tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post6600662172716373167..comments2023-11-05T17:34:53.515+08:00Comments on Realm of the Lone Grey Squirrel: Muddy WatersLone Grey Squirrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16892067644551128013noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-10391926239669565522007-02-26T17:39:00.000+08:002007-02-26T17:39:00.000+08:00Hi ellie,By "Jo", I take it you mean coffee. Yes, ...Hi ellie,<BR/>By "Jo", I take it you mean coffee. Yes, muddy waters - good name for coffee place.<BR/><BR/>patterns of ink,<BR/>thanks for the info. It's nice to discover biblical references in literature. I have not seen "Amazing Grace" but I know the story behind it. Newton was initially a slave trader.Lone Grey Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16892067644551128013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-50801703902626624722007-02-26T07:22:00.000+08:002007-02-26T07:22:00.000+08:00Beautiful analogy. The lyrics brought to mind the ...Beautiful analogy. The lyrics brought to mind the words to that old spiritual "There is a balm in Gilead...to heal the sin sick soul"<BR/>Poe alluded to it in "The Raven" when the tormented mourner cries "Is there? Is there balm in Gilead?" The words can be found here:<BR/>http://www.negrospirituals.com/news-song/there_is_a_blam_in_gilead.htm<BR/><BR/> By the way, my wife and I saw Amazing Grace Friday night. It's about Wilberforce and shutting down the 19th Century UK slave trade, but it has a subplot about John Newton who wrote the title song..Tom Kapankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431717152727352230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-3155319024650941812007-02-25T03:16:00.000+08:002007-02-25T03:16:00.000+08:00Honestly, I have never been to Muddy Waters. Well,...Honestly, I have never been to Muddy Waters. Well, my friend and I did go one time, but they were closed. From what I hear they serve all the fancy coffees and teas and I imagine some little sandwiches, and pastries. But I think they are more known for their "Jo".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-8605441155405881212007-02-25T01:37:00.000+08:002007-02-25T01:37:00.000+08:00michael,Nature is great. If we are smart and have...michael,<BR/>Nature is great. If we are smart and have not done too much damage, nature can help us resolve our pollution problems more effectively than technological solutions. We just haven't valued nature enough.<BR/><BR/>Sylvia,<BR/>I know what you mean. I've also read with sadness how the bounty of Cheasapeake Bay has disappeared in the face of the onslaught of pollution. God's providence squandered and ruined by man in his "wisdom" or is it really greed and stupidity.<BR/><BR/>csl,<BR/>very sharp about the photo. I didn't notice till I posted t and wondered if anyone would notice. Peace like a river is anice phrase.Lone Grey Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16892067644551128013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-42026706096558674512007-02-25T01:30:00.000+08:002007-02-25T01:30:00.000+08:00odat,Peace back at you.geewits,we all need to care...odat,<BR/>Peace back at you.<BR/><BR/>geewits,<BR/>we all need to care for our children's sake. In my case that is metaphorical as I've got no kids. :)<BR/><BR/>becky,<BR/>the young generation is already forgetting what has been lost and we cannot let it continue like that. As to the voice issue, it's probably best if we don't go down that road. :)<BR/><BR/>janice,<BR/>man has forgotten to take care of Mother Nature even though she takes care of us. Your comments as always very encouraging.<BR/><BR/>jocelyn,<BR/>thank you for that observation. It's reassuring that I haven't forgotten everything I learnt at University. Haha. No, seriously - very reassuring!<BR/><BR/>nancycle,<BR/>It's okay to abandon us for better things. Squirrel not get annoyed; promise! Glad everything is moving in the right direction. God bless.<BR/><BR/>ellie,<BR/>very curious on what the serve at Muddy Waters. Unusual name, no?Lone Grey Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16892067644551128013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-15503000783853119212007-02-25T00:24:00.000+08:002007-02-25T00:24:00.000+08:00That seems to be a problem everywhere - we just do...That seems to be a problem everywhere - we just don't realize all the natural treatsures we have and foul them up one way or another. But that one river does look clear - clear enough to hold your shadow, in fact. I have a friend who signs every email "Peace like a river," which is in image I love.CShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136201152682543365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-80137938978285973942007-02-24T23:32:00.000+08:002007-02-24T23:32:00.000+08:00beautiful words to the song. great article. we ne...beautiful words to the song. great article. we need to do some projects like that here--the anacostia river, in particular. have a great weekend.heiresschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02769921885594197625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-11891704104822931982007-02-24T14:58:00.000+08:002007-02-24T14:58:00.000+08:00It is amazing what nature can do if left alone, is...It is amazing what nature can do if left alone, isn't it?Michael Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18007864829010402376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-88174221420011417612007-02-24T14:40:00.000+08:002007-02-24T14:40:00.000+08:00Ahh, I love hymns. Back when hymns were being writ...Ahh, I love hymns. Back when hymns were being written it seemed the writers were so creative with their words and I think that is why the hymns never go out of style. Always a healing word or thought in the old hymns. <BR/><BR/>Incidentally, there is trendy little cafe in the city I work in called..Muddy Waters. :) Isn't that neat? <BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>EllieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-62420999505543804652007-02-24T06:55:00.000+08:002007-02-24T06:55:00.000+08:00re: the inactivityno promises re: resurfacing myse...re: the inactivity<BR/><BR/>no promises re: resurfacing myself, I'm trying my darnest to grow my territory, raise my little one and just started a new and very wonderful relationship...but I'll be sure to visit when I can!<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to more routine times again soon and if those lyrics are all you remember, I bet that's enough. :)<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Nancynancyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570273482155692792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-71882923749232244682007-02-24T03:24:00.000+08:002007-02-24T03:24:00.000+08:00You do such a good job of rationally laying out a ...You do such a good job of rationally laying out a problem and examining its causes!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-68602590046754509582007-02-23T23:20:00.000+08:002007-02-23T23:20:00.000+08:00It seems where man treads dire consequences result...It seems where man treads dire consequences result. Thanks to people like yourself for bringing awareness to others! A very apt song not only for the post but for ourselves...a much enjoyed read LGS.Janice Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506920585319893814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-57349616124991874072007-02-23T22:14:00.000+08:002007-02-23T22:14:00.000+08:00Very interesting, sad that a generation is growing...Very interesting, sad that a generation is growing up not knowing that water runs clear but the turn around is that we are LEARNING and there is hope, like the Sepang, if things are done smartly (great photos)<BR/><BR/>Beautiful song. And a beautiful truth, cleansing the muddy waters of our souls. - American Idol voice eh? Time to put in a sound clip of your talents *grin*Becky Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328240336833495892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-18941290212286188612007-02-23T19:41:00.000+08:002007-02-23T19:41:00.000+08:00That was nice. It's so sad when our natural resour...That was nice. It's so sad when our natural resources become tainted. I'm glad you care.geewitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590044820333720010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-38552700536687430202007-02-23T18:18:00.000+08:002007-02-23T18:18:00.000+08:00Such a shame....but a wonderful song..thanks for s...Such a shame....but a wonderful song..thanks for sharing that..<BR/>PeaceOdathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973602431527460287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-85978584892936470582007-02-23T17:14:00.000+08:002007-02-23T17:14:00.000+08:00Ah molly,Thanks for the encouraging words .....but...Ah molly,<BR/>Thanks for the encouraging words .....but you're missing out not hearing me sing in my American Idol voice. lol.<BR/><BR/>Those words have been a comfort through a lifetime of trials and wanderings.<BR/><BR/>nancycle,<BR/>nice to have you drop in after a period of inactivity. Sepang River was horrifying at its worse. If you wanted to walk on water, you could almost do it here cause the organic waste practically made a hard crust on the water. Thankfully, nature heals itself if we give it an opportunity. I hope we don't have to make all our rivers black before we act. Glad you like the lyrics. It's quite personal to me. I may have forgotten lots but I still remember those lyrics.Lone Grey Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16892067644551128013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-84232103627363685422007-02-23T12:45:00.000+08:002007-02-23T12:45:00.000+08:00I wonder if human nature will take our own planet ...I wonder if human nature will take our own planet to such an extreme as the Sepang River. <BR/><BR/>Great lyrics.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing, that speaks volumes.nancyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570273482155692792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35697944.post-57518045095888644702007-02-23T12:29:00.000+08:002007-02-23T12:29:00.000+08:00Lovely words, even without music....Lovely words, even without music....mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.com