ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & FORTY

Good Morning.
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''A smile is like a little wedge. That often keeps us from the edge. Of getting sad, or feeling blue..... I love to see a smile, don't you."
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" Begin the Day with God."
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Are you worried about this being Monday morning ? If you are please stop right now. We are going to make it fine, if we come in for our Starbucks coffee with a big smile on our face we will get a lot of smiles right back.
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The coffee and tea are ready, sit down and I will pour you a cup. DAD.
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Our third outside Cam that I have been telling you about is installed and can be viewed. It is completed all but the audio
(Yes you will be able to hear as well as see on this cam.)
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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 1 . .. The lighted flag and to see where Princes is buried at the base of the flag.

DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 2 ..The lighted bird bath in back where a lot of birds are feeding.
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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 3 .. This Cam is our roving cam. It will be moved to where the action is. Possible several times each day
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If you have any problem with this # 3 cam just send Dad an email and he will help you out.
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white6416r@aol.com
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We will keep you up to date as any changes are made. Dad.
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Here are three things that cannot be recovered-
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"The stone after the throw."
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" The word after it's spoken."
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" The time after it's gone."
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I am going to do my very best to remember the three things above today. It could save me of many a heart ache. DAD.
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I wan't to go and see Sara , Oreo and Misty. I did enjoy Sara's blog yesterday but I want to see if all is well there today. I think that you would rember this Sara's Dog Training and you know that it will take you right to her blog. Let's go see them and get our smile started. DAD
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We are still having a few afternoon showers almost every day. The wet weather has hindered us in getting the tree cut down. It is a tall large tree and is going to be a big job. Since we have the # 3 Cam ready I am going to show at least part of the job. Here is what AOL says is going to hapen today.
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Today...9/14/09
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A mix of clouds and sun. High 84F. Winds light and variable.
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ARTIC WEB CAM
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Audio Bible
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BrushStrokes
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These links above are an example of what you can find on my side panel. I hope that if you need to see other things that you will go there. You will be able to see these below and many more.
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Tennessee Granddaddy .. This is Jim.
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There's No Place Like Home ..This is Sam.

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Tomato Casual ..This is Reggie.


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This is going to be enough for this Monday morning, you just keep smiling and being kind to everyone and the day will be good, And do let everyone know that you are content.
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I wan't to see you again in the morning, and I will if I am able to get here. If I am a little late be sure and wait on me.
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BYE BYE DAD
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c..2009 Dad's Tomato Garden Journal all rights reserved.
Posted by Dad at 4:00 A.M.
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ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & THIRTY NINE.

Good Morning.
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." Time is so precious-do not waste it."

''A smile is like a little wedge. That often keeps us from the edge. Of getting sad, or feeling blue..... I love to see a smile, don't you.'

"Begin the Day with God."

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Our # 3 Cam is ready, just checking this morning.

Will have more information about use later today. Dad

DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 3

I hope that all is going good with you on this Saturday morning, I should be in good shape since I rested a lot on Friday. The rain fell most of the day and I did not get outside very much.

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Here is what AOL says about the local weather for this Saturday.

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Today.9/12/09
Partly cloudy. High 83F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
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Mary gave us another one of her poems. Thank you Mary.

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Time

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Days, hours, minutes --- time.
It flies apace, and oh, how oft
We miss the grace
The day, hour, or minute
Could give to us.
Human as we are we move
With hurried step
From here to there,
And there to here,
Filling time with needs and wants,
And doing --- what we think ---
Must be done.
But, ah, the wise man
With a quiet serenity
Calmly lets the beauty of the moments
Fill him instead.

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By Mary L. White
© 2009

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It is Starbucks coffee time and it is also Saturday morning. I am going to perk the coffee and have it hot and ready all day long. So you can stop in and see me anytime today, If I happen to be out of the office just pour yourself a cup, I will be back soon. And I wan't to thank Hollie for doing a good job testerday. DAD.

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It is going to be interesting to hear from Sara today. What she has told us about school and also Oreo and Misty in her blog has been so interesting. This old man is learning a lot, and I am enjoying it very much. I am so glad that we have Sara as our friend. I am sure that you already know how to get to her blog, if not just click on this Sara's Dog Training and you will be there, now smile. DAD.

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.DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 1

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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 2

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These two cams above # 1 & 2 are lighted and working. Cam # 3 will be installed in a few days, it will be a roaming camera, and I will be showing you things from all over the place. I had an email from Pamala last night and everything is ready and they will be here in a few days.

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We will be showing you a few more humming birds videos next week, be sure and watch for them. Dad.

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This should be enough for a Saturday. We need to get ourselves ready for the most important day of the week. A day to learn a little more of what we should be in this present evil world. I hope that all goes well with all of you. Relax,be content,and count your blessings this weekend. Sending Love and good wishes to every one of you. Dad.

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BYE BYE DAD

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Posted by Dad at 4:00 A.M.

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ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & THIRTY EIGHT.

Good Morning.
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Below is my thought for this Friday morning. DAD.


." Time is so precious-do not waste it.''

A smile is like a little wedge. That often keeps us from the edge. Of getting sad, or feeling blue..... I love to see a smile, don't you.
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"Begin the Day with God.".
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" Positive things happen to positive people."
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( This last thought was given to me by Leigh Ann my next door neighbor. We are glad to have her as a friend. DAD ) ..

TO VIEW THE HUMMINGBIRD VIDEO FULL SCREEN, CLICK THE NEXT TO THE LAST ICON ON THE LOWER RIGHT OF YOU TUBE SCREEN.



We had a nice, gentle rain yesterday afternoon. The hummingbirds just love that. and I do, too. We are expecting more showers today. Here below is what our weather source AOL is saying about it.
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Today....9/11/09
A few showers early in the day. Isolated thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. High near 80F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.
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I am feeling good this morning but I still need my Starbucks. I think that Hollie has decided to serve us this morning and I know that she will do a good job. ( I hope that she brings a few donuts. )
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Mary and I met Hollie her husband Tony and Colt their son, this past summer when we visited Kelly. They would like to visits us this fall or winter. Mary and I are hopeing that they can. DAD.
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I am sure that all of you are like me wondering about Sara's first day of school. I am sure that it went well. One thing that I do know for sure is that if you click on this Sara's Dog Training you will be right at her blog. And I know that you will see Misty and Oreo, and that will give you your first smile of the day. I have already looked and I am smiling. DAD.
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This above is what Dad calls a" must read " for you today, please do not miss it. And thanks to you Sara DAD. .
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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 1 .
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.DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 2

.These two cams above # 1 & 2 are lighted and working. Cam # 3 will be installed in a few days, it will be a roaming camera, and I will be showing you things from all over the place. I had an email from Pamala last night and everything is ready and they will be here ib a few days..
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There is a lot more that I had in mind to tell you, but this is getting long so I am going to park a little while, and if there is any of that coffe left that Hollie served us I am having one more cup. All I can say to you is be kind and smile all you can today. It will help others and show them that you are content and happy with you have. Sending good wishes and love to all of you, yes that means YOU.
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BYE BYE DAD.

2009 Dad's Tomato Garden Journal all rights reserved.
Posted by Dad at 4:00 A.M.

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It Ain't Easy Bein' Green By my Great Granddaughter, Mandy. I am proud of her. DAD.

ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & THIRTY SEVEN

Good Morning.
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." Time is so precious-do not waste it.''.

" A smile is like a little wedge. That often keeps us from the edge. Of getting sad, or feeling blue..... I love to see a smile, don't you
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"Begin the Day with God."
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" Positive things happen to positive people."
( This last thought was given to me by Leigh Ann my next door neighbor. We are glad to have her as a friend. DAD ) .
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I do not have time for a video of my thoughts this morning. Will it be all right to use the thoughts above for today's thought. I will have my video back in the morning.
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I am ready for my Starbucks and it and the tea are ready, I wish one of you would voulenteer to pour this morning. I would just like to sit here and talk to you, and enjoy all the smiles that I am seeing this morning. That starts my day much better.
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I am going to tell you the way to see Sara, Misty and Oreo. I know that school has started for Sara and I do not know when to go see them. But I am sure that Sara's blog will be on as usual. Lets look and see. We don't want to miss anything. Just click this Sara's Dog Training and you will be at her blog. Don't work too hard today Sara. DAD.

Be sure and look at this below from Eric.
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Hi Dad. You can combine your twin garden loves, tomatoes and roses, by carving a tomato rose! See this link here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AcwtD9MdCU

Cheers, Eric.
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Thanks so much to my friend Eric, who lives in Australia. He has been very helpful to me in the past few years. This video above that he sent is very interesting. Some of the other video's connected to the one he sent are also very good. Dad.
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I do not sell Burpee products but I do show them to you when I think they are something that you might like. Dad.
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Top Rated Perennials For Fall. To view this email in a browser Click Here
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Here below is what AOL says about our local weather for today.
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Today.. 9/10/09
Scattered clouds with the possibility of an isolated thunderstorm developing this afternoon. High 77F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.
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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 1
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.DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 2
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These two cams above # 1 & 2 are lighted and working. Cam # 3 will be installed in a few days, it will be a roaming camera, and I will be showing you things from all over the place. I should be hearing from Pamela and Michael today. DAD.
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It Ain't Easy Bein' Green By my Great Granddaughter, Mandy. I am proud of her. DAD.
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This is going to have to be all for this day. I will try and come back in the morning, if my life is spared another day. Have a good day, smile and let others know that you are content.

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BYE BYE DAD
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© 2009 Dad's Tomato Garden Journal all rights reserved.
Posted by Dad at 4:00 A.M.

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EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & THIRTY-SIX

GOOD MORNING,

.Here below is the thought that I promised you yesterday. My videos are working better today I like this thought very much. Dad.

." Time is so precious-do not waste it.''.
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." A smile is like a little wedge. That often keeps us from the edge. Of getting sad, or feeling blue..... I love to see a smile, don't you
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Begin the Day with God."

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Below are some of the Sunflowers in the back yard. They belong to my friend and next door neighbor Ted. But he is letting my humming birds enjoy them. We are having more humming birds this year than I have ever seen. DAD

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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 1

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DAD'S OUTDOOR WEB CAM # 2

These two cams above # 1 & 2 are lighted and working. Cam # 3 will be installed in a few days, it will be a roaming camera, and I will be showing you things from all over the place.

It Ain't Easy Bein' Green By my Great Granddaughter, Mandy. I am proud of her. DAD.

You must read this today, Tennessee Granddaddy I thought that it would happen but it came sooner than I thought. Jim we have missed the boat again.DAD.

Dad's Smile Album .
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I am very proud of my smile album, I enjoy looking at it often. I have smiles from Australia ,Italy, Viet Nam and many more places. I have been looking here for yours this morning, but I don't seem to find it. Why don''t you send it to me now. DAD.

Here is what AOL tells us about our local weather for today.

Today...9/09/09.
Some clouds and possibly an isolated thunderstorm this afternoon. High 82F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.

.Four A.M. is just a little early to go to Sara's house, but I am going to give you the way to get there now and you can go when the time is right. Click on this Sara's Dog Training and it will take you strait to Sara's blog where you will find a lot to smile about. Misty and Oreo have made me smile many times since I have met them. Thanks to you Sara for doing so much for us. DAD.

'I am going to stop with this for today, but as you know I will be back in the morning if my life is spared. I am hoping for a nice day for all of you. Do your part and it will be. Live your life to help others, just a smile and a little kindness will do wonders. It has many times for me. My many friends have been a help to me along life's pathway.

BYE BYE DAD

© 2009 Dad's Tomato Garden Journal all rights reserved.

Posted by Dad at 4:00 A.M.

ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & THIRTY FIVE

Good Morning.

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" Time is so precious-do not waste it.''.

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." A smile is like a little wedge. That often keeps us from the edge. Of getting sad, or feeling blue..... I love to see a smile, don't you

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Begin the Day with God.".

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Dad's Birthday Cake

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Dad with his Birthday Coffee-Flavored ice cream with a candle on top. Compliments of Bravo's Restaurant, Knoxville TN.

Nancy, Dad, and Sheila

Picture of some of us at our table at Bravo's Italian Restaurant

Click the link below to see some of the other pictures from yesterday's birthday celebration. If you view this please use the slide show. Dad

http://picasaweb.google.com/TomatoJournalman/DadS96thBirthdayCelebration#

.Thanks to all of you for your Kindness and the good wishes that you sent me. I am ready now to settle down to a simple life. And get back to doing what I like best trying to help others to smile and be happy that I meet each day.

.Here is the weather report for east Tennessee according to AOL.

.Today..9/08/09.
A good deal of sunshine. High 83F. Winds light and variable.

.I am begining to need my coffee , It must be ready I smell it. Sit down right here and I will pour this morning. Enjoy it and smile for me. Dad.

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I hope that you all enjoyed having Misty with us over the labor day as much as I did. She is back home this morning. She is a very sweet girl.

. I would like to stop in this morning and see how things are going at Sara's Dog Training this will take you right to her interesting blog. Thanks Sara for sharing Misty with us. DAD.

.I do have several things planned to do begining today. I have a large tree in the side yard that has died and it has to come down. It is going to be a big and costly job but it has to come down.

. And my # 3 cam is supposed to arrive today, Pamela and Michael will be letting me know when they will be here to install it.

. I do have a thought for today that I will show you later, I did not get the video finished in time.

. I am going to stop with this for today. I am so glad that all is quiet here this morning, that is what I like. Check in the side panels for what you do not find here.I know that your day is going to be a good one, because we know how to make it one, don't we ?

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I am planning on seeing you again in the morning.

BYE BYE DAD...
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Posted by Dad at 4:00 A.M.

ENTRY # EIGHTEEN HUNDRED & THIRTY FOUR.

Good Morning.

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." A smile is like a little wedge. That often keeps us from the edge. Of getting sad, or feeling blue..... I love to see a smile, don't you ?"

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"Begin the Day with God

Above is Misty, Sara's Sheltie. I think that she so sweet. I want to thank Sara for letting her come and visit us. She will be with us all day Labor day. Just look at those eyes, I wonder what she is thinking. I wish that she could write her memoirs. One thing that I know she would be telling is how glad she is that she belongs to Sara. I want to tell Misty right here that it is not so bad getting older, we have so many sweet memories of the past, I know Misty because I am there myself DAD.

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I am sure that it would be alright to stop in at Sara's Dog Training today. Remember Misty wont be there but I am sure that the others will, The links takes you to Sara's blog. DAD.

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" Time is so precious-do not waste it.''

Below is a poem that Mary (and Princess) wrote. Here is what she says about it: She has promised to give me a new poem each week. Dad.

The poem below was inspired by thoughts that came to me one winter night in 2006, when Princess and I were looking out the window together. I miss her so much....M.W

I Wonder Where They Are Tonight

When it’s cold and dark and deep,
I wonder where the squirrels sleep.
Are they safe and warm and sound,

When night shades have fallen down?

I wonder if the birds are warm,
If perchance ‘twould come a storm,
I hope that they can safely rest,

In their leafy little nest.

I look out on that cold, dark sight,
God knows where they are tonight!
His loving hand He gently sends,

And then He safely tucks them in.

By Mary L. White and Princess

Dec. 2006.

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I am sure that since this is Labor day not many of you will be stopping in for your Starbucks coffee or tea, but I am getting it ready any way, so stop in if you can. Why don't we all get a little extra rest today. DAD.

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Here is what AOL says about the weather in The Tennessee Valley for today.

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Today.. 9/07/09.

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Rain showers in the morning with scattered thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon. High near 80F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.

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http://www.wate.com/global/story.asp?s=11084082

I have a thought for the day ready, but I am having a little problem getting the Video to work. I may have it in later today. DAD.

.I have a feeling that it is time for me to leave you. I do hope to come back in the morning if my life is spared another day. Let's all make this a good day by living for others and forgetting ourselves. I am sending love and good wishes to all of you.

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BYE BYE DAD...

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.© 2009 Dad's Tomato Garden Journal all rights reserved.

Posted by Dad at 4:00 A.M.