For Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

AUGUST 10TH, 2011

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

It's WEDNESDAY!

LAZY DAY

Lazy Day is your chance to goof off, and definitely not work. And, it definitely comes at a good time. Hot, muggy weather makes it easy to kick back and be lazy for a day. If summer chores are not done by now, they can just wait one more day. It is best spent on a hammock, along with your favorite summer beverage.

Whoever said, There's no lazy days...just lazy people. Well, we respectfully disagree. Today is proof positive. It is indeed a Lazy Day. And, we consider that a good thing.

If you enjoy the intent of today, you will also look forward to RELAXATION DAY. It is coming up soon.

Ambition is a poor excuse for not having sense enough to be lazy.

Charlie McCarthy

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

NATIONAL S'MORES DAY

S'mores are a favorite campsite treat for young and old kids. If you're at a campfire, chances are, there's S'mores. Sticky and gooey, and loaded with sugar and carbs, S'mores are nothing short of delicious.

It's appropriately placed in August...campfire prime time. But, don't limit your consumption of S'ores to the campfire. They are popular with kids year round, and can be baked in the oven or microwave.

The origin of S'mores dates back to the 1920's. It's believed the recipe was created by the Campfire Girls. Girl Scouts soon discovered it, and found it to be choclatey delicious. Before ling, S'mores becamea campfire staple for everyone. S'more folklore suggests that S'mores got its name right by the campfire. After eating one, young kids chanted, gimme some more!

How to make S'mores:

Chocolate candy bar

Honey Graham Crackers

Marshmallows

Break off a square of Graham cracker

Add a piece of Chocolate.Toast a big marshmallow over the campfire. Add the hot marshmallow. Top it with another graham Cracker. Eat, savor and enjoy!

Note: You can make S'mores in the microwave. Just put them together and pop them into the microwave on high for 15 to 20 seconds.

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!

AROUND HOME

There is no cure for laziness but a large family helps.

Herbert Prochnov

This past year I've been blessed with two little grandsons to care for now and then and this week is another one of those occasions for me. The babies are now turning into toddlers and have a lot more energy than their grand'ma' does for sure. I'm sure I'll have good reason to be nice and lazy next week.

I heard from DS#2 the other day and he has managed to secure his retirement job and will begin work again next week. I'm not sure if he was able to find time to be lazy or not as he had a long to do list to get done around his house. He didn't get much of a vacation but at least it was enough time for him to recover from having us all at his house for his retirement celebration.

Life is busy and life is good...but we all need to take time just to be lazy now and then.

COUNTING THE DAYS

Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.

Jules Renard

43 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