For Monday February 1st, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2016

47 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

Sunrise: 7:41 am

Sunset:  5:44 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Welcome February !

February is Adopt A Rescued Rabbit Month, AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month, American Heart Month, Bake for Family Fun Month, Barley Month, Beat The Heat Month ,Cricket World Cup, Dog Training Education Month, February is Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month, Grapefruit Month, International Boost Self Esteem Month, International Expect Success Month, Library Lovers Month, National African American History Month, National Bird Feeding Month, National Cherry Month, National Children's Dental Health Month, National Hot Breakfast Month, National Mend A Broken Heart Month, National Time Management Month, National Weddings Month, National Women Inventors Month, Plant the Seeds of Greatness Month, Pull Your Sofa Off The Wall Month, Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month, Spunky Old Broads Month, Worldwide Renaissance of the Heart Month, and Youth Leadership Month

Today is Spunky Old Broads Day.  Spunky Old Broads Day reminds us that getting old doesn't have to mean getting boring. Use this holiday as a reminder to do something new, exciting and put a little spunkiness back into your life. Use today to appreciate those spunky old broads that you know for their vigor.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Be your own kind of beautiful !

I want to be an S.O.B., a spunky old broad.  These are the ladies who live life to the fullest, regardless of their circumstances.  They have learned to push forward, find humor and share their spirit with those around them. I believe that it is never too late to learn something new, try something different and strive for all that life has to offer.  So I am going to remind myself to let go and laugh a little more each day 

Instead of the normal food recipe I usually share, today’s recipe is one for Happiness.  The recipe for happiness is fairly easy, and one that even those who are not good in the kitchen can put together and still achieve some great results.

Simply begin with one large scoop of love for yourself, add in a good measure of acceptance and goodwill, then sprinkle generously with equanimity. Combine all the ingredients and place in your heart until all the ingredients have been completely absorbed, then allow to permanently rest in each breath.

The weather here continues to be fairly warm for this time of year.  Tomorrow we’ll see what the Groundhog has to say about winter. 

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Time has a way of showing us what really matters.

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

3550. for something new to learn every day

3551. for laughter, always the best medicine

3552. for the delightful winter temps we’re having

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

They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself

Andy Warhol

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma