For Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

AUGUST 28th,  2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's TUESDAY!  

NATIONAL BOW TIE DAY

You may think of bow ties as a bit old fashioned, but actually they are growing in popularity, and that's not so suprising when you see the selection available now.  These are not your grandfather's bow ties.  You don't have to don your tux to wear a bow tie.

Just have fun and celebrate!

NEWS FROM HOME

Bow ties here at my house come in the form of pasta.  So I thought I'd share a favorite recipe with you all today.

PASTA PRIMAVERA

1 (8 oz.) large bow ties or other pasta of your choice
1 sm. bag frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli florets and cauliflower)
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese plus additional at table
Salt & black pepper

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pot. While pasta cooks, steam the vegetables and add to pasta. In a deep skillet, simmer the cream, broth and cheese until slightly thickened. Pour over the pasta and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Toss over low heat until pasta is heated through and coated in sauce

News of note for those who like south of the border fast food...we now have a Taco Bell just blocks away from home.  Our small hometown is booming.  We'll also have a new Family Dollar store opening soon.   Never let it be said that we don't keep up with the times.

Have a terrific Tuesday everyone!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

You Are Unique

When will we teach our children in school what they are? We should say to each of them: Do you know what you are? You are marvel. You are unique. In all of the world there is no other child exactly like you. In the millions of years that have passed there has never been another child like you.

And look at your body - what a wonder it is! your legs, your arms, your cunning fingers, the way you move! You may become a Shakespeare, a Michelangelo, a Beethoven. You have the capacity for anything. Yes, you are a marvel. And when you grow up, can you then harm another who is, like you a marvel? Pablo Casals 

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!

COUNTING THE DAYS

The key to a long and happy life is, at times, a very short-term memory.  Out with the bad and hang on to the good.

Scott Hamilton

25 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Celebrate the happiness
that friends are always giving,
make every day a holiday,
and celebrate just living!

Amanda Bradley

 

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma