Monday Coffee Talk

 

Wonderful fall days are slipping by, one at a time. Our afternoons are still a touch warm, but the air has changed — the earth itself seems to whisper, “It’s fall, heat and all.” Even so, those cool morning porch moments feel like a blessing. I sit out there swinging, soaking in God’s goodness, grateful for every quiet breath.

Come sit on the porch with me

You never know what you might see.

Maybe a squirrel with a bushy tail

Gathing acorns in a little pail.

The clouds are white, the sky is blue

I sure would enjoy a visit from you.

Life stays steady for me, and honestly, I’m thankful for that. I’d rather have a calm day than one that’s too busy. These slow rhythms suit this season of life.

Another cross stitch, a bit of diamond art, some good Bible study, a few game shows, and before I know it, the day has tip‑toed away.

This is my first time to try a 'stamped' pattern, I usually do the counted cross stitch. It is definitely easier than the counted stitch.

A little more fall to share!

I spent several evenings last week watching old Bette Davis movies. She was never what I’d call pretty, but goodness, she could act. I think I’ve enjoyed every single film she ever made.

The Great Lie

1941

The Great Lie follows a woman who, believing her aviator husband (George Brent) has died in a crash, strikes an uneasy bargain with his former lover to raise the other woman’s baby as her own. This emotionally charged drama features powerhouse performances from Bette Davis and Mary Astor, whose portrayal earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Viewers praise the film’s strong female leads and tense interpersonal conflict, though some find the plot melodramatic. It remains notable for its themes of sacrifice, rivalry, and complex morality.

The groceries may have come from the store, but the provision came from the Lord.

Meanwhile, Tammy and Bo have been on the road again — nearly two weeks this time. They started at the Golden Arches in St. Louis, then headed to Kentucky to see the ark. From there they went up to New York, crossed into Canada to visit Niagara Falls, then down to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, and over to Hershey. After that, Washington DC for a couple of days, through the Carolinas, down to Georgia, and finally home. Just hearing it makes me tired. Lol

Here they are at the doors to the Ark, Tammy said it was awesome inside.

Genesis 7:15-16

  And they went into the ark to Noah, two by two, of all flesh in which is the breath of life. So those that entered, male and female of all flesh, went in as God had commanded him; and the Lord shut him in.

Genesis 7:16 states that after Noah, his family, and the animals entered the ark, “the LORD shut him in,” meaning God Himself closed the ark’s door to seal and protect them.  Multiple translations affirm that God—not Noah—closed the ark’s door. This act is consistently interpreted as a sign of divine protection, finality, and sovereign control over the coming flood

Until Next Time

 

Post Script:

A group of flamingos are called a flamboyance.