ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
March 15TH, 2011
If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side
It's TUESDAY!
Today is The Ides of March
The Ides of March is the first day of the Roman New Year. It also marks the first day of spring in the Roman calendar. Iin Roman times the expression Ides of March did not necessarily evoke a dark mood, it was simply the standard way of saying March 15th.
On this day in history, Julius Caesar was warned by soothsayers to beware of the Ides of March. Apparently, he did not heed the warning strongly enough as he was stabbed by Marcus Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
This is one of my favorite days of the year. Around March 15th every year I've noticed that I start feeling like I'm coming out of my long winter hibernation. I feel more awake and more energetic too.
THINKING
We live in a dangerous world let no one doubt it. Some disasters are natural but many others are of our own making but throughout we must live the law of love
Alan Smith
Did you know that earthquakes are a part of a process that keeps the earth living and suitable for life. Because the earth is liquid inside, land is constantly being lifted to replace land that is worn down. If this didn't happen over time, all land on earth would be under water.
Today: PRAY for the thousands who lost their lives in Japan and for those desperately trying to cope with a horrible disaster.
NEW IN THE KITCHEN
National Pears Helene Day
A classic French dessert, made super quick and easy!!
Easy Pears Helene
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
4 -8 scoops vanilla ice cream
4 canned pear halves, drained
1/3 cup raspberry jam (or strawberry jam)
1 tablespoon hot water
sliced almonds for garnish
In the bottom of each of 4 sherbet glasses or bowls, put 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup. On top of syrup, place 1 or 2 scoops of ice cream. Place pear half, cut side down, on top of each portion of ice cream.
Combine jam and water in a separate bowl and spoon mixture over each pear. Garnish top with sliced almonds, if desired.
PRAYERS
May we learn to value and appreciate one another, bringing out the best
in those around 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.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT's
GOD BLESS YOU!
AROUND HOME
People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile
Lee Mildon
The clothes I wear now are so different from the ones I would have worn 20 years ago. I remember the time when sweat pants and jeans were not a part of my wardrobe at all. I had work clothes, which were dress up clothing in those days. Dresses and high heels. The clothes I wore at home were often my worn out work clothes. The big exception being I did wear shorts in the summer time.
Now my wardrobe consists of sweatpants and shirts, jeans and t-shirts and yes, I still wear shorts in the summer time. There are times I look at my legs and think I probably shouldn't but when it gets hot out you have to have them for comfort.
We are supposed to be warming up here but yesterday was still in the 30's. It was definitely a sweat pants kind of day!
COUNTING THE DAYS
The Art of Living Each Day
By Wilferd A. PetersonEach day is a lifetime in miniature.
To awaken each morning is to be born again, to fall asleep at night is to die to the day.
In between waking and sleeping are the golden hours of the day. What we cannot do for a lifetime we can do for a daytime.
Anyone can hold their temper for a day and guard the words they speak.
Anyone can carry his burden heroically for one day.
Anyone can strive to be happy for a day and to spread happiness around.
Anyone can radiate love for a day.
Anyone can rise above fear for a day and meet each new situation with courage.
Anyone can be kind and thoughtful and considerate for a day.
Anyone can endeavor to learn something new each day and mark some growth.
The supreme art of living is to strive to live each day well.
When we fail and fall short, let us forgive ourselves and consider the words of Emerson:
Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you will begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered by your old nonsense.
Live a day at a time and remember that tomorrow is another today.
5 DAYS UNTIL SPRING
34 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
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