ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
OCTOBER 15th, 2011
It's SATURDAY!
SWEETEST DAY
Now here is a day dedicated just for your sweetie. It exists as an opportunity for you to recognize that sweet and special someone. It doesn’t matter who that person is, or what their relation to you. They just have to be sweet in order to get a little recognition.
Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio philanthropist and candy company employee started Sweetest Day. He wanted to bring happiness to orphans, shut-ins and under-privileged. His intent was to show these people that they were not forgotten. In 1922, he started this holiday by giving candy and small gifts. He often used movie stars to distribute the gifts.
The popularity of this holiday quickly spread. Today, is celebrated with loved ones and friends. However, we encourage you to follow the intent of the original holiday, and find ways to give candy and small gifts to those in need.
A hug is a great gift - one size fits all, and it's easy to exchange.
Author Unknown
NEW IN THE KITCHEN
NATIONAL CHICKEN CACCIATORE DAY
Cacciatore means hunter in Italian. But before you get images of big game hunters silently stalking the not-so-fearsome chicken, you should know that the term means, in a cooking context, chicken cooked hunter-style, with mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and green peppers.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
15 ounces can tomato sauce
4 ounces can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup red wine or chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
hot cooked spaghetti pasta
In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to crockpot. In a bowl combine all other ingredients and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours or until chicken is done and juices run clear. Serve over spaghetti.
makes 4 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
You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.
John Wooden
There will be lots of sweets and food of all kinds around our campsite today. There will be treats of all kinds for the little tricksters. It's a busy day full of fun and food here at the campsite.
I'll soon be making my chili to add to the faire and have plenty of treats ready to give away.
COUNTING THE DAYS
The best portion of a good man's life - his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.
William Wordsworth
68 DAYS UNTIL WINTER
72 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
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:
Chili around a campfire sounds wonderful, and I'm sure the kids (of all ages) will enjoy the fun!
I like the Wooden quote!
Have a great Sunday!
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