ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26TH, 2017
53 DAYS UNTIL SPRING
Sunrise: 7:44 am
Sunset: 5:37 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Toad Hollow Day of Encouragement which comes from the legend of Toad Hollow which is rooted in an 1800's school house in Kalamazoo, Michigan and the stories told by Ralph C. Morrison. Though Morrison said that Toad Hollow cannot be found on a map, but rather, it's found in your heart.
This is a day to give to give encouragement and support to others
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn.
Author Unknown
I think we all appreciate a bit of encouragement now and then. I do for sure. I’m very thankful for the family and friends that have encouraged me along the way. A little smile, a pat on the back and a hug now and then certainly helps to make my day!
We did have a few moments of sunshine yesterday and what a difference it made! All of the sudden, I felt like I had a lot more energy. The sunshine gave me that pat on the back that was badly needed.
We are to be colder in the 30’s the rest of the week and have chances for a few snow flurries too.
I’ll be eating my oranges and gaining some much needed Vitamin C!
I hope you all have a GREAT day. Happy Thursday!
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
It’s National Peanut Brittle Day! Brittle was one of the first types of candy ever made.
I used to love Peanut Brittle, but after biting down on some and chipping off a tooth, I had to stop eating it. So for today’s recipe I looked for a softer, chewier way to fix it.
Peanut Brittle Brownies
For the Crust:
1/3 cup butter
1 1/3 cups pretzels, lightly crushed
3/4 cup store bought peanut brittle, lightly crushed
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
non stick cooking spray
For the Filling:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup store bought peanut brittle, lightly crushed
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Optional Garnish: caramel ice cream topping and broken pretzel pieces
For the Crust:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 by 13 baking pan with foil making sure the foil hangs off the ends and spray with non stick cooking spray. In a small saucepan heat butter until melted. Stir in the pretzel pieces, peanut brittle and brown sugar. Pour pretzel mixture into prepared pan and press evenly onto the bottom; set aside.
For the Filling:
In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in small portions until combined. Stir in the peanut brittle and marshmallows. Carefully spread mixture over the crust layer.
Bake 25 minutes or until top is evenly brown or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lift out of pan using the foil. Peel foil from the bars and cut into 24 bars.
If desired drizzle with caramel ice cream topping and sprinkle on broken pretzel pieces.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile.
Author Unknown
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4603. for peanuts, good and good for you
4604. for encouragement from family and friends
4605. for thoughts of spring, they keep me going
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
Count the garden by the flowers, never by the leaves that fall. Count your life with smiles and not the tears that roll.
Author Unknown
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
2 comments:
Two of my daily devotions mentioned encouragement today and then you mentioned it on your blog, Ma. I think God is trying to tell me something to be encouraging to others :)
It is always good to have the sun shine! I rather have a cold sunny day then a warm cloudy one. I feel better with lots of light around :)
betty
So pleased to learn "Mother Nature" blessed you with a bit of sunshine!
Little things mean a LOT!
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