Springrains Hermitage

[Ariel]

You know, I drive charter buses for my second job and there are many, many times when I'm sleepy while driving. I have found that drinking coffee or any other caffeine delivery system is actually counterproductive most of the time.

Water. I drink cold water. Just sip it and it will help you stay awake. In emergency situations though, I must admit to using a diet Red Bull. I don't believe it is the caffeine that does it. I think it's the other ingredients in there.

Now, for you SADD sufferers. Buy yourself a grow light! You know, one of those light bulbs that puts out UV rays... the ones that help your plants grow. Put that in the room that you spend the most time in with a light on. Heck, buy several and put them in all of your lamps. They're not that expensive.

God Bless
Bob
Spearfish, SD

I can only drink coffee in the morning, and then only one cup--otherwise I'm hyper all day....NOT GOOD

But far more effective than coffee, I've found, is ginseng. This natural supplement wakes me up more than caffeine, and doesn't give me the "jitters."

And for the opposite effect, to get to sleep or get back to sleep, I've found melatonin is wonderful.

Yes, a grow light helps a lot. Last year my husband and I put shelves in our kitchen eating area, with plants and grow lights. This has definitely helped. Here is a picture of a part of our kitchen garden:

 

[davedajobauk]

That is a lovely 'pink' in your garden there, Diana

reminds me of, Busy Lizzies I grew, early on
in my second marriage
They flourished in the south facing windows of the lounge



dave

 

[buttercup2000]

Good evening. Just got home and enjoying catching up with my Golden Eagle friends. The orchids are so beautiful. Thanks for brightening my day!

 

[Springrain]

Father I ask for blessings here for my friends
who thought of me today. I want to say
thanks Ariel for she left pics of her pretty
flowers in her kitchen here for all to see.
I hope she had a very special Valentine day
yesterday and I ask for her blessings for a
lovely weekend ahead.

Buttercup has had a good day too out
there blessing so many souls I would like
for her to have blessing for a sweet sleep
tonight and a very special weekend too.
Praying for her test results too.

I hope they feel loved because they are so dear
to everyone here.

 

[Springrain]

THIS IS FOR OUR BROTHERS HERE...Dave, Amadeus, Bob

B rightens our day
I ncredibley nice
G rateful for all he does

B iggest heart
R ole model
Oh, he so much fun
T errific funny tickler
H and holder
E veryone loves him
R ated #1

 

[amadeus2]

God bless you Springrain for your thoughtfulness toward others!

 

[davedajobauk]

The Four Aces [lyrics]

LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOURED THING

(Words by Paul Frances Webster and Music by Sammy Fain)

Love is a many splendored thing
It's the April rose
That only grows in the early spring
Love is nature's way of giving
A reason to be living
The golden crown that makes a man a king

Once on a high and windy hill
In the morning mist
Two lovers kissed
And the world stood still
Then your fingers touched
My silent heart and taught it how to sing
Yes, true love's
A many splendored thing

Once on a high and windy hill
In the morning mist
Two lovers kissed
And the world stood still
Then your fingers touched
My silent heart and taught it how to sing
Yes, true love's
A many splendored thing

 

[davedajobauk]

Good Morning

dave

 

[amadeus2]

Smiles Dave! [or smilies]

 

[edie19]

 

[buttercup2000]

Thank you all for your friendship, for your prayers, your smilies , photos and laughter. I pray that each of our Golden Eagle friends feels the warmth of friendship today.

 

[davedajobauk]

Oh I DID... I DID

for some reason or other
I recently looked into a rarely visited mailbox [hotmail.com]
and, whilst there the messenger I once used
[now, an older version] with 'ancient' contacts list
showed me that a long-time, old buddy was ONLINE

Well I threw 'Our Billy'
a Happy Smoke Signal
and we chewed the fat, over 'shared memories'
and also the saddening 'collapse'
of, a shared forums that I once 'frequented' so-much
that, I was often asked; if, the site was my own

We 'undertook' one to the other
to remain in contact [past this-reunion]
and to contact past mutual 'friends'

I told him WHERE Miggles had brought me
and afterwards, brought him, up to speed on many things
including, our engagement, which Billy likened to masochism LOL
ever the joker, that 'one'

After we took leave of, each-other
I painted the bedroom ceiling [our bedroom]
in brilliant White SILK emulsion

am, just back from finishing 'that'

oh yes.... it HAS been a wonderful day here




dave

 

[Savedsis]

God is our ultimate helper...He is the wisest, strongest, and most loving friend....Praise God..

 

[amadeus2]

Oh I DID... I DID

for some reason or other
I recently looked into a rarely visited mailbox [hotmail.com]
and, whilst there the messenger I once used
[now, an older version] with 'ancient' contacts list
showed me that a long-time, old buddy was ONLINE

Well I threw 'Our Billy'
a Happy Smoke Signal
and we chewed the fat, over 'shared memories'
and also the saddening 'collapse'
of, a shared forums that I once 'frequented' so-much
that, I was often asked; if, the site was my own

We 'undertook' one to the other
to remain in contact [past this-reunion]
and to contact past mutual 'friends'

I told him WHERE Miggles had brought me
and afterwards, brought him, up to speed on many things
including, our engagement, which Billy likened to masochism LOL
ever the joker, that 'one'

After we took leave of, each-other
I painted the bedroom ceiling [our bedroom]
in brilliant White SILK emulsion

am, just back from finishing 'that'

oh yes.... it HAS been a wonderful day here




dave

Staying busy I see...
Well, stay blessed as well!

 

[amadeus2]

God is our ultimate helper...He is the wisest, strongest, and most loving friend....Praise God..

Praise His holy precious name!

 

[Springrain]

Angels are messengers of divine providence. Angels are alway available to help you. Angels are messengers of divine guidance. Angels communicate with us through inspiration. Get in touch with your angels, utilize their help, and, most importantly, learn how to love life the way Angels do.

 

[Springrain]

A Lovely Story....


Barefoot and dirty, the little girl just sat in the park and watched people go by. She never tried to speak, she never said a word. Many people passed, but not one person glanced her way, no one stopped, including me.

The next day I decided to go back to the park, curious if the little girl would still be there. Right in the very spot she was yesterday, she sat perched on high, with the saddest look in her eyes. But today I could not just walk away, concerned only with my affair. Instead I found myself walking over to the little girl. For as we all know, a park full of strange people is not a place for young children to play alone.

As I began walking towards her, I could see the back of the little girl's dress indicated a deformity. I figured that was the reason the people just passed by and made no effort to care. As I got closer, the little girl slightly lowered her eyes to avoid my intent stare. I could see the shape of her back more clearly. It was grotesquely shaped in a humped over form. I smiled to let her know it was okay, I was there to help, to talk.

I sat down beside her and opened with a simple "hello." The little girl acted shocked and stammered a "hi" after a long stare into my eyes. I smiled and she shyly smiled back. We talked 'til darkness fell and the park was completely empty. Everyone was gone and we were alone.

I asked the girl why she was so sad. The little girl looked at me and said, "Because I am different."

I immediately said "That you are!" and smiled.

The little girl acted even sadder, she said, "I know."

"Little girl," I said "you remind me of an angel, sweet and innocent."

She looked at me and smiled slowly, she stood to her feet and said, "Really?"

Yes, dear, you're like a little guardian angel sent to watch over all those people walking by."

She nodded her head 'yes' and smiled, and with that she spread her wings and said, "I am. I'm your guardian angel," with a twinkle in her eye.

I was speechless, sure I was seeing things.

She said, "And when you began thinking of someone other than yourself, my job here was done."

Immediately I stood to my feet and said, "Wait, so why did no one else stop to help an angel?"

She looked at me and smiled, "You're the only one who could see me," and she was gone. With that my life was changed dramatically.

So when you think you're all you have, remember, your angel is always watching over you. Mine was....

For every one of your friends is an angel in his or her own way.

 

[amadeus2]

There is certainly something to that story Springrain. Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[Springrain]

Father God,

You have called us to serve you and one another in love. Bless our sick today so that they may bare their illness in union with Jesus' sufferings and restore them quickly to health.

Bless those who have grown old in your service
and give them courage and strength in their faith to be restored.

Lead us all to eternal glory. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.

 

[mizangelwolf]

Angels are messengers of divine providence. Angels are alway available to help you. Angels are messengers of divine guidance. Angels communicate with us through inspiration. Get in touch with your angels, utilize their help, and, most importantly, learn how to love life the way Angels do.

Josephine reps!! She is some artist.