ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH, 2016
47 DAYS UNTIL FALL
Sunrise: 6:28 am
Sunset: 8:38 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
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Today is Sandcastle Day. Few childhood memories are looked back upon more fondly than building sandcastles on the beach with the hot sun overhead, the cool water washing over your feet. There’s no doubt about it, childhood sandcastle memories are magic.
Sandcastle Day was created to help us remember just how much enjoyment some sand, water and sunshine can give us. It’s the little things that count. This Sandcastle Day it’s time to find a couple of hours to remember just how wonderful building sandcastles at the beach can be.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Even Castles made of sand, fall into the sea, eventually.
Jimi Hendrix
I have fond memories of building sandcastles on the beach with my family. With a bucket and a shovel and lots of sand, hours and hours of fun can be had. Memories are wonderful things sometimes when they take us back to happier times.
There are some proverbs that caution us about our best behavior, as in the saying:
Don’t build castles on sand.
This proverb admonishes us to live on a solid foundation.
Everyone’s life has a foundation, but not all foundations are equal. Everyone puts their hope and trust in something and what we put our hope and trust in becomes our foundation for life. The stronger your foundation is, the happier your life will be.
It’s looking like a wonderful weekend with temps in the low 80’s and mostly sunny skies.
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!
Root Beer Float Day is celebrated on August 6th every year. Between the luxurious vanilla ice cream and the sumptuous root beer foam, how can any individual resist this delightful beverage? This amazingly refreshing summer treat has its own special day to celebrate its undeniable brilliance.
Just float a scoop of vanilla ice cream in an ice cold mug of frothy root beer.
Happy Root Beer Float Day !
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4108. for Sandcastles, they do make for some wonderful memories
4109. for root beer and ice cream, a wonderful combination
4110. for my faith which provides a strong foundation
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
When building sand castles on the beach, we can ignore the waves but should watch the tide.
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
3 comments:
This was a great one today, Ma, with sandcastles and root beer floats. Two of my favorite summer activities. Used to love building sandcastles with the kids at the beach and who can resist a root beer float on a hot summer day.
betty
How my father loved his root-beer floats ... thanks for resurrecting a smiley memory!
I'm not sure if I ever made a sandcastle; isn't that odd?
I never saw a beach until I was past the age of 18. So there were no childhood memories of building sandcastles. But there is nothing like a good Root beer Float!!
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