For Wednesday, July 31st, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31ST, 2019

  54 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:22 am

 Sunset: 8:46 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Jump for Jelly Beans Day which encourages candy lovers everywhere to show appreciation for jelly beans.  These  tiny candies evolved form an ancient confection called Turkish Delight, which was one of the earliest forms of hard candy.  

Our modern day Jelly beans gained popularity during the civil war.  A candy company in Boston began marketing them as the perfect treat to send to soldiers and soon everyone was hooked. 

One of the most most famous Jelly bean fans was President Ronald Regan who served them at his inauguration.

To celebrate today,  treat yourself to a handful of jelly beans and jump for joy when you come across your favorite flavor!.

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

THOUGhT FOR THE DAY

Happiness is Appreciating the simple things in life.

Author Unknown

While it seems strange to be celebrating jelly beans here in the middle of summer, I do happen to still have some jelly beans left from Easter here at my house.  I don’t eat a lot of them, but still keep them around for when I want a fruity snack to give me a little burst of energy.  They are a little bit tart and a little bit sweet at the same time and tend to perk me up. .

Leftover Jelly Beans can still be good to use as decorations on cookies and cakes.  With their cheerful colors they make a cheery sight for any party .

To jump for jelly beans is to show one’s love for these delightfully bean shaped confections. But be careful, We don’t want anyone choking while hopping around with jelly beans in their mouths. so, please refrain from hopping or jumping while chewing.  Good advice no matter what you are eating. Sit still, Slow down and chew your food properly before swalowing .  

Although it’s to be a pleasant week here with temps in the low 80’s for the most part, there will still not be much baking going here at my house.   I’m still in the salad and sandwich mode.

I have ice cream sandwiches and cones in the freezer to enjoy for dessert.  

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

Life is short and it’s up to you to keep it sweet !

Sara Louise Delany

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Tuesday July 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.

TUESDAY, JULY 30TH, 2019

  55 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:21 am

 Sunset: 8:48 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

TODAY IS WHISTLEBLOWER APPRECIATION DAY which a day to pay respect to the whistle blowers that have saved citizens of the US from frauds, abuse, and corrupt practices.  This day reminds us to honor and support people when they speak up and step forward when they witness frauds, abuse, or waste.  

That is the duty of all persons in the United States as well as all other inhabitants there of, to give the earliest information of wrongdoing to Congress or the Proper authority of any misconduct, frauds or misdemeanors committed by any officers or persons in the services of these states which may to their knowledge.

First U.S. whistleblower law unanimously passed on July 30, 1778 by the Contenatal Congress.

The resolution honored 10 Sailors and marines who spoke out against their commander’s abuses in office. 

While legisistlation now protects whistle blowers from retaliation , they still carry a heavy burden and are often thought of as unloyal employees. They do deserve better than that.

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.

Henry Ward Beecher

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

7291. for whistle blowers who save us from corrupt policies

7292. for people that are not afraid to speak up for what is right

7293. for laws to protect those that do.

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Before you speak ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful.  If the answer is no maybe what you are about to say should be left unsaid.

Bernard Meltzer

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Friday, August 5th, 2011

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

AUGUST 5TH, 2011

If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side

It's FRIDAY!

WORK LIKE A DOG DAY

Work Like a Dog Day honors and recognizes the hardest working among us. Some people skate by, doing as little as possible. Others, do only what they have to. Others still work like a dog. While work is to be done, they dig in relentlessly. They seldom take a break until the task is completed.

Spend today appreciating the people you know who work their tails off day in and day out.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.

Steve Jobs

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

National Waffle Day

Have you ironed your food lately? Waffles are pleasing to eat and to look at, There are many varieties for people to enjoy: traditional, Belgian, and even tiny and frozen and bound for your toaster. On National Waffle Day, put your foot down and say Let go my waffles to anyone who comes close to your helping of this sweet or savory hot cake.

A waffle is like a pancake with syrup traps!

CHOCOLATE WAFFLES

7 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 1 1/2 cups
1 3/4 ounces sugar, approximately 3 tablespoons
1.5 ounces cocoa powder, approximately 1/2 cup
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 whole eggs, beaten
2 ounces unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
16 ounces buttermilk, room temperature
4 ounces chocolate chips, approximately 3/4 cup
Vegetable spray, for waffle iron

Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions.

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In another bowl beat together the eggs and melted butter and vanilla, and then add the buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir in the chocolate chips just until combined. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Ladle the recommended amount of waffle batter onto the center of the iron. Close the iron top and cook until the waffle is crispy on both sides and is easily removed from iron. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200 degree F oven until ready to serve.

If the first waffle seems too runny, add more flour to your batter. Personally I would add more chocolate. What a surprise?

You can add strawberries, bananas, nuts, etc, on top--whatever you like with your waffles, or serve these plain.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU!

AROUND HOME

I've been working so hard you just wouldn't believe,
And I'm tired!
There's so little time and so much to achieve,
And I'm tired!
I've been lying here holding the grass in its place,
Pressing a leaf with the side of my face,
Tasting the apples to see if they're sweet,
Counting the toes on a centipede's feet.
I've been memorizing the shape of that cloud,
Warning the robins to not chirp so loud,
Shooing the butterflies off the tomatoes,
Keeping an eye out for floods and tornadoes.
I've been supervising the work of the ants
And thinking of pruning the cantaloupe plants,
Calling the fish to swim into my nets,
And I've taken twelve thousand and forty-one breaths,
And I'm TIRED!

Shel Silverstein

The little work I do these days is rather like the poem above. Especially on the days spent at the camper. Today is one of those days and I'm thankful that there is little to do. Next week my days will be quite different as there will be many hours spent with the two youngest of my grand children. That's a job I love so it won't really be work but I will be busy for sure.

Happy Friday!

I hope these last couple of months of the summer season are wonderful ones for everyone!

COUNTING THE DAYS

National Chigger Week begins today.

Your chances of being chigger chewed are greater this week than any week of the year

48 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

ma