For Saturday, October 29th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 2016

52 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

Sunrise: 7:57 am

Sunset:  6:26 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Internet Day which celebrates the origin of the very first internet transmission ever sent, and from it the utterly world changing series of events that followed.  The Internet is everywhere these days, being accessed on phones and tablets, tied into our cameras and our TV’s. WiFi is accessible from everywhere these days, from city buses to your neighborhood McDonald’s, and the world grows smaller every day as a result. 

Internet Day is a celebration of this culmination of computing and communication technology, and they way it has brought all our lives together.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A journey of a thousand sites begins with a single click. 

Author Unknown

I do love the internet and am very thankful for it.  It helps me keep in touch with family which are scattered near and far.  I do my daily devotions on line, I look up recipes and information of all kinds on the internet.

  More and more information becomes available to us every day, but we should remember to be careful as there are also a lot of scammers out there trying to deceive us and we should be aware that everything we read is not true. 

We should also take care with what we share on the internet.  Once you say something on line, it’s there forever. 

Today is to be a much warmer day for us as temps will reach up into the 70’s.  It’ll only be for a day and then we’ll be dropping back down to the 50’s and 60’s but I’ll be enjoying it while we have it . 

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!

Its National Oatmeal Day which is a day to enjoy one of America’s favorite breakfast foods. There are many health benefits to eating oatmeal.  A bowl of oatmeal daily can lower cholesterol and it may reduce the risk of heart disease.  Oatmeal is low in fat, low in calories and is a good source iron and fiber.

Here’s a recipe you might want to try out for breakfast tomorrow.

Sunday Morning Oatmeal

1 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for serving
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 banana, sliced
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup golden raisins
Pure maple syrup or brown sugar, for serving

Heat the milk plus 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan until it starts to simmer. Add the oatmeal and salt, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Off the heat, stir in the banana, cherries, and raisins. Place the lid on the pot and allow to sit for 2 minutes. Serve hot with maple syrup or brown sugar and extra milk.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Getting information off the Internet is like taking a drink from a fire hydrant.

 Mitchell Kapor 

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

4357.  for the internet which keeps me in touch with friends and family

4358.  for oatmeal, very good and good for you 

4359.  for warmer day to enjoy

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

Warning: the Internet may contain traces of nuts. 

Author Unknown

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma