For Monday, October 29th, 2012

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

OCTOBER 29th,  2012

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

It's  MONDAY!  

HERMIT DAY

October 29th. is Hermit Day. There are some people who just prefer to stay inside. While many times they do come out and socialize, they prefer being inside. They are probably just inside because they are introverts and being around big crowds makes them tired. However, these people can be mistaken as hermits. Then, there are people who prefer to never come out of where they live. They would rather be hermits.

There are times when all we want to do is climb into bed with a good book and shut out the rest of the world. Well, if today is one of those days for you, you're in luck -- it's National Hermit Day! Order out for pizza, turn your phone to vibrate and take the evening to enjoy your own company.

No matter what you do,  just make sure you spend some time by yourself on October 29th.

We live in a very tense society.  We are pulled apart... and we all need to learn how to pull ourselves together.... I think that at least part of the answer lies in solitude.  

Helen Hayes

NEWS FROM HOME

The trouble with living alone is that it's always your turn to do the dishes. 

Author Unknown

For the most part, I'm alone here at my house. But no, I'm not a hermit.  When someone visits, it is usually family.  I love the times I have company, but I also love the time alone.  There were days long ago now that I didn't like being alone at all.  Now, I'm used to it and don't mind.  It seems we adjust to what ever circumstances life gives us. 

After a beautiful and warm week, the weekend was chilly and wet and the week ahead promises to be much colder.  Trick or Treat night here is on Wednesday and usually I sit on the porch and hand out candy to all the little neighborhood ghosts and goblins, but with temps in the 40's I'm not so sure just how long I'll last outside.  I guess if I put my winter coat on I'll persevere.  There will be a chance of rain too, so there may not be many out and about anyway. 

 It's the time of year to keep warm and cozy inside.  Curling up with a cup of hot chocolate and a good book sounds might good to me.

I hope you all have a great Monday and enjoy the week ahead!

FIRST WARNING!

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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it. 

Author Unknown

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 FULL HUNTER MOON

For much of the world’s Northern Hemisphere, October 29, 2012 is the night of the full Hunter’s Moon. Watch it rise in the east as the sun goes down. Like any full moon, the Hunter’s Moon will shine all night long. It’ll soar highest in the sky around midnight on October 29 and will set in the west the following sunrise. Officially, the Hunter’s Moon is the full moon after the Harvest Moon, which is the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox. This year, the Harvest Moon came in late September. That’s why tonight’s moon in late October bears the name Hunter’s Moon. 

53 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

25 DAYS UNTIL THANKSGIVING

57 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS !

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