Decide to be happy today, to live with what is yours – your family, your business, your job, your luck. If you can’t have what you like, maybe you can like what you have.
Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable, responsive, caring, and understanding. Be your best, dress your best, talk softly, and look for the bright side of things. Praise people for what they do and do not criticize them for what they cannot do. If someone does something stupid, forgive and forget. After all, it’s just for one day.
Who knows, it might turn out to be a nice day.
Always think on the bright side--no matter what life brings to your day. You'll gain a treasure within your soul that no worry or hardship can ever take away. Isaac Purcell
RECIPES AND CRAFTS
The labels shown below will take you to posts with recipes and a few craft ideas that I've included in my daily entries.
I'm looking out the window and the day is drab and dreary, And I'm trying to console myself by thinking something cheery I know it's simply horrible to get in such a slump And I also know it's up to me to get across the hump And I realize I'm selfish to mention this to you For, gee, you might be feeling a little 'low-down' too but often when I feel like this I tell myself it's true That I am not the only one who feels 'low-down and blue' And just knowing there are others who feel the way I do Renews my sinking spirit and keeps me smiling through and know that it's natural to take a 'spirit-dive' Provides the spunk and courage to hang on and survive And while there are a lot of moods that we can drive away by looking on the BRIGHT SIDE in all we do and say, There also is a loneliness that God meant us to feel But, gee, it sure is mighty hard to know which one is real And I'd hate to be a 'sad sack' who never saw the sun And just complained that every day was such a dreary one. But I know that all the dark days are just part of God's plan We should accept them graciously and do the best we can... So I'll just keep on trying for I know it's 'Gospel true' there never was a cloud so dark the sun could not shine through!
by Helen Steiner Rice
On the Bright Side Newsletter
I send this little letter out each morning to all my family and friends and even to a few people that I've never met. Many of them send it on to others too. So in order to make it available to more people I post the 'brighter side' of the news here each day in this journal. The letter began as an effort to keep in touch with my family as they are spread out in all directions. My family, friends and God are the most important things in my life. You'll find quotes, poems and stories and even a few recipes included in this newsletter. I try to find something new each day to share. In a world that very often publishes only the dark side of things I felt that others would be encouraged to hear about 'the bright side'. 'On Ya'-ma
Award from Aging Disgracefully
ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE
The comfortable and comforting people are those who look upon the bright side of life; gathering its roses and sunshine and makingthe most that happens seem the best.
There are thoughts of Spring on my mind today.The weather has been so dreary, but they do say we may have a chance to see the sun today
It’ll be another quiet day at work for me.The boss will be out for a good part of the day and my work is about completed for the week.I guess it would be a good morning for me to do a little clean up around there.
I am never without something to do it seems.
THINKING
Tomorrow is anniversary of the Supreme Court decision, Roe vs. Wade, 1973, in the United States of America, January 22 and it is a day of prayer for Human Life. Please join me in prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life.
Almighty God, the hearts of the powerful are in your hands; bestow your wisdom upon our leaders, that they may govern wisely and justly, championing your gift of life and dignity in all of human kind
NEW IN THE KITCHEN
This week I’ve been eating one of my favorite quick and easy meals.I made a pot full so I also put some in the freezer for another time too.I made it on Sunday and have had it for dinner every evening since.
It is all fixed in one pot and that is what makes it so easy.
Potatos-Carrots-Cabbage and Kielbasa
1 lb. Kiebasa, sliced into 1 inch pieces
8 small red potatoes
1 bag of baby carrots or 1 lb. of regular carrots sliced
1 medium head of cabbage, cut into wedges
I first brown my Kielbasa then add the potatoes, carrots andthe wedges of cabbage on top.Add enough water to cook it all in.I fill the pan maybe a little over half full with water. Salt and pepper to taste.Cover the pan and bring to a boil and then lower the temp a bit and cook till everything is done.
Simple and easy and everything you need for a meal in one pan.
PRAYERS
Lord, inspire me to live in such a way that I always give of my best and be welcoming and generous towards 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!
AROUND HOME
It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home
Author Unknown
I’m done with getting all the Christmas things stored away.I noticed yesterday that the Christmas coffee mugs were still hanging on my mug rack so I got them put away and put my cute mugs with the roosters on them back on.
Things are looking pretty much like Valentine’s Day at my house.I know it is very early for it yet, but I did need to brighten up the place somehow.At the end of February I’ll put up a few green things for St. Patrick’s Day which is in March and also filter in a few Spring like ornaments and flowers around the house too as March also brings the 1st Day of Spring.
I found a very good smelling candle at the dollar store of all places.It says it is Cherry Chocolate scented.Very nice!
FAMILY
I looked on child rearing not only as a work of love and duty but as a profession that was fully interesting and challenging as any honorable profession in the world and one that demanded the best that I could bring to it.
Rose Kennedy
I hear a lot of people say they wonder about kids today.I think for the most part if you are wondering about the kids, then you are also wondering about the parents.Little children are born with open minds just waiting to be filled with information and what they learn is usually who they are.
It does demand a lot out of folks when they become parents.It is not any easy job at all.It’s true too that being a Mom is one job you cannot retire from ever.You’re in for a lifetime career for sure.
COUNTING THE DAYS
Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift
Oprah Winfrey
57 DAYS UNTIL SPRING !
85 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS
70 DAYS UNTIL MA RETIRES
Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.
A little smile, a word of cheer, A bit of love from someone near…
Hi there. I love kielbasa! Always love to grill it, stir fry it, and put it in other dishes. Always comes out good. Hope your week is going by fast. As you say we are now "sliding" down into the weekend. lol. Nice when the boss is out. You can work on your own agenda. ha.
It's good to read you will have a quiet day even though I know you will find something to keep you busy.Happy to see you are getting sorted,putting away of Christmas things.Your home sounds as though it's going to be looking realy nice in the future at the special times we have coming up.The recipe sounds yummy,I could do a bowl of that this lunchtime to ward of this bitter cold day here in my part of England Brrr.I second you on the prayers.I say parents can only do there best,and I certainly tried my best to bring up my family of four the correct way,they got plenty of love without a doubt,it's up to the children themselves then which road they choose to go down.It's a tough job in todays world it seems for many parents,I feel for lots of them.Have a lovely day Ma,safe journeys.Take Care God Bless Kath xx
I'm watchin' that spring countdown. We had a nice day here in the Ozarks yesterday and I cleaned out all my birdhouses. This chick wants to be ready when spring...springs!!!!
Have a wonderful day filled with magical blessings!!!
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Hi there. I love kielbasa! Always love to grill it, stir fry it, and put it in other dishes. Always comes out good. Hope your week is going by fast. As you say we are now "sliding" down into the weekend. lol. Nice when the boss is out. You can work on your own agenda. ha.
It's good to read you will have a quiet day even though I know you will find something to keep you busy.Happy to see you are getting sorted,putting away of Christmas things.Your home sounds as though it's going to be looking realy nice in the future at the special times we have coming up.The recipe sounds yummy,I could do a bowl of that this lunchtime to ward of this bitter cold day here in my part of England Brrr.I second you on the prayers.I say parents can only do there best,and I certainly tried my best to bring up my family of four the correct way,they got plenty of love without a doubt,it's up to the children themselves then which road they choose to go down.It's a tough job in todays world it seems for many parents,I feel for lots of them.Have a lovely day Ma,safe journeys.Take Care God Bless Kath xx
Your kielbasa sounds good!
Wise words and prayers indeed.
Prayers for a joyful day,
Julie
I'm watchin' that spring countdown. We had a nice day here in the Ozarks yesterday and I cleaned out all my birdhouses. This chick wants to be ready when spring...springs!!!!
Have a wonderful day filled with magical blessings!!!
Did I read that Ma will retire soon? That will be a wonderful time for you.
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