The Eclectic Company: God's Country Revisited

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

God's Country Revisited

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Early Sunday morning as I stood on the misty shores of Lake Wazeecha - - -

I tried to soak up some of the beauty with my eyes - - -

So I could savor it in my heart back home.

So still.
So tranquil.
So breathtaking.

I wanted to capture it with my camera lens,

So I could share it with you.

Splashes of color - - -

Are just starting to appear in Central Wisconsin.

They remind me of spilled paint.

Blue skies, green trees, sun soaked stone,

And red sumac

All along the way.

Au revoir, homeland - - -
Until next time.

12 comments:

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: I know that park Keetha! Lovely pics! Cindy; September 30, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: They are beautiful pictures.; September 30, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Unknown said...: Beautiful!; September 30, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Connie N. said...: I knew you wouldn't be able to leave Rapids until you made a stop at Lake Wazeecha! Many fond memories of that place. Love the pics.; September 30, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Lori R. said...: Thanks for inviting us along on your trip... love the pics; September 30, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Tonja said...: Beautiful! God is the Master Painter, isn't He?; September 30, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Nancy said...: Oh Yay! The colors are just starting and should be beautiful in another 11 days.

Love your pics.; September 30, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Jewel said...: It is very pretty. :) Think you will be re-planted there again soon? Or no?; October 1, 2009 at 7:29 AM
Susie's country cottage said...: Lake Wazeecha looks beautiful. I love warm autumn days. The air has a kind of tranquil, still quality to it - almost as if everything is slowing down ready for winter, and your photos have captured this.; October 1, 2009 at 7:54 AM
kyooty said...: beautiful. I really like the Sumac; October 1, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Martin LaBar said...: Thanks. It's been a long time (like over a quarter of a century) since I saw this sort of thing.; October 2, 2009 at 4:17 AM
Barbara Jean said...: Thank you for sharing your visit with us.
barbara jean; October 3, 2009 at 7:53 PM