For Thursday, August 19th, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

AUGUST 19th, 2010

It's THURSDAY!

Today is National Aviation Day

In 1939, National Aviation Day was established to promote air transportation in the United States. The date chosen was August 19, the birthday of Orville Wright, who piloted the first recorded flight of a powered heavier-than-air machine on Dec. 17, 1903.

Orville and Wilbur were bicycle mechanics who believed they could build... and fly... a self-propelled flying machine. On that fateful day, Wilbur won the coin-toss, but his first attempt failed. So Orville, harnessed in his seat, took off with a light-weight, twelve-horsepower engine into 27 mph winds, 120 feet (36 m) off the ground for 12 seconds, sailing without reduction of speed.

On this day in 1940, the new Civil Aeronautics Administration awarded honorary license number 1 to Orville Wright.

More than anything else the sensation is one of perfect peace mingled with an excitement that strains every nerve to the utmost, if you can conceive of such a combination

Wilbur Wright

THINKING

When we’re ready to mutter No fair! it’s wise to take a second look, a closer look, and

count our blessings.

The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want

Psalm 23:1

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

National Potato Day is Aug. 19th

Potatoes have gotten a bad rap as high in fat and calories, but that couldn't be further from the truth. A baked potato is an exceptional low-calorie, high-fiber food.

Potatoes are a very good source of vitamin C, B6, copper, potassium, manganese and dietary fiber. Vitamin B6 is involved in many functions of the body. Many amino acids, the building blocks of protein, require B6 for synthesis, making this important vitamin essential for the formation of virtually all new cells in the body. Potatoes are a high concentration of B6 with 21 percent daily value in one cup of baked potato.

One baked potato provides 11.7 percent of the daily value for dietary fiber, but remember you will have to eat the skin to get all the fiber benefits.

Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the world, and Americans eat more potatoes than any other vegetable.

Here is a recipe to help you celebrate Potato Day

Taters and Mushrooms

1 pound small new red potatoes

2 cups button mushrooms

1 can cream of mushroom soup, do not dilute

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Scrub and wash potatoes until clean. Wash mushrooms quickly and dry well. Combine all ingredients in a lightly buttered 2-quart casserole dish. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven when potatoes are fork tender. Serves 6

PRAYERS

Father, may we all bring out the best in one another and grow in the way

we look at ourselves and 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.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefight

ers and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

AROUND HOME

A smile happens in a flash, but the memory of it can last a lifetime.

Summer is my favorite season. I love the leisurely days when I can set aside some of my routines without feeling guilty. I feel like I've been terribly lazy this year. But it has been a great summer because I did need the rest. Back to school is coming for many and routines that were forgotten all summer

will resume.

It's time I established some routines for myself too. Being new to retirement means some new routines will have to be set into place. Things like house work, yard work, and crafting will take up many hours of my time. And we still do have about 2 months of the camping season left too. No doubt the time will fly by but I must remember to take the time to appreciate it all before the days slip away.

COUNTING THE DAYS

Share a smile. Give a hug. Say a kind word.

35 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

ma