07.25.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 12:51 pm by Administrator
A cross stitch Sampler made by my mother presents a colorful array of roses and tulips and vines, and an enclosed area that includes the words, “Truth is Beauty.” Mother loved to embroider and her needlework piece is just another iteration of the timeless words of other people, gone before, in history.
In “Ode on a Grecian Urn” by John Keats (1795-1821), the poet’s last two lines are these:
‘Beauty is truth, truth beauty - that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.’
The Holy Bible says this, “…whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely; whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- meditate on these things.” - Philippians 4:8.
There is a certain timelessness to needlework. Early Samplers made by little girls, just learning to embroider, often included religious and moral statements.
There is something that is timeless about Truth. In the end, it will always prevail. It will always come out. The timeless principles of truth should box in the parameters of our own lives. To live a truthful life and to be true to one’s own moral conscience are two ideas to consider that will aid you in your own search for beauty…when you are looking for those roses among the thorns of life.
Today, seek Beauty.
Patricia
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07.24.07
Posted in Announcements, Web Additions at 1:27 am by Administrator
This afternoon, I wrote and published a new article, about Hungarian embroidery. This evening, a member of my online list for outline stitch embroidery enthusiasts sent me additional images of a lace tablecloth she collected in Hungary, as well as some beautiful photos of places she visited there.
My writing and photos center on Kalosca embroidery, visions of beauty. Hope you enjoy the article.
Tuesday - 7/23/07 - An account of Chris Thiessen’s trip to Hungary and her photos have been added, as well as a link to a site that sells kits of Hungarian embroidery.
Patricia Cummings
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07.22.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 12:48 pm by Administrator
Tammy Faye Bakker Messner, with her overdone, theatrical make-up (her trademark), has died. She passed away on Friday, bringing an end to the curious mix of public messages and media sound bites that comprised her life. Married to James Bakker for thirty years, together they built a mega-empire, complete with a Christian theme park, provided by the goodwill of their followers. Their “PTL” or “Praise the Lord” ministry raised millions of dollars during its 1980s’ telecasts.
Convicted of fraud and “swindling” folks out of millions of dollars, Bakker was sent to federal prison. Tammy remarried Mr. Messner, the chief builder of the theme park, who was also sent to prison, on other charges.
Some people have the mistaken notion that giving money to churches is either buying a ticket to heaven, or at least beating a path in that direction. My point is this: God in heaven is self-sufficient. He does not need your money or mine. Just as “money won’t buy you love,” according to the Beatles, money will not buy you heaven.
Recently, someone mentioned to me that she viewed “church” as little more than a social club. “Church” is also a way to exclude those who are not of the same religious persuasion. To me, there is an extremely vast difference between having faith, and adhering to a specific religion.
Religions can be dangerous because they breed fanatics, and we know all too well that fanatics can be lethal (witness 9-11?). They don’t care who they “take out” with them, because they are so convinced that they are going straight to heaven themselves.
God bless, Tammy Faye. I hope that she will find a peace unknown to man. I hope that God welcomes her home, and rocks her gently in His arms for all of eternity. She has suffered in this life, as do all who struggle for fame and fortune.
Each of us faces our own life issues and our own mortality, knowing that there will be a terminal point. Just remember that what we do today counts more than what we botched yesterday, or last week, or twenty years ago. We all need to live in the moment, for this moment is all we really have.
Talk is cheap. Good deeds speak for themselves.
Enjoy your Sunday!
Patricia
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