Insects 昆蟲

A grasshopper, a cricket, a golden fly, two flies, and a honeybee.

一隻草蜢, 一隻蟋蟀, 一隻金蠅, 二隻蒼蠅, 和一隻蜜蜂。

Lake and Pond 湖與池塘

A bass fishing boat, a meal-waiting crane, and 7 sunbathing turtles.

一艘釣魚船, 一隻等吃魚的鶴, 和七隻曬太陽的烏龜。

Black Friday 黑色星期五

Christmas shopping spree starts on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving Day. I decided to look for some softwares and personal items this morning. I left home at near 7:00AM, 45F outdoor, a little bit chill but very comfortable weather with a jacket on. I went to 4 stores.
To my surprise, this store's parking lot was not full. I parked on the third row spot near the store front. Two police cars parked near entrance to the store. Once I came into the store, I saw law officers standing near exit door and about same numbers of customers and store workers. Checkout counters had no long line to wait, possibly due to internet selling/buying.
A lot of people were unemployed and cut back on spending this year. I pray that the world economy will recover soon and peace for all mankind. 聖誕拍𧷗購物潮開始於黑色星期五也就是感恩節後一天。我想去找一些軟體和私人用品。七點左右出發, 外面約華氏45度, 涼了些但穿著夾克覺得蠻舒服的。我去了四間商場。
當我來到這家購物場時,發現她的停車場空位很多。我車停在門前笫三位。兩部警車停在大門進口處。走進裡面, 看到警察站在出口附近, 顧客跟服務人員人數看似一樣多。付帳處無長龍等不久就可輪到結帳, 可能受到網路售購的影響。
不景氣加上裁員失業多, 今年很多人包括我都要節省開支。祈願世界經濟景氣早日復甦, 人人和平相處。

PS. I covered part of the store sign.
註: 我稍微蓋住招牌。

Computer & Cameras 電腦與相機

I carried my camera with me while I did morning exercise. With camera at hands, I walked, meditated, and took pictures. I was amazed at God's beautiful creation. I picked up a lot of scenes that was attracted to me at that moment and shared them on Sirtea Garden. (Ooop! They might be nothing special to you.)

Several years ago, my son, Tom introduced me to digital camera and computer. He gave me two (in separate year) digital cameras (see picture below) and a computer with accessories-softwares and an all-in-one printer. He even paid for in home setup and startup. The technician/Specialist walked me through basic technique, and eased my ignorant of computer. Tom, Again I thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity. 我說過, 我每天晨運時手拿着照相機一邊散步沈思自省祈禱一路拍照片。驚奇地欣賞上帝所創造出各形各色的自然㬌物。我拍攝了我當時認爲有趣的㬌物在茶翁家園與格友們分享。(噢! 你可能認爲那有什麼值得一看, 抱歉了!)。

幾年前我的兒子-湯帶領我進入電腦及數位相機的生活境界。他給我兩個(不同年)數位照相機(上圖)和一整套的電腦含必需的軟體和多功能的印表機。他還付錢請電腦行家到家裏來裝組,連接上網開帳戶等等。這位專業人士很耐心地教我電腦的基本知識, 讓這個不識電腦的人稍除恐懼無奈。湯, 再一次多謝你體貼的爲人與慷慨贈品。

Thank You All 感謝您們

Happy Thanksgiving To You!

祝您 感恩節快樂!

↑↑ Recycle 回收再用↓↓

Song: Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart.

歌: 誠心感謝 。

Thought for Today: Count your blessings, name them one by one; count your blessings, see what God has done; count your blessings, name them one be one; count your many blessings, see what God has done. (From Hymnal-Count Your Blessings)

今日自省: 主的恩賜你當算當數, 主的恩賜你豈算會了; 主的恩賜各項想來記, 穩當滿心感謝上帝大慈悲。(選自臺灣基督長老教會聖詩)

Thanksgiving Songs 感恩之歌

Song: I am Thankful. 歌: 我感恩。

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Song: O Give Thanks. 歌: 同來感恩。

Triangle Love 偷情

Photo stories.

Do you agree with President and KMT Party Chairman Ma's under table policy to unify Taiwan with China?

(↓Liberty Times 自由時報↓)

圖片故事。
你贊同馬英久總統暨國民黨主席私下偷偷摸摸進行的各項聯中終極統一政策嗎?

Two Seasons 換季

This picture shows contrast of a fig tree between prosperity in June (top picture was taken on 090609) and lifelessness in November (bottom on 091116).
There is a fig tree story in the Bible: In the morning, as he (Jesus) was returning to Jerusalem, he was hungry, and noticed a fig tree beside the road. He went over to see if there were any figs, but there were only leaves. Then he said to it, "Never bear fruit again!" And soon the fig tree withered up. (Matthew 21:18-19)
Are you amazed at the picture scene and/or the story?


這張照片看到一棵無花果樹的對比, 六月時欣欣向榮(上圖2009/06/09拍攝) 而11月初了無生氣(下圖2009/11/16拍攝)。
聖經中有一個關於無花果樹的故事: 笫二天一早, 在回城裏去的路上, 耶穌餓了。他看見路旁有一棵無花果樹, 就走上前去, 卻找不到甚麼, 只有葉子。因此他指着樹說: 「你永遠不會再結果子!」那棵無花果樹立刻枯乾了。(馬太21:18-19)
看了這張圖片及故事你可感到驚奇或者悟出什麼嗎?

Gangs 聚眾

Fourteen sparrows rest on power line.

十四隻麻雀在電線上暫時停下來排排坐休息。

Ducks gang together.

這些鴨子聚合在一起同遊樂同覓食。

"Look at the birds! They don't worry about what to eat-- they don't need to sow or reap or store up food-- for your heavenly Father feeds them. And you are far more valuable to Him than they are." (Matthew 6:26) These pictures and Bible verse remind me that I am in His hands. God will provide what I need in His time.

「你們看天空的飛鳥: 牠們不種、不收、也不存糧在倉裏, 你們的天父尚且飼養牠們! 你們的價值豈不是遠超過鳥兒嗎?」(馬太6:26) 這些相片和經文再次提醒了我活在祂的掌握中。 神會及時給予我所需要的一切。

Pictures Of The Day 今日照片

I got these fringe benefits from this morning's walk. 今晨運動的額外收獲。

Two grasshoppers. 兩隻草螟(蚱蜢)。

One caterpillar. 一隻毛毛蟲。