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.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 2018
Sunrise: 7:37 am
Sunset: 6:52 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Old Farmers Day which honors the hard labor of farmers through history. Early American culture was heavily a farm culture Early settlers cleared fields and pristine woods to farm the rich land. They brought seeds and farming methods with them. They found new seeds, and learned new methods along the way
The Month of October is a very appropriate month to celebrate and honor farmers. At this time the harvest is largely complete. It means that farmers can take a break from their labors.
A farmer’s work is long and hard. There is no guarantee of a good crop. But through it all famers have persevered and their ceaseless hard work sets an example for all.
Happy Old Farmers Day!
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Farming is a profession of hope.
Brian Brett
Some of the best memories I have are of the days I spent on my grandparents farm. What remains of it is in the very first picture today. I’m thankful that one of my cousins took the time to take the picture and share it. The things I leaned about life on the farm cannot be replaced, and I’m thankful I had the opportunity.
Farmers will always hold a special place in my heart for sure. This past summer I was able to partake of some farmers hard work and got many fresh fruits and vegetables from their roadside stands. Big farms are dying out in our area and many have sold out their land. There are lots of housing developments where farms used to be. For some selling their land gives them a good retirement income. Others have just moved on to other kinds of work.
The rest of the pictures today ore of DS#4 and family on a visit to a pumpkin patch a few years ago. Thanks to the farmers that grew the pumpkins many are now looking for that perfect pumpkin.
Today’s holiday tip: Save money for Christmas.
Ease the cash crunch with creative ways to save money and have a debt free Christmas. Look for one small indulgence to convert to Christmas cash. Bypass the gourmet coffee starting now or eat at home instead of getting take out, fix economical meals yourself. Those pennies do add up.
We have definitely cooled off here and yesterday I was able to turn the oven on without feeling hot. Good smells drifted in from the kitchen with apples, cinnamon and spice as I made an apple pie.
To me the hardest part of making a pie is the crust so I make a lot of what are called impossible pies that use Bisquick baking mix. These pies make their own crust and are delicious.
Impossible Apple Pie
4 cups sliced and pared apples
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. Bisquick
2 eggs
2 tbsp. butter
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease pie a 10 inch pie plate. Mix apples and spices and put into plate. Beat remaining ingredients 15 seconds in a blender. Pour over apples. Sprinkle with topping and bake until knife inserted in center comes out clean. 55 to 60 minutes.
For topping:
Mix 1 cup baking mix, 1/2 c chopped nuts, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 3 tbsp. butter.
While the oven was warm I also made some baked pork chops and one of the winter squash that I got from the farm market a few weeks ago. I do love cooking when it’s cool enough to turn the oven on.
I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
The soil is a great connector of our lives, the source and destination of all.
Wendell Berry
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
6421. for farmers, hard workers that supply our food
6422. for baked apple pies, delicious
6423. for an oven that works
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 are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm. One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery, and the other that heat comes from the furnace.
Aldo Leopold
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
6 comments:
I'm a city girl through and through, but the farm holds a special place in my heart.
It takes a special kind of person to be a farmer. So much hard work and uncertainty. Hurricane Michael devastated the farms in south Georgia. Killed millions of chickens and ruined cotton, peanut, and pecan crops before they were harvested. The government is supposed to help them out, but still. That's gotta be rough. Bless those hearty soles who continue to do it year after year.
I've got some recipes from the seventies for those impossible pies, but I've never tried one. It just seemed... impossible. HA! Good to know it actually works out well. Maybe one day...
A farmer's work is never done. Always tending to something or another, even after the harvest has come in. I do appreciate their efforts! Yum on the apple pie! I bet it made the whole house smell so delicious!
betty
Some of my own happiest memories were made at my grandparent's farm. As a child, I didn't appreciate all their hard work and sacrifice. Then again, I think that's all he knew. Another great holiday tip! We've fallen into the habit of eating out more than is necessary, and few were as good as what Tom prepares on the grill.
I am a city girl. My grandparents lived in the city too. But I had one aunt who lived on a farm and we loved to visit her. My memories involve pig pens, farm breakfasts with peaches and cream. I miss that aunt very much!! Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
My Great Grandparents were farmers Pam. It is sad to see what was once their farm now. It is run down and no longer used, much of the land having been sold off. I think it is really sad that farming is no longer a truly viable way to make a living. During the War my mother's family had very little in some things, but they always had plenty to eat. Love the pumpkin patch photos. Family times are the best. I meant to say your holiday tips are great! Every little helps! God bless and Happy Weekend! xoxo
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