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We visited the old Pioneer Cemetery in Warren, OH (my dad's hometown). The grandson of Jonathan Edwards, the Puritan preacher famous for his terrifying sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, is buried here! 
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Meg wrote: "We visited the old Pioneer Cemetery in Warren, OH (my dad's hometown). The grandson of Jonathan Edwards, the Puritan preacher famous for his sermon [book:Sinners in the Hands of an A..."This is interesting, Meg.
These are good pictures.
I haven"t heard of Edwards- yes, I know.
Ruth wrote: "This is interesting, Meg.These are good pictures.
I haven"t heard of Edwards- yes, I know."
I've only seen a few brief extracts from the sermon, but supposedly it was so terrifying that some in the congregation fainted! It is mentioned in the book I'm reading now (The American Spirit in Literature), and it is said that Edwards didn't even raise his voice as he read it.
Meg wrote: "Ruth wrote: "This is interesting, Meg.These are good pictures.
I haven"t heard of Edwards- yes, I know."
I've only seen a few brief extracts from the sermon, but supposedly it was so terrifying t..."
Goodness! How chilling.
Pamela wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "My kitty miracle!Just wanted to share something amazing:
Some of you know that I'm diabetic and take insulin 4x/day. Last night I injected my bedtime dose and turned in..."
Pamela,
The fact that nobody wanted her, due to
her disability, is because Clara was always
meant to be yours.
She would not be an ordinary pet, she would
watch over you to save your life.
That is amazing!
I had to read Sinners in the Hand of an Angry God for school and nearly fell asleep.😉 What I remember though was scary.
Allyson wrote: "I had to read Sinners in the Hand of an Angry God for school and nearly fell asleep.😉 What I remember though was scary."Well I guess it wasn't too scary then! 😂 (But it would be if one really believed it!)
We got a new bookshelf today! Here's part of my library...I got the 10-volume poetry set on the last trip. I was admiring one of the volumes but assuming they would be way out of our price-range, when a guy came up and told me I could have them all for $4! I don't think my dad was too happy. 😂 
Meg, Books!!! You have such a great collection of books.
That was a fantastic opportunity, perhaps the guy was
eager to get rid of them. What volumes did you get?
At the rate you are going, you will need another room
for your lovely books.😁📖📓📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚
Ruth wrote: "Meg, Books!!! You have such a great collection of books.
That was a fantastic opportunity, perhaps the guy was
eager to get rid of them. What volumes did you get?
At the rate you are going, you w..."
Thanks Ruth! 😊 I got all 10 volumes. They were printed in 1904.
Haha, yes that's what I said to my dad when he asked where I was going to put them...we'll just have to add on another room for a library! 😁
Emma wrote: "Pamela - I found this and immediately thought of you! 😄❤️https://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2020/..."
I love it Emma! Too bad I do not know how to crochet! Quite often my kitchen chairs look like they're wearing socks b/c cat hair sticks to them like a magnet no matter how often I dust!
Pamela wrote: "Emma wrote: "Pamela - I found this and immediately thought of you! 😄❤️https://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2020/..."
I love it Emma! Too bad I do not know how to croch..."
Lol! I don't crochet as often as I used to, but I do still occasionally. That's actually how I found this pattern, I'm getting ready to start a project and I was looking for a pattern, but got sidetracked by this! 😂❤️
Emma wrote: "Pamela - I found this and immediately thought of you! 😄❤️https://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2020/..."
Pamela,
You would.😄
Emma wrote: "Pamela - I found this and immediately thought of you! 😄❤️https://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2020/..."
Oooh, that's SO cute!!!! 😂
Orchard House, Home of Louisa May Alcott
How would you like a tour
inside?
https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/gall...
This a botanical garden based on
the characters of Little Women-
perhaps some inspiration.
https://www.bbg.org/news/garden_plant...
Ruth wrote: "Orchard House, Home of Louisa May Alcott
How would you like a tour
inside?
https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/gall...
This a botanical garden based on
the character..."
Beautiful Ruth!! ❤️❤️
Ruth wrote: "Orchard House, Home of Louisa May Alcott
How would you like a tour
inside?
https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/gall...
This a botanical garden based on
the character..."
Ooooh those books!!!!
Meg wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Orchard House, Home of Louisa May Alcott
How would you like a tour
inside?
https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/gall...
This a botanical garden based on
..."
Dear Meg and her first love.
Somehow I picture you in just such a cozy room,
dedicated to your books.📚📚📚❤
Did you know that Orchard House was reproduced almost exactly for the most recent theatrical release of Little Women? It was built on an estate in Concord, not far from the actual Orchard House. The only changes were made to accomodate the cameras and other filming demands. I saw a wonderful documentary about the film on PBS late last year and really enjoyed it!Pammy Jo
Pamela wrote: "Did you know that Orchard House was reproduced almost exactly for the most recent theatrical release of Little Women? It was built on an estate in Concord, not far from the actual Orchard House. Th..."I missed that!
I saw the line up one morning and made plans to
watch it 😭-and missed it!!
No I didn't know, that would have been a treat to see.😃
Ruth wrote: "Dear Meg and her first love.Somehow I picture you in just such a cozy room,
dedicated to your books.📚📚📚❤"
Haha, ours is a battered and drafty old farmhouse, but the bookshelf does look similar. 😃
Pamela wrote: "Did you know that Orchard House was reproduced almost exactly for the most recent theatrical release of Little Women? It was built on an estate in Concord, not far from the actual Orchard House. Th..."That's pretty neat, Pammy Jo!
Comet Neowise News:Our local weather channel reports that the comet should be visible in my area tonight at about 9:30 and should be in the sky here for about 20 minutes! I'm excited and will try and see it! They say the comet peaks tonight and will be at it's brightest!!!! Oh, I sure hope I catch a good view tonight. I'm taking my binoculars with me even though it is supposed to be visible to the naked eye. (I often wondered why they say "the naked eye"....should my eyes be dressed?) ; )
Pammy Jo
Ruth wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Comet Neowise News:Our local weather channel reports that the comet should be visible in my area tonight at about 9:30 and should be in the sky here for about 20 minutes! I'm excite..."
😄 I hope you finally see it tonight.
OOOO, sounds like the perfect night to see it, Pam!
Pamela wrote: "Comet Neowise News:Our local weather channel reports that the comet should be visible in my area tonight at about 9:30 and should be in the sky here for about 20 minutes! I'm excited and will try ..."
I hope you get to see it finally Pamela!!
Pamela wrote: "Comet Neowise News:Our local weather channel reports that the comet should be visible in my area tonight at about 9:30 and should be in the sky here for about 20 minutes! I'm excited and will try ..."
And it's cloudy here! *sigh* I thought I heard a few days ago that it wouldn't be visible much longer...maybe it's moving south? I'm still so confused about this thing! 😄
Meg wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Comet Neowise News:Our local weather channel reports that the comet should be visible in my area tonight at about 9:30 and should be in the sky here for about 20 minutes! I'm excite..."
I just heard Meg, that it's *supposed* to be happening through August. 🤷🏻♀️
Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Comet Neowise News:Our local weather channel reports that the comet should be visible in my area tonight at about 9:30 and should be in the sky here for about 20 minutes..."
Well, I give up! I still don't understand how I saw it at 4 AM when everyone says to look right after sunset. Hmm, maybe I discovered another comet? 😂 It's turning cloudy here anyway.
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Meg wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Comet Neowise News:Our local weather channel reports that the comet should be visible in my area tonight at about 9:30 and should be in the sky here for abo..."
How long ago did you see it? They said that earlier in the month it was visible in the early morning hours and now it's visible in the evening.
Pam
Pamela wrote: "How long ago did you see it? They said that earlier in the month it was visible in the early morning hours and now it's visible in the evening."Oh well maybe that explains it! This would have been the 13th.
Meg wrote: "Pamela wrote: "How long ago did you see it? They said that earlier in the month it was visible in the early morning hours and now it's visible in the evening."Oh well maybe that explains it! This..."
I just checked an astonomy website. On July 13th the comet was visible in the early morning, so that's what you saw, Meg!
Oh how neat, Meg!! Hopefully you'll see it tonight, Pam!
Pamela wrote: "I just checked an astonomy website. On July 13th the comet was visible in the early morning, so that's what you saw, Meg!"Oh my, YIPPPEEEE!!!!! Thanks for figuring that out, Pammy Jo!
There was an absolutely breathtaking flower on my 'Seiryu' Japanese morning glory this morning!! 
Meg wrote: "There was an absolutely breathtaking flower on my 'Seiryu' Japanese morning glory this morning!! "
Beautiful pictures Meg!! 😍
Meg wrote: "There was an absolutely breathtaking flower on my 'Seiryu' Japanese morning glory this morning!! Oh, it's beautiful! I used to have a night blooming moonflower morning glory...until a deer ate it! I love morning glories, but have not seen one as spectacular as yours, Meg!
Pamela wrote: "Meg wrote: "There was an absolutely breathtaking flower on my 'Seiryu' Japanese morning glory this morning!! Oh, it's beautiful! I used to have a night blooming moonflower morning glory...unti..."
See, it happened again, my reply appears as though it was posted earlier. I wonder if it's something wit my tablet? Very curious! Curiouser and curiouser!
Emma wrote: "Beautiful pictures Meg!! 😍"Thanks Emma! It was a very photogenic flower!
Meg wrote: "Emma wrote: "Beautiful pictures Meg!! 😍"Thanks Emma! It was a very photogenic flower!"
😂 Those are the best!
Pamela wrote: "Oh, it's beautiful! I used to have a night blooming moonflower morning glory...until a deer ate it! I love morning glories, but have not seen one as spectacular as yours, Meg!"Thanks Pammy Jo! It is a Japanese morning glory (Ipomoea nil) which is a bit different than the more common Ipomoea purpurea. There are so many amazing varieties with huge flowers, stunning colors and even variegated leaves. Not that many people in the US grow or have even heard of them, but those of us that do are addicted! 😍
Oh, I've got a Moonflower vine as well! It's my first time growing it, and there's a bud that should open in the next couple of nights!
Meg wrote: "There was an absolutely breathtaking flower on my 'Seiryu' Japanese morning glory this morning!! "
Hi Meg,
The Morning Glories are beautiful.
The petals reminds me of the galaxy
with shooting stars.
Ruth wrote: "Hi Meg,The Morning Glories are beautiful.
The petals reminds me of the galaxy
with ..."
Thanks Ruth! I looked up the meaning of the cultivar name (Seiryu) and it said it could refer to Azure Dragon, a Chinese constellation symbol.
Look, Emma, look!!!! I was just out in the woods...
It's not a very good picture as it was already getting pretty dark in the woods, but I could clearly see claw marks!
Meg wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Hi Meg,The Morning Glories are beautiful.
The petals reminds me of the galaxy
with ..."
Thanks Ruth! I looked up the meaning of the cultivar name (Seiryu) and it said it could refer ..."
Spot on!🎯😄
Meg wrote: "Look, Emma, look!!!! I was just out in the woods..."
Meg,
Please tell me that is not what I think it is?
Meg wrote: "It's not a very good picture as it was already getting pretty dark in the woods, but I could clearly see claw marks!"Bear prints?
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