ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or even plain everyday gray, but God's glory never fades. May God's glory shine into the exciting lights, upsetting darks, and boring grays of your every day.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 2018
Sunrise: 7:54 am
Sunset: 5:15 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Golden Globe Awards
Tonight is the biggest night of the year for the entertainment industry - the Golden Globes! The first Golden Globes ceremony took place in December of 1947. It was a modest luncheon hosted by the newly formed Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association to honor Harry M. Warner, the president of Warner Brothers. Today, an average of 250 million viewers tune in to watch this star studded Hollywood event.
Unlike the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes recognize achievements in both film and television entertainment. In 1951, the HFCA also made the decision to separate the big awards into two categories - drama and musical/comedy.
So pop some popcorn, and enjoy tonight’s broadcast live from Los Angeles, California!
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
There are two seasonal diversions that can ease the bite of any winter. One is the January thaw. The other is the seed catalogues.
Hal Borland
It is fun to watch the famous Hollywood stars on TV and see if our favorites win awards or not. And I do love popcorn so I probably will be eating a bowl while watching TV tonight. It is one of my favorite snacks.
Now that the weather has taken a turn for the better I can relax a bit. They say we do have some snow coming our way tonight and tomorrow. Hopefully not too much…we’ll see.
Lake Erie definitely affects the amounts of snow we have here. At this point the lake is almost completely frozen over and that usually means we don’t get the lake effect snow which is where most of our heaviest snowfalls come from.
This week will probably be known as our January thaw as by Thursday we will see 40 degrees and get close to 50! They are calling it our Wintermission. You might have noted that the days are getting longer again. I read that the suns energy is again rewarming our northern hemisphere. That renewed heating is also beginning to alter our winter weather pattern, allowing for a more zonal, or west to east flow in the atmosphere. That change, combined with the extra daylight, creates an opportunity for the January thaw.
We can not do much at all about the weather except talk about it so I’m adapting the wait and see method. We’ll see just what this week will bring when it happens! One thing I know for sure is that winter still has a long way to go before it’s over.
When I went out to the mailbox yesterday, I took my camera along and got a few pictures here of my house in winter and that is what you are seeing today. By the time I got back in the cold had zapped the batter and I had to recharge.
I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
It’s National Tempura Day! Tempura is a delicious deep fried Japanese dish made with lightly battered vegetables and seafood. The original cooking technique is actually attributed to the Portuguese, who landed in Japan in the sixteenth century to establish new trade routes.
Tempura batter is made with cold water and wheat flour. Some recipes also call for eggs, baking soda, oil, or spices for extra flavoring. A traditional tempura will usually include shrimp, scallops, eggplant, green beans, sweet potato, mushrooms, or bamboo.
To celebrate National Tempura Day, try making your own tempura at home or head out to your favorite Japanese restaurant!
Easy Chicken and Vegetable Tempura
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups cold water
2 cups vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
1 bunch broccoli florets and stalks, cut into 4 inch pieces
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into long thin strips
3 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias
Heat oven to 200 degrees. Line large plate with several paper towels; set aside. Line rimmed baking sheet with cooking parchment or foil; set aside.
In small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce and chili garlic sauce; set aside.
In large bowl, beat egg with whisk or fork. Beat in flour, cornstarch, salt and cold water.
In 5 quart Dutch oven or 10 inch straight sided skillet, heat oil over medium heat to 375 degrees. Dip bell pepper and broccoli into batter; let excess batter drip back into bowl. Cook in single layer in hot oil 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until coating is crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towel lined plate, then transfer to pan and place in oven to keep warm. Wait for oil to reach 375 degrees again between batches.
Dip chicken pieces into batter; let excess batter drip back into bowl. Cook chicken, in batches if necessary, in hot oil 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until coating is crisp and golden brown and chicken is no longer pink in center. Top chicken and vegetables with green onions; serve with sauce.
Makes 4 servings
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.
John Boswell
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
5599. for warmer days ahead
5600. for TV, entertainment when you want it
5601. for chicken and the many ways to fix it
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
Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.
Edith Sitwell
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
2 comments:
I watch so little tv and see so few movies that a Hollywood star of today could probably walk up to me, say hello, and I'd think they were the new neighbor next-door. *haha* I never recognize the names of shows or the titles of movies either. When I hear what movie won Best Picture of the Year at the Academy Awards, 9 times out of 10 I've never even heard of it.
Except, of course, for Jackie Gleason and Andy Griffith and Dick Van Dyke. And if a movie was produced in black and white the chances are good I've at least heard of it anyway and probably seen it too.
The older I get, the more I desire (& do!) leave the modern world behind. Except this blogging stuff sure is wonderful. Such wonderful friends I've made.... including you, MA! Have a warm Sunday!! xoxoxo
Andrea's first paragraph could well be me talking!
Unless the honorees choose to politicize their acceptance speeches, we'll probably be watching, too. (I ate our last bag of popcorn last night.)
It must have been 10 years ago now, Tom and I won a night's stay there, at the Beverly Hilton. We didn't realize until we were checking out that the Golden Globes were being held there that night. I tried and tried to get him to change his mind and stay another night so I might get a glimpse of the arrivals ... but nooooo. But we did get to peek inside the ballroom. Both of us were shocked at how little it is, compared to the way it looks on TV.
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