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Good morning Dara!! I know it's cold up your way but clear.

Posted by COINS™ on 1/17/2026, 6:30:52

Time to be fitted for that dress.

Stay safe!

Good morning COINS!!! :)

Posted by Dara on 1/17/2026, 8:12:21, in reply to "Good morning Dara!! I know it's cold up your way but clear."

Yes it is very cold and going to stay that way all day, so they say. Are you in the 50's down there?

Dress has been purchased, altered, fitted, and stored carefully in a dress bag so nothing happens before the big day.

Today it is bachelorette events (party) that the mothers are also invited to. A craft is involved, then wine tasting, then a club. I am designated driver.

I hope you have something fun planned today - rather than just working.

Re: Good morning COINS!!! :)

Posted by COINS™ on 1/17/2026, 8:27:43, in reply to "Good morning COINS!!! :)"

Yep in the 50's but a hard freeze tonight and a hard freeze tomorrow.

Sounds like a full day for you.

Nothing planned here but staying warm and that alone puts a smile on my face. Have a fun day and stay safe!

Re: Good morning COINS!!! :)

Posted by Dara on 1/17/2026, 8:32:50, in reply to "Re: Good morning COINS!!! :)"

I am beginning to believe the hype regarding an existing ability to fork with the weather. Even the wildlife is confused.

Did I mention that my pair of robins were back in the front yard earlier this week? It was in the 60's. They have disappeared again now that it is back to January usual temps. So...even the birds don't seem to know what the hell is going on.

Re: Good morning COINS!!! :)

Posted by COINS™ on 1/17/2026, 8:39:50, in reply to "Re: Good morning COINS!!! :)"

I saw a robin here yesterday, normally this yard is full of them by now. Weather is messing with them I suspect. Presently no birds anywhere, that means the sharp-shinned hawk is out there somewhere.

Re: Good morning COINS!!! :)

Posted by Dara on 1/17/2026, 8:50:40, in reply to "Re: Good morning COINS!!! :)"

I think Johnny Angel is sleeping in today! I should have slept longer because it is going to be an action packed day - somehow I have to make it through!

COINS...p.s.

Posted by Dara on 1/17/2026, 9:05:31, in reply to "Re: Good morning COINS!!! :)"

I saw your post about Job 1:7.

I like James 4:7 - "submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." links to verse 6 "god gives grace to the humble."

Reading this morning - I was reminded of something I had forgotten - James, in the new testament, is historically referenced as half-brother to Jesus - the biological son of Joseph and Mary - sharing the same mother but not the divine father. The Catholics, so it is said, refer to James as a step-brother (a son of Joseph from a previous marriage) or a cousin to Jesus (to preserve Mary's perpetual virginity)...but, it is said, all traditions acknowledge James as a key leader in the church - known as James the Just.

And...speaking of the Catholics...I am very fond of the following:

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. .

O glorious prince St. Michael,
chief and commander of the heavenly hosts,
guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits,
servant in the house of the Divine King
and our admirable conductor,
you who shine with excellence
and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil,
who turn to you with confidence
and enable us by your gracious protection
to serve God more and more faithfully every day.

Re: Good morning COINS!!! :)

Posted by COINS™ on 1/17/2026, 9:06:51, in reply to "Re: Good morning COINS!!! :)"

It'll all be history soon.

Both my sons were married, big productions. Both ended in divorce. Hopefully you won't have to go through that. One son blew the money I gave him. One son bought a house before he married and so he still has that, smart move. I tied to stay out of all that. You stay safe and get 'er done.

This crosses my mind

Posted by Dara on 1/17/2026, 9:13:00, in reply to "Re: Good morning COINS!!! :)"

and it is difficult after raising a child to stand back and let them make their own choices as an adult.

My son built a house a couple years ago - so there is that.

These two have been together for a very very long time - wasn't sure they would ever make it official. But they are. She is a good person - so I am hoping for the best of all things to come their way.

Re: This crosses my mind

Posted by COINS™ on 1/17/2026, 9:23:28, in reply to "This crosses my mind"

Excellent! They should be fine together.

Re: This crosses my mind

Posted by Dara on 1/17/2026, 9:31:45, in reply to "Re: This crosses my mind"

But you and I - and others - know that it is a journey and there are always curves

For me, the hard lesson is when it comes down to it, all we can do is hope for the best and have a lot of faith.

His father and I, both having unusual career choices, haven't exactly been a Clever example. Lord knows I am nothing like poor June - who spent most of her time in an apron.

I am retired but it resembles nothing of what I imagined. Them's the breaks!!! Adapt and overcome

Re: COINS...p.s.

Posted by COINS™ on 1/17/2026, 9:38:12, in reply to "COINS...p.s. "

As a footnote: Jesus, the I Am, in the Bible had brothers and sisters.

I do not disagree - however,

Posted by Dara on 1/17/2026, 9:42:18, in reply to "Re: COINS...p.s. "

it has always been fascinating to me to observe the differences in the belief systems of different denominations.

As a child, it was confusing because different relatives belonged to different denominations - Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran etc.,...what one grandmother stood firm on - the other did not.

Re: This crosses my mind

Posted by COINS™ on 1/17/2026, 9:43:40, in reply to "Re: This crosses my mind"

Life throws some mean punches on occasion. I always have rolled with the punches, got up, dusted myself off and kept on keeping on. After property settlements (2) I lived frugally, paid child support and eventually made my way back. Neither had a pot to pee in after they blew the money. One has passed away and the other has had to live with all sons off and on.

Re: I do not disagree - however,

Posted by COINS™ on 1/17/2026, 9:49:56, in reply to "I do not disagree - however,"

I grew up Methodist where tithing was important. I attend no church now. I live by faith (taking God at his word). I do study the Bible however. I don't need to tithe, be baptized, speak in tongues or anything else. 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4. Tells me all I need to know.

Re: I do not disagree - however,

Posted by Mark A. on 1/17/2026, 12:51:44, in reply to "Re: I do not disagree - however,"

I've been a Methodist most all my life.

Re: I do not disagree - however,

Posted by COINS™ on 1/17/2026, 12:56:39, in reply to "Re: I do not disagree - however,"

Be sure to tithe!

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