For Saturday, September 3rd, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2016

19 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:57 am

Sunset:  7:57 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Tailgating Day which is always celebrated on the first Saturday of September.  Tailgating is the custom of gathering outside the stadium before the game with fans of the same team for food, beverages and socializing. Gatherings often take place at the tailgate of a pickup truck or the trunk of a car, but neither are required. 

Much like building a community, tailgating harkens back to a time when pioneering villages would come together to raise the framework of a building. Often followed by a large meal and perhaps a sporting competition of sorts, these harvest traditions were looked forward to year after year.Those who tailgate come back every year, weekend after weekend. Couples have met, families have grown, bonds have been forged, all through the community of tailgating.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Football Is an honest game. It's true to life . It's a game about sharing. Football is a team game. So is life.

 Joe Namath 

I had the opportunity to do a little tailgating this summer as we enjoyed a couple of picnics in the park, serving up the food from the back of DD’s truck. It’s was a handy thing to do and the tailgate made the perfect serving table.

I have never done any tailgating at a football game but do know some that do.  It’s always fun and the food is always fantastic.  Remember whether you’re tailgating right next to the stadium or hosting your own football party from your backyard, it’s important to be smart and safe to ensure everyone has a good time. 

I know I’ve shared these pictures of our Sunday dinners in the park before.  Hopefully September will bring some good weather our way and we’ll get to enjoy one more before summer is over.

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 Welsh Rarebit Day!

Rarebit is a dish widely offered in the UK. The Scotch and the English have their recipes, but I feel the Welsh are the one’s that can truly make the claim to it. Although I’ve never made Rarebit, I did find this recipe to share that sounds rather tasty.

Welsh Rarebit Toasties

4 slices bread
1 can deviled ham
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon A-1 steak sauce
1 1/2 teaspoon mild paprika
milk if needed to thin to spreading consistency

Remove the crusts from the bread and toast on one side. Turn and spread with a paste made of the remaining ingredients. 

Place under broiler until cheese is melted and sprinkle with paprika.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

If you cannot be grateful for what you have received, then be thankful for what you have been spared. 

Proverb

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

4189. for tailgating, lots of fun

4190. for cheese and toast, always popular here at my house

4191. for good food and family, a great combination

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

If you look at tailgating, everyone does it. It's for everyone who likes to cook outdoors. It could be a 4th of July picnic. 

John Madden

Or even a Labor Day Picnic, I’m thinking…

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma