WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6TH, 2016
Sunrise: 7:55 am
Sunset: 5:14 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Cuddle Up Day. It’s an opportunity to snuggle up on a cold winters' day or night. Chances are it's cold outside. So, cozy up to a special someone, and enjoy the warmth and love. This day is enjoyed by both young and old. Cuddling up in your easy chair is a great idea. Cuddling up to a pet is rewarding. Cuddling up with a good book is enjoyable.
Cuddling up by the fireside is warm and cozy. But, nothing will beat cuddling up with a special someone.
Stay warm, stay cozy, stay cuddled up and celebrate !
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
I will not play at tug o' war.
I'd rather play at hug o' war,
Where everyone hugs
Instead of tugs,
Where everyone giggles
And rolls on the rug,
Where everyone kisses,
And everyone grins,
And everyone cuddles,
And everyone wins.
Shel Silverstein
Cuddling up here is mostly done with a good book. I always have a fleecy throw handy to pull on when sitting down to read
in the winter. It’s finally gotten cold here in Ohio and temps are pretty much what they should be this time of year. I don’t like to be cold at all so to take the chill off I usually wear a couple of layers of clothing anyway. The weather man said that it hasn’t been this cold since sometime last March, so I’ll be cuddling up and keeping warm for sure.
I found this recipe for Cuddle Up Chicken Soup to share with you all today. Soup is a good way to take the chill off! And if you have leftover chicken on hand, it’s a great way to use it up.
6 cups chicken broth
1 lemon, juiced
1 bay leaf
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 cup bowtie pasta
2 cups roasted chicken, diced
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup parsley
2 tablespoons dill, chopped
salt, to taste
In a Dutch oven combine chicken broth, lemon juice, bay leaf set simmer for about 5 minutes.
Add carrots and celery and pasta and cook until tender.
Add chicken stirring gently.
Top with dill, parsley and cheese.
Makes 6 servings.
Keep warm and cozy!
I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday !
COUNTING MY GIFTS
The comfortable and comforting people are those who look upon the bright side of life; gathering its roses and sunshine
and making the most that happens seem the best.
Dorothy Dix
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
3472. for plenty of warm clothing
3473. for throws and blankets
3474. for a furnace that still works
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
Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. It is no season in which to wander the world as if one were the wind blowing aimlessly along the streets without a place to rest, without food, and without time meaning anything to one, just as time means nothing to the wind.
Edith Sitwell
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
You're blessed when you're content with just who you are—no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought
Matthew 5:5 (MSG)
2 comments:
Wish I could stay home today and cuddle with my blankie and my book. Alas, I must continue to work for a few more years. But I did a lot of cuddling over Xmas break.
Thanks MA for a lovely post. And for that reminder of taking for granted that which most deserves our gratitude.
I like that chicken soup recipe :) Sounds delicious and easy to make :)
Today would be a good day to cuddle up here; snow on the ground with more coming down and snow forecasted through tomorrow. I won't be able to cuddle up, but I will be able to stay at home today and work so that's a good thing :) Schools are on a 2 hour delay here and some in other cities with more snow have a snow day.
betty
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