ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD, 2016
58 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER
Sunrise: 6:35 am
Sunset: 8:17 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Take a Chance Day. Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. Today is the day to take a chance on virtually any object or goal. Go ahead and take a chance. As they say, Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
If you don’t take a chance, you don’t stand a chance.
I’m going to take a chance today and try to get outside for a bit today and do some much needed work in the flowerbeds. They still have loads of leaves leftover from the fall that need to be cleared away and there is even a few dandelions growing in them too. They say it’s only going to in the lower 50’s today so it maybe that I won’t stay out long. As always I work a little and rest a lot anyway. One way or the other some fresh air and sunshine should do me a lot of good!
I always like to think that every day is a new chance to get it right. Maybe yesterday wasn’t quite so good, but a new day offers us another day, another chance. When we take a chance, we might fail, but the only way to get better is to try.
Life is full of chances. If you'll be scared to take a chance today, you will live in anticipation for the rest of your life. 'What if' is the worst question you can ask yourself, especially when you don't have an answer to it. Life is about trusting and taking chances, losing and finding happiness, learning from experience, appreciating the memories, and realizing that every step is worth your while.
I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday !
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
Today is Cherry Cheesecake Day!
This recipe can be served for breakfast with coffee or as a dessert with any meal.
Crescent Cherry Cheesecake Bars
1 12 oz., can Crescent Rolls
2 8oz. packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup white granulated sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract or regular vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1 21 oz. can cherry pie filling
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 cup walnut or pecan pieces
Glaze
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spray a 9 by 13 cake pan with cooking spray. Put the crescent rolls in the bottom of the pan pressing seams together. Using a mixer blend cream cheese, white sugar, almond extract and egg yolk. Spread over the crescent rolls. Spread the cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese mixture. Combine the oats and brown sugar and sprinkle on top of the pie filling. Add the nuts. Cut the butter into small pieces on top of the oats and nuts. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Make the glaze by combining powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract and mixing with a spoon. You can add more milk if not thin enough or more sugar if too thin. Drizzle over your cheesecake bars
Makes about 12 servings. Keeps well in the refrigerator. Can be reheated or eat it cold. Enjoy!
You could make this with any kind of pie filling such as apple and add cinnamon to the oats and brown sugar.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Every day is a second chance.
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
3796. for second chances each new day
3797. for cherries and cheesecake, a great combination
3798. for crescent rolls, there is a lot you can make with them
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
Life is something not to be wasted. Take chance, love, laugh, and enjoy it while it lasts !
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
3 comments:
I like that recipe for the cherry cheesecake bars. Sounds delicious and easy :)
It will be good to go outside and get some work done, Ma.The fresh air will be refreshing I think :)
So true about having to take chances every once in awhile in our lives. That's how we can get into some great adventures too!
betty
That last quote-box about Plan A is a hoot!
Personally, I've always loved glimpsing the sunrise and feeling the day's like a brand-new notebook, just waiting to be opened and inscribed!
I didn't realize this was "Take a Chance" day but I did something really out of character this morning and bought a couple of lottery tickets. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
the dessert sounds yummy
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