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Across the Fence:  Are We A 21st Century Tribe?  |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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 Posted - Aug 24 2005 : 1:49:57 PM
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Bramble, Wise words from a 5 year old! If only adults could approach different faiths with the wonder, curiosity and acceptance of innocent children. Would there be wars? Thank you for sharing that!
Being is what it is. Jean Paul Sartre |
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connio
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
connie
springtown
texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2005 : 5:55:23 PM
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Hey Farm Girls!
Kim and Jenny
I will be glad to post the lyrics tomorrow when I am having my day "off". If you would like to hear the prayer since it is actually a prayer/song, go to Amazon and search under "Debbie Friedman", who is a well-known Jewish singer. Select a CD entitled "Renewal of Spirit" and the prayer/song is called "Mi Shebeirach." I know that you will find it to be as beautiful as I do; in fact, I would encourage you to order the CD. I treasure my copy.
Judaism is actually open to all. I was born Lutheran, moved on to Unitarianism in my spiritual quest and finally settled on Reform Judaism. I have been a practicing Jew for about 10.5 years. Would encourage you to look into it if you have an interest.
Connie
cozycottage |
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connio
True Blue Farmgirl
535 Posts
connie
springtown
texas
USA
535 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2005 : 3:26:38 PM
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Hey Farm Girls!!
Jenny and Kim
Here is the Jewish prayer for healing (of course some of it is transliterated Hebrew-this is why I suggested that you go to Amazon and listen to it)
MI SHEBEIRACH
Mi she-bei-rach a-vo-tei-nu
M'kor ha-bra-cha l'i-mo-tei-nu
May the source of strength
Who blessed the ones before us
Help us find the courage
To make our lives a blessing
And let us say, Amen
Mi she-bei-rach i-mo-tei-nu
M'kor ha-bra-cha l'i-mo-tei-nu
Bless those in need of healing
With r'fu-a sh'lei'ma
The renewal of body
The renewal of spirit
And let us say, Amen.
As you can see, it really as universal meaning.
Connie
cozycottage |
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lamamama
True Blue Farmgirl
255 Posts
Melanie
CA
USA
255 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2005 : 12:42:54 PM
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Meadowlark - this is so soo soooooo amazing!
From the time my children were old enough to begin to understand even a little, I have explained to them my concept of "tribes." It is almost a daily thing @ home. And one of the first thoughts I had when I discovered MaryJane & the farmgirls was "Wow! More people from my tribe!" And just now I read your almost dead-on exact words that daily come from my mind/mouth. Truly, we are a tribe. And the tribe that will help hold this society, this culture, this land, this world together. Definitely not a job for the faint of heart! But with support from each other, we will find the strength to carry on, & to find delight along the way.
Wholeheartedly,
Melanie |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2005 : 10:29:26 AM
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Amen....Beating the drum sistahs!
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
Edited by - MeadowLark on Nov 01 2005 10:32:25 AM |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2005 : 6:10:04 PM
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Because I believe one's religion is the outward expression of our inner relationship with God, I've always attended everybody's place of worship and brought my kids as they were growing up. Friday nightes we'd go with Julie to temple. We'd go with Cary to the Buddhist temple. We'd go with my relatives to Mass. My oldest son wand his family were LDS for a few years and are richer for the experience. They have since returned to the Catholic Faith. I go to Science of Mind and was ordained in the Methodist Church. I teach the Bible from the original Hebrew and Aramaic and because of my studies I've learned how the Semetic and Middle eastern people's customs, psychichology, idioms, etc. affected their belief system. It's all so wonderful and so rich! There is so much to learn from each other!
Happy Wishes! |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2005 : 10:28:47 AM
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Sister...Sister...nothin comes between me and my sister!
As sung by Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen in White Christmas 1954
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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BlueEggBabe
True Blue Farmgirl
417 Posts
Susan
PA
417 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2005 : 10:38:03 AM
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"We are more than just acquaintances... it's as if we are cut from the same fabric. Even though we appear to be sewn in a different pattern, we have a common thread that won't be broken-by people or years or distance."
Author Unknown
www.feedsackfarmgirls.blogspot.com
"If more of us valued good food, cheer and song above hoarded gold,the world would be a merrier place."
J.J.R.Tolkien |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2005 : 11:29:50 AM
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"We are family...I got all my sisters and me!"
Sister Sledge 1979
If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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BlueEggBabe
True Blue Farmgirl
417 Posts
Susan
PA
417 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2005 : 12:06:29 PM
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Is solace anywhere more comforting than in the arms of a sister. ~Alice Walker
www.feedsackfarmgirls.blogspot.com
"If more of us valued good food, cheer and song above hoarded gold,the world would be a merrier place."
J.J.R.Tolkien |
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BlueEggBabe
True Blue Farmgirl
417 Posts
Susan
PA
417 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2005 : 12:10:46 PM
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even better......
In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips.
yep, I like dat one!
www.feedsackfarmgirls.blogspot.com
"If more of us valued good food, cheer and song above hoarded gold,the world would be a merrier place."
J.J.R.Tolkien |
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Susie Q
True Blue Farmgirl
122 Posts
Susan
So. California
USA
122 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2005 : 8:27:57 PM
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I'm so glad I found my tribe of kindred spirits. Y'all are wonderful and so giving. It's a place where we can appreciate those things that are sometimes overlooked by todays fast paced-techno-disposable life.
I haven't been able to post much; sick for a time and then back to work trying to slog through the backlog. But I think of this forum and everyone often.
Sending up love and prayers for those who are going through a rough patch. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 05 2005 : 8:36:31 PM
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Well, I for one am glad to see you back!! I hope you are feeling back to normal by now!!!
Jenny in Utah
Put all your eggs in one basket..and then watch that basket!! Mark Twain |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
1940 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2005 : 9:51:23 PM
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Woo hoo! Me too!
Patricia
Happy Wishes! |
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
2206 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2005 : 09:29:23 AM
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If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come. |
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Anastasia
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
Anastasia
Telkwa
BC
Canada
56 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2005 : 11:51:26 AM
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I love this forum (although I, too, have been away a while) and am starting to pass along the information and loveliness to some of my girlfriends. Sent away for the Farmgirl Chapter package today after having several folks get really excited about the idea over coffee last night (actually, it was after a pumpkin launching/Guy Fawkes party, out in a field, with catapults and trebiges (sp?) the size of the trojan horse!). Good fun, excited about getting other people going and working together and having some gatherings of the like-minded. Thank you all for being here. :)
"Speciality is for insects." -Robert Heinlen |
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Kathy A.
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Kathy
Utah
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2005 : 01:09:37 AM
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Anastasia Good to see you are home from Yellowknife and back on the forum with us!! The catapulting pumpkin party sounds like soooo much fun! Building one must be a massive project is this a yearly event and is the catapult left standing all year or do they take it down?
Maybe you will have time to post about living off the grid, I'm not there yet but I noticed there are a few here who are interested in this topic. What is trebiges I tried to look it up but don't have a clue. Cheers ~Kathy |
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marthajane
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
Anna
Orlando
FL
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Nov 26 2011 : 07:09:58 AM
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good morning!
my honey found this topic...how I don't even know. all I can say is lately he's been vaguely making reference to "tribes".
I just joined MJF this summer, and I just went to use the computer and I found "someone" got on this forum and opened this topic for me this morning.
now I have to ask if there's any of you still out there?
whose still hanging around, or what is new?
Happiness IS being a MOM |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Nov 27 2011 : 08:27:04 AM
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Meadowlark, I totally agree...I have been on MJF for I think 3 yrs. I have asked questions, ranted, and commented on the beautiful things posted here. This is a wonderful forum for us..even my DH tells me if i need an answer to something go to your MJF ladies. This place is my home away from home.
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Nov 27 2011 : 08:49:57 AM
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I've been on the forum practically forever, and been a sister in the sisterhood for 5. I've tried many niches in my life but Farmgirls are much more than a niche, and yes, a tribe is what we've become =)
I fade away sometimes only to find my spirit wandering back. True sisters of the heart
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
http://thegimpyfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
http://pinterest.com/annikaloveshats/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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marthajane
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
Anna
Orlando
FL
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 6:27:07 PM
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Edited by - marthajane on Sep 29 2015 3:00:43 PM |
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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Needle
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
Judy
Kissimmee
Florida
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2015 : 2:28:05 PM
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I am still a new be,but the more posts I read, the more at home I feel. I am an only child, and now I have so many sisters I can hardly believe it! . I love the idea of us being a tribe. I came from a very small family, however, we raised 3 wonderful girls and have 3 amazing grandchildren. Now I have a tribe of sisters. I am truly blessed!
Farm Girl Sister #6566
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