For Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

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.

TUESDAY, JULY 31ST, 2018

53 Days until Fall 

Sunrise: 6:22 am

 Sunset: 8:46 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

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Today is Jump for Jelly Beans Day which encourages candy lovers everywhere to jump for joy and show appreciation for Jelly Beans.  

Our modern day Jelly Beans  gained popularity during the American Civil War.  A candy company in Boston began marketing jelly beans as the perfect treat to send to soldiers and soon everyone was hooked.  

Enough Jelly Beans were eaten last year to circle the earth more than five times.

To celebrate today, treat yourself to a delicious handful of jelly beans.  Jump for joy when you stumble upon your favorite flavor !

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

One thing is certain, and I have always known it — the joys of my life have nothing to do with age.

May Sarton

There are always jelly beans on hand in my house.  I keep them in this jar year round.  It doesn’t have to be Easter to enjoy jelly beans.  This holiday is associated with joy and happiness and I always try to remember that though every day may not be a good one, there is something good about every day.  

Today’s recipe is for Jelly Bean Bark which quick and easy to make.  The fun thing is that you can pick your colors of jelly beans and sprinkles to suit each holiday of the year.

Jelly Bean Bark

1 16 oz package of white or vanilla candy coating or almond bark

1 or 2 tablespoons sprinkles, your choice of color

Approximately 30 jellybeans, your choice of color

Start by melting your candy coating according to directions on package. Once melted, place on a baking sheet that has been line with parchment paper.  Immediately place jelly beans and sprinkles into coating, giving them a gentle push to embed them.  Chill for a least 2 hours, then break apart by hand or with a knife.  Store in a cool dry place.

Today is the very last day of July and it’s been a pretty peace filled and joyful month here at my house.  I’m showing the last of the family celebration pictures along with my jelly bean jar today.  I have to say we’re ending the month on a very positive and happy note.

Jump for Joy !

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The greatest gift you can give yourself is joy, not only because the feeling that goes with it at the moment, but because of the magnificent experience it will draw to you.  It will produce wonders in your life.

Jack Boland

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

6209.  for joy, it is everywhere, when you take the time to look for it

6210. for jelly beans, a little sugar is the best medicine

6211. for a joy filled and peaceful month

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

Joy is very infectious; therefore, always be full of joy.

Mother Teresa

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Monday, July 30th, 2018

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.

MONDAY, JULY 30TH, 2018

54 Days until Fall 

Sunrise: 6:21 am

 Sunset: 8:47 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

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Today is the International Day of Friendship, which is sponsored by the United Nations to promote friendship among people, cultures and countries.  The world is filled with too much hatred, too much fighting and too much mistrust of others.  Today is an opportunity to stop, and to reverse, these worldwide problems. 

Today is a time to encourage efforts toward peace, and to build bridges among different people.  It is a day of respect for others and a day to celebrate diversity.

On an individual level, use this day to promote friendship in big and small ways.  We can begin by  extending an olive branch to a sibling or family member, a neighbor, or and old friend.  If we all try just a little the world will be a friendlier, more peaceful place.

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A friend is what the heart needs all the time.

Henry van Dyke

It’s a new day and beginning of another new week.  I have lots to get done and am rested and refreshed because I had a very relaxing Sunday.  Hope you all had a great weekend too.

 They say that we’ll have a good chance of rain later on today, but no matter, much of what I have to do is indoors anyway.

Today’s pictures are more of our family gathering on this past Saturday.  I got quite a few, but then my battery on my phone died and that is what I was using for my camera. 

I am very thankful for my friends.  I have some fond memories of old friends, some who are no longer in my life and of the ones that have remained my friends and that I still keep in touch with.   

I like to think that I’m friends with my family too.  They are always, always there for me no matter what.  They say that the best way to have a friend is to be a friend.  It’s a two way street.  

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week.  Happy Monday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends. 

Cindy Lew

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

6206.  for family that are friends, and friends that are like family

6207. for a new day, a new week

6208. for lots to do, everyday is a new adventure

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

The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.

Abraham Lincoln

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Sunday, July 29th, 2018

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, JULY 29TH, 2018

55 Days until Fall 

Sunrise: 6:20 am

 Sunset: 8:48 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

  

Today is National Chicken Wing Day which has become a commonplace menu item at many chain and local restaurants.  With a franchise like Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop and Atomic Wings, you can’t go far without find somewhere to get delicious wings.  One of the most popular varieties is most certainly buffalo style.  There popular varieties include barbecue, lemon pepper, parmesans garlic, sweet and sour, and honey mustard.

The city of Buffalo NY was the birthplace of the spicy wings we all know and love.  Mayor Stan Makowski officially proclaimed July 29th as National Chicken Wing Day in 1997.  

It’s a great day to have some chicken wings !

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A perfect dinner for me is being with people I really want to be with.  It starts and stops with my company and my family.

Catherine Bach

For years Chicken has been a popular thing to serve for Sunday dinners here at my house, so why not have some chicken wings today.

I looked for a found an easy way to make my own buffalo wings so I’m sharing the recipe today.  I really don’t like things that are too spicy so I keep mine on the mild side.  

Buffalo Chicken Wings in the Oven

Makes 6 to 8 servings

3 lbs. chicken wings

6 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup hot sauce

1 teasp salt.

Creamy Blue cheese dressing, to serve

Leave the wings on the counter while you prepare the sauce to take the chill off.  Make the buffalo sauce:  Melt the butter in a small sauce and over medium low heat.  Remove from heat and whisk in the hot sauce and salt.

Coat the wings with sauce.  Cover the bowl and marinate on the counter for 20 to 30 minutes or refrigerate up to 24 hours.  

Heat the broiler.  When ready to cook the wings position an oven rack 6 to 8 inches below the broiling element and turn on broiler.  Line a baking sheet with foil.  Transfer wings to baking sheet.  Arrange the wings on foil lined baking sheet, Discard marinade.

Broil for 10 minutes then flip.  Broil another 10 to 12 minutes .  Wings are done when skin is crispy and meat pulls away easily from the bones.

Serve while still piping hot with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks along side.

Note:  for classic buffalo flavor, Franks Red Hot claims to be the original, but which sauce you use is really up to you.  It’s up to you to calibrate the heat to your own taste.

It was a great day yesterday and weather wise it looks to be another great one today .  A big THANK YOU to DD and her hubby for having us all over to their home.  Today’s picture are just a few of the many I took yesterday.

As usual I’m slowly waking up here today and sipping my good cup of hot coffee.  I’ll be off to church later on and then back home to rest and relax.  

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Some of the most important conversations I’ve ever had occurred at my family’s dinner table.

Bob Ehrlich

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

6203.  for a great family gathering yesterday

6204.  for Sundays, I take them slow and easy

6205. for lots of pictures to share

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

There is only one difference between a long life and a good dinner:  that, in the dinner, the sweets come last.

Robert Louis Stevenson

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma