LOOKING BACK: DIGGING THROUGH THE ARCHIVES OF ‘IN LOVE WITH WORDS’ I’ve posted a ton of articles/stories/poems/photos on here the past 3 years. And as I’ve progressed into 2015, I realize that there are a few of those “old” posts that keep pushing their way back into my thoughts even though I’ve moved on. They were … Continue reading
Cassin’s Auklet In Trouble
While reading the Sunday paper, I noticed an article about the Cassin’s Auklet being in trouble. There is a big “die-off” happening on the West Coast that has scientist baffled. Wanted to find out about this bird, so here is some information about them. Cassin’s Auklet (Ptychoramphus aleuticus) is a small, chunky seabird that ranges widely … Continue reading
Sunday Inspiration – Flamingo Gardens
When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. (John 18:1-2 KJV) …Did not I see thee in the … Continue reading
Birds of the Bible – Eye Hath Not Seen
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. (1 Corinthians … Continue reading
Of Robins, Wrens, and Monuments in AD2015
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. (Matthew 6:20) As the year of our Lord 2014 closed, all too quickly it seemed, I thought about what was done in those dozen months of busy-ness. What do we have … Continue reading
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Collared Kingfisher
Ian’s Bird of the Week – Collared Kingfisher ~ by Ian Montgomery Newsletter ~ 12-30-14 The first photo shows a present from Santa that I want to share, taken late in the afternoon on Christmas Day: a Collared Kingfisher This species is the only one of the ten Kingfishers and Kookaburras normally found in Australia that … Continue reading
2014 in Review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 220,000 times in 2014. If it were an exhibit at the Louvre Museum, it would take about 9 days for that many people to see … Continue reading
1,300-Year Old Recording Discovered? – Re-post
1,300-YEAR OLD RECORDING DISCOVERED? ©©Creation Moments 2014 “And his brother’s name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.” Genesis 4:21 If you’ve ever seen any photographs of Mayan pyramids, you will probably remember that they typically have a large set of stairs going to the top. Now an … Continue reading
Latest Challenge of Zoo Photography
But the cormorant and the bittern shall possess it; the owl also and the raven shall dwell in it: and he shall stretch out upon it the line of confusion, and the stones of emptiness. (Isaiah 34:11 KJV) With my new Panasonic Lumix FZ200 camera in hand, off we went to Lowry Park Zoo the day … Continue reading
Sunday Inspiration – What A Savior!
“I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. (Isaiah 43:11 KJV) “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11 KJV) “And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour … Continue reading
The Watchman of the Old Orchard – Chapter 7
The Watchman of the Old Orchard The Kingbird and the Great Crested Flycatcher. The Burgess Bird Book For Children * CHAPTER 7. The Watchman of the Old Orchard. Listen to the story read. A few days after Chebec and his wife started building their nest in the Old Orchard Peter dropped around as usual for … Continue reading
‘The Rescue’ — A Christmas Story (Re-blogged)
An amazing story from Sandra Conner’s “In Love With Words” Take the time to read the heartwarming fiction story based on a true situation. THE RESCUE The old woman knelt shivering before the tombstone as her husband pulled away a pile of decayed leaves that seemed to cling defiantly to its base in spite of … Continue reading