"LOVE IS..." and Other Things That Matter

LOVE IS...

Denying It When He Insists He's Going Bald

OK...if you take a look at the photos below you'll see the relevancy of my "LOVE IS..." clipping for this week! The subject of "HAIR" (or the lack thereof) HAS definitely come up OCCASIONALLY in my marriage.

When my Mr. AGPMan and I first started dating in the winter of 1977 he had a mop of chocolate brown hair. It was dark, thick and wonderful... And, it still is...in the back!

This of course might make him the perfect candidate for a "Hair Transplant" or those gnarly looking "Hair Plugs"...

Can you even imagine?

I think not! "Totally WEIRD!" I say...

"...And don't try and dye it back to it's original color or do that BIZARRE looking comb-over thingy either! ICK!"

Our Engagement Picture - 1977/78

On the rare occasion he does opt to speak out loud about the loss of his now silvery-streaked locks I say only this:

"I'm not in love with your hair...".

Handsome (and Happy) as Ever - 2006

It's been a privilege to grow older and older with this man...

(Just a tip to you Ladies: DENYING there is a "problem" does work for a long, long time!) :) :) :)

Blessings to you as you accept wholeheartedly the ones you love...Rebecca

~THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP~

THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP
by Helen Steiner Rice

Friendship is a Priceless Gift
that cannot be bought or sold,
But it's value is far greater
than a mountain made of gold~

For gold is cold and lifeless,
it can neither see nor hear,
And in the time of trouble
it is powerless to cheer~

It has no ears to listen,
no heart to understand,
It cannot bring you comfort
or reach out a helping hand~

So when you ask God for a Gift,
be thankful if He sends
Not diamonds, pearls or riches,
but the love of real true friends.

Early next week I'll be in Kansas City. I'm going to finally meet up with one of my longest eBay friends, Ms. Iley... She lives 2 miles from where my hubby and I will be staying and I'm excited about lunching together and sharing my heart with hers...

Isn't it wonderful when something you've prayed for finally comes to pass? God certainly does make all things beautiful (and wonderful!) in His time...

Blessings to you as you remember the faithfulness of the Most High...Rebecca

~VINTAGE HOME TOUR - Guthrie Oklahoma~

Last week while I was taking pictures of the vintage brick buildings in Guthrie, Oklahoma, I also snapped a few photos of some of the sweetest old homes in the town as well! Below are a FEW of those you can find in this historic town... I love the house above but it does sorta remind me of a little church...what do you think?

While my camera clicked away my hubby walked up and grabbed one of the information sheets on this property. This house is listed for $289,000. Not a bad price unless you consider the fact that you can just about touch the neighbor's house next door!

I especially love this one! Truly magical...but...those shrubs gotta go. I'm sure the owners are keeping them because they are no doubt as old as the house. Still...they remind me B-I-G GREEN GHOSTS! :(

Now...this house is a charmer! Painted yellow brick and all. Wasn't that song in the Wizard of Oz "Follow the Yellow Brick House?" :)...

Here's another beauty! Three full levels of absolute perfection! I'm not sure if the first floor was always "glassed in". I'm thinking that it might have once been an open porch...

Now...this is one I would buy! I love everything about it. The cream with white trim and the black shutters just steal my heart away... I could absolutely live here!

I can certainly appreciate the style of this beautiful home! Not one I would probably buy, but it is gorgeous none-the-less! Reminds me of something you'd find in Beverly Hills, California!

I fell in love with the porch and railing on this pretty home! It is in lovely condition and you can tell it's been well cared for...

In this part of historic Guthrie the streets are still red brick! I just love it!

Now...the next picture is something that will make your heart skip a beat...

What in the world happened? This is truly devastating to see. Not sure how old this house was...about 100 years old...don't know what caused this fire either!!! My Mr.AGPMan and I crept up close to get a better view of the interior damage and the entire thing is charred black! Someone's dream went up in smoke! :.....(

I promise to show you more vintage homes in Guthrie before the Summer's end.

Blessings to you as you wonder with me what it would be like if these houses could talk...Rebecca