jasper |ˈjaspər| noun 1 an opaque reddish-brown variety of chalcedony. 2 a kind of hard fine porcelain invented by Josiah Wedgwood and used for Wedgwood cameos and other delicate work. Other delicate work. What other delicate work is Jasper used for?
Author Archives: Sara
To My Dad
The old man’s face was gaunt and thin His hair now solid grey. His hands where muscle once had been Showed only bone today. He tightly clutched his old cigar Then touched the unlit end with fire.
Moderation in all things
“Moderation in all things,” is an extrapolation of Aristotle’s Doctrine of the Mean (as presented in Nicomachean Ethics). I have often heard this quoted as being a proverb right out of the writings of the Apostle Paul, not so. But, Paul did use a very similar idea when he wrote I Corinthians 9:25.
Congratulation to the Grads of 2009
I, Vincent Dylan Ralph, Lawrence Academy, Merry Hill, NC, graduating class of ’09, would like to join ‘The Daily Lily’ in congratulating all the Grads of 2009. We hope and pray for your success in every way. I wrote the following poem and had the opportunity to recite it at one of our graduating ceremoniesContinue reading “Congratulation to the Grads of 2009”
Wit-ting-with the Lilies-Samaritan
“Good Samaritan” a charitable or helpful person (with reference to Luke 10:33). Does “Good Samaritan” have application in our lives today? If so, how?
Beauty
“One never realizes their true beauty until their eyesight begins to fade.” Sara
Old Hands
The place where the school stood is empty now, And bears only shades of the past. The laughter of children is no longer heard, Yet many sweet memories last.
Wit-ting-with the Lilies
debauchery diˈbô ch ərē| noun ‘excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.’ Have you heard or used debauchery recently? Have you lived a life of debauchery? Or, are you living a life of debauchery?
Bible Study
But if any man draws back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. He who draws back through fear, or because of trial, in him God hath no pleasure. Hebrews 10:38
My Pledge
Memorial Day Remembering those who paid the price To heed their country’s call Thus sparing us the tyrants heel Did gladly give their all.
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