FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2014
Sunrise: 7:42 am
Sunset: 6:44 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Wear Something Gaudy Day. It's is your chance to really stick out in a crowd. The word ‘gaudy' refers to something bright, colorful, cheap, showy, outlandish, or otherwise not in good taste.
Have a little fun on this day. For just one day, forego fashion and style. Look for something to wear that's really wild and wacky, and will stick out like a sore thumb wherever you go.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
The morns are meeker than they were,
The nuts are getting brown;
The berry’s cheek is plumper,
The rose is out of town.
The maple wears a gayer scarf,
The field a scarlet gown.
Lest I should be old-fashioned,
I’ll put a trinket on.
Emily Dickinson
I have to admit that I own a lot of what some people would call gaudy clothes. I like things with some bling and lots of color. I own several Halloween tee shirts which will do the job of being gaudy today. Many consider holiday sweaters and shirts gaudy. For me they are fun. I am always trying to find the bright side of every day and this is one way to do it.
I think there is a big difference between being gaudy and being offensive. I’m seeing lots of clothing I take offense to these days. Maybe I should say the lack of clothing. One thing about the cooler weather that we are beginning to have is that people are putting more clothing on and in my opinion that’s a good thing.
Remember: you’re truly not dressed until you’re wearing a smile! That’s something we can all put on every day! They say people seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile.
I hope you all have a fantastic Friday!
68 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS
This is the time of year when many parents clear the decks and cut kid clutter with a pre holiday toy clear out. Knowing that children will be getting more to add to the toy box means that room must be made for then. Here at my house the toy box is filled with leftovers from my children and a few thrift store finds. I keep toys on hand for the grandchildren when they visit. Still it’s a good idea to clean it out. Washing off toys that have been handled over and over is a good way to prevent the spread of germs too.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
The gaudy butterfly is sure that the flowers owe thanks to him.
Rabindranath Tagore,
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.
2135. for a little bling and color in my life
2136. for smiles, they are always the prefect accessory to any outfit
2137. for plenty of warm clothing
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
Fame is the scentless sunflower, with gaudy crown of gold;
But friendship is the rose, with sweets in every fold.
Oliver Wendell Holmes
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
1 comment:
Such a pretty butterfly picture, Ma! I think holiday sweaters are always so festive! I think I might have mentioned it before, but my mother in law had a lot of them and she would wear those in December, plus she had lots of other holiday clothes, some for Halloween, etc., that she would wear at the appropriate times. She was a teacher and I think the kids enjoyed that she wore them :)
betty
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