For Friday, August 23, 2019

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR FRIDAY,AUGUST 23RD, 2019 

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.

 31 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:45 am

 Sunset: 8 15 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark 

Today is Ride the Wind day which is a day to enjoy the last days of summer and the warmer summer breezes.  It commemorates the anniversary of the first human powered flight to win the Kremer prize. It was on August 23rd of 1977 that the Gossamer Condor 2, flew the first figure eight course specified by the Royal Aeronautical Society at Minter Field in Shafeter California. Slowing crushing at only 11 Mph, it traveled a distance of 2, 172 meters. 

We all know that cooler air is right around the corner so take advantage of these nice days to get outside as much as possible.  The Summer breezes allow us to fly human powered .There is no better feeling than the wind in your hair as you look out at a beautiful horizon.  Ride the Wind Day is an excellent opportunity to marvel at all things flying.  Wind powers movement in many different ways, helping us travel, throwing air and over water with energy to use in our homes.  Take to the air and learn about piloting a glider or consider being a passenger.  In the event you lack a human powered aircraft, flying a kite is always a good back up plan. Children will love making paper areoplanes or other flying toys and watching them zoom through the air.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

I love the feeling of the fresh air on my face and the wind blowing through my hair.

Evel Knievel

The only thing that will be flying here at my house today is probably my hair as the wind blows it when I go outside.  But I do love the feeling. It’s been in the low 70’s here for a few days  and  I’m loving these last days of summer and am not looking forward to the cold winds of winter at all.  Thankfully, Fall is a nice time when we usually have to some lovely days to enjoy.  For the most part from September until November, we have milder days that are nice to get outside.  Not too hot or too cold.  We had a very wet Spring so I’m hoping it will be a drier fall.  They say we are above the needed perciptitation for our area, so we don’t have to worry about drought.   

In keeping with meatless Friday’s tonights dinner will be

Crustless Pierogi Quiche

Pierogies are fine on their own, dipped in sour cream but they become a substantial, dinner worthy meal when you bake them into a crustless quiche

Serves 6

1 16 oz. box potato and cheddar pieogies

1 tbsp. buter

1 smal red ell pepper, thinly sliced

1 c. mushrooms, sliced

3 c. baby spinach

2scallions, sliced

1 1/2 c. milk

3 eggs

3/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 c. shredded Asiago cheese

Preheat oen to 350 degrees.  Boil pirogues as box directs. Melt butter in 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add red pepper slices and mushrooms.  Cook, stirring frequently about 5 minutes or until just tender.  Remove to bowl with slotted spoon.  Add spinach and scallions to drippings remaining in skillet.  Cook about 4 minutes until wilted.  Remove to bowl with vegetables;

Grease a 3 quart casserole dish. Beat milk, eggs, salt and pepper in large bowl until all mixed.  Add vegetables, cheese and cooked perigees. Pour mixture into prepare casserole dish.  Bake 40 minutes or until mixture is puffed and golden.

This a new recipe for me, but it does sound good!

Today’s pictures are of a few of the grand babes enjoying these last days of summer.

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Life is full of beauty.  Notice it.  Nottice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces.  Smell the rain and feel the wind  Life your life to the fullest potential and fight for your dreams. 

Ashley Smith

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

7363. for the wind in my hair

7364. for those who do the flying, pilots are born to fly

7365.for mild summer breezes

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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

When everything seems to be going against you, remember the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.

Henry Ford

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma