ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, 2013
74 DAYS UNTIL WINTER
78 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
Sunrise:7:33 am
Sunset: 6:58 pm
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
The Oorang Indians, the most colorful team to ever play in the National Football League, beat the Columbus Panhandles 20-6 at Lincoln Park in Marion, Ohio, on this day in 1922. The team consisted of American Indians. Jim Thorp, who was the best football player of his era, was player/coach. The Oorang Indians disbanded in 1924, finishing with a 4-16 record.
Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect.
Chief Seattle, 1855
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Don't let yesterday use up too much of today.
Cherokee Indian Proverb
I'd certainly not heard of this little known football fact. But, as somewhere down the line, one of my ancestors was an American Indian, I think I would have been rooting for this team.
This time of year we see Indian Corn used in fall decorations every where so I thought I look it up and discover why it is called Indian Corn. From wreaths to centerpieces, Indian corn seems to be everywhere in October and November. Everywhere, that is, except on a dinner plate. It's corn, but can you actually eat it? And where did it come from?
According to folklore, these colorful ears were named after the indigenous people of North America. They'd been cultivating it for years when they introduced it to the Europeans who arrived in the Western Hemisphere in the 15th century.
Our ancestors didn't decorate with it, they ate it. The Indian corn that is used for decorations in the fall has been dried. But, if you eat it while it is still young and fresh, it is perfectly edible. However, most varieties of this type of maize have not been bred for the higher sugar content that most of us are familiar with in sweet corn, so it would probably taste quite bland. You could compare it to hominy, which is used to make grits. Indian corn can be ground to make flour, or the whole kernel can be reserved for popcorn.
The Indian corn you commonly find at the grocery store is one of several hybrid varieties developed within the last 50 years. These calico-patterned or speckled varieties of Indian corn result from cross-pollination of single-shaded plants. In addition to the multicolored ears, there are solid ears in shades of white, ruby, blue and black. How's that for a few more little known facts.
And before I forget, here is the Woollybear prediction for this winter: Winter will get off to an unusually cold and snowy start. The cold and snow will moderate as we enter the new year and spring will arrive earlier than usual.
I love being able to look up things on the internet and sharing them too. Hope you enjoyed these tidbits today.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Three Kernels of Corn Parable
Three young men were once given three kernels of corn apiece by a wise old sage, who admonished them to go out into the world, and use the corn to bring themselves good fortune.
The first young man put his three kernels of corn into a bowl of hot broth and ate them. The second thought, I can do better than that, and he planted his three kernels of corn. Within a few months, he had three stalks of corn. He took the ears of corn from the stalks, boiled them, and had enough corn for three meals.
The third man said to himself, I can do better than that! He also planted his three kernels of corn, but when his three stalks of corn produced, he stripped one of the stalks and replanted all of the seeds in it, gave the second stalk of corn to a sweet maiden, and ate the third. His one full stalk's worth of replanted corn kernels gave him 200 stalks of corn! And the kernels of these he continued to replant, setting aside only a bare minimum to eat. He eventually planted a hundred acres of corn. With his fortune, he not only won the hand of the sweet maiden but purchased the land owned by the sweet maiden's father. And he never hungered again.
The more you give, the more you get. However, that should NOT be the reason for your giving.
Proverbs 11:24
It is possible to give freely and become more wealthy, but those who are stingy will lose everything.
Proverbs 11:25
The generous prosper and are satisfied; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
Author unknown
COUNTING MY GIFTS
You don’t even miss a beat when gratitude to God is the beat of your heart.
Anne Voskamp
I have counted at least 3 things I'm thankful for this past year and have now reached my 1000 gifts. I'm not stopping, but will continue on counting. There is always, always something to be thankful for.
1019. for corn that is good to eat and decorate with
1020. for our Native American heritage
1021. for popcorn, one of my favorite snacks
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
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!
To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak.
Hopi Indian Saying
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
3 comments:
Great post this morning along with some interesting
facts. Blessings
I hope the woolybear is right with an early spring! Interesting about Indian corn, I didn't know how it got its name or really that it was even edible!
betty
I always have some indian corn in my cornucopia... I would like to try it as popcorn, that would be fun... That Woollybear is too cute.. :)
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