ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2017
34 DAYS UNTIL SPRING
Sunrise: 7:23 am
Sunset: 6:01 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Valentine's Day which is a celebration of love and lovers.
The traditions of Valentine's Day are broad and many. It is a time to exchange cards or small gifts. Chocolates, flowers, jewelry, and romantic dinners are the big hits of this holiday.
It is a romantic event for lovers, and a fun event for kids and family. Many a couple become engaged or wed on this day. For others it is a day to fall in love.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Love puts the fun in together, the sad in apart, and the joy in a heart.
Author Unknown
I’m celebrating LOVE today and did get some Valentines sent out to those family and friends that I love so much. I don’t know if I got them in the mail in time, but they were sent.
It would be impossible for me to send out one to each of you that read this newsletter each day, but please know that you are loved ! You matter to me, so please consider this your Valentine from me.
Love is the best part of life, a gift we can choose to give every day not just today! You don’t have to spend a lot of money to express love either, it’s free to take and give.
I love you !
Happy Valentines Day!
For better or worse LOVE does make the world go round!
I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
It’s Cream Filled Chocolates Day!
There are countless ways for chocoholics to indulge their passion, but there are those among us who hold a special place in their hearts for cream filled chocolates, and Cream Filled Chocolates Day has been created with these people in mind.
CREAM FILLED CHOCOLATE CAKE
Sift 2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
Add:
2/3 c. Crisco
2 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
Beat 3 minutes on low, 3 minutes on medium. Pour into greased and floured round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees until done.
CREAM FILLING:
2/3 c. milk
2 tbsp. butter
Heat. Combine:
1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. sugar
Add:
1/3 c. cold milk
To dry ingredients. Stir until smooth. Add to hot milk and cook until thick. Blend in slightly beaten egg to which a little of the hot mixture has been added. Cook until thick. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Love is the greatest refreshment in life.
Pablo Picasso
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4657. for many people to share my love with
4658. for chocolate, always good and good for you
4659. for a day to remember to say I LOVE You !
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
True love stories never have endings.
Richard Bach
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
3 comments:
Love indeed is what makes the world go round. I hope you have a nice Valentine's Day, Ma! We were at the store last night looking for things for the grands (nothing like waiting until the last moment) and it was amazing at Target how much had already been sold. The shelves were really empty! We ended up going to our grocery store and found what we were looking for :)
betty
I especially loved your quote. Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Thank you for this Valentine, Ma. Love you right back! :))))
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