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Thank God for Faith

02/07/2012 12:02:00

Dear Father,

Mother God:Thank you for the gift of Faith.

When I am alone and frightened, Faith is there.

When it appears that my resources and reserves are diminished, Faith is there.

When my friends shut their eyes and turn their backs, Faith is there.

When I make decisions and choices that are not in my best interest, Faith is there.

When my human world is in turmoil, Faith is there.

When my human mind can no longer see the goodness you have in store for me, Faith is there.

I am so grateful for the gift of faith.

I cannot buy it. I cannot borrow it. I need only to acknowledge you in all my ways and Faith is there; With its Mother Grace and it's Father mercy always at my side.

I am Faith-filled, I am Faithful. I know Your angels are faithfully watching over me and paving my way.

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2012 is going to be my year some how some way!

01/05/2012 18:11:00

There is something safe about a screen and a key board. Nobody is around and it is just you and your thoughs.

It has been a very tough year for the cafe/wine bar and gallery. I have become all those so I can stay a float.

Interesting it is everything I love... A good glass of wine, great music playing. I can order food if I want. My menu is perfect for an easy not heavy night out. There our couches, tables, bar tables basically any type of seating you would want. I even built a deck on back since i last wrote.

It seems that every time we get going something BEYOND MY CONTROL happens.

Building sold

major flood

robbery

Then a robbery spree around all of Temple so people really didn't want to get out.

And then there where the basics issues of owning your own business. This is my 4th restraunt and it has been the hardest. However I love it the most. I have combined all my passions into one place.

Then I have had to over come the fact that I have only been in the area 5 years.

Temple is about 50,000 in the day and 20,000 at night.

my building is the oldest 1894 I rent the bottom because of the market I couldnt buy it.

That was hard, I had thought that I would have been able to since I have had the wine bar/cafe for 2 years. But it was the wrong 2 years.

Anyway I could go on and on. But right now I am trying to take the emotion out and see if I can really make it

Good HONEST help has been a nightmare

Here is the inside of Historic Cotton Exchange. It change a lot. But you get the vibe! I have a lot to think about

2012 is going to be my year some how some way!

Psychic experiences is a gift from God

11/23/2011 08:57:00

Psychic experiences are a natural part of our everyday lives. People often have difficulty accepting that they have been blessed with psychic abilities because without a frame of reference it is almost impossible to identify an extrasensory experience and to distinguish psychic sights, sounds, and sensations from the projects of the unconscious mind. To some extent, every human being on the planet is clairvoyant, clairaudient, and clairsentient, although most people discover that they are naturally adept at one more than the others. When you trust in and take steps to hone your innate clairvoyance, clairaudience, and clairsentience, you will enter a new realm of being in which the universe, your higher self, and your spirit guides lovingly conduct you toward a more aware existence.

Clairvoyance, or clear seeing, is the ability to see with the mind's eye. An individual who has honed their clairvoyant abilities may be able to see in their mind's eye events in a remote location; to witness incidents that have yet to occur; or to perceive shapes, colors, and other images that are physically invisible. Clairaudience, which means clear listening, is the ability to hear sounds not physically audible. A person with the gift of clairaudience perceives psychic information as auditory resonance and may hear angelic voices, music, or other sounds. A clairsentient, or clear feeling, individual is able to sense physical, emotional, and spiritual energy in the form of seemingly unearthly scents, touches, and movements. Each of these psychic abilities can manifest themselves within us voluntarily or involuntarily. It is natural for us to have these abilities; we need only practice.

Developing your psychic talents is a matter of releasing your fear of seeing, hearing, or feeling inexplicable or disquieting stimulus. Before you attempt to consciously tap into your gifts, ground yourself to anchor your mind in the present to disconnect from any involuntary psychic experiences you may be having. Concentrate on your intuitive responses to the world around you and notice any sights, sounds, or feelings that enter your mind. If you trust your perceptions, you'll discover that each psychic impression you receive will be in some way relevant to your experience—even when that relevance may not be immediately recognizable.

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12 ideas Turkey Leftovers

11/22/2011 09:36:00

I found this on the internet and thought this was a great way to change up things and actually use the leftovers... This came from Delish

They have all the reciepies and directions!

Turkey and Veggie Lasagna

Crispy Turkey Tostadas

Turkey Hash

Turkey-Porcini Tetrazzini

Fettuccine with Turkey Bolognese Sauce

Baked Pasta with Turkey, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella

Turkey Escarole Soup

Shredded Turkey and Pinto Bean Burritos

Moo Shu Turkey

Soy-Braised Turkey with Turkey Rice

Turkey and Mashed Potato "Pie"

Just thinking out loud!

09/28/2011 15:16:00

I know I have to live life, not think about it. Step into the midst of things, try and fail and learn and stand up again. My question is not whether I will or will not make mistakes - I will. The question is how many times and how long will I have to keep digging away at making life work. I want to learn and grow But, there are times I get discouraged and tired of trying and seeing no results. Which then I want to shrink back and inevitably I get stuck? How do I take steps to avoid this from happening. I knowI can succeed, or at the very least get feedback that it didn't work, but in either case I am present and trying to live life on life terms....Just thinking out loud!

Please tip your screen back slowly! I love gifts

07/12/2011 23:32:00

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Malford Milligan Singing at Cotton Exchange WHO IS HE

02/08/2011 09:01:00

AUSTIN'S BEST KEPT SECRET ~ MALFORD MILLIGAN A world class blues/soul singer, based out of Austin, Texas. With his nationally acclaimed band "Storyville," he recorded 3 CDs; 2 with Atlantic Records, and 1 with November Records. He performed on "Austin City Limits" 3 times; twice with "Storyville," and once with Eric Johnson. Malford Milligan has also appeared on the Conan O'Brian show has toured with BB King, James Cotton, Edgar Winter, Double Trouble, Kenny Wayne Shepard. Malford has recorded on more than 30 albums with such artists as, Hal Ketchum, Marcia Ball, Doyle Bramhall, Alejandro Escoveda, Sue Foley, Stephen Bruton, Chris Smither, Eric Johnson, Double Trouble, The Boneshakers, and Toni Price. "Best Male Vocalist of the Decade" ~Austin Chronicle "Malford Milligan may be the next great soul singerWrite your post here.

ont just walk past. You will be amazed at what happens???????

01/31/2011 17:50:00

Homeless people in our communities are a fact of life, especially in big cities. Many of us don’t know how to interpret this situation or what we can do to help. We may vacillate between feeling guilty, as if we are personally responsible, and feeling angry, as if it is entirely on their own shoulders. The situation is, of course, far more complex than either scenario. Still, not knowing how to respond, we may fall into the habit of not responding at all. We may look over their heads not making eye contact, or down at the ground as we pass, falling into a habit of ignoring them. Each time we do this, we disconnect ourselves from a large portion of the human family, and it doesn’t feel right.Most of us know in our hearts that the homeless and the poor are not so very different from us. They may be the victims of poor planning or an unavoidable crisis. Some of them are mentally ill, some are addicted to drugs or alcohol, and some are choosing to be homeless for reasons we may never understand. We can imagine that, given their lives, we would likely have ended up in the same place. This does not mean that we are meant to rescue them, as they are on their own learning path, but it does remind us that we can treat them as equals, because that is what they are. Even if we aren’t able to offer food, shelter, or money, we can offer a blessing as we pass. We can look them in the eye and acknowledge our shared humanness, even if we don’t know just how to help them. This simple act of kindness and silent or spoken blessings can be so helpful to those living on the street.

As an Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor it spoke

01/31/2011 17:47:00

inside Outside
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> by Robert
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> March 14, 1962 – January 12, 2011
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> On the Inside is a part
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> Yearning for love.
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> On the Outside a part
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> Struggling with drugs.
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> On the Inside, a soft-spoken voice.
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> On the Outside, a pretender
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> And character of choice.
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> On the Inside, so gentle, caring and nice.
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> On the Outside, denying every good thing in life.
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> On the Inside, the person
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> Whom I really am.
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> On the Outside, the person
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> Who don’t give a damn.
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> The person on the Inside
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> Is whom I want to be,
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> But my lifestyle on the Outside
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> Has made me my worst enemy.
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> On the Inside, I crave to live
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> In a spiritual sense.
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> But on the Outside
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> I can be so damn dense.
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> So on the Inside I begin to feel more willing
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> To save the Outside man
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> In which I’ve been killing.
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> Stephanie Ware-Douglass

Things I asked myself this year. Regarding my new business

12/07/2010 11:22:00

So we might not know where to start? Then I think we need to ask ourselves these questions.

• What is the vision of our business the day before we sell it? So we can Know what are we really striving for $$ amount.

• How many employees will it have?

• How are the sales broken down?

• What does the even/bar space look like? Smell like? Sound like?

• What is the culture of our company?

• Who are our primary customers?

• What makes us different?

• What are we going to be know for?

• Where do our clients come from. Or What type of demographic do we cater too?

We all must understand that our vision will inevitably evolve and continue to change over time. Often with success, bigger dreams for our company will arise. We MUST DREAM BIG! Set goals that will get us to that dream, And then be diligent that we put them into action. I believe structure and follow through are the key building blocks for us to have the business you’ve always wanted.

My take is “ we are only as strong as our fear that destroy us”….Stephanie