For Sunday, September 19th, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2010

It's SUNDAY

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Today is Make A Scarecrow Day

No autumn harvest or fall decorations would be complete without the presence of a traditional scarecrow figure. American colonists brought the European use of scarecrows with them on their pilgrimage, and they became even more prevalent when German Immigrants brought over their craft of making scarecrows to their new North American

farms.

The function of the scarecrow is to keep crows and other birds and animals away from harvest crops. Although their true ability to keep pests away is debatable, the scarecrow form continues a tradition that goes back hundreds if not thousands of years and brings back fond memories of simpler days.

THINKING

Those who laugh ... last!

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

National Butterscotch Pudding Day

Okay, so Butterscotch may not be as popular as vanilla or chocolate. But, it sure is good. If you like butterscotch, just the thought of butterscotch pudding has already got your mouth watering in eager anticipation

Butterscotch Pudding gets its wonderful butterscotch flavor from dark brown sugar and a generous amount of pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp cornstarch

1 1/2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving

Whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 tsp salt in a heavy medium saucepan, then whisk in milk and cream.

Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently, then boil, whisking, 1 minute.

Remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla. Pour into a bowl, then cover surface with buttered wax paper and chill until cold, at least 1 1/2 hours.

makes 4 servings

PRAYERS

Lord God, may others respect and value me as much as I do them

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, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU!

AROUND HOME

A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty

DS#1 and family picked me up on Saturday and then we went to see Mr. Wonderful and his mom and dad. After that we went to our local apple festival which is held around the square here in town. We usually do little but eat there. They have everything from cabbage and noodles to ribs and fries. Italian sausage sandwiches, fresh Lake Erie Perch and fried veggies of all sorts. I filled up on cabbage and noodles and potato pancakes and a few bites of other people's funnel cakes.

FAMILY

Be more like a child today, for children sing whether they sound good or not

We surely had a grand time at our Apple Festival.

I'll share some more pictures with you tomorrow as I took plenty.

COUNTING THE DAYS

Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn

Elizabeth Lawrence

3 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