For Sunday, January 31st, 2021

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2021

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.

49 DAYS UNTIL SPRING ! 

Sunrise: 7:40 am

 Sunset: 5:43 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Good bye January!

Today is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day which encourages us to ponder how art affects our hearts.  Art is valued and appreciated for all sorts of reasons .

On the broad spectrum of art created in the world, the peaces that move us to tears or cause us to burst out into joyous laughter remain with us for a lifetime. Whether we are touched by music, or see into an artists soul through their work, art has power to change us and inspire our hearts. 

Since art comes in so many forms, the number of ways to celebrate are countless to celebrate today, explore the many genres of art and let it inspire you.

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

(Sorry I cannot add new images from my computer.)

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.

JoHann Wolfgang von Goethe

I love to paint and have found some inspiration for my next project.  I will be painting a Welcome Sign that has a basket of tulips on it for my family this year for Easter.

The kind of art I do is called, decorative painting and done by tracing a pattern from a picture and tracing that onto the surface I want to paint.  I don’t heve my own original ideas but paint that of others.  I even have some painting books that tell you what colors of paint to use and which brush to use when painting.  You do one step and then proceed to the next.  I did take  painting classes to learn how to do this and was pleasantly surprised to find out I too could be an artist. 

I do have two sons that are artists in their own right.  

DS#5 is an Art teacher at our high school and he does caricatures  as a side business.  He’s very good at many types of art and has done many paintings.  DS#6 is a graphic artist and does artwork for all kinds of books, he even has published one of his own called, Cut, Color and Create. It features art work for kids to create their own paper toys.  

I’m proud of them both.  They went to college to earn their degrees in art and worked hard to pretty much put themselves through school. 

Today is my day of rest here and we have some light accumulation of snow  on the ground today, hopefully no more will come our way.  At any rate I’m staying in and keeping warm I  have leftover meatloaf dinner to heat up and so I don’t even have to cook.

I’ll spend a while this morning watching church services on line and then this afternoon I’ll be tracing out the pattern I’ve picked for my art.project.  It takes awhile but then I can reward my self by reading another good book. 

The pictures today are of things I’ve painted over the years. I give them as gofts to my family.The picture above is what I hope to complete for Easter.

I hope you all have af RELAXING Sunday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

the artist is nothing without the gift, but this gift is nothing without work.

Emile Zola 

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

8072. for art that inspires the heart 

8873. for DS#5 and 6 who are artists

8874. for leftovers to heat up

.

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

You can’t use up creativity, The more you use, the more you have. 

Maya Angelou

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

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For Saturday, January 30-th, 2021

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2021

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.

 50 DAYS UNTIL SPRING ! 

Sunrise: 7:41 am

 Sunset: 5:42 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Croissant Day which celebrates the warm and delicious croissant .  It’s a day to enjoy it with a generous helping of butter.

The history of the croissant is a colorful take full of adventure.  In 1683, the Turkish Empire laid siege on Vienna, Austria.  The Turkey made several atoms to enter the city by force, but were unsuccessful, so decided to did an underground tunnel.  The bakers of Vienna, who worked in the basement storerooms heard the sound of digging and alerted the army.

The bakers received high honors and thanks for their for their assistance in outwitting the Turks.  In celebratio, they baked their bread in the shape of a crescent moon — the symbol of the Ottoman Empire.  After the Turkey were defeated, it became custom to serve morning coffee with the crescent shaped pastry.  

The legend goes on to say that over a hundred years later, Marie Antonette, an Autrian Pricess who married Louis the XVI introduced the pastry to the French who dubbed it a croissant.  

Make sure to enjoy one today in honor of the day.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

All food starting with p is comfort food: pasta potato chips, pretzels, peanut butter, pastrami, pizza, pastry.

Sara Peretsky 

I do love croissants they are one of my favorite things to have for breakfast.  i fix them like a  bacon, egg and cheese sandwich.  I also use them when making a chicken salad sandwich or a warm ham and cheese sandwich in the oven.  Sorry I don’t have any pictures of them to share today, but I do have some to enjoy.

The good news today is that I was able to get my first dose of the Covoid vaccine yesterday.  At the urging of a friend, I called a pharmacy at the grocery store to see if I could make an appointment with them, the pharmacist said they just had a cancellation at 4:30 so could I come then.  I went and now have an appointment to go back for the 2nd dose in February. They were very pleasant and efficient there and it only took  a few minutes. I feel fine so I guess I don’t have any side effects from it at all.

Today is my day to cook dinner for the weekend and no croissants are involved.  My dinner menu says it’s time to make 

Terrific Turkey Meat loaf with Confetti Quinoa

Meatloaf:

1 egg white, lightly beaten 

1/2 cup oat bran

1 cup chopped green pepper 

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

3 tbsp ketchup

2 tbsp. chopped ripe olives

2 tbsp. Worceshire sauce 

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 

1/4 tsp. celery salt

1/4 tsp marjoram

1/4 tsp sage

1/4 tsp pepper 

1 lb ground turkey

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except turkey.  Add turkey, mix lightly but thoroughly.  Pat into a loaf pean coated with cooking spray.  Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes or until a thermomoeter reads 165 degrees 

Confetti Quinoa 

Makes 4 servings 

2 cups water 

1 cup quino, rinsed 

1/2 cup chopped broccoli

1/2 cup coarsely chopped zucchini

1/4 cup shredded carrots

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp. Lemon juice

1 tbsp olive oil

In a large saucepan, bring water to boil  Add next 5 ingredients.  Reduce heat; simmer covered until liquid is abourbed, about 12 to 15 minutes and vegetables are tender.

Stir in lemon juice and oil .  Remove from heat.  fluff with a fork. Serve with meatloaf.

We’ve had some of the coldest weather we’ve had all winter this week, temps of a high of 19 degrees and in the single digits with the windchill,  but they say we could reach 33 degrees today and tomorrow we could get more snow. Take care and keep warm everyone !  It’s a good day to stay home and turn the oven on instead.

I’m trying to think Spring today so that is why I’ve put in all the pictures of it.  Sadly we still have a long way to go.

I hope you all have af SUPER Saturday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

There are only four great arts: music, painting, sculpture and ornamental pastry .  Architecture being perhaps the least banal derivative of the later. 

Julia Child

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

8069. for my new toaster oven, air fryer combo making life simpler.

8870. for croissants, one of my favorites for breakfast 

8871. for central heating keeping me warm and cozy.

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

A basket of freshly baked pastries like scones make breakfast easy for you to host the next day.

Clinton Kelly 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

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For Friday, January 29th, 2021

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2021

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.

 50 DAYS UNTIL SPRING ! 

Sunrise: 7:42 am

 Sunset: 5:36 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is our Star’s birthday !

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

May the dear Lord bless you today and always.

Happy Birthday to you♥ 

Today is also Freethinkers Day, which is also known as Thomas Paine Day.  Freethinkers Day celebrates the life and work of Thomas Paine who was born this day in 1737.  Paine came to America an 1774 as the request of Benjamin Franklin.  Through out his life, he wrote many influential books and pamphlets including  The Age of Reason, The Rights of Man and Common Sense.  Each of these works bright public attention to the key issues and helped establish the philosophical foundaton for the American Revolution.

Paine's writing inspired many people to strive for political, economic and social advancement. He was also one of the first people to call for Universal human rights and an end to slavery.

Freethinkers Day has been celebrated since the 1990’s.  It’s purpose is to educate people about Poine’s  work and the importance of freethinking and freedom.  To celebrate take a moment to appreciate your civil liberties.

 

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Every year on your birthday you get another chance to start new

Sammy Hagar 

This grandson’s birthday is another of my long distance celebrations and as usual I’ll be sending a card in the mail full of birthday wishes and love.  Right now I’m a little behind in sending out cards, but never fear.  Sooner or later it will get done.

These days all seem to run together for me and before I know it,, It’s later than I think. 

For today I do have to cook dinner and on the menu is:

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

salt to taste

1 head of cauliflower, cut into small florets

vegetable oil spray

1 c. heavy cream

2 oz. cream cheese, cut into small pieces

1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard

1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese shredded plus 1/2 c. more for topping

1/4 tsp pepper, 

1 tsp garlic powder 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees .  Bring pot of water to boil .  Season with salt.  

Spray the baking dish with vegetable spray.

Cook the cauliflower the boiling water until crisp tender. Drain well and pat between several layers of paper towels.

Transfer to the baking dish and set aside.

Bring the cream to a simmer in a small pan and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until it is smooth. Sir in one cup of the cheese, salt and pepper and garlic and whisk just until cheese melts.  Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower and stir to combine.Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and bake until browned and bubbly. About 15 minutes.  Serve

I hope you all have af FANTASTIC Friday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

Oprah Winfrey 

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

8066. for our Star, it’s his birthday today!

8867. for for a day to celebrate 

8868. for comfort food 

.

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

Just don’t count your days make your days count.

George Meredith

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

MY BLOG

What’s New at My House

 

http://onyama.blogspot.com/