For Monday, May 31st, 2021

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR MONDAY, MAY 31ST, 2021

The moments 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.

20 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

Sunrise: 5:57 am

 Sunset: 8:55 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Memorial Day which is a holiday that commemorates and honors all the men and women who died while serving our country. This holiday was originally founded to honor the soldiers who gave their lives in the Civil War, but has since been expanded to include all wars involving the United States military, it has been recognized as a federal holiday since 1971.

Traditional Memorial Day observances include visiting cemeteries and memorials as well as attending parades and dedications.  A National Moment of Remembrance also occurs at 3 p.m. local time across the nation.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer.  Be sure to break out the grill for a Memorial Day cookout.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes.

Maya Angelou

Thankfully this is the best weather day we’ve had for quite awhile.  The sun will come out and we’ll be in the 70’s.  I’ll be joining my daughter and her family for a cookout later on today. 

I usually would be cooking for myself today, but thanks to her I won’t have to.  Still I’ll make the following recipe tomorrow.

Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone Soup 

Serves 8

4 carrots, peeled and chopped

3 stalks celery, chopped

1 red onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces

2 cans red kidney beans, rinsed

2 15 oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained

6 cups vegetable broth

2 tbsp. Italian seasoning

1 tsp. crushed red pepper

1/4 tsp. salt, divided

1/2 tsp ground pepper

1 zucchini, chopped

4 oz. whole wheat pasta, elbows or other small pasta

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Combine carrots, celery, onion, garlic, green beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, 1/4 tsp. salt  and pepper in a large slow cooker.  Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.

Stir in zucchini, pasta and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt.  Cover and cook until pasta is tender.About 20 minutes more.  Serve immediately topping each serving with about 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan.

Serving size is 2 cups soup.

The leftovers will be good to have for lunch later in the week.

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.

John F. Kennedy

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

9225. for great weather for a cookout

9226. for our service men and women who have died while serving our country

9227.for the land of the free and home of the brave.  God Bless America!

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

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

Elmer Davis 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

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For Sunday, May 30th, 2021

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR SUNDAY, MAY 30TH, 2021

The moments 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 SUMMER

Sunrise: 5:58 am

 Sunset: 8:54 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Mint Julep Day which celebrates a delicious and refreshing summer cocktail made with bourbon whisky, mint, water and sugar. A secret trick that many bartenders used is to lightly bruise the mint before adding the other ingredients.  This releases the herbs distinctive aroma and flavor.  A traditional mint julep is then served in a silver or pewter cup with shaved ice.  

According to many sources, Kentucky senator Henry Clay introduced the mint julep in the 1800’s.  As early as 1815, the county fair champions in the south received silver julip cups as awards.  Today the mint julep continues to be associated with the southern region of the United States,most notably as the official drink of the Kentucky Derby.  Over the course of the event, bartenders at Churchill Downs serves almost 120,000 mint juleps. 

Unlike last year when the Derby was cancelled, this year it had a reduced attendance with reserved  seating limited to about 60% of capacity.  About 15,000 general admission tickets to the infield were also sold, roughly 25 to 30 per cent of capacity. So the tradition continues on.

To celebrate enjoy this unique drink today.  There are lots of recipes available on line.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Aside from the martini, the mint julep may be the most iconic cocktail in America

Jonathan Miles

I must say that adding mint to your beverage is very refreshing.  I’ve had it my iced tea and lemonade too.  I don’t think I ever had a mint julep and never attended a Kentucky Derby but it does sound like a lot of fun. I particularly enjoy seeing all the fancy hats the ladies wear.  The horses are quite magnificent too.  

Today’s pictures are of DS#6 and family celebrating Memorial Day with a Parade.  

Today will be a relaxing one for me.  After attending Sunday morning church services I’ll be back home again to rest and relax.  It’s finally stopped raining, we do have a chance of showers, but not much.  It is warming up into the 60’s and by tomorrow we’ll be in the 70’s with a chance of some sunshine too.  Thankfully one day of this holiday weekend will be nice enough to enjoy.  DD has invited me over for a cookout so I’ll also get a chance to share some of this macaroni salad I have on hand too.

I hope you have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

As for the garden of mint, the very smell of it alone recovers and and refreshes our spirits, as the tadte stirs up our appetites for meat.

Pliny 

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

9222.for traditional drinks and events to celebrate 

9223. for warmer, sunnier weather coming our way 

9224.for a day to relax and rest

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

It is the destiny of mint to be crushed.

Waverley Lewis Root 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

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For Saturday, May 29th, 2021

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR SATURDAY, MAY 29TH, 2021

The moments 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.

25 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

Sunrise: 5:58 am

 Sunset: 8:53 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers which is a day to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage and to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.

The day is marked at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City with the presentation of the Dag Hammerskyold Medel.  statements by the President of the General Assembly and the Secretary General a press release regarding the state of the UN Peacekeeping missions and the continue necessity of their work.  There are also observances around the world, often countries will honor their own peacekeepers. but the UN also organizes festivals, descussion forms and memorials in cooperation with local and National groups.

Peacekeeping by the United Nations is a role held by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations as an unique and dynamic instrument developed by the Organization as a way to help countries torn by conflict create the conditions for lasting peace.  It is distinguished from both peachbuildxing and peace making.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.

Jim Hendrix

I’m so thankful we live in the world where there are peace keepers. There is absolutely nothing good about wars.

Today is the day I usually cook for the weekend, but since I thought I had a party to attend, I didn’t plan on doing it.  Instead I’ll get a pot pie out of sthe freezer to have. They had to cancel the party due to our bad weather.  Winds and rain yesterday created quite a bit of havoc an we’re to get more rain today. Everything is ok here, I just have my usual puddles of water standing in the yard.

I made Macaroni salad to share so I  have quite a bit of that on hand.  Hopefully I can give some away. However, it is a good side dish and even a meal for me at times.

The pictures today are from the party held last year at this time.  It was a much smaller group then than it would have been today.  However, the weather  didn’t keep them away.  It’s to be raining rain most of the day.  Last year it was the virus that kept folks at home and we were not alowed to have large group gatherings.  Thank goodness things have changed. 

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Lord make me an instrument of thy peace.  Where their hatred, let me sow peace.

Francis of Assisi

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

9219.for peacekeepers everywhere. 

9220.for a party to celebrate 

9221. for a raincoat, umbrella  and boots to keep dry.

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

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.

Mother Teresa

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

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