ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 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.
Sunrise: 7:23 am
Sunset: 7:14 pm
Life is a special occasion!!
Hallmark
Today is Good Neighbor day which is a day that promotes neighborliness and niceness toward people that surround us. In 1978 President Jimmy Carter designated the day on September 24th as Good Neighbor Day . It’s an opportunity to get to know each other better. This day acknowledges and celebrates the importance of a good neighbor.
It’s a blessing to have a good neighbor, but it is ever a greater thing to be a good neighbor. Good neighbors often become friends. They watch out for each other, lend a helping hand and are there for advice when asked.
Neighbors offer that cup of sugar when we are short, collect our mail when we are on vacations, watch our homes, and watch our children and our pets. Simply put, being a good neighbor makes good neighbors and develops lifelong friendships.
The date has changed in 2003 from the fourth Sunday in September to an annual observance on September 28th.
If you can’t see the bright side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
While the spirit of neighborliness was important on the frontier because neighbors were so few, it is even more important now because our neighbors are so many.
Lady Bird Johnson
All in all I have to say that I have good neighbors. They are quiet and respectful of my privacy. Although at times it’s a little too quiet around here, I won’t complain because I’ve had some neighbors in the past that were too noisy and downright rude. I rarely see anyone out in my neighborhood. I’ve never seen people keep so much to themselves. Only when they have to do yard work will they be outside and wave hello . Some don’t even do that. They have people that come in to do the yard work and remain inside.
I happened to see some kids out on their scooters and some on a bike, that said, hello and I like your bike to me when I was out this past week. They are the only ones I’ve talked with in awhile. Even when I’m out, everything is mostly quiet with few people venturing out of their homes. The good thing is there is very little traffic either.making it a very safe place to walk and ride a bike. We don’t have sidewalks so must walk on the streets.
As usual I’ll be cooking today, my leftovers from the weekend are gone. On the menu today is:
Smoothered Pork Chops with Broccoli and Mushrooms
Makes 4 servings
1 lb. mushrooms, halved or quartered if large
3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head brocoli cut into florets
4 bone in pork chops
2 large shallots, finely chopped
1 tbsp. flour
3/4 c. dry white wine, or apple juice
1/2 c. chicken broth
2 tbsp. sour cream
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp thyme
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss together mushrooms and tablespoon oil in large baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bake 10 minutes. Push mushrooms to one side and add broccoli to pan. Toss with 2 tbsp. oil . Season with Salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are golden and tender. 12 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon of oil in large pan over medium heat. Season four chops with salt and pepper. Cook until internal temperature on a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees. 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plater, tent with foil; reserve skillet
Add shallots to skillet and cook stirring occasionally 4 or 5 minus. Add flour and cook, stirring one minute. Add juice and simmer until thickened. Add broth and simmer until thickened. Remove from heat. and stir in sour cream, mustard and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Serve pork chops topped with pan sauce and roasted vegetables along side.
I am going to let my pork chops simmer in the pan sauce for about 20 minutes and then mix in the oven roasted vegetables until everything is smothered and covered. I like to make sure that my pork chops are done and think the juices will be good mixed in the vegetables too. I’ll be using apple cider instead of apple juice too since I have plenty of that on hand.
After a beautiful weekend we are supposed to be getting some cooler weather coming our way. We’re to be down in the 60’s now for the rest of the week. Thankfully it will be only partly cloudy which also means partly sunny. I think I’ll have to put a sweater on.
The pictures today are a mix of our Princess and our Prince Charming and DS#6's children for fall pictures. She is now back in her college dorm and he is celebrating his senior year of high school. They are celebrating fall with some pictures.
I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week. Happy Monday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
All will concede that in order to have good neighbors, we must also be good neighbors.That applies in ever field of human endeavor.
Harry S. Truman
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
8504.for good neighbors
8505; for fall pictures
8506,for a safe and wonderful start to the school year
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
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
Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.
Benjamin Frianklin
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
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4 comments:
It's Monday ! Have a great week everyone!
How quickly they've grown! You know I've been thinking about those smothered pork chops since you printed your weekly menu plan. That will definitely be on our table before too many days have passed.
Your neighbors sound a lot like ours. I think more folks aren't so forthcoming because residences are spaced out from one another. Too, we've undeveloped land both to the west and across the street. You're right, quiet can be refreshing.
Love the photos Ma. My neighbors keep to themselves too, but like you said it's better than having nasty neighbors. I've had a few of those at times too! Enjoy your smothered pork chops tonight :)
Great pictures! I love that your granddaughter is back in her dorm at college and I hope your grandson has a "normal" senior year this year with traditional senior activities. We have lived here for 4.5 years and we only know the neighbors next door to us on both sides by their names. We wave to the others. I keep saying we need to make more of an effort to meet more neighbors but we haven't yet LOL :)
betty
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