For Monday, Speptember 7th, 2020

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 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.

15 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 7:01 am

 Sunset: 7:50 pm

Life is a special occasion!!

Hallmark

Today is Labor Day which is celebrated every year on the first Monday of September.  We honor contributions American workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well being of our country.

In 1882, New Your City had the first workingman’s holiday complete with a parade of 10,000 workers.  Over the next few years, Labor Day celebrations spread across the country.  In 1894, Congress passed an act that made Labor Day an official holiday.

Today many Americans view Labor Day as the unofficial end to summer.  Celebrate with cookouts, small backyard gatherings, or a weekend spent with family.  Happy Labor Day!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Find something you love to do, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

Harvey Mackay

I’ve been in Fall mode here since September 1st when I started decorating the house here and I’m glad to say it’s done now.  I won’t have to change around much at all as the decorations include everything including Halloween and Thanksgiving.  I do have a special tablecloth to put on for November with turkeys on it so that will be the only change I’ll have to make.  

There are no cookouts or get togethers scheduled for today so it’s going to be the usual quiet day here at my house. 

It seems as though once school starts it’s no time until the holidays are upon us.  These days go by fast and I’m not looking forward to leaf chores but that will happen too.  Slowly but surely all the leaves will fall down and the gray days of winter will come.  Meanwhile we’re still experiencing mostly sunny days even though they are getting shorter.

On the menu for today is another new to me recipe 

Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

Serves 6

Filling:

2 tsp. canola oil

1 onion, chopped

1 16 oz bag frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

1/2 c. flour

1 tsp dried thyme

1 14 oz can chicken broth

3/4 cup milk

3 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts

1/3 c chopped parsley

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

Biscuits:

1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour

1 cup all purpose flour

1 tbsp. baking powder

1 1/2 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp salt

4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed

5 tbsp. canola oil 

3/4 cup milk

To prepare filling:  Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.  Add onion; cook stirring occasionally until tender.  Add vegetables, cook, stirring until hot.  Sprinkle with flour and thyme, stir to coat. Add broth and milk and stir until thickened, Stir in chicken. parsley, pepper and salt.  Transfer to a 3 quart baking dish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  

To prepare biscuits:  Whisk whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in large bowl.  Add butter and rub together with your fingers until the mixture begins to look like cornmeal. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat.  Drizzle with milk and mix together.  Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times.  Roll or pat the dough into a 10 by 6 inch rectangle, cut into 6 biscuits.  Place biscuits on top of filling with equal space in between, they’ll only partially cover the top.

Bake the potpie until it is bubbling around the edges and biscuits are light brown, 38 to 40 minutes.  Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Happy Labor Day!

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week.  Happy Monday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Labor Day is seen as a day of rest for many hardworking Americans.

James P. Hoffa

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

8441 for extra day to rest and relax

8442 for work to do, that keeps me out of trouble

8443.for comfort food, mmm good!

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

Nothing will work unless you do.

Maya Angelou 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

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