ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 20TH, 2011
If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side
It's FRIDAY!
BE A MILLIONAIRE DAY
Be a Millionaire Day is a day everyone wants to enjoy. Everyone wants to enjoy today as a member of the millionaire club.
Okay, so a million bucks ain't what it used to be. But, it is still a lot of money. If you are a millionaire, savor and enjoy the day. If not, there are a number of ways to participate in Be a Millionaire Day:
Review your investments. Look for ways to improve them.
Review your investment portfolio with a trusted investment or financial planner.
Increase your deposits to your savings accounts.
Start or add to your 401K. This is always a good starting point.
Review your spending. Many Millionaires get there by a combination hard work, sound investment, and frugal spending.
Go to a casino.
When all else fails buy a lottery ticket....just one.
Now let's spend our day lounging by the imaginary pool, snacking on phantom lobsters, and driving our invisible luxury cars. Enjoy it while it lasts because tomorrow we've gotta give it all back
Thought for today: All I ask is for a chance to prove that money doesn't buy happiness. Author unknown.
No matter how hard you hug your money, it never hugs back.
Quoted in P.S. I Love You
THINKING
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways...For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:8-9
Reminding yourself that His ways are not your ways will help you trust Him even when your circumstances are hard to understand. As this busy day comes to a close, just put yourself in the hands of almighty God...and rest in the knowledge that He is good and knows what's best.
It's good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it's good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven't lost the things that money can't buy.
George Horace Lorimer
NEW IN THE KITCHEN
PICK STRAWBERRIES DAY
Pick Strawberries Day is a sweet, tasty way to enjoy a late spring day. If your mom or dad ever took you picking fresh strawberries, you have a wonderful childhood memory. That memory is what will draw you to enjoy today with your own kids or grandkids! If you've never picked fresh strawberries, you've missed out on the fun. Many of those tasty berries never make it out of the field...... they go straight to your mouth.
For those who have picked strawberries before, get out today and pick some. For those who have never picked them in the field, start a new tradition today! What are you waiting for?..... go now!
Try out some fresh strawberries with this recipe for
French Toast with Strawberries and Ice Cream
1 egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large egg yolk
8 thick slices Brioche bread (1" thick)
2 tablespoons sugar
Sweetened Strawberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
french vanilla ice cream
1 1/3 cup half and half
In medium bowl, whisk together egg, egg yolk, sugar and vanilla extract until pale and foamy. Stir in half-and-half, mixing until smooth.
In large, nonstick skillet, warm half of butter. Dip half the slices of Brioche into egg mixture, coating both sides. Once butter is foamy, add slices to pan and brown lightly for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat, keep warm and repeat using remaining butter, Brioche and batter.
Place 1 warm slice of French toast on each individual warm dessert plate. Garnish with 1 cup warm, sweetened srawberries and 1/4 cup French vanilla ice cream.
Makes 8 servings
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
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 ALL!
AROUND HOME
When I have money, I get rid of it quickly, lest it find a way into my heart.
John Wesley
It seems I'll be catching a ride to the camper later on today with DD and her hubby. Since I'm without a car now, I'm thankful for the lift.
Today and tomorrow are supposed to be nice days weatherize and I'm thankful for that!
Have a great Friday everyone!
COUNTING THE DAYS
The safe way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket.
Frank Hubbard
34 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!
Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…
Love,
ma
1 comment:
The George Horace Lorimer quote is so true.I hope you have the best weather and enjoy your much deservered week/end break.Safe journeys there and back Ma.Take Care God Bless Kath xx
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