For Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY,  JUNE 30TH, 2015

85 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 5:59 am

Sunset:  9:07 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

June 30th is Meteor Watch Day, a time to look to the skies for meteor showers.  Meteors are space dust and ice that enter the earth's atmosphere. Meteors can be as small as specks of dust. As they enter the atmosphere at high speeds, they burn up, producing light as they streak across the night sky. Sometimes, you see them streak across the sky and disappear at the horizon. Other times, they end suddenly, burning out right before your eyes. They are also call a shooting star.  Legend has it that if you wished upon a shooting star the wish would come true. 

With a little luck, you can see a meteor just about any night of the year. But, the best times to see meteors is during a meteor shower. There are a number of them each year. The best annual show is the Perseid Meteor shower each August.

Enjoy Meteor Watch day as you scan the night skies in search of meteors. Sure hope you see some tonight!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

There wouldn't be a sky full of stars if we were all meant to wish on the same one.

Frances Clark.

It’s been awhile since I’ve done any star gazing.  These days I’m ready for bed by the time it gets dark out.  I really do need to do it though before the summer is over.  One more thing to add to my summer bucket list*.

My summer bucket list.

Sit on the porch in the early AM and the late PM, enjoying coffee or iced tea

Take a walk on a beach, barefoot in the sand

Eat popsicles

Take tons of photos

Picnic in the park

farmers market

watch the sunset

spend part of every sunny day outside

Watch the sunrise

Eat watermelon

Try a new fresh salad recipe

*DO some star gazing 

I’ve got a great start on my list, but summer isn’t over yet.  I’m sure there’ll be lots more I’ll want to do.

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday !  

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to live and to work and to play and to look up at the stars. 

Henry Van Dyke

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

2901.  for falling stars to wish upon

2902. for so many things to enjoy in the summertime

2903. for red popsicles, they are my favorite !

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.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

Les Brown

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma

 

For Monday, June 29th, 2015

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY,  JUNE 29TH, 2015

86 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 5:58 am

Sunset:  9:07 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Hug Holiday Day which encourages us to give hugs to those who need them. On this day, people go out and give hugs at senior citizen centers, hospitals, and other places. The focus is upon elderly, sick and invalid, lonely people and anyone who needs the warmth, cheer, and love that a hug provides.

To celebrate this day to the fullest, venture out and give someone a warm, sincere and loving hug and enjoy the benefits for yourself, too!

Hugging has no unpleasant side effects and is all natural.  There are no batteries to replace, it's inflation proof and nonfattening with no monthly payments.  It's nontaxable, nonpolluting, and is, of course, fully refundable.

Author Unknown

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A hug delights and warms and charms,
that must be why God gave us arms.

Author Unknown

I love to get hugs and to give hugs.  They are wonderful and I’m thankful for the ones I get.  I get plenty when my family is around.  They are huggers for sure.  But in between times I surely do miss them.

There is a saying by Virginia Satir, a respected family therapist, that says, We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth.  Looks like there are many days I’m barely hanging on here at my house. Thankfully I do get some internet hugs and smiles to keep me healthy.

A hug can speak louder than words.  A simple hug can change a person’s day, emotions and even their life.

It’s hard to believe we are starting another new week already.  The weather man is saying we’ll be seeing a lot more rain coming our way too.  The 4th of July also is coming this weekend and I’m hoping that the fireworks everyone enjoys won’t get rained out this year.

There is not a whole lot going on at my house this week.  My calendar is blank.  It will hopefully be a quiet and calm week. 

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

(((HUGS)))

COUNTING MY GIFTS

A hug is a great gift — one size fits all, and it's easy to exchange. 

Author Unknown

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

2898.  for quiet days ahead

2899. for hugs, they are wonderful

2900. for the internet, it keeps my family close by even when they are far away

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.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

A Simple Hug


There's something in a simple hug
That always warms the heart;
It welcomes us back home
And makes it easier to part.

A hug's a way to share the joy
And sad times we go through,
Or just a way for friends to say
They like you 'cause you're you.

Hugs are meant for anyone
For whom we really care,
From your grandma to your neighbor,
Or a cuddly teddy bear.

A hug is an amazing thing -
It's just the perfect way
To show the love we're feeling
But can't find the words to say.

It's funny how a little hug
Makes everyone feel good;
In every place and language,
It's always understood.

And hugs don't need new equipment,
Special batteries or parts
Just open up your arms
And open up your hearts.

Never wait until tomorrow to hug someone you could hug today,
because when you give one, you get one right back your way.

Author Unknown

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma

 

For Sunday, June 28th, 2015

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY,  JUNE 28TH, 2015

87 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 5:58 am

Sunset:  9:07 pm

2015 Family Reunion

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Log Cabin Day.  This holiday encourages us to step away from a world of computers, electric lighting, and even indoor plumbing to embrace and experience a simpler existence.

Log cabins have a strong association with rustic and rural North America, but historically log construction has its roots in the timber rich regions of Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.  A couple hundred years ago, life was far more rugged. Americans moving West  found an untouched wilderness, filled with pristine forests. They built their homes out of logs. These log cabins were solid, long lasting, and served them well.

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

My children and their spouses

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Simplicity is making the journey of this life with just baggage enough. 

Charles Warner

Life may have been simpler back in the days when our settlers built log cabins, but it wasn’t an easy life at all and a lot of hard work was done just to exist.  Thinking about what brave people they were to venture into unknown lands makes me appreciate my ancestors more and more. Now a days we have what I call luxury log cabins.  But still and all living a simpler life is something that I can recommend  to all.  

It seems that today everyone has lots to do and keep very busy to the point of exhaustion sometimes trying to do it all.  Thankfully, my children all took some time out last week to gather as a family.  This is the first time in a long long time we’ve all been together and that is what today’s pictures are of.  

Today is a great day to simplify and take a break.  It’s Sunday my day to refresh and renew.

I hope you all have a RESTFUL and relaxing Sunday too !  

My grandchildren (a few were missing)

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The best things in life are nearest: Breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of right just before you. Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life’s plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things in life. 

Robert Louis Stevenson

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

2895.  for family time, always a blessing

2896. for simpler times and simple ways

2897. for our photographer, she did a great job of capturing our day

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.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

2015 - family reunion

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. 

Albert Einstein

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma

 

For Saturday, June 27th, 2015

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY,  JUNE 27TH, 2015

88 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 5:58 am

Sunset:  9:07 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

June 27th is Sunglasses Day. A is a shady day for your eyes. Summer is in full swing. The sun is high in the sky. It's blindingly bright. A pair of UV protection sunglasses is definitely in order.  Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful UV rays and will help to avoid cataracts.  And remember that UV rays can be stronger in the winter, as the sun's rays hit you on the way down and as it is reflected back up from the snow.

Enjoy Sunglasses Day with a shady, mysterious and fashionable pair of sunglasses.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Putting on a new pair of glasses or sunglasses is a simple way to completely transform your look - just like a new hairstyle.
Brad Goreski

I’m happy to say a lot of folks in my family do wear sunglasses and that is what my pictures are of today.  I wear them too and they are the kind of glasses that change depending on how bright the sun is.  We’re to have a pretty good chance of rain today, so I probably won’t need them.  But it’s always good to know they are handy when  they are needed.

Did you know that just like clothes say something about our personality, so do sunglasses.

Aviators: If teardrop shaped frames are your favorite, then you are leader. You are tough and you know what you want. You can make a career out of your personality type, such as joining the military or police forces. Or you can just go ahead and act like it.

Flip ups: You’re indecisive as can be if you can’t even decide if you should wear glasses or sunglasses! The good news is you might be onto something, like the comeback of a trend. Not everyone dares to wear something as bold as flip ups

Oversized: The sunglasses of the stars: you either are one, or want to be one. You may seem like a private person, but you’re really not afraid to be the center of attention. Chances are, you might just be lazy and want to hide your lack of makeup

Embellished: You’re all about fashion and looking different. You don’t care about comfort as much as you do about trends, which can sometimes actually hurt your health. 

Cat eye: You’re literally just like the sunglasses you wear: a cat. You might be nice and purr at times, but one may never know when you decide to bite. A well known trend in the 50s and 60s, cat eye sunglasses are linked with dazzling vintage fashion, and were a favorite of the legendary Audrey Hepburn.

Sports: You’re either an athlete, or just a practical kind of person. You  want your eye wear to be functional first of all, even if means giving up on style. You’re pragmatic, comfortable with who you are, and focused on what you need to do.

None of the above seem to fit the description of my glasses, I guess they simply say I care about the health of my eyes, not much else.

Hopefully you all have some sunshine to enjoy today !

Have a SUPER Saturday !  

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Life is more than sunglasses and hit movies. Reality - that's the main event.

Sylvester Stallone

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

2892.  for sunglasses that protect our eyes

2893. for a successful surgery on DD’s foot

2894. for all your prayers, they mean a lot

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.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Sunglasses are like FaceBook, you can stare and people and they have no idea you are doing it

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma

 

For Friday, June 26th, 2015

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FRIDAY,  JUNE 26TH, 2015

89 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 5:57 am

Sunset:  9:07 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today Forgiveness Day. It is a time to forgive and to be forgiven. The world will be a better place for this day. Troubles and disputes should be ended on Forgiveness Day and people should get along with each other again. It would be a nice idea to call somebody, whom you have not spoken to in a while because you were too angry. Forgiving is a relieving process and not only on Forgiveness Day everyone should do that from time to time.

Note:  Global Forgiveness Day is held on August 27th. International Forgiveness Day- the first Sunday of August.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Forgiveness is not always easy. At times, it feels more painful than the wound we suffered, to forgive the one that inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness.

Marianne Williamson

 Forgiveness is a fundamental part of my faith.  Being angry and holding grudges is a waste of time.  Life is too short.  There are truly so many better things that we can spend on time on.

There is a lot of anger in this world and most of us come into contact with it in some form daily.  Think how much nicer it would be if there was forgiveness shared instead.

I always think about the Lord’s prayer when it comes to forgiveness. 'And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.’  I believe that in order to be forgiven, we must forgive.  

Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.

William Arthur Ward

It’s been pretty quiet around my house this week.  I’ve spent time just doing the every day normal things.  After the grand time with all my children last week, it does seem a bit of a let down, but on the bright side normal days are wonderful too !

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday !  

COUNTING MY GIFTS

It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.

Maya Angelou

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

2889.  for forgiveness, both of myself and of others

2890. for normal days, they are wonderful

2891.  for a break from the heat, we’re in the lower 70’s

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.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma