For Saturday, August 27th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 2016

26 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:50 am

Sunset:  8:08 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Just Because Day. Finally, you have a chance to do something without a rhyme or reason. Most often in life, we do things because we have to, or we want to, or it's expected of us. None of those reasons apply today.  

Feel free to celebrate this day any way you choose, just because!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. 

Helen Keller

For most of us, our lives seem to constantly be on the go. Our actions are often dictated by our to do lists and the things that we must get done. Doing things because we want to do them makes a whole lot of difference.  When you take time to do the things you want to do, you will be more relaxed, happy and productive.

Because I love the changing seasons I’m starting to think about decorations for fall.  August does remind me of sunflowers and I’ve decorated a bit here and there with those.  Slowly but surely fall is coming and little by little the decor here will reflect just that but not yet…

I’ll be off to a birthday party today and will take some pictures to share later on.  The theme is to be Star Wars.

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!

It’s Banana Lovers Day!

I found this easy to make pound cake and pudding recipe featuring toasted pound cake and sliced bananas covered in a sugary, nutty mix and topped off with a big cloud of whipped cream.

Banana Nut Pound Cake Pudding

1 package frozen Pound Cake, thawed and toasted

 4 eggs 

2 cups half and half 

1 tablespoon vanilla extract 

1 1/3 cup brown sugar packed and divided

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup unsalted butter softened

 3 large bananas ripe and thinly sliced

 1/2 cup candied pecans, optional

whipped topping, optional

 Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a round 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.

Whisk eggs, half and half, vanilla, 1 cup of the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl until well blended.

Combine butter, remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar and pecans in a small bowl until combined.

Sprinkle 1/3 of the brown-sugar mixture on bottom of the prepared pan. Top with 1/2 of the toasted pound cake and banana; repeat layers.

 Pour egg mixture evenly over the cake. Press down the cake cubes with the back of a spoon to cover; let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar mixture.

 Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking 30 minutes or until no liquid egg remains. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, if desired.

This recipe reminds me of bread pudding but instead you use pound cake.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Our favorite attitude should be gratitude 

Zig Ziglar

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

4171. for  yet another reason to  celebrate

4172.  for time to do the things I want to

4173. for bananas, a must have at my house

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

You have been warned against letting the golden hours slip by. Yes, but some of them are golden only because we let them slip by. 

James Barrie

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma