For Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 18th, 2011

If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side

It's TUESDAY!

NATIONAL WINNIE THE POOH DAY

This beloved collection of stories, first published in 1926, was inspired by the teddy bear of author A.A. Milne's son, Christopher Robin, who himself became one of the stories' characters. The result was actually the adorable honey loving bear we've all come to know and cherish.

Have some fun today. Celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day by reading some storybooks about the adventures of Winnie and his friends. Don't read them alone. Read them with young children.

Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. Pooh! he whispered. Yes, Piglet? Nothing, said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw. I just wanted to be sure of you.

A.A. Milne

THINKING

What seems to us as bitter trials are really blessings in disguise

Oscar Wilde

Today: Make the best of a bid situation

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

IT'S PEKING DUCK DAY

One of China's national dishes, Peking Duck has been served for centuries to emperors, diplomats, and plain folk alike. This roast duck is known for its delicious, crispy skin, which is sometimes served separately from the meat, which is often served wrapped in thin pancakes. Chinese food certainly has a following in the US, where today is Peking Duck Day!

I've not ever had Peking Duck and although I do like Chinese food, I doubt this is one I'll be making myself, but it would be nice to sample it sometime.

PRAYERS

Lord bless those whom we love today and watch over them in a special way. We thank you for the gifts you will give us today, may we use them to accomplish Your purposes.

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

Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

Winnie the Pooh

I'll have our little Mr. Wonderful here at my house today. I only have him 2 days this week as yesterday was a holiday for him Mom and Dad and they didn't have to work. He is growing so fast and doing more each week that I watch him. He is almost 5 months old now and wearing mostly 9 month size clothing.

Today we are to be a little warmer and perhaps have what they call a wintery mix. Rain mixed with snow. Take good care all!

COUNTING THE DAYS

Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.

Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A.A. Milne

61 DAYS UNTIL SPRING!

90 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

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

Love,

ma