ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Tuesday, June 1st, 2021

THE BRIGHT SIDE

Decide to be happy today, to live with what is yours – your family, your business, your job, your luck. If you can’t have what you like, maybe you can like what you have.

Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable, responsive, caring, and understanding. Be your best, dress your best, talk softly, and look for the bright side of things. Praise people for what they do and do not criticize them for what they cannot do. If someone does something stupid, forgive and forget. After all, it’s just for one day.

Who knows, it might turn out to be a nice day.

THE BRIGHT SIDE

I'm looking out the window
and the day is drab and dreary,
And I'm trying to console myself
by thinking something cheery
I know it's simply horrible
to get in such a slump
And I also know it's up to me
to get across the hump
And I realize I'm selfish
to mention this to you
For, gee, you might be feeling
a little 'low-down' too
but often when I feel like this
I tell myself it's true
That I am not the only one
who feels 'low-down and blue'
And just knowing there are others
who feel the way I do
Renews my sinking spirit
and keeps me smiling through
and know that it's natural
to take a 'spirit-dive'
Provides the spunk and courage
to hang on and survive
And while there are a lot of moods
that we can drive away
by looking on the BRIGHT SIDE
in all we do and say,
There also is a loneliness
that God meant us to feel
But, gee, it sure is mighty hard
to know which one is real
And I'd hate to be a 'sad sack'
who never saw the sun
And just complained that every day
was such a dreary one.
But I know that all the dark days
are just part of God's plan
We should accept them graciously
and do the best we can...
So I'll just keep on trying
for I know it's 'Gospel true'
there never was a cloud so dark
the sun could not shine through!

by Helen Steiner Rice

On the Bright Side Newsletter

I send this little letter out each morning to all my family and friends and even to a few people that I've never met. Many of them send it on to others too. So in order to make it available to more people I post the 'brighter side' of the news here each day in this journal.

The letter began as an effort to keep in touch with my family as they are spread out in all directions. My family, friends and God are the most important things in my life.

You'll find quotes, poems and stories and even a few recipes included in this newsletter. I try to find something new each day to share.

In a world that very often publishes only the dark side of things I felt that others would be encouraged to hear about
'the bright side'.

'On Ya'-ma

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

For Tuesday, June 1st, 2021

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY, JUNE 1ST, 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: 8:56 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

WELCOME JUNE !

The month od June ia Adopt a Cat Month, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Beautiful in your Skin Month, California Avacado Month, Cataract Awareness Month, Effective Communication Month, Fireworks Safety Month, Georgia Blueberry Month, Great Outdoors Month, International Men’s Month, Dairy Month, Perennial Garden Month, Turkey Lover’s Month, National Camping Month, National Candy Month, National Fruit and Veggies Month, National Ice Tea Month, National Rose Month, National Safety Month, National Smile Month,Skyscrapper Month, and World Roller Coaster Appreciation Month.

Today is National Go Barefoot Day which is the perfect time to kick off your shoes. Enbrace the summer season and join people across the country is this shoe free celebration.

The purpose behind this quirky holiday is to encourage people to donate new and used shoes to people affected by natural disasters. Take a moment to do a little spring cleaning and give away the shoes you no longer need.

Celebrate today and enjoy a barefoot walk on the beach or treat yourself to a pedicure! Enjoy !

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Spring being a tough act to follow God created June.

Al Berstein

For me there is nothing much better than walking barefoot in the sand and sticking your toes into the water to cool off. I do love the beach, it’s my favorite place to be. The last beach I was on was quite awhile ago when we visited my son in Florida and took a trip to the beach. This is what my pictures are of today.

I’m thinking a trip to the beach will soon be in my future as we have one here nearby on the shores of Lake Erie. With warmer days coming our way, It will be enjoyable to be on the beach and just bssk in the sun. If it gets too hot, there is plenty of water nearby to cool off in.

I really don’t go barefoot very often and wear flip-flops to protect my feet. I am getting older and the padding on my feet is wearing out and I need a little extra support.

I’m making up the soup I gave the recipe for yesterday, and I’m also making up some sandwiches to have with it.

Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches

Makes 2 servings

4 slices sourdough bread

1/4 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup pimento cheese spread

2 tbsp. pepper jelly

6 cooked sliced bacon strips

Spread both sides of bread slices with butter. In a large skilled toast the bread on one side, over medium heat until brown. Remove from heat. Place toasted side up. Spread cheese spread over toasted bread slice. Top 2 slices with jelly then bacon. Top with remain bread slices. Cheese facing inward. Cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve with additional jelly.

I had planned to make them Monday, but went to a cookout at my daughter’s house instead.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

No price is set on the lavish summer; June may be had by the poorest comer.

James Russell Lowell

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

9228. For the month of June. Welcome warmer weather

9229. for a great cooked out. I’m stuffed !

9230 for family to celebrate with

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

June is the gateway to summer.

Jean Hersey

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

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3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: It felt so good to be warm again!; June 1, 2021 at 9:09 AM
Martha said...: I wear flip flops instead of going barefoot too, I even have yoga mat house-flops as I call them, much better support than cheap flip flops. I hope you can get to the beach soon. Enjoy the nice weather!; June 1, 2021 at 10:14 AM
Mevely317 said...: I love going barefoot, too! Hope you'll get to do so at the beach real soon!; June 1, 2021 at 11:36 AM

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