ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2017
70 DAYS UNTIL SPRING
Sunrise: 7:53 am
Sunset: 5:17 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Clean Off Your Desk Day which heralds the beginning of some serious spring cleaning. It’s the perfect day to take the opportunity to do a little tidying!
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it's not all mixed up.
A.A. Milne
I’m happy to report that I have cleaned off my desk. Matter of fact, everything that was on my desk is now in two storage bins and the desk itself is gone. I had an old computer desk that used to sit in the dining room and all it did was accumulate stuff. I really didn’t use it much at all anymore, so it will not be missed.
I do have another desk that was a gift to me for my 9th birthday that is currently sitting empty in the attic. I guess you could say it’s an antique. When I get done sorting out the craft room, I plan to bring it downstairs and will keep it when I move too. Meanwhile all my desk stuff is sitting in a couple of bins.
I am hoping to get an early start on Spring Cleaning here. Once all the sorting and packing is done, everything will get a good cleaning. Windows, curtains and wood work here need it. I never did get to it last Spring or fall either for that matter.
I had a restful Sunday and hope you all did too. This week will be another very busy one here for me and it was a blessing to have a day of rest.
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!
Today is Apricot Day!
Apricots ripen in the early summer, but they’re quite commonly dried so that way we can enjoy them year round. Apricots are a wonderful way to protect your heart from a wide variety of diseases, including atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes. The high amount of vitamin C, as well as potassium and dietary fiber, all contribute to good cardiovascular health.
Apricot Slow Cooker Chicken
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chicken broth
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup dried apricots, halved if desired
Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large sauté pan. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until browned, turning once.
Combine chicken broth, lemon zest and juice, mustard, garlic and thyme in slow cooker and whisk to combine. Add onions, apricots and seared chicken thighs to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
Serve chicken thighs and plenty of sauce over brown rice.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Happiness is a place between too little and too much.
Finnish proverb
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4555. for a clean desk top
4556. for apricots, good and good for you too
4557. for a slow cooker, one of my favorite small appliances
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
Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.
William Morris
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
3 comments:
How neat you have a desk from way back when, Ma! A perfect thing to use when you move!
betty
I would love to see your special desk when you get it down from the attic. My desk sits in the living room behind the sofa. We brought it out of my bedroom when Richard was sick so that I could be on the computer and be close to him as well. He made the desk for me so I will always cherish it. I love Apricots!
Funny you should say that ....
I was informed last Friday that, due to planned construction, my roomy desk and several credenzas are going bye-bye. Like others, I'll have a desk-top, small shelf and two 2-drawer file cabinets in a 8-person pod. Egad! Suddenly, identifying priorities takes center stage.
Oh Ma, I can't wait to see a picture of your childhood desk! That's so cool that you hung onto it, through thick and thin!
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