I’ve been hesitant to join a “coffee share” talk because if you happened to have coffee at my house it would be because my husband made it for you. Can I still be your friend? He drinks it quite regularly (Re-rooted Englishman that he is.) No hot tea unless a member of his family visits. That doesn’t happen much any more. But I’m drinking tea. Sweet tea from KFC. Terribly sweet. I thin it with instant tea and lemon-aid.
I learned something about myself today. The Rams/Saints NFL game was on with about 15 min left to play. Rams was 10; Saints 20. I did not care one whit about which team won; I don’t even know anybody who cared. What I found was that I like to see anybody be successful. Every play by either team, I rooted for. I like that. I think that shows up the teacher in me. Might be part of the reason I “like” almost every blog I read. I like to see people try. Those who already have skills, good for you. Let’s go with your honed abilities. Those who are weak in communication skills, how much I admire your wading out into these blogging waters with all these real, even professional, writers and authors. Read more, write more, achieve more, you’ll get better. Why would I not “like” you.
I owe many of you an apology today. I read very little. I think there are bloggers who left me likes today without my getting back to you. I will, however, get most before the night is over.
There were only five of us in my class this morning (very cold). But we had good participation; it was well worth the time. Isaiah 30 and 31. God did not like it that his people were looking to Egypt for help. They were to seek Him for the help they needed. How is that different, or is it different, than what our country does now when our leaders seek out “alliances” with other countries? Stimulating question. Does God want nations to be isolationists? I don’t think so; it is largely a matter of motivation and attitude. Actually God does not even want us to depend on ourselves for victory; he tells us not to look to “chariots and horses.” Super power that we may be, it is only in as far as we depend on, acknowledge, and give thanks to our Lord God.
I have a birthday coming up Thursday. You will be hearing more about that. This blog is long enough for coffee share. I’m outta here. Sunday hugs to you all.
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Sweet aroma 
my daughter-n-law is oddly a Saints fan—despite growing up and living in Georgia.
She was sad—we all have our teams I suppose.
Thank you for always being encouraging Oneta…
In that case, I see why you would not have rejoiced at that last field goal! If I had known, I would have rooted with you for the Saints. Sadly too late now. I’m getting ready to go check the Chiefs/Patriots (right?). Most of my crowd are rooting for KC. Guess I’ll go that way too. I can remember who I’m for because of KFC 😀 Bring on that KFC!
Yes— Go Chiefs !!!
Oh, Wow. I’m worn out. Decided to wash dishes and come have a look see on the blog. OT again. Maybe it’s over; I’ll go peek. 😀
Thanks.
You are always welcome; however, I’m not for sure how I helped you any. Have a good evening.
I just wanted to let you know that your suggestion for a short post has helped. Please check my latest blog post in your spare time.
I’m on my way. 😀
As I read I am making ginger tea for me and my wife. Originally tea drinker(my home state Assam makes nearly a quarter of world’s tea), I start my day now a days with coffee.
My husband would love you. 😀 I sometimes wonder about trying ginger tea or green tea, but I’m not very adventurous so I stick with the regular. Actually I use Herbal-life tea mostly.
I dislike herbal tea. Not much green tea also. Stick to full blooded black Assam tea with milk. Spiced tea in winter. Ginger tea is very soothing for sore throat.
Thanks for sharing what you know. I might at least make some inquiries to know what’s available.
Assam tea is strong. If you mix Darjeeling tea (Fragrant and aromatic) with Assam or Ceylon(Sri Lanka) tea, you may like it better. For my taste, Darjeeling tea by itself is very light.
Are these available in regular US supermarkets or only in specialized stores?
Good question. I have to ask my wife. We buy when we go to India. Whole food or Trader Joe may have it. Indian grocery stores (good ones) have it. I have found Assam tea in Pete’s Coffee. Did not check for Darjeeling tea.
I’d love to have coffee with you. Or even tea! I do love my coffee, but I drink tea too! I drink heavily, tea like things, that is. 🙂
Stay warm and don’t stress the inability to read everything. “In my Father’s house there are many mansions” and the word for “mansions” is better translated as “libraries,” like an old English study or a presidential library. So heaven is the place we go to finish all the conversations and read all the books we never got around too. Isn’t God good to us? I use to worry I’d be left on a cloud forced to play harp music. 🙂
Won’t that be a wonderful catch-up time. I don’t know how God is going to pull it off, but I do believe some of earth’s finest crafts, writings, art, etc will be in giant museums (libraries) in the heavenly realm. I see marvelous workmanship like the Amish do in quilts – surely there will be a place for that kind of thing. If he is going to refine the earth by fire and come out with all good and beautiful, I guess he can protect that kind of thing as will as his butterflies and saints. Good night and thanks for your kind words. By the way I think I will have to learn to play the harp when I get there. No automatic “I’ll know everything by magic” cop outs.
Thanks for your Sunday hug, and here’s a Monday morning holiday hug back at you. J.
Holidays are good for hugs. 😀