Parrots in a palm tree

I thought I would quickly post a photo of these parrots. I took my mother-in-law to the beach for a walk this morning and there were dozens in this palm tree, thoroughly enjoying the dates. Many flew away as we approached, but there were still a few left.

See how many you can find ; )

As you can see, we are still enjoying beautiful, sunny, warm days. I wonder how many of you are under two feet of snow already...

Funny quote

Autumn poem

October's party

October gave a party;

The leaves by hundreds came-
The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,
And leaves of every name.
The Sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand,
Miss Weather led the dancing,
Professor Wind the band.

The Chestnuts came in yellow,
The Oaks in crimson dressed;
The lovely Misses Maple
In scarlet looked their best;
All balanced to their partners,
And gaily fluttered by;
The sight was like a rainbow
New fallen from the sky.

Then, in the rustic hollow,
At hide-and-seek they played,
The party closed at sundown,
And everybody stayed.
Professor Wind played louder;
They flew along the ground;
And then the party ended
In jolly "hands around."

George Cooper 

(1840 - 1927)

A few thoughts...

A sinning man will leave off praying

A praying man will leave off sinning

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

                                            Colossians  4 : 2

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us.

                                            1 John 5 : 14

[...] ask in faith, nothing wavering.

                                            James 1 : 6

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
                                            James 5 : 16 (b)