For Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

What we do today, right now, Will have an accumulated effect on all our tomorrows

Alexandra Stoddard


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today I will pray for others. As I focus my thoughts and feelings on the goodness that is the Christ essence within every person I will remember we are all spiritually perfect beings



TODAY’S QUOTE

How often we forget the little words of thanks, of praise, or encouragement. When we look back at our own life we remember not the gifts we have been given, but the smile, the kiss, the praise that has helped and enriched us. We must pray not to forget to give freely these "little things" to everyone we meet today

Barbara Cartland

IT’S WEDNESDAY !!

OVER THE HUMP DAY!

Well now they are saying that after the clouds clear away, we could have partly sunny skies today. If you hear something strange today it will me shouting out thanks and praise for the sunshine. The other part of the forecast said that it will go down to 38 degrees tonight and areas away from the lake could have a chance of frost. Often we do get the lake effect here and because of that do not get frost, but be warned…it just might frost tonight.

This is the last day of September and it sure did fly by fast. October will bring lots of fun things for us though, the least of which will be pumpkins and everyone loves them. We like to carve them, decorate with them and eat them too in delicious pumpkin pies.

This coming weekend will be our Sweethearts birthday and with a little luck and the rain does stop I might even be able to celebrate with her on Saturday. No one likes to be camping in the rain so we’ll have to see how the weather goes…

I had to turn the furnace on as it got below 65 degrees at my house last night. I hate to do that because it seems once you do it, it will be on from now until sometime in May. I know some of you in the south and out west are still enjoying summer like temps, but here it is getting chilly.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Dear Lord, forgive our impatience. Remind us that our time is not your time and that you always desire the best for us
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU!




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Cheers Day, marking the TV show’s premier on this date in 1982. It was a Boston bar, where everybody knows your name

Today is National Women's Health and Fitness Day

Today is National Chewing Gum Day

Today is National Lemon Ice Cream and Cake Appreciation Day

1927 - A record for the most home runs in a season -- 60 -- was set by Babe Ruth. The record stood for 34 years until it was broken by Roger Maris

1951: Billy Graham's Hour of Decision debuted on ABC-TV. It aired on Sunday nights through February 1954, then went into syndication

1960: The last Howdy Doody show was televised. Clarabell the Clown spoke for the first time ever and said, Goodbye, kids

1960: The first prime-time cartoon for adults, The Flintstones, premiered on ABC-TV. Alan Reed was the voice of Fred Flintstone

1984: The crime drama Murder, She Wrote debuted on CBS-TV. It starred Angela Lansbury for 12 seasons


TODAY’S SMILE

THINGS OVERHEARD ON NOAH'S ARK

11. Did anyone think about bringing a couple of umbrellas?

10. Hey, there are more than two flies in here!

9. I finally get a bass boat and now I have to take the whole family....

8. Wasn't someone supposed to put two shovels on board?

7. Help! I need some Pepto for the elephants, QUICK!

6. OK, who's the wise-guy who brought the mosquitoes on board?

5. Don't Make Me Pull This Ark Over And Come Back There!

4. No Ham, you cannot eat the Pig!

3. And whatever you do, DO NOT pull this plug out.

2. Nice Doggie!

AND THE NUMBER ONE THING OVERHEARD ON NOAH'S ARK.....

1. Are We There Yet?





TODAY’S REFLECTION

Michael and his angels battled against the dragon...Satan, the seducer of the whole world, was driven out

Revelation 12:7, 9

If Satan has been defeated, why must we still fight him? He has lost the war, but on his way to hell, is trying to exact more casualties upon the kingdom of God. He is a sore loser, and his fury knows no limits, for he knows his time is short.

Therefore, if we relax our efforts in finishing the fight (Gal 6:9), we might suffer some casualties ourselves. Because God has used angels to successfully fight Satan, and because the Lord hasn't changed His battle plan (see Heb 13:8), we need the angels and thankfully have a enveloping sense of their loving protection and guidance.

In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord

Psalm 138:1

TODAY’S ADVICE

Avoid streaked windows by drying them with crumpled newspaper

81 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2009



TODAY'S THOUGHT

The roses under my window make no reference to former roses or better ones; they are what they are; they exist with God today. There is no time to them. There is simply the rose; it is perfect in every moment of its existence.
Ralph Waldo Emerson





JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will act with compassion and easily forgive others. If I feel wronged or annoyed, I will release the impulse to judge.




TODAY’S QUOTE

Plenty of people miss their share of happiness. Not because they never found it, but because they didn't stop to enjoy it

William Feather

IT’S TUESDAY !!

BrrrChill !

After having temps in the 80’s last week it does seem chilly here this morning. It was a windy Monday and the wind coming over the lake from Canada is cold compared to what we’ve been used to.

It was low 50’s overnight and we have a high of 60 today. Wind is still promised to us too. So there is a wind chill factored in there too.

Just a little forewarning of what is to come I’m sure.

Work was very busy as usual on a Monday. Today will be a little slower, but there will still be plenty to do. It’s data entry day for me. Computer work all day long. Really there is rarely a time I’m not on the computer. Everything I do is on the computer.

Thank the good Lord I do know how to use one. And thankfully my eyes are still holding up. Although they do not like wet dark mornings for sure.

I had my OJ and vitamins and am still working on the attitude.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Dear God, help us to see our weakness, to center on your voice above the noise of the crowd, and to completely depend on you
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !





TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Quick Draw Day, always on the birthday of Quick Draw McGraw, the cartoon horse who got elected sheriff in 1959

Today is Make a List of the Top Ten Happiest Days in Your Life Day. Jot down details (while you can still remember). Do it, it'll be fun

Today is Gene Autry Day, marking his birth in Tioga, Texas, on this date in 1907. He made 94 feature films, 91 TV shows, and 635 recordings. He wrote Riders in the Sky, The Last Roundup, and Back in the Saddle Again. His biggest hit was Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Today is Michaelmas (Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel) - Saint Michael is patron saint of grocers, supermarket workers, paratroopers, security forces, battle, police officers, radiologists, and radiotherapists. If you eat goose on Michaelmas, you will never want for money during the entire next year

1950: Bell Laboratories introduced the first telephone answering machine

1996: The Nintendo 64 video game system debuted in America




TODAY’S SMILE

Smile. Have you ever noticed how easily puppies make human friends? Yet all they do is wag their tails and fall over.

Walter Anderson


Smiling is infectious,

You can catch it like the flu.

Someone smiled at me today,

And I started smiling too.
Author Unknown

No matter how grouchy you're feeling,

You'll find the smile more or less healing.

It grows in a wreathAll around the front teeth -

Thus preserving the face from congealing.

Anthony Euwer

A smile confuses an approaching frown

Author Unknown

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Even if this should seem impossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people, shall it in those days be impossible in My eyes also, says the Lord of hosts?

Zechariah 8:6

It seemed impossible that the Israelite nation would ever be restored, but nothing is impossible with God . God will do more than we can ever ask for or imagine.

TODAY’S ADVICE

Small gifts make friends, great ones make enemies

82 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Monday, September 28th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Opportunity only knocks once

Old Proverb


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will make a conscious choice to be more positive in my thoughts, words and deeds.




TODAY’S QUOTE

The million little things that drop into your hands, the small opportunities each day brings, He leaves us free to use or abuse, and goes unchanging along His silent way

Helen Keller



IT’S MONDAY !!

BACK TO WORK!

Have you had enough rain yet? I have and guess what -- there is more on the way! Looking at the long range forecast we may see some sun on Thursday! I’ll be counting the days. We not only have rain but high winds in the forecast too. Today through tomorrow morning.

Yes, the season has arrived – short days, long cold nights and no sun.

Here I go again, with all my might, to try and ward of the SAD disease that effects me every year. I’ll be taking extra vitamins and drinking more OJ too. I will try to be more optimistic and do some powerful positive thinking.

This week will be a long full 5 day work week and there is nothing on the calendar but work til Friday when I hope to be off to the camper for the weekend. I’ve got to say though that if they are predicting another weekend of 70 or more % chance of rain, I’ll probably stay home.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord, heal the divisions among Your followers

Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU!


TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Love Note Day. Go ahead .... jot one

Today is Family Day, a day to eat dinner with your children

Today is Read a Child a Book You Like Day

Today is Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement

Tonight is Go to Bed Early with a New Mystery Novel Night

It’s National Strawberry Cream Pie Day

1542 - Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo landed his ship at what we now call San Diego Bay. The site is marked with a monument, the Cabrillo National Monument, and some folks in California still celebrate Cabrillo day

1955 - The World Series was seen in living color on NBC, for the first time this day

1961 - Richard Chamberlain played the part of handsome, young, Dr. Kildare for five years, beginning this day on NBC



TODAY’S SMILE

A bear, a lion, and a pig meet.
I know what you’re thinking they eat the PIG...NO

The bear says,
If I roar in the forest, the entire forest is shivering with fear.

The lion says,
If I roar in the jungle, the entire jungle is afraid of me.

The pig says,
Big deal....I only have to cough,
and the entire planet goes into mass panic

One more…

A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep when you hit the snooze button





TODAY’S REFLECTION

Proclaim God's marvelous deeds to all the nations

Psalm 96:3

Futile attempts are often made to explain why Catholics and Protestants aren't the same. The early Christians had a similar problem with Jewish and Gentile converts. Finally, Peter had to remind the other apostles that 'we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they

While the differences in doctrine and Tradition can't be overlooked or minimized, we do have a responsibility toward our Christian brothers and sisters to remember that we not only serve the same Lord, we are saved by Him as well

Lord, help us see how much we need each other

As we walk along the Christian way;

In fellowship with sister and with brother,

You will keep us growing day by day

Hess


TODAY’S ADVICE

When the corn wears a heavy coat, so must you

83 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Thursday, September 24th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SEPTEMBER 24th, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

If there is light in the soul,

There will be beauty in the person.

If there is beauty in the person,

There will be harmony in the house.

If there is harmony in the house,

There will be order in the nation.

If there is order in the nation,

There will be peace in the world.
Chinese Proverb




JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: If I find myself in a challenging circumstance, I will remember to check my perception of the situation. I will foster faith by focusing my thoughts on God's powerful protection and limitless love



TODAY’S QUOTE

I've never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful

Author Unknown

IT’S THURSDAY !!

Thankfully it is the last day of the work week for me. I am hoping we’ll be having some good weather as I’ll be at the campsite for 3 days now. I have one more long weekend in October for camping and then after that the next 3 day-er will be at Thanksgiving. I hate to see my vacation days dwindle down but you know I’ll be having lots more of them come next year.
The campsite closes the weekend of the 24th/25th of October.

This year has flown by so far and before we know it those holidays will be here. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas as always because it will mean having most of my family together.

I hope you all have a great weekend filled with lots of that good R&R. I’ll see you with my newsletter again come next Monday – The good Lord willing and the creek don’t rise.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !

TODAY’S PRAYERS

Dear God, help us to believe in your word and put it to work in our life
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU!




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Buy Nothing Day - This day provides a 24-hour moratorium on consumer spending and buyological urges

Miss Piggy Day - On the birthday of Jim Hensen, celebrate all his creations -- Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, and Gonzo. Jim Hensen was born this day in 1936 in Greenville, Mississippi

Today is Moose day, honoring Bullwinkle J. Moose from Frostbite Falls, Minnesota, who debuted on this date in 1959 with his best friend, a the plucky squirrel named Rocky

1956: First transatlantic telephone cable system begins operation

1968: CBS premiered the television news magazine 60 Minutes


TODAY’S SMILE

TEACHERS

On the 6th day, God created men and women.

On the 7th day, he rested.

Not so much to recuperate, but rather to prepare himself for the work he was going to do on the next day. For it was on that day-the 8th day-that God created the FIRST TEACHER.This TEACHER, though taken from among men and women, had several significant modifications. In general, God made the TEACHER more durable than other men and women.

The TEACHER was made to arise at a very early hour and to go to bed no earlier than 11:30 p.m .- with no rest in between.

The TEACHER had to be able to withstand being locked up in an air-tight classroom for six hours with thirty-five "monsters" on a rainy Monday. And the TEACHER had to be fit to correct 103 term papers over Easter vacation.

Yes, God made the TEACHER tough...but gentle too.

The TEACHER was equipped with soft hands to wipe away the tears of the neglected and lonely student...of those of the sixteen year old girl who was not asked to the prom.And into the TEACHER God poured a generous amount of patience. Patience when a student asks to repeat the directions the TEACHER has just repeated for someone else. Patience when the kids forget their lunch money for the fourth day in a row. Patience when one-third of the class fails the test. Patience when the text books haven't arrived yet, and the semester starts tomorrow.And

God gave the TEACHER a heart slightly bigger than the average human heart. For the TEACHER's heart had to be big enough to love the kid who screams, "I hate this class-it's boring!" and to love the kid who runs out of the classroom at the end of the period without so much as a"goodbye", let alone a "thank you".

And lastly, God gave the TEACHER an abundant supply of HOPE. For God knew that the TEACHER would always be hoping. Hoping that the kids would someday learn how to spell... hoping not to have lunchroom duty... hoping that Friday would come... hoping for a free day.... hoping for deliverance.

When God finish ed creating the TEACHER, he stepped back and admired the work of his hands. And God saw that the TEACHER was good. Very Good!And God smiled, for when he looked at the TEACHER, he saw into the future.

He knew that the future is in the hands of the TEACHERS.

And because God loves Teachers so much, on the 9th day God created Snow Days

Author Unknown

TODAY’S REFLECTION
You have eaten, but have not been satisfied;You have drunk, but have not been exhilarated; have clothed yourselves, but not been warmed; And whoever earned wages earned them for a bag with holes in it
Haggai 1: 1-8
Today’s reading encourage us to reflect on what brings us joy in life. Next time you are feeling down, try this experiment. Think of someone who would benefit from a random act of kindness and do it. It can be the smallest thing. Think of someone you love who needs to hear that and send an email or make a call. Take your kids to the library or a park and let the dishes in the sink wait. Invite your elderly neighbor who doesn’t get out much for a cup of coffee. The possibilities are endless.
Once you’re focusing on bringing joy to someone else, the sun will come out on your own day.
In giving, we receive and what we receive is the gift of joy.


TODAY’S ADVICE

Colds are only caught from other people; during cold season, don't shake hands or touch surfaces and then bring your fingers to your nose or face

87 DAYS UNTIL WINTER!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Look to the simple goodness of life


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will trust in God. He will guide me through the changes life brings.



TODAY’S QUOTE

The man is happiest who lives from day to day and asks no more,

garnering the simple goodness of life

Euripides



IT’S WEDNESDAY !!

OVER THE HUMP DAY!

After today just one more day of work and then a 3 – day weekend. Today will go by pretty fast but tomorrow will be a long one. There will not be much to do so I’m afraid I’ll be doing the office cleaning. It’s not one of my favorite jobs but then it beats doing nothing.

The promise of rain is still with us for today although yesterday we didn’t get any. It was very humid though and felt more like August than September. I’m thankful we’ve not had the terrible flooding that the folks in Georgia have been experiencing. They are in my prayers for sure.

Tonight I’ll be finishing up the laundry that was started yesterday and packing my bags for camp. I leave right from work so I want to have things ready to go in the morning. The campground is treating us with dinner Saturday night. It’s a thank you dinner for all the people like me that camp there for the season. They have it catered so it should be very nice.

That’s the news from home as I know it. All has been pretty quiet here.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS


Lord, grant me the sensitivity to listen with an open heart

to those who come into my life
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Innergize Day, a day to set aside time for yourself

Today is National Puffy Pancakes Day

Today is Piano Players Day

Today is Neptune Day, marking discovery of the planet on this date in 1846. Neptune is four times larger than Earth and takes 164.8 Earth years to revolve once around the sun. Neptune is 2-billion-796-million-700-thousand miles from the sun, or about 30 times farther than we are

Checkers Day - Recognizes dogs' contributions to presidential politics. In 1952, Richard Nixon saved his vice presidential nomination with his Checkers Speech (about his daughter's dog).

The Jetsons' Birthday - The first ABC program to be broadcast in color, The Jetsons, premiered on this day in 1962
1964: In the first New York performance of Fiddler on the Roof, Zero Mostel sang If I Were a Rich Man.
1969: Marcus Welby M.D. debuted on ABC-TV. It starred Robert Young, James Brolin, and Elena Verdugo
1986: Congress designated the rose as America’s national flower


TODAY’S SMILE

Did you hear about the bear hunter? Well, he was out hunting for bears one day, and soon came across a large, trophy sized bear. He raised his rifle and took careful aim. Just as he was about to pull the trigger, the bear turned and began to speak to him!
Isn't it better to talk than to shoot? What do you want? Let's negotiate the matter, said the bear.
Lowering his rifle in shock, the hunter thought a second, and then replied, I want a fur coat.
Good, said the bear, that is a negotiable item. I only want a full stomach, so let us sit down and negotiate a compromise.
They sat down to negotiate and after a time the bear walked away, alone. The negotiations had been successful.
The bear had a full stomach, and the hunter had his fur coat!
Moral of this tale: Watch out for the compromises of the world!



TODAY’S REFLECTION

Jesus summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authorityover all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. He said to them, Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money,and let no one take a second tunic.

Luke 9: 1-6

It was the material things Jesus told his disciples to leave behind. Their task was to take the words of Jesus, his teachings they had heard, and their own ears, eyes and hearts. These they were to carry on their journey to the people to whom they were sent.These are the things we are called to carry in the 21st century. Over a life-time of gathering material goods, there is a strong sense of simplifying our life-style. Having someone who is willing to listen, encourage and hearten them can heal people. Being affirmed, having their dignity respected, their story acknowledged, can be as healing as a physical cure. It gives them courage to continue with a new heart and a new spirit.Daily Mediations


TODAY’S ADVICE

For a happy marriage, never speak loudly to one another
unless the house is on fire

88 DAYS TIL WINTER!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2009



TODAY'S THOUGHT

It's not true that nice people finish last . . .

Nice people are winners before the game even starts

JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will begin a pilgrimage of peace--one step, one prayer, one act of forgiveness, one outstretched hand at a time




TODAY’S QUOTE

MAY YOU HAVE . . .

Enough happiness to keep you sweet

Enough trials to keep you strong

Enough sorrow to keep you human

Enough hope to keep you happy

Enough failure to keep you humble

Enough success to keep you eager

Enough friends to give you comfort

Enough wealth to meet your needs

Enough enthusiasm to look forward

Enough faith to banish depression

Enough determination to make each

day better than yesterday

Author Unknown



IT’S TUESDAY !!

AND

HAPPY FALL!

The weather forecast says we’ll have a warm day at 80 degrees for a high and some more rain today. The rain is typical of this time of year but the warm temps are not.

My other boss, the one that is mostly retired came in coughing and sniffling and blowing his nose on Monday. Just a few weeks ago the other one was sick and came into the office too. I’m sorry they don’t feel well, but I do wish they’d stay home when they are feeling bad. Well I sprayed my Lysol disinfectant and took a couple of aspirin and will take extra vitamins this week. I really don’t need whatever it is that they have.

The cold and flu season is beginning. Don’t forget the most important thing you can do is wash your hands often.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Dear Father, help us to remember that we are not your employees but your children. As such, we long to be like you and to serve you
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Autumn begins today at 5:18 p.m. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere; Spring begins in the Southern Hemisphere

Today is Dear Diary Day, a day to write it down. You'll be glad you did

Today is Ice Cream Cone Day, marking Italo Marchiony's invention of the cone, first made of paper then pastry, for his push cart ice cream business in New York City. He filed to patent the cone mold on this date in 1903 and received the patent in December

Fantasies Are Fabulous Day - This is the birthday of J. R. R. Tolkien, use this day to create and celebrate fantasies

You Light Up My Life Day - Celebrated on the birthday of singer Debbie Boone, who sang the hit song You Light Up My Life. Light up someone's life, do something special for them. Debbie was born on this day in 1956, in Hackensack, New Jersey

1899: A painting of a dog listening to a record player was purchased by the Gramophone Company, parent of RCA Victor, for use as a trademark

1980: Laura Ingalls got married on Little House on the Prairie


TODAY’S SMILE

A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?"
The crow answered: "Sure, why not." So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow and rested. All of a sudden a fox appeared that jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
The moral of this story is simple: to be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up




TODAY’S REFLECTION

As Jesus passed by, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, Follow me. And he got up and followed him. While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat with Jesus and his disciples

Matthew 9: 9-13

The disciples must have been horrified when Jesus called this collaborator and extortionist to join him! Imagine the conversion it required—not just for Matthew but for those who had to live with him. The evidence of their success—the fact that all were praying together in the upper room (Acts 1:13-14)—should give us hope that no division is too hard for God to overcome

TODAY’S ADVICE

Use vegetable cooking spray to quiet squeaky door hinges and wheels

89 DAYS TIL WINTER!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Monday, Septerber 21st, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Everyone wants to be appreciated.
So if you appreciate someone, don't keep it a secret

Mary Kay Ash




JUST FOR TODAY


We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will I focus my attention on one activity at a time, letting God's love move through me as I complete the task


TODAY’S QUOTE

In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary

Aaron Rose


IT’S MONDAY !!

Tomorrow will officially be the first day of fall and it’s beginning to look that way around here too. One thing that isn’t fall like is the temps. We are to have a warm week ahead of us. Rain but warm is what they are saying!

I had a great weekend that went by too fast as always. It’s BACK TO WORK as usual for a Monday morning! Hopefully it won’t be raining as wet dark mornings make it very difficult for me to see where I’m going.

This will be a 4 day work week as I do have Friday off for a vacation day. The only thing on the calendar besides work is a hair cut on Tuesday evening. I find it so hard to believe a month has passed since I had the last one. My hair does look a little shabby though so it’s time.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Please join me in prayer with people all over the world in observing the United Nations International Day of Peace. On September 21, (today) I will pause at noon and, in my own way, pray for peace for one minute. May my one minute, magnified a million times, create a culture of peace that will change the future of humanity


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU!


TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Observe the Speed Limit Day, a day to slow down and see if you can drive legally for 24 hours, and then declare yourself a Law-Abiding Citizen

Today is World Gratitude Day

Today is International Day of Peace, sponsored by the United Nations. Also called Pause the World Day, a day to pause, calm down, be nice, and plant a seed

Today is Miniature Golf Day

1897: The New York Sun ran its famous editorial that declared, Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

1957: Perry Mason premiered on CBS-TV and lasted nine full seasons


TODAY’S SMILE

I have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy:

Seize the moment.

Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, didn't know it was coming or are too rigid to depart from their routine.

I got to thinking one day about all those women on the Titanic who passed up dessert at dinner that fateful night in an effort to cut back. From then on, I've tried to be a little more flexible.

How many women out there will eat at home because their husband didn't suggest going out to dinner until after something had been thawed?

How often have your kids dropped in to talk and sat in silence while you watched Jeopardy! on television? I cannot count the times

I called my sister and said, How about going to lunch in a half hour?

She would gasp and stammer, I can't . . .. . . .

I have clothes on the line.. . . .

My hair is dirty.. . . .

I wish I had known yesterday.. . . .

I had a late breakfast.. . . .

It looks like rain.. . . .

And my personal favorite:

It's Monday.

We never did have lunch together.

Attributed to Erma Bombeck

One More…

THINGS THAT IT TOOK ME 50 YEARS TO LEARN.

Take out the fortune before you eat the cookie.

Never lick a steak knife.

Never under any circumstances take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.

You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight savings time.

There comes a time when you should stop expecting other people to make a big deal about your birthday. That time is age 11

.If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be meetings.

A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person.

Your friends love you, anyway.

And finally for the young and young at heart…

Q: What do you get if you cross a bear with a skunk?

A: Winnie the Phew!

Q: What did the Arithmetic textbook say to the Reading textbook?

A: Don't tell me your sad stories, I'm the one with the problems!

Q: What is the difference between an elephant and a flea?

A: An elephant can have fleas but a flea can't have elephants!

Q: What did the picture say to the wall?

A: I've been framed!

Q: What did the wall say to the picture?

A: Hi Art





TODAY’S REFLECTION

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety

Psalm 4:8

Psalm 4:4-5 has a three-part recipe for finding peace in a troubled world: When you're angry, don't express it by disobeying God. When you lie down at night, do it in heart-searching silence. Live sacrificially, putting your trust in the Lord
He rests well who rests in Jesus

TODAY’S ADVICE

Pick pears when the fruit has a faint yellow blush but is still green


1 DAY TIL FALL!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Friday, September 18th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Each day comes bearing its own gifts.
Untie the ribbons

Ruth Ann Schabacker


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will look beyond the temporary satisfaction of material gifts and know that I am richly blessed by the gifts that matter most



TODAY’S QUOTE

A hug is a great gift - one size fits all,
and it's easy to exchange

Author Unknown

IT’S FINALLY FRIDAY !!

I am happy to report that I’ll be headed toward the camper right after work today. It’s been a long long work week and the 2 days of R & R that are ahead of me is just what is needed.

There is now a chance of rain for Sunday so I’ll be hoping it holds off til Sunday evening. Today is another mostly sunny one with highs in the low 70’s. Tomorrow should be the same.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS
Father, thank you for sending us godly friends.
Help us to be such friends to others
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

TODAY’S TRIVIA

September 18 is the 261st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar

There are 104 days remaining until the end of the year

1837 Tiffany and Co (first named Tiffany & Young) is founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and Teddy Young in New York City The store is called a stationery and fancy goods emporium.

1870 Old Faithful Geyser observed and named by Henry D. Washburn during the Washburn - Langford - Doan Expedition to Yellowstone

Don’t forget: Tomorrow is Talk Like a Pirate Day



Here is how life in the United States has changed over the past 15 years:

Number of consumer magazines with "fit," "fitness," or "health" in the title:

Then: 9Now: 17

Number of health-club memberships:

Then: 17.3 millionNow: 33.8 million

Number of states in which 15 percent or more of the population is obese:

Then: 0Now: 49

Chance that someone has been diagnosed with a food allergy:

Then: less than 1 in 100Now: 1 in 20


TODAY’S SMILE

LIVING IN OHIO...

After living just about all my life in Ohio, I know how to be an Ohioan.

While I was learning, written guidelines would have been helpful. So I've written some to assist others.

1. Know the state casserole.

The state casserole consists of canned green beans, Campbell's cream of mushroom soup and dried onions. You can safely take this casserole to any social event and know that you will be accepted. In fact, Neil Armstrong almost took this casserole to the moon in case he encountered alien life there. NASA nixed the plan out of concern that the casserole would overburden the Apollo rocket at liftoff.

2. Get used to food festivals.

The Ohio General Assembly, in an effort to grow bigger offensive linemen, passed legislation years ago requiring every incorporated community to have at least one festival per year dedicated to a high-fat food. Thus, Sugarcreek honors Swiss cheese, Bucyrus has a bratwurst celebration and Gahanna, seeking an edge over other towns, has recently introduced the Triglyceride and Low-density Lipoprotein Festival. It is your duty as an Ohioan to attend these festivals and at least buy an elephant ear.

3. Know the geography.Of Florida, I mean.

I've run into Ohioans who couldn't tell you where Toledo is but they know the exact distance from Fort Myers to Bonita Springs. That's because all Ohioans go to Florida in the winter. Or plan to when they retire. Or are related to retired Ohioans who have a place in Sarasota. We consider Florida to be the Lower Peninsula of Ohio.

4. Speaking of Ohio weather . . .Wear layers or die.

The thing to remember about Ohio seasons is that they can occur at anytime. We have spring like days in January and wintry weekends in October. April is capable of providing a sampling of all four seasons in a single 24-hour period. For these reasons, Ohio is the Layering Capital of the World. Even layering, however, can pose danger. Golfers have been known to dress for hypothermia and end up dead of heat stroke because they couldn't strip off their layers of plaid fast enough on a changeable spring morning.

5. Don't take Ohio place names literally.

Upper Sandusky is below regular Sandusky. Circleville is square. East Liverpool has no counterpart to the west. Also, if a town has the same name as a foreign capital..... Lima or Berlin, for example...... you must not pronounce it that way lest you come under suspicion as a spy. Hence, it's not LEE-ma as in Peru, but LYE-ma as in bean.

6. Become mulch literate.

Ohioans love mulch and appreciate its subtle differences. Learn the difference between hardwood, cypress and pine bark at a minimum. Researchers think the state affinity for mulch derives from its relatively flat terrain. People have a subconscious need for topography, and when it can't be supplied naturally, they are more likely to make little mulch hillocks in their front yards.

7. Be knowledgeable about sports.

In order to talk sports with obsessive fans in Ohio, you have to be knowledgeable on three levels - professional, college and high school. The truly expert Ohio sports fan knows not only the name of the hotshot quarterback at Abercrombie and Fitch High School, but also what colleges he's interested in, how much he bench-presses, who he took to the prom and what he got on his biology quiz last week.

8. About trends . . .

Remember that Ohioans are never the first to embrace trends. When we do embrace them, we do so with a Midwestern pragmatism. For example, if you see an Ohioan with a nose ring, there's a good chance he's had it undercoated to guard against rust.

9. How to sell things . . .

The best way to sell something in Ohio is to attach the term "Amish" to it. The product need not be genuinely Amish. This would explain the existence of Amish moo shu pork.

I hope you found this guide to be useful. If it offends you, please let me know. I will bring a green-bean casserole to your house to make amends.

Author Unknown

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my sighing. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation

Psalm 5:1-3

The words from the Psalmist reveal one thing we do very well, and one thing we do not do so well. This is what we do very well: In the morning I lay my requests before you
Waiting for Him to respond is never easy! This is what we don't do so well:
Wait in expectation



TODAY’S ADVICE

Harvest and tie up small bundles of dried, woody-stemmed herbs like bay, lavendar, or rosemary to scent your evening fires

4 DAYS TIL FALL!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Thursday, September 17th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey

Babs Hoffman


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will take a few moments to rest in the awareness of the Spirit of Christ within me that encourages and strengthens.




TODAY’S QUOTE

The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway

Henry Boye


IT’S THURSDAY !!

AND

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR ‘LITTLE RAY OF SUNSHINE’ BOY!

May the dear Lord bless you today and always.

On the way to work yesterday morning I was greeted by a beautiful sight in the sky. The sky itself was a deep midnight blue (its dark when I leave for work) and very clear. What I saw was the bright sliver of a moon in the eastern sky which had a very bright star to the left of it. Together they were just stunning!

Maybe that star was a planet, I’m not sure. I’ll have to check it out but it sure was pretty. I also discovered that my little creature from the other morning had met up with someone or something as there was a very strong smell in the air just about the same spot that I’d seen him. The skunk had made his presence known but thankfully I did not see him.

I was surprised to see a weather alert on for our county when I checked the weather on line yesterday evening. It’s been a little breezy out but temp wise mild and very few clouds in the sky. Here’s what I found when I clicked on it

…Risk of High Rip Tides along the Erie shoreline.

I live near the lake but not by it so it really didn’t concern me; I just thought it unusual as we had no storms.

This evening I may go to Bible Study as our Pastor is starting it again after the summer break. I like to go but also have some things that need to be finished before the weekend so we’ll see…

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord, help us to read the Bible daily, discovering food for our soul and guidance for our journey
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.



TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is M*A*S*H Day, marking the TV shows premier on this date in 1972

Today is Citizenship Day, begun in 1787, and the beginning of Constitution Week

Today is NFL Day, marking formation of the National Football League on this date in 1920 in Canton, Ohio. Canton is now the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Today is National Apple Dumpling Day

1787 - The Constitution of the United States of America was signed by delegates from twelve states at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, PA. The U.S. Constitution is the world’s oldest working Constitution


1931: RCA Records introduced the 33-and-a-third long-play record in England



TODAY’S SMILE

Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.

The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.

Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know "why" I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.

One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it is such a nice change from being young.

Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable



TODAY’S REFLECTION

We played the flute for you, but you did not dance. We sang a dirge, but you did not weep.

Luke 7:32

Jesus spoke of God’s mercy, and also warned of his judgment—yet they still found excuses not to follow him. They called John the Baptist possessed and labeled Jesus a hypocrite

You may know someone who is resisting God’s love. Any mention of the gospel seems to irritate them. Maybe something in their past has caused them to become cynical about faith. Perhaps you’ve already concluded that they will never come around. But if Jesus gave his last breath for them, then we should have hope for them too! No one is beyond the reach of his mercy

TODAY’S ADVICE

Swallows fly high: clear blue sky;
Swallows fly low: rain we shall know


5 DAYS TIL FALL!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

We are meant to shine with God's light


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will look in the mirror, and see my self as a beautiful, unique, divine creation. Divine power brings wholeness to every cell of my body.


TODAY’S QUOTE

Let your light shine. Shine within you so that it can shine on someone else.
Let your light shine

Oprah Winfrey


IT’S WEDNESDAY !!

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DDIL#4 TODAY

May the dear Lord bless you today and always!

Today we go OVER THE HUMP of this work week. So far it’s been a busy one for me.

It was nice to take a break yesterday evening and play my dulcimer. I don’t do it enough anymore and am even forgetting some of the music I once knew. As always there were a few laughs to be had.

Laughter is the best medicine for sure.

Today is supposed to be a bit cooler and we are supposed to be in the low 70’s through the weekend. I see some partly cloudy days ahead but no rain.
Maybe now our grass will finally quit growing so fast and give everyone a break on the mowing.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Father, may my life bring you glory and show others what a joy it is to serve you
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.





TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Stop the World Day, a day to pause, calm down, be nice, and plant a seed

Today is Mayflower Day. The Mayflower departed Plymouth, England, on this date in 1620

Today is National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day

Today is National Collect Rocks Day

1953: The Robe, the first movie filmed in the widescreen process CinemaScope, had its premiered at the Roxy Theater in New York

1955: American children were introduced to Play-Doh

1988: Bobby McFerrin's Don't Worry, Be Happy became the first a cappella record to reach #1 on U.S. rock music charts


TODAY’S SMILE

The Green, Green Grass Of Home

By Erma Bombeck, written November 1971

When Mike was 2, he wanted a sandbox, and his father said: There goes the yard. We'll have kids over here day and night, and they'll throw sand into the flower beds, and cats will make a mess in it, and it'll kill the grass for sure.

And Mike's mother said, It'll come back.

When Mike was 5, he wanted a jungle gym set with swings that would take his breath away and bars to take him to the summit, and his father said: Good grief, I've seen those things in back yards, and do you know what they look like? Mud holes in a pasture. Kids digging their gym shoes in the ground. It'll kill the grass.

And Mike's mother said, It'll come back.

Between breaths, when Daddy was blowing up the plastic swimming pool, he warned: You know what they're going to do to this place? They're going to condemn it and use it for a missile site. I hope you know what you're doing. They'll track water everywhere and have a million water fights, and you won't be able to take out the garbage without stepping in mud up to your neck. When we take this down, we'll have the only brown lawn on the block.

It'll come back, Mike's mother said.

When Mike was 12, he volunteered his yard for a camp out. As they hoisted the tents and drove in the spikes, his father stood at the window and observed, Why don't I just put the grass seed out in cereal bowls for the birds and save myself the trouble of spreading it around? You know for a fact that those tents and all those big feet are going to trample down every single blade of grass, don't you.

Don't bother to answer. I know what you're going to say.

It'll come back

The basketball hoop on the side of the garage attracted more crowds than the Olympics. And a small patch of lawn that started out with a barren spot the size of a garbage can lid soon drew to encompass the entire side yard.Just when it looked as if the new seed might take root, the winter came and the sled runners beat it into ridges. Mike's father shook his head and said, I never asked for much in this life only a patch of grass.And his wife smiled and said, It'll come back.
The lawn this fall was beautiful. It was green and alive and rolled out like a sponge carpet along the drive where gym shoes had trod ... along the garage where bicycles used to fall ... and around the flower beds where little boys used to dig with iced tea spoons.
But Mike's father never saw it. He anxiously looked beyond the yard and asked with a catch in his voice, he will come back, won't he?





TODAY’S REFLECTION

Beloved: I am writing you, although I hope to visit you soon. But if I should be delayed, you should know how to behave in the household of God, which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of truth

1Timothy 3: 14-16

Paul is writing to Timothy – Paul’s great friend, sometime emissary and devoted convert – saying that he hopes to visit him soon, but that if Paul is delayed to take comfort in the good works they are doing together

Paul is acutely aware of the strains of our earthly existence and the pressure it puts relationships. So he wrote and spoke about it to comfort friends



TODAY’S ADVICE

A closed mouth gathers no foot

6 DAYS TIL FALL!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Practice makes better


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will give thanks for all those who teach, guide and support students on new paths. I will pray that God's wisdom and understanding are active within them



TODAY’S QUOTE

Teachers who inspire realize there will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how we use them

Author Unknown



IT’S TUESDAY !!

We have really been having some beautiful weather the last few days. More and more color is beginning to show in the trees. The sky has been blue and sunny. This is the part of fall that I like best. We don’t have any leaves to rake yet and it’s not cold and raining. Those days will come to be sure, but for now we just count our blessings and enjoy.

We had thought our humming birds had left us, but Sunday evening we did see one busy little one flitting from one place to another and sipping at the feeder. They’ll be gone before long and we’ll miss them for sure.

It is dark going to work in the early morning and that is one thing I dread. As I was driving along yesterday morning my headlights spotlighted a little black and white creature at the edge of the road. Thankfully he stopped and I didn’t run him over. That would have caused quite a stink as he was a skunk. Oh my, was I thankful he stopped.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS


Lord God, strengthen our faith as we exercise it.
Teach us persistence in loving others
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU!


TODAY’S TRIVIA

American Novel Day - This day celebrates the birthday of America's first major novelist, James Fennimore Cooper. He was born this day in 1789 in Burlington, New Jersey

USA Today, a publication of the Gannett media empire, was published for the first time on this day in 1982.

William Howard Taft's Birthday - Born on this day in 1857 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the 27th U.S. president

1930 - Hoagy Carmichael recorded Georgia on My Mind on the Victor label
Georgia on My Mind became the official state song of Georgia in 1979.

1930: One of the world's most popular comic strips, Blondie, first appeared. Blondie and Dagwood speak 33 languages in 1,800 newspapers in 58 countries

1949: The Lone Ranger, already on radio and in comic books, debuted on ABC Television

1965: Green Acres debuted on CBS-TV. The sitcom starred Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Pat Buttram, and Arnold the Pig

1984 - Princess Diana and Prince Charles celebrated the birth of their second child, a blue-eyed baby boy who weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Prince Harry

TODAY’S SMILE

REAL TEACHERS

Real teachers grade papers in the car, during commercials, in faculty lounges and have been seen grading in church.

Real teachers cheer when they hear April 1 does not fall on a school day.

Real teachers clutch a pencil while thinking and make notes in the margins of books.

Real teachers can't walk past a crowd of kids without straightening up the line.

Real teachers have disjointed necks from writing on boards without turning their backs on the class.

Real teachers are written up in medical journals for size and elasticity of kidneys and bladders.

Real teachers have been timed gulping down a full lunch in 2 minutes, 18 seconds. Master teachers can eat faster than that.

Real teachers can predict exactly which parents will show up at Open House.

Real teachers know the shortest distance and the length of travel time from their classroom to the office.

Real teachers can sense gum.

Real teachers know the difference among what must be graded, what ought to be graded, and what probably should never again see the light of day.

Real teachers have their best conferences in the parking lot.

Real teachers know secretaries and custodians run the school.

Real teachers hear the heartbeats of crisis; always have time to listen; know they teach students, not subjects; and they are absolutely non-expendable.





TODAY’S REFLECTION

You shall teach them diligently to your children . . . when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way

Deuteronomy 6:7

In Deuteronomy, Moses instructed the Israelites to take to heart God’s truths and share them with the next generation as a way of life. Biblical parenting is not a guarantee of having godly offspring. But when we see spiritual interest in the next generation, we can cultivate vital conversations about God’s Word. This can be one of a parent’s, or grandparent’s, greatest legacies

The richest legacy a parent can leave a child is a godly example


TODAY’S ADVICE

Deodorize thermoses with salt water

7 DAYS TIL FALL!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA