For Sunday, June 30th, 2019

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, JUNE 30TH, 2019

85 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 5:58 am

 Sunset: 9:06 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

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Today is Meteor Day, which is a time to look up at the skies and behold the wonder of nature’s celestial fireworks, meteors.  The word meteor refers to a visible streak of light that is produced by debris falling to the Earth from space. We also call this beautiful phenomenon a shooting star or falling star. Legend has it that if you make a wish on a shooting star, it will come true. 

The average meteoroid is about the size of a pebble.  Around 15,000 tons of meteoroids enter the Earth’s atmosphere every day, but very few of them actually reach the Earth.  When they do, they are called meteorites.

To celebrate today spend some time star gazing.  If you see a shooting star, remember to make a wish.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The sky is filled with stars, invisible by day.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

I used to do a lot of star gazing when we camped out in the country.  We’d sit in our camp chairs and look up at the stars for hours.  We’d often see shooting stars and they were beautiful. The view is better when you are away from the bright city lights.  

 Warm Summer nights are the perfect time to sit out and enjoy the heavenly view. But since I’m usually up early, more than not, I’m in bed by the time the  stars come out these days. 

We saw 90 degrees yesterday, but today is supposed to be in the 80’s . It’s a quiet and sunny Sunday here at my house, more than not I’ll spend the afternoon relaxing with a good book.  

 I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars.

Og Mandino

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

7204. for shooting stars to wish upon

7205. for the glory of starry nights

7206. for summer, a perfect time to enjoy nature

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

A dream is a wish your heart makes…

Walt Disney 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Saturday, June 29th, 2019

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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH, 2019

86 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 5:57 am

 Sunset: 9:06 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

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Today is Hug Holiday which is a day to encourage people to hug those who need attention.  Especially the elderly, sick or invalid and lonely people will be thankful for some good feelings provided by a caring hug.  

A hug has been proven to have positive effects on health.  Studies have shown that hugging can result in reduced blood pressure and has a preventative effect on depression.  So on Hug Holiday, go out and hug your loved ones!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A hug is like a boomerang - you get it back right away.

Bill Keane

Every one needs a hug sometimes.  It’s no secret that the majority of people like to give and receive hugs and kisses as it makes them feel good and about themselves and their relationships.  I like to get hugs and give hugs and while I live by myself, I take advantage of those times I have people around to hug.  

If you know me, then chances are we have hugged and just incase you need one today, I’m sending out (((Hugs))) to you all.  Virtual hugs aren’t quite as good as the real ones, but they work when all else fails.

It’s Saturday and once again time for me to cook up something new for the weekend.  Since the weather has turned hot here, I decided to mix up a pasta salad that easily makes a meal.

Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad

1 c. chopped pecans

1 lb. broccoli

1 c. mayonnaise

5 tbsp. sugar

1/3 cup diced onion

q/e c. red wine vinegar

1 tsp. salt.

8 oz. pasta, cooked

2 c. seedless red grapes, halved

8 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled.

Whisk together mayo, sugar, salt and vinegar and add broccoli, cooked pasta and grapes to coat.  Cover and chill at least 3 hours.  Stir bacon and pecans into salt just before serving.

I am trying to stay cool and enjoy every day of these tropical like temps we get.  

I happened to hear on the news that this weekend is the hot air balloon festival not very far to the south of us so that is what the pictures today are of.  DS#6 and his family enjoying some hot air balloons this time last year.

 I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

A hug is a great gift - one size fits all and it’s easy to exchange.

Author Unknown

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

7201. for hugs, good and good for us

7202. for salads, meals to keep cool

7203. for summer days, enjoying the heat

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

Everybody needs a hug.  It changes your metabolism.

Leo Buscaglia

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Friday, June 28th, 2019

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, JUNE 28TH, 2019

87 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 5:57 am

 Sunset: 9:06 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

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Today is Paul Bunyan Day which honors one of the best known heroes in American Folklore.  This legendary lumberjack and his faithful companion Babe the Blue Ox starred in many of the tall tales told in the Midwest during the 1800’s.  

According to the stories, Bunyan was a huge man with amazing strength.  He single handedly founded the logging industry, cut down whole forests in North Dakota and created Lake Superior with his bare hands, and even trained carpenter ants to help him with his tasks.

Today, Paul Bunyan is mentioned in more than 1,000 books and has become one of the most widespread Icons in American culture.

To celebrate today, read one of the original Bunyan tales!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.

Rudyard Kipling

There is a lot of history told in the tall tales and folklore of days gone by. We just can’t believe everything we read, but in between the lines the stories are told of the many trials people had to go through.  In some cases they are exaggerations of actual events. 

The tales of these legendary heroes were told over and over.  And as the way of many of the things we we say, they got exaggerated with the telling.  People tend to get carried away when they repeat stories they’ve heard.

It’s just like the news we read or hear, not everything is true.  We cannot believe everything we hear.  Some make the world out to be a terrible place, but in truth there is a lot of beauty and good to be found.

It’s Friday and the end of another work week for many.  There’s no denying the fact that not a lot was done here at my house, nothing worth telling about for sure,  but I enjoyed every day and that’s what counts.  

I’ve no Paul Bunyan pictures to show today, but am sharing some fish tales shared by DS#6 last year.

 I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Story telling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today.

Robert McKee

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

7198. for tall tales and heroes of history

7199. for the gift of another week

7200. for our beautiful world

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

Pay heed to the tales of old wives.  It may well be they alone keep in memory what it was once needful for the wise to know.

J.R.R. Tolkien

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma