sacrifice
Feb 19 to Mar 20

Feb 16 ~ Imagine It by Kelly

Feb 19 ~ Whit's Whittlings by Whit's Whittlings

Feb 23 ~ Mr. Blog of Happily Ever After by Mr and Mrs Blog

Feb 28 ~ Deb's Diddies... A Wandering Mind by deeej

Feb 28 ~ Out of the mouth of Spud by Pamela

March 1 ~ Lucy's Hubby
You can leave greetings at Lucy's place:
Lucy. by Lucy.

March 6 ~ Go Heels by Rusty Dusty

March 6 ~ A New Day by happyornot

March 8 ~ Bella's Gotta Brand New Blog! by Bella

March 9 ~ His Queen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by HisQueen

March 9 ~ A Life Examined by Gina2

March 15 ~ fungus bungus by Lorna Heartston

March 16 ~ This is not the life I ordered by Renibop 316

March 18 ~ Starbeamer by Cuddle40

March 20 ~ Texas and Beyond by RoieVanBib

If I have forgotten anyone,
please let me know so I can add them too!

We have a lot of birthday cake!

Special Thanks To Healing Creek's Pink Ladies

You Can Hear The Ramone's
in the comment section.
Thanks!