ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 2017
42 DAYS UNTIL SPRING
Sunrise: 7:33 am
Sunset: 5:51 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
February 6 is Lame Duck Day. The unofficial holiday honors anyone who is on their way out of their jobs or their elected office.
The term lame duck however, originated in a field far from politics. The first usage of the word is linked to the London Stock Exchange in the 18th century. The term was used to refer to a defaulter, someone who couldn't pay his or her debts and then waddled off like a duck.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
An optimist is someone who figures that if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's the bluebird of happiness.
Robert Brault
We can learn a lot from the ducks. We may see ducks regularly at our local park, but we rarely consider and appreciate their many compelling qualities.
They form quality partnerships in life. They make family a priority. They let stress roll right off their backs. Ducks don’t hold a grudge, they shake the stress off and get on with their day.
Ducks have an internal GPS system. They enjoy life but are ready to navigate quickly away from pitfalls and hazards.
Ducky are Buoyant and flexible. They can travel by water, land and air as they travel from one adventure to the next.
As this new week begins here, I’m trying to get all my ducks in a row. After one positive showing on the house, it’s time I got a bit more serious about where I’ll be moving to. I need to finish up here and decide just what I want to keep and move and get rid of the rest.
It’s warmer and looking like it may be the nicest day of the week here today !
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 National Chopsticks Day which is a reason to enjoy a Chinese meal or two. They may or may not be new to you. But, for about 1/4 of the world's population, chopsticks are the eating utensils of choice for every meal.
EASY STIR FRY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI
1 lb. chicken breast strips
2 tbsp. oil
4 c. vegetables, broccoli, red & green peppers strips, sliced water chestnuts
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
3 tbsp. soy sauce
3 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. rice
Stir fry chicken in hot oil in large skillet until brown. Add vegetables; stir until done. Mix broth, soy, cornstarch and sugar. Add to skillet. Boil, continue for 2 minutes. Prepare rice. Serve chicken mixture over hot rice.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Happy as a duck in water
Proverb
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4636. for ducks, they teach us a lot
4637. for rice and vegetables, good eating for sure
4638. for a new week, another chance to get it right
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
Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath.
Michael Caine
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
2 comments:
I did learn a few new facts about ducks today :) They are cute to watch at a lake or a pond and fun to feed :)
It will be nice if you can start the spring in your new surroundings :) Hope that will be the case!
betty
That Robert Brault is such a character, isn't he! :)
I want to be more like a duck! I wonder that they're not the happiest of God's creatures.
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