For Monday, June 6th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, JUNE 6TH, 2016

14 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

Sunrise: 5:55 am

Sunset:  8:59 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today Gardening Exercise Day which is a day when people are encouraged to get off the couch, head out into the garden, and tend their patches. Not only does this help ensure that the garden looks good, but it also offers a healthy means of getting some exercise, while enjoying the benefits that fresh air can bring.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A good garden may have some weeds.

Thomas Fuller

Gardening is good exercise and I try and get out at least a couple times a week and tend my garden here.  I don’t have vegetables growing but we do have lots of different kinds of flowers and herbs.  Most of what I do is weeding, thinning out and transplanting things.   The plants here, except the pots on the patio and porch, are all perennials and come back again year after year.  Right now I have a huge hosta plant that needs to be separated and spread out along the fence line. There is always something that needs done.  

I may have a few aches and pains at the end of the day but the flowers are worth it!

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

WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN

There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!

June is Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month

One of the best ways to eat fresh fruits vegetables is to cut them up and serve them with dip.  I found these recipe to try out here in my kitchen soon.

VEGGIE DIP

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon Accent
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 drops Tabasco
Mix all ingredients together and chill for two hours before serving with fresh raw veggies

Fruit Dip

1, 32 ounce, container Vanilla Yogurt
1, 8 ounce, container  Cool Whip
1, 3.4 ounce, box dry instant vanilla pudding mix
Fruit for serving

In a large bowl, mix together vanilla yogurt, Cool Whip, and pudding mix until completely combined and you see no more lumps. The mixture will be a little bit gritty at first because the pudding hasn’t had a chance to dissolve into the yogurt mixture yet.

Cover with plastic wrap and allow to chill for about 30 minutes. Serve with your fruit of choice and enjoy!

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. 

Marcus Tullius Cicero

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

3925.  for weeds, they provide some much needed exercise

3926. for fresh fruits and vegetables, good with dip

3927. for fresh air and sunshine

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

To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. 

Ralph Waldo Emerson

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma