For Saturday, February 29th, 2020

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH, 2020 

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.

21 DAYS UNTIL SPRING 

Sunrise: 7:03 am

 Sunset: 6:19 pm

Life is a special occasion!!

Hallmark

Today is Leap Day which has been a day of traditions, folklore and superstitions ever since Leap Years were first introduced by Julius Caesar ever 2000 years ago.  It was Julius Ceaser and astronomer Sosignese who revamped the Roman Calendar giving it 12 months with almost evenly distributed days and adding a leap day every 4 years

According to legend, or possibly history, St. Brigid struck a deal with St. Patrick to allow women to propose to men and not just the other way round. - every 4 years. In some places , leap day has been known as Bachelors Day for the same reasason.  A man was expected to pay a penalty, such as a gown or money if he refused a marriage proposal from a woman on Leap Day.

In European counties,, especially in the upper classes , traditions dictated that any man who refused a woman’s proposal on February 29th had to buy her 12 pairs of gloves.  This intention is that women can wear the gloves to hide the embarrassment of not having an engagement ring.  During the middle ages there were laws governing this tradition. 

In Scotland it used to be considered unlucky for someone to born on leap day, just as Friday the 13th is considered unlucky.  Greeks considerd it an unlucky day to marry during a leap year, especially on Leap Day.

Since the beginning of time man has been improving the way we keep it.  That applies to calendars as well.  Leap Day is every four years except years ending with 00 that are not divisible by 400.  The earth rotates around the sun every 365 and about 1/4 days.  So by adding an extra day every four years, we get mighty close to keeping the calendar consistent with the earths annual trip around the sun.  

If you were born on Leap Day, congratulations you finally get to celebrate your birthday on your birth date.  You are a very special person.

What ever you do to celebrate this day, be sure to make the most of this extra day.  It only comes around every 4 years or so.  Use it to do some good in the world.

If you can’t see the bright side, polish the dull side 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

What would you do if you had one more day?

I’ve often wished for one more day in the week to get everything done, well today is that day.  An extra day that only comes around every 4 years.  

Today is also supposed to end this round of below freezing temps,  Tomorrow we’re to be up in the 40’s again.  What a relief.  It’ll feel like heat wave to us . We’re going up on the weather roller coaster ride once again.  

 

We don’t have any leap day proposals or birthdays here in our family so I’m sharing pictures of some of my bunnies today.  I guess they can leap as well as hop.

 I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friay!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Leap and the net will appear.

John Borroughs

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

7901.for an extra day to celebrate 

7902.leap day babies, very special people

7903. for an end to below freezing days for now

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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

Today, February 29, is the Leap Day;  It’s a perfect day to leap into the unknown, outside your comfort zone, and experience. your wings growing on the way down.  Take yourself and take that leap today on the Leap Day.  Happy Leap Day!

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma 

For Friday, February 28th, 2020

Life is a special occasion!!

Hallmark

IT’S A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LUCKY GUY TODAY!

Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday  ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥ 

May the dear Lord bless you today and always!

Happy Birthday to you♥

Today is also Tooth Fairy Day.  For hundreds of years, people have shared mystical legends, stories, and traditions about the loss of baby teeth.  The early Europeans buried their children’s teeth so witches and ever spirits couldn’t used them for voodoo.  The vikings believed that children’s teeth had magical powers that could help them fight in battle.  The would pay their children for their lost baby teeth and string them onto neck;laces and other jewelry.

Over time people began to share stores about the Tooth Mouse who scampers around town and steels children’s teeth in the middle of the night.  The story of the mouse evolved  into the story of the Tooth Fairy who leaves treasures under children’s pillow in exchange for their lost tooth.

Tooth Fairy traditions are still popular today.  Kids all over the world place their lost baby teeth under their pillows at night and look forward to a wonderful surprise in the morning.  Happy National Tooth Fairy Day!

If you can’t see the bright side, polish the dull side 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

I believe in everything until it’s disproved.  So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons  It all exists even if it’s in your mind.  Who’s to say that dreams and nightmares aren’t as real as the here and now?

John  Lennon

This grandson's birthday  is another one of those long distance celebrations, but on the Bright side he will be having a party coming up so then I’ll be able to celebrate in person with him then, just not today.  They’ve been busy moving into a new home so the party had to be delayed for just a little while. Today’s pictures are from his party last year.

Both he and his sister have regaled me with stories of the tooth fairy coming to their house. Both have lost teeth recently and soon they'll bound to be rich from the tressure they’ve found under their pillows.  

 

 I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.

Miquel de Cervantes

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

7898 for our Lucky Guy, it’s his birthday today

7899. for the tooth fairy, leaves treasures under the pillow

7900. for a party in the future, ice cream and cake and lots of hugs!

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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

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.

Hans Christian Anderson

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma 

 You're blessed when you're content with just who you are—no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought

Matthew 5:5 (MSG)

For Thursday, February 27th, 2020

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2020 

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.

22 DAYS UNTIL SPRING 

Sunrise: 7:06 am

 Sunset: 6:16pm

Life is a special occasion!!

Hallmark

Today is National Chili Day!  Whether you prefer it Texas style, Mexican Style or vegetarian, chili served with a side of cornbread is a fabulous comfort food for the winter season. 

Despite popular belief chili doesn’t come from Mexico.  The recipe has been influenced by Mexican culture but also  incorporates elements from Native American and Spanish culinary traditions.  Many historians believe chili originated in Texas where all three of these cultures intersect.

According to legend Spanish priests call the first Chili the soup of the Devil because they believe that chili peppers were an aphrodisiac.  To celebrate Chili Day indulge in a delicious bowl of this spicy stew.

If you can’t see the bright side, polish the dull side 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

It’s Spring fever.  That is what the name of it is .  And when you’v got it, you want to— oh, you don’t quite know what it is you want.  but it just fairly makes your heart ache.

Mark Twain

It’s a great day for chili here in northern Ohio.  We have snow and it’s very cold out.  We’re right around 20 degrees now for a couple of days, but not to worry.  This weather roller coaster ride is still going and by Sunday they say we’lll be close to 50.  Winter keeps trying to stick around, but it’s not winning.  I’m thinking Spring!

It’s looking like I’ll probably have to get my exercise today and shovel some snow which is the main reason I dislike winter so.  I’ve already heard the snow plow go by here this morning so my street and most streets will  be clear.  So there won’t be any snow days for the kids in school or the teachers either.  Every one was hoping to get one. But it’s a great day to bundle up and keep warm and have a hot bowl of chili. I still have leftover gumbo here,  so that’s what I’ll be having.  

 

 I hope you all have a GREAT day.  Happy Thursday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

I enjoy the spring more than the autumn now.  One does, I think, as one gets older.

Virginia Woolf

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

7898 for a warm and cozy house

7899. for plenty to eat, no need to cook more

7900. warm boots, gloves and coats 

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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

Spring will come and so will happiness.   

Hold on.  Life will get warmer.

Anita Krissan

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma