For Friday, October 31st, 2014 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FRIDAY,  OCTOBER 31ST,  2014

51 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

Sunrise: 7:58 am

Sunset: 6:24 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

The last Friday of October is also known as Frankenstein Friday and celebrates the birth of Frankenstein and its creator. Frankenstein is one of the best known horror characters, dating back to the 1800's. We can't imagine the Halloween season without the presence of Frankenstein, lurking somewhere in it.  Frankenstein was born in 1818 when Mary Wollenstonecraft Shelley, at the age of 21, wrote the story Frankenstein.

Happy Frankenstein Friday: A frightfully monstrous holiday!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

On Hallowe'en the thing you must do
Is pretend that nothing can frighten you
And if somethin' scares you and you want to run
Just let on like it's Hallowe'en fun.

Author Unknown

Thankfully there really aren’t any monsters here at my house.  But I do have a few monster cars that the grands like to play with.  They are the ones with the huge wheels attached to a matchbox car.

The little Frankenstein pictured today is our little Lucky Guy and it was  taken a few years ago.  He was the cutest little monster I’ve ever seen.  He’s grown a lot since then.  The other pictures are of DS#5’s crew carving pumpkins this year.

It’s the last day of October and soon I’ll be decorating for Thanksgiving.  I’ve a few ceramic Turkeys to put out for display and a table cloth with Turkeys on it for the table.  That’s really about all, but it’ll take me awhile to put all the Halloween things away.  We only had 33 trick or treaters last night.  It was chilly out but it was dry.

The weather forecast says that we could see a mix of snow along with the rain we’re suppose to have today.  Oh dear, I do not like that ’S’ word, but the weather happens whether I like it or not.

Hope you all have a Happy Halloween!  Keep warm and be safe!

How do monsters tell their fortune? 

They read the horrorscopes.

2ND WARNING

Daylight Savings Time ends ends at 2:00 AM on 

Sunday, November 2nd.

54 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

If you do one thing, and one thing only, this year, do this: a holiday values check. Homing in on your family's values before the season starts lights the way to a celebration that's right for you.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Ghosts and Goblins, Spooks galore
Scary Witches at your door…….
Jack-O-Lanterns smiling bright
Wishing you a Happy Haunting Night!

I have counted at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for 2 years and have now reached over 2000 gifts.  On my way now to 3000.  I'm not stopping, but will continue on counting.  There is always, always something to be thankful for.

2177. for all the cute monsters in my life

2178. for blessed October days

2179. for some fresh ’spider’ cider

In a LARGE pitcher or punch bowl, combine apple cider, ginger ale, and lime slices.
 Serve in tall glasses with plastic spiders and colorful silly straws.

Happy Halloween!

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 !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

They that are born on Halloween shall see more than other folk. 

Old Saying 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma

 

For Thursday, October 30th, 2014

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY,  OCTOBER 30TH,  2014

52 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

Sunrise: 7:57 am

Sunset: 6:25 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

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National Candy Corn Day is today. Enjoy a handful of this sweet Fall treat. And, what perfect timing. National Candy Corn Day comes just a day before Halloween. That means you can eat plenty of it, before you go out Trick or Treating.

Candy corn is enjoyed all year long. Place it in a candy dish any time of the year, and watch it disappear by the handful. By far, the vast majority of candy corn is consumed during the Fall months, with both Halloween and Thanksgiving being the biggest times to eat it.

Have a happy  National Candy Corn Day.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Trick or Treat.

 Be so sweet. 

Give me something good to eat.

I’m pretty sure that I’ve mentioned it before, but one of my favorite treats for this time of year is a mixture of candy corn and dry roasted peanuts.  I always have some on hand for when I get the munchies.  

I did a little research on candy corn and found out the newest thing to do with it is to deep fry it.  Take three to four pieces of candy corn, wrap them in refrigerated crescent dough and fry them until they’re golden on all sides and oozing in the center.  I haven’t tried it but, it might be very good!  Most things are good deep fried.

Our Trick or Treat Night is this evening.  I won’t be handing out any candy corn but have snack size bags of chips, gold fish and pretzels to give out.  I figured that if I didn’t hand out all the treats that these snacks would be better for me than leftover candy.  We’re fortunate that it will be today and not Friday as the weather is looking very cold and wet here for the 31st.

The pictures today are of this years adventures in carving pumpkins for my Sunshine Boys! My goodness how they’ve grown!   Tomorrow I’ll show some of DS#5’s crew doing the same. 

I hope you all have a great day!  Happy Thursday!

55 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

If fresh amaryillis is on your gift list, the time to start them is now! These bulbs will be at their best eight weeks after forcing, so start them today.

 Forcing bulbs for Christmas blooms is easy and inexpensive, but it does take time.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

From ghoulish and ghosties and long leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night, 
Good Lord, deliver us! 

 Scottish saying

I have counted at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for 2 years and have now reached over 2000 gifts.  On my way now to 3000.  I'm not stopping, but will continue on counting.  There is always, always something to be thankful for.

2174. for cute pictures of my grandchildren

2175. for candy corn and dry roasted peanuts a great treat

2176. for more treats than tricks 

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 !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

If you want a tasty sweet. . .
Be sure to holler trick or treat!

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma

For Wednesday, October 29th, 2014

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

53 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

Sunrise: 7:56 am

Sunset: 6:27 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

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WEDNESDAY,  OCTOBER 29TH,  2014

Today is Internet Day.  Marking the anniversary of the first usage of the Internet to send a message electronically, way back in 1969.  So take a moment to step back and celebrate the awesome power of the Internet today!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A journey of a thousand sites begins with a single click. 

Author Unknown

For most people every day is an Internet day, I’m old enough to remember the days before the internet. The changes that have come our way due to the many uses  of the internet are astounding.  It’s hard to believe we ever got anything done without it, but we did!  Maybe life was simpler then, but for me those simple days were the best.

It’s not that I don’t like the internet, I do!  I use it a lot and am thankful for the many ways it keeps me in touch.  In touch with my family and friends, in touch with the news, and even in touch with my daily meditations, Bible readings and inspiration too!

I no longer buy a book or a newspaper.  Magazines other than the AARP no longer come in my mailbox.  All the information I need is on line.  I do miss those days of going to the library and wondering through the rows of books to find the next reading adventure.  I miss the cross word puzzle in the newspaper and the daily comics too. I can read them all on line, so I do.

The good news is that I no longer have stacks of newspapers to put out for the recycling.  I remember the days that the Cub Scouts used to have a big trailer placed in the church parking lot to collect newspapers for their yearly fund raiser.  Don’t see that anymore.  

Email has become a way of life for most people.  Letters are no longer put in the mail.  I’m guilty of that myself.  I send emails as you all well know.

Enjoy the internet, but remember to be safe, watch out for the scammers and never give out any personal information on line.  

The pictures today are some I’ve receive on line lately. I’ll have more for you tomorrow. I am thankful for them!

I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!

56 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

It’s time to get Advent Calendars.  One of my favorite family traditions is counting down the days till Christmas on an Advent Calendar.  Instead of candy, you can place an activity in each day of December.  It really helps us to stay on track with all of the lovely things of the season.  

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Hooked on Internet? Help is a just a click away. 

Author Unknown

I have counted at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for 2 years and have now reached over 2000 gifts.  On my way now to 3000.  I'm not stopping, but will continue on counting.  There is always, always something to be thankful for.

2171. for the internet, it keeps me connected

2172. for my trusty computer, it’s still working

2173. for a contact list that is filled with wonderful people

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 !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Warning: the Internet may contain traces of nuts. 

Author Unknown

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma

 

For Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY,  OCTOBER 28TH,  2014

54 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

Sunrise: 7:55 am

Sunset: 6:28 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

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There are many chocolate related holidays throughout the year but everyone get ready to celebrate today as October 28 is National Chocolate Day!  This is the perfect excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner

 This week is International Magic Week

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

Charles M. Schulz

Any day is a good day to celebrate chocolate here at my house and I found this cute and yummy recipe just in time for Halloween.  

Miniature Broom Sticks

 Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures 

1/4 cup Chocolate Chips

Thin pretzel sticks, about 4 inches long

You will need one peanut butter cup and one pretzel stick for each broomstick desired.

Remove wrappers from desired number of peanut butter cups.

Place chocolate chips in small microwave safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth when stirred.

Dip about 1/2 inch of pretzel end into melted chocolate and then insert into bottom of peanut butter cup. Place 

‘broom' on plate or tray until chocolate holding handle is firm.

I love a mixture of salty and sweet and chocolate and pretzels are one of my favorites.

I hope you all have a terrific Tuesday!

57 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

It's time to gather holiday music. You may think it’s way too early, but now is the time to make a quick check of holiday music media. Gather up the Christmas CDs or set up a new folder in iTunes for holiday music. Add any new gotta have tunes to the shopping list, or add them to gift lists

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Anything is good if it's made of chocolate.

Jo Brand

I have counted at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for 2 years and have now reached 2000 gifts.  On my way now to 3000.  I'm not stopping, but will continue on counting.  There is always, always something to be thankful for.

2168. for chocolate, it’s good to eat and good for you too

2169.  for my over ripe bananas that turned into some really good banana bread

2170. for the beautiful mum plant that I found on sale

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 !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Make a list of important things to do today. At the top of your list, put eat chocolate. Now, you'll get at least one thing done today

Gina Hayes

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma

 

For Monday, October 27th, 2014

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY,  OCTOBER 27TH,  2014

55 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

Sunrise: 7:54 am

Sunset: 6:29 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

October 27th is Cranky Co-workers Day! Whether you work full time, part time, work from home or are retired, chances are pretty good you’ve worked with one or two cranky people before.  All year you have dealt with them and their crankiness but today just let them be cranky and enjoy their misery.  A brighter outlook says it's time to kill your cranky co-workers with kindness.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow. 

Chinese Proverb

It’s true that we all have to deal with cranky people in our lives.  Not only at work but at home or school too.  I’ve never been a cheerful morning person until I wake up slowly and have that good cup of coffee, so some would say I’m a cranky person.  I love waking up slowly, sipping my good cup of coffee in the quiet early mornings, but not in a crowd of people.  When my family was home I’d get up an extra hour early just to have the time for myself.  Once I had my hour I was ready to greet everyone with a smile.  But had to have that ‘me’ time first.

One thing I know, maybe two is that you can’t fight anger with anger, it’s best just to give cranky people a lot of space and let them cool off.  Dealing with angry people requires a good attitude, a lot of patience.  Life can be crazy.  People are just people, some can cope better than others, and some have been treated better than others. Angry people suffer. Be mindful of that, be kind, and always give them the benefit of the doubt.

We’re to start out the week with some warmer weather in the 70’s so I’m going to enjoy it while I can.  The long range forecast says it’ll be much colder by the end of the week.

I hope you have a great start to this new week.  Happy Monday!

58 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

It’s time to think about Holiday traditions.   For many people, holiday movies are a part of childhood memories. Many of us enjoy sharing those traditions with our own children.  A favorite here at our house this time of year was It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.  I remember watching this with my own children and those memories bring back many happy thoughts!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness. 

Author Unknown 

I have counted at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for 2 years and have now reached 2000 gifts.  On my way now to 3000.  I'm not stopping, but will continue on counting.  There is always, always something to be thankful for.

2165. for quiet peace filled mornings

2166. for my good cup of coffee

2167. for morning sunrises that always make me smile

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 !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

 Laughter is the corrective force which prevents us from becoming cranks. 

Henri Bergson

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma