Storytime Tapestry Newsletter

The newsletter devoted to spreading love and cultural awareness around the world.

February 4, 2008

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Today?s Announcement

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Today?s Stories

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FINDING TREASURE

April Lipscomb

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Sometimes we find treasures in unexpected places. Sometimes we find treasures when we are not even seeking them. Such was the case for me last weekend. I am on a major house project and part of this means cleaning out my closets. I decided I had more shoes than I'll ever live long enough to wear and some I would never wear again even if I lived to be one thousand and one years old. So I packed up much of my collection of leather and decided to donate them to the local Goodwill. Armed with my giant Hefty bag full of gently used shoes I made off to my local Goodwill store. Upon entering the store I immediately noticed an aged table that looked like a night stand. I love old furniture! I told the lady I wanted to purchase that table and to hang on to it while I made my donation in the rear of the store. I came back and looked at the price tag. The table was nine dollars and in great shape.

I was even more pleased to see it was oak. I happily gave the lady nine bucks and proceeded to open the drawer to see what kind of shape it was in. I was shocked to find it wasn't a drawer but a cabinet and there seemed to be something inside. I quickly discovered it was a sewing machine. I was elated! Four years ago I had received a new sewing machine as a gift and to this day I haven't even plugged it in. This was great,?I could use this cabinet to store my new machine. After all the machine currently residing in the table probably hadn't worked in years.

I went to the parking lot and asked my husband to go in and?carry out a purchase I had made. His first words were "I thought we were here to give stuff away." But Hubby is a great guy and understanding of a womans need to shop after all he knows I wouldn't buy anything that?wasn't a bargain. Upon returning he said "Honey, whats inside that table, it weighs a ton." I explained it was an old sewing machine table and I planned on putting my new machine in it.?Upon arriving home, I was like a kid at Christmas.?I couldn't wait to check out my new purchase. A little furniture polish, a few screws and this was going to be perfect. I opened up the table for the first time and the shocks kept coming.

?The machine was in pristine condition. The belt on it looked as if it were new and so did all the parts. I looked at the plug and thought "No Way." I held my breath and inserted it in the wall socket. The machine immediately emitted a quiet hum. This machine worked!!!

?I opened the cabinet and pulled out the instruction book, I found the machine was made in 1957. Along with the booklet was a little box, I opened it and got my final shock. All the original parts lay in the box as shiny as if they had just left the factory. All this for nine dollars. I have made room in my living room for my newest treasure. This nine dollar purchase has brought me more pleasure this week than a new diamond ring could have. The writer in me has let my imagination go wild, wondering who owned it and if they used it? Was it passed down to a family member who had no mind for tradition and antiques? Where was it stored ? Oh, if only my little sewing machine could talk. I will take good care of it and pass it down along with the story of how it arrived to our family. This weekend I think I will donate some handbags.

Happy Treasure Hunting..................

April Lipscomb

Imladybug270@aol.com

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A JUNGLE

Dr. Harmander Singh

"Do you want to go to the jungle?? the teacher asked the students.

"Yes sure,? some raised their hands.

"No Sir,? some other raised theirs.

??????????? Yet some were silent. They did not respond. He was astonished, so he wanted to know why there are three responses to a question.

"Why do you want to go?? he asked one of those students who wanted to go.

"Sir, we want to see the jungle with our own eyes. We read, hear and see about jungles. But the jungle is always a dream for us,? she said.

"Why do not you want to go to the jungle?? he asked one of the students who refused to go.

"Sir, we've been criticized so much about reading the beautiful stories of the jungle in the comics and cartoons on TV that today the kingdom of animals doesn't see attractive. We do not feel any real appreciation because when we wanted to talk about the life in jungles, everybody seems to laugh at us. We've lost the taste,? he said and regretted with a deep sigh.

"Don't worry. Why did you keep silent?? he asked from the other students.

"Sir, we've desired so much to enjoy the jungle that we can not express but nobody has even taken us there. You?re saying so made us sad as if you were joking,? she said while looking down.

??????????? The teacher took them to the jungle on Sunday. When they returned, they told the stories of the jungle to all those whoever talked about anything of the jungle life.

Daily Moral Insight for a Peaceful Evening

Are not we great that we have natural gardens grown in jungles?

Is not is Mother Nature?s pets enjoying her caring in the jungles?

Is not it beautiful to see hear and read stories about kingdom of animals in the jungle, from others and especially granny?

Is not it blissful when we observe the natural life glorifying itself in the jungles and other natural places like zoo, parks, etc.?

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PRESENCE

Dr. Harmander Singh

"Hello! How are you?? a man asked an old woman.

?...,? she did not say anything.

"Are you annoyed with me?? the man asked.

".........." she was silent.

"What is wrong with you? The man was irritated.

".........." she just looked in other direction.

"You do not like me. Is not it?? the man felt convicted.

?...,? she ignored.

"I appreciate your presence and I've been waiting for you every morning before catching the train. Why do not you talk to me?? the man was emotional.

?...,? she did not reply.

"You look like my mother.? The man was humbled.

"..........." she said nothing.

"I beg your words, please say something, the train is coming,? he requested.

?...,? she looked at him with willingness to speak.

"My son, don?t go after the warmth of the words,? she said.

?...,? he was silent.

"Learn to enjoy the presence of what you appreciate, admire, love and enjoy,? she said.

?...,? he was satisfied.

??????????? They both sat in the train and never talked again, but always shared their presence.

Daily Moral Insight for a Peaceful Night

Is not it beauty of communication that we, as humans, can do it without words?

Is not it natural that sometimes our observations are influenced by our own moods?

Is not it wonderful to admire the presence of something or someone we appreciate?

Is not it beauty of the silence that it represents the personality in its natural form?

Is not it charming just to feel the oneness and togetherness of presence with the feelings of harmony?

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Dr. Harmander Singh

bhagouauty@gmail.com

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Poetry Corner

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?THE MONTH OF LOVE (January 2008)

Georgewaters Ojeigbe ? Lagos, Nigeria gojiegbe@jhplc.com

Congrates!

It is another lovers? month.

If I happened to a preacher I might have taught love.

But no matter the message, love and lust remains.

Thank God love has no limit but lust starts and ends in bed.

May you and your lover continually get a better meaning of the four letter word with ?O?.

May both of you be far from the four letter word with ?T? but trust each other.

Not too long from now, the messenger of love would be gone from you.

But never forget to tell your lover about his messages.

Life always hold memories, may yours be of love.

Soon I will go through another door, for when a door refuses another will open.

I will always remember that I tried your door but it was shut permanently because you had someone behind your door.

Some day in your life you will remember me some how.

Happy February?

THE END!

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?Readers Feedback

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?Dear Carol,

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I am so sorry to hear the pain in what you wrote. You are right, she just didn't get it. You are entitled to your feelings and you made a request. When she didn't honor your request,it bothered you a lot.I do hope that something positive makes your days ahead brighter. Take care.

Bev Sobkowich

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Darling Carol.? I understand your hurt.? I too have gave something to someone. Something I figured could be put to better use, but in a way I treasured also.??A few years ago I had a watch, a nice one, it was just laying here?doing no one any good. A friend let it be known his watch had played out, and at the time he did need a good watch.? So I had a battery put in it, and gave it to him. In less time then it takes to tell about it, well it was in less then?a month? and maybe sooner, ?the thing was junk? This watch was a? gold cased with the band also of gold.? He didn't like that, so he got it cut off, and a leather strap glued to it in some fashion,? which did not hold.? This was a well known brand named watch, not a 5 dollar job.? I guess the thing is when one gives away, maybe one should say I did as the Bible says. I had two coats, I seen someone with out, so I gave them one.? As?I have grown older, I have come to one thinking.? Some people, the amount of stupid is more then can be understood, or measured.

Bill

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Carol, I do agree with you. But try to remember that is what makes this person who she is. We are all different. I am sure she will never understand your point. But don't lose a good friend because of it. Love you kiddo Peggy

?I've always felt the way you do, too. A gift from someone is their GIFT TO YOU, not to someone else. It's a shame some people don't understand the concept. HOWEVER, what to do with a gift someone gives you that you already have is a problem, too. The way I solve that is I give the OLD ONE away and keep the new one, thus honoring the person that gave me the gift. The same thing happens when you give a wedding gift. If the bride and groom get 15 toasters and only need one, then they take the other 14 back and get what they want/need. And, you send out a THANK YOU CARD to everyone that sent the toasters. How are they to know that you may have sent back the specific toaster they sent you unless they happen to live near you and visit you often? Gifting can be a hard thing, sometimes. That's why I usually give money to my grandson LOL I never know what he'd like, especially in clothing, so I let him buy what he likes and it's within my budget to what I give him. He's always grateful that he got the money instead of something he won't ever use or wear. Just depends on the person I guess.

Love,

Joanne

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Hi Carol,

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I understand how you are feeling about your friend giving away the gift certificates. And especially when she promised she would use them for herself. A promise is a promise and unless you break a promise to save someone's life, it must be kept. Your friend should never have given the gift certificates away after she said she would use them. When you break a promise you are breaking your word. Without your word, a person is nothing.? In the older days, people gave their word with a handshake and didn't need any paperwork. Now days, people have to sign their life away, but that doesn't always mean anything either. When you don't keep your word, you can't be trusted. Then what do you have left to offer?

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Keep your chin up. Hopefully she?at least?appreciated your thoughtfulness.

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God's blessings to you

Barb

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Well Respected Suzanne, thanks for sharing, you see we knit the words for peace and if it accompanies the actual knitting, the prayers seems accompanying the rosary, knitting process, the never ending circle of peace, and we join?with the candles, while?praying. Thanks and May God Bless!

With regards,

Dr. H. Singh

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Carol,
?? It is a joy as always to be included in Storytime again.
This is probably one of the best collection of writers on
this planet.? I am always honored to be included among
them.? Keep up the fantastic work.? Wishing you every joy,
Joe

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