For Thursday, September 9th, 2011

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SEPTEMBER 8TH,  2011

  

It's THURSDAY!

INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY

       The day was created by the United Nations. It is promoted by the UN's UNESCO. According to their website: The aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.

Literacy is a global issue, and hence the UN takes an active role in promoting it. They do recognize and celebrate that billions of people are literate. But, they go further to promote literacy, and to seek improved literacy rates in every country of the world.  

In an age of enlightenment, technology and modern living, it’s amazing that it’s estimated that nearly 800 million adults worldwide lack basic literacy skills.

Literacy Day aims to highlight the importance and value of literary education for individuals and groups, and for the wider global culture.

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.  

Richard Steele, Tatler, 1710

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

National Date Nut Bread Day

National Date Nut Bread Day is today.  It's the perfect bread for the season. It contains nuts and sugar, but is not heavy on the sugar. Date nut bread is quite popular. You can make it yourself, or buy some at the bakery. We suggest a couple of loafs. In our house, a single loaf does not last long

There is some question as to the correct date for this special day. A survey of the net, resulted in roughly half of the references for this day claiming it is on September 8th and a very slight majority record this special day on December 8.

Here is a recipe for the Best Date Nut Loaf

2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped walnuts
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. pitted chopped dates
2 c. hot water
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, beaten

In bowl, stir together flour, sugar, raisins, nuts, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, salt, dates. In a separate bowl, stir together water, butter, vanilla and eggs until butter melts. Add to first mixture. Pour into two greased 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 25 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out on a rack and chill thoroughly. Yield 2 loaves.

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

No person who can read is ever successful at cleaning out an attic.  

Ann Landers

I guess I now know why my attic hasn't been cleaned out.  I love to read!  I read my Bible, I read loads of articles on line,  I read stacks of books all the time.  I couldn't imagine a day without reading something.

Today  DS#6 goes through surgery. I am trusting that all will be well and I'll let you all know when I find out how things go. 

 Last evening DS#5 wound up going ER for what probably was the same flu virus as Mr. Wonderful had.  They gave him a IV for dehydration and a prescription.  So far DDIL#5 is hanging in there without catching it.  Let's hope everyone will be well for the party on Saturday.

Be safe, take care, stay healthy...flu season is starting early.  Wash your hands often and eat your oranges.

COUNTING THE DAYS

A man may as well expect to grow stronger by always eating as wiser by always reading.  

Jeremy Collier

14 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