An e-mail to garrison keillor…

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You have touched my heart.

We have so much in common. I also am 81 years old and am too slow for politics.

Instead I write childrens’ books and poetry.

Then I illustrate them and publish them.

Takes me 3 months to gather posts on my blog which are small full color books of memes from my 3 month blog posts.

You can see an example on:
Preview at this link:
http://www.blurb.com/b/8633178-the-gospel-the-good-news-1

Sincerely,
Jeanne Poland

MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2022
“Old age not only loses its dignity, but it even doubts that it deserves to continue. In this way, we are all tempted to hide our vulnerability, to hide our illness, our age and our seniority… Remember that you too will become elderly. Old age comes for everyone. And treat the elderly today as you would wish to be treated in your old age. They are the memory of the family, the memory of humanity, the memory of the country. Protect the elderly, who are wisdom.”
Pope Francis

The Spirit renews the face of the earth…

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Welcome to the video series that’s all about climbing the ladder of vibration and manifesting the life of your dreams. I’m Stephanie Mulac, and today we are going to take a look at a worst case scenario exercise that I want you to perform every time you start to worry or stress about something.
Now here’s the thing. So often in life, we have the tendency to worry, worry, worry. Something happens or we think that something may be about to happen and we start worrying about it. But the one thing that happens so often is that our worst fears are not ever realized.
And if you don’t stop and take a look at the situation and put it into this perspective, sometimes you can be worrying for no reason at all, and imagining the worst thing that could possibly happen.
But if you stop and allow yourself to take a moment and say, all right, what is really the worst thing that can happen and then if you truthfully answer that question, oftentimes you’re going to see that the reality is that it’s nowhere near as bad is what you might be imagining it to be.
So let’s take a few examples. Let’s say that you have a bill that’s coming due at the end of the month and you’re not sure where you’re going to get the money to pay that bill.
And while that’s a stressful situation, if you stop and ask yourself: “Okay, if I don’t have the money, what is the worst case scenario that’s going to happen? I may have to pick up the phone and ask for an extension. I may have to make two payments instead of one. I may have to maybe even get a part-time job if I don’t have the money by that point, or if I can’t get an extension.”
But in all of these cases, the worst case scenario is that the world is not going to end within 10 minutes of when that due date arrives, and you are not going to crumble into oblivion.
So while it may be stressful and while it may be hanging over your head or hanging on your shoulders and weighing heavy on you, oftentimes when you put it into perspective like this, you realize that it is not as bad as it seems on the surface and at face value.
Let’s take another example. Let’s say that you are worried about whether or not you’re going to be passed over at work for a raise. Well, what’s going to happen if you don’t get the raise? Is there an opportunity for overtime, perhaps? Is there an opportunity for you to do less work, and maybe add some other duties or add in a part-time job elsewhere, or something like that?
There’s so many other things that could supplement whatever that worst case scenario is, that it really in the end doesn’t matter as much as our brains sometimes make us think it does.
So try this exercise for yourself and think about the worst case scenario in multiple instances. And let me know what you think below in terms of how it works for you to put it all into perspective and keep moving forward toward your dreams.
If you feel like this has benefited you, please give it a big thumbs up, click the like button below. And until next time, keep climbing that ladder of vibration.
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evolution and the laundry…

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painting by Jeanne

Homework
By Allen Ginsberg

Homage Kenneth Koch

If I were doing my Laundry I’d wash my dirty Iran
I’d throw in my United States, and pour on the Ivory Soap, scrub up Africa, put all the birds and elephants back in the jungle,
I’d wash the Amazon river and clean the oily Carib & Gulf of Mexico,   
Rub that smog off the North Pole, wipe up all the pipelines in Alaska,   
Rub a dub dub for Rocky Flats and Los Alamos, Flush that sparkly Cesium out of Love Canal
Rinse down the Acid Rain over the Parthenon & Sphinx, Drain Sludge out of the Mediterranean basin & make it azure again,
Put some blueing back into the sky over the Rhine, bleach the little Clouds so snow return white as snow,
Cleanse the Hudson Thames & Neckar, Drain the Suds out of Lake Erie   
Then I’d throw big Asia in one giant Load & wash out the blood & Agent Orange,
Dump the whole mess of Russia and China in the wringer, squeeze out the tattletail Gray of U.S. Central American police state,
& put the planet in the drier & let it sit 20 minutes or an Aeon till it came out clean.
 
Boulder, April 26, 1980

Allen Ginsberg, “Homework” from Collected Poems, 1947-1980. Copyright © 1984 by Allen Ginsberg. Used with the permission of HarperCollins Publishers.
Source: Selected Poems 1947-1995 (2001)

FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022
““He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father”. What does this event mean? How should we interpret it? Let us focus on two actions that Jesus performs before ascending into Heaven: first, he announces the gift of the Spirit – and then he blesses the disciples… The Holy Spirit makes Jesus present in us, beyond the barriers of time and space, to make us his witnesses in the world.”
Pope Francis

when Christ ascends… the Spirit descends…we are one with the Father too…

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 The Ascension of the Lord
Psalm 47
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.

All you peoples, clap your hands,
            shout to God with cries of gladness,
For the LORD, the Most High, the awesome,
            is the great king over all the earth.
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy:  a blare of trumpets for the Lord.

God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy;
            the LORD, amid trumpet blasts.
Sing praise to God, sing praise;
            sing praise to our king, sing praise.
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy:  a blare of trumpets for the Lord.

For king of all the earth is God;
            sing hymns of praise.
God reigns over the nations,
            God sits upon his holy throne.
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy:  a blare of trumpets for the Lord.

Your house and your base chakra…

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Angel Therapy Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue
Today’s angel oracle card is the Base Chakra, also commonly known as the root chakra. When this card appears, your angels are sending you a message. They want you to pay close attention to the way you speak and feel about your current situation.
Are you in need of affordable housing? What about a larger paycheck from your current job, or perhaps a new car?
Your angels want you now to only think positive thoughts when it comes to your current living situation. Only speak of good things for yourself, and leave any feelings of worry or fear out of your mind. Your angels want you to know that by affirming yourself, you have the power to manifest all of your current material needs.
Find affordable housing through Base Chakra manifestation.
Your angels are indicating that you may have been having some troubles lately with finding affordable housing. They know how you will feel once you have a place to call home. Having proper housing to suit your lifestyle and budget is one of the most essential material needs you have.
Accept the guidance of your angels and listen to them when they say now is not a time for worrying, negative thinking, or pessimism. Your outcome is determined by the words you put out into the world.
Affirm yourself and stay determined, and the perfect place may just appear before your eyes. Your angels know how difficult it can sometimes be to find decent, affordable housing nowadays. Stay hopeful and continue to put out positivity. You will then receive positivity in return.
Or, get that well-needed vehicle upgrade.
The Base Chakra rules all your material needs. So, if your car is in desperate need of an upgrade, your angels are saying now is the time to manifest it!
As mentioned above, with affordable housing, focus only positive thoughts on your goal.
Instead of thinking, “my car is so old and beat up. It’s going to break down, and then I’ll be stuck with no vehicle.”
Try thinking like this: “My car could use an upgrade. I know I will be able to figure out a way to get a new one soon if I put my mind to it!”
Manifest your way to promotion or raise at your job.
Your angels want you to know that you can also channel your Base Chakra energies towards earning more money. Your money and income count as a significant part of your material needs. Your angels are guiding you towards making sure those needs get fully met.
If there is an opening for a job promotion, your angels cheer you on to keep up the good work and stay positive. Your hard work and positivity will pay off and will land you that promotion that comes with a nice raise in pay.
Or, if you’re not looking to get promoted, your angels want you to still maintain a solid positive attitude at work. Have confidence in knowing you get the job done right. By doing so, your boss may begin to notice your efforts and give you a well-deserved raise.
What can you do to manifest material gains?
For you to manifest all of your material needs, your angels want you to affirm yourself. Keep only positive thoughts in your mind and only speak good, positive words about your current situation and future.
Making yourself daily affirmations is a simple yet powerful practice to take part in. All you have to do is:

  1. Write down your affirmation first thing in the morning.
  2. Say it out loud to yourself 10 times and really focus on the words coming out of your mouth and what they mean.
  3. Look at and read your affirmations aloud multiple times throughout the day.
  4. Be optimistic and think only positive thoughts.
  5. Read your affirmation aloud to yourself before bedtime, just as you did in the morning.
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from Maria Loren


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022
“We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives.”
Pope Francis
 
Psalm 68
Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.

Show forth, O God, your power
            the power, O God, with which you took our part;
For your temple in Jerusalem
            let the kings bring you gifts.
Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.

You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God,
            chant praise to the Lord
            who rides on the heights of the ancient heavens.
Behold, his voice resounds, the voice of power:
            “Confess the power of God!”
Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.

Over Israel is his majesty;
            his power is in the skies.
Awesome in his sanctuary is God, the God of Israel;
            he gives power and strength to his people.
Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.

A Letter to Jeanne…

A Letter to Jeanne

SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2022
“What truly happens in life — that is — that trials that are too heavy fall on a person, on a family, on a people, trials that are disproportionate in relation to human lowliness and frailty. It often happens in life that “when it rains it pours”, as the saying goes. And some people are overcome by an accumulation of evil that truly seems excessive and unjust. It is like this for many people. We have all known people like this. We have been struck by their cry, but we have also often admired the firmness of their faith and love in their silence. I am thinking of parents of children with serious disabilities, those who live with a permanent illness, those who assist a member of their family… These situations are often aggravated by the scarcity of economic resources. At certain junctures in history, the accumulation of burdens gives the impression that they were given a group appointment. This is what happened in these years with the Covid-19 pandemic… If you have some wound in your heart, some pain, and you want to object, object even to God. God will listen to you. God is a Father. God is not afraid of our prayer of protest, no! God understands.”
Pope Francis

 The Ascension of the Lord
Psalm 47
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.

All you peoples, clap your hands,
            shout to God with cries of gladness,
For the LORD, the Most High, the awesome,
            is the great king over all the earth.
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy:  a blare of trumpets for the Lord.

God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy;
            the LORD, amid trumpet blasts.
Sing praise to God, sing praise;
            sing praise to our king, sing praise.
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy:  a blare of trumpets for the Lord.

For king of all the earth is God;
            sing hymns of praise.
God reigns over the nations,
            God sits upon his holy throne.
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy:  a blare of trumpets for the Lord.

Your life is going to change…

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Today’s tarot card of the day is the Six of Swords.
This is a very symbolic card, and the images it displays are metaphoric. Especially the water.
When this card appears, you should take it as a sign that you are about to feel some well-deserved relief.
To learn more about what message the Six of Swords is bringing you today, continue reading.
What does the water in the Six of Swords represent?
The Six of Swords shows a man paddling him and his loved ones on a body of water. This is a sign that you are moving on in life and leaving behind troubling circumstances.
As you can see in the lower right corner, the water appears to be rougher looking than the rest. This is a metaphor indicating that you are now leaving, or are about to leave, a situation or circumstance that hasn’t been serving you any good.
You’re ready to pack up yourself and your family and get out of there. The Six of Swords wants you to know that smooth sailing lies ahead if you find the courage to leave behind whatever is troubling you.
What type of situations does the Six of Swords suggest you may be soon escaping?
The Six of Swords indicates that you haven’t been having things be too easy for you lately. You’re about to cross the line from unpleasant situations and troubling circumstances to relief and a better way of living.
Cutting ties and escaping troubling relationships.
The Six of Swords says that if any relationships in your life have been causing you problems lately or have grown to become toxic for you, you may be ready to let go of it.
It could be a relationship with family, friends, or a lover. You’re ready to cut ties and move away from anyone holding you back in life or making things difficult for you.
Leaving a job that’s doing you no good.
The Six of Swords could also indicate you’ve been working at a job that’s provided you with no opportunities for advancement. If you feel bored or stuck in the same position in your current job, the Six of Swords suggests that now may be the time to look for something better.
Or perhaps you’re job’s been very stressful lately, or your boss has been giving you a hard time at work. The Six of Swords wants you to know that if your job makes life hard for you and you are unhappy with it, you should consider looking for a different one.
What action should you take to leave behind whatever is troubling you?
The Six of Swords wants you to leave things not serving you any good in the past and move forward in life onto bigger, brighter, and better things. Here are some ways you can deal with leaving behind different challenging situations.
Leaving toxic relationships and letting go of negative people in your life.
Suppose anyone seems to be holding you back from progressing in life or dragging you down with them. Now is the time to let them go. Try to distance yourself from this person and completely cut all ties from them if you must.
You don’t want to keep people preventing you from happiness and personal growth in your life. If they were an essential part of your life, they wouldn’t be dragging you down, making things hard for you.
Start searching for a new job if your current one makes you unhappy and is a dead end.
Suppose your current job stresses you out or makes you unhappy. In that case, now is the time to start searching for a new one. Don’t just quit your job on the spot right now because not having another job lined up could make your current situation even more stressful.
Start looking at job listings online or in your local newspaper. Be sure you have a for sure job lined up before leaving your current job that’s making your life hard.

neon filters at the farm…

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FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022
“Dear brothers and sisters, and, in a special way, young people! If we want to cooperate with our heavenly Father in building the future, let us do so together with our brothers and sisters who are migrants and refugees. Let us build the future today! For the future begins today and it begins with each of us. We cannot leave to future generations the burden of responsibility for decisions that need to be made now, so that God’s plan for the world may be realized and his Kingdom of justice, fraternity, and peace may come.”
Pope Francis
 
 
MESSAGE FOR THE 108th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 2022

Photo of Owen by Jeanne

Owen wants to teach the environment, respect for the ecology, humanity equality, and the power of love. He radiates the love of the Spirit of God as his father and mother do. The photo has been edited in Photoshop using the neon light filter.

 

 

 

Willie captures caricatures of Logan and Jeanne….

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and Annika and Oliver

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We are looking forward to their walking on a high wire, skateboarding, mono-line skating and a wide range of mountain bike feats!

Owen…?

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Trouble Everywhere
The paper reports trouble everywhere,

Middle East, Delaware, sliding headfirst

Toward disaster. Planes in the air

Almost collide. Bubble burst

And you and I in debt, mon cher,

The kids’ music makes us despair

For them. Our pension fund is cursed

And we may soon be living on angel hair and liverwurst.

And yet our old romance perseveres,

A casual flirtation that grew zealous

Just like the climbing roses we planted years

Ago have almost overwhelmed the trellis.

Darling, when you look me in the eye

And smile, those clouds just roll on by.
 
Joe Crandall, “Trouble Everywhere.”

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