For Friday, October 22nd,, 2021

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 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.

60 DAYS UNIL WINTER

Sunrise: 7:48 am

 Sunset:6;36 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Nut Day which celebrates one of the healthiest, most nutritious and delicious snacks.

Medical studies have shown that eating nuts reduces hypertension and the risks associated with heart disease.  Nuts are also full of protein, fiber and unsaturated fat.

Peanuts, however, are not nuts.  They are legumes and belong to the bean family.  Some popular types of nuts include pecans, walnuts, pistachios, almonds and macadamia nuts.

To celebrate today, eat lots of nuts as a snack or on top of your favorite dessert.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Families are like fudge. Mostly sweet, with a few nuts.

Les Dawson

My favorite nut would be pecans and I have a couple pieces of pecan pie on hand so I will be celebrating this day.  I got the pie at the grocery store and didn’t make my own.

It often seems like I’m under attack from nuts here, as the oak tree is dropping acorns on my house whenever the breeze blows.  There are a lot of them coming down. The squirels and the birds will be enjoying them all winter long.

It’s Friday and my day to cook and on the menu is:

Pumpkin Lasagna 

Makes 6 servings

1/2 lb. sliced mushrooms

1 onion chopped

1/2 tsp.salt, divided

2 tsp olive oil

1 can, 15 oz. solid pack pumpkin

1/2 cup half and half cream

1 tsp. dried sage 

dash pepper

9 no cook lasagna noodles

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

In a small skillet sauté mushrooms, onion and 1/4 tsp. salt in oil until tender.  Set aside. In a small bowl combine the pumpkin, cream, sage, pepper and remaining salf.

Spread 1/2 cup pumpkin sauce in baking dish coated with cooking spray.  Top with 3 noodles. Spread 1/2 cup pumpkin sauce two the dude of noodles.   Top with mushroom mixture, 1/2 cup ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.  Repeat layers.  Top with remaining noodles and sauce.

Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.  Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.  Let stand  for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

I don’t have no cook noodles so will have to cook mine first. This is a new recipe to me, so it’ll be interesting to see how it turns out.

We’re supposed to be cool for the weekend with a high temp in the 50’s.  So it will be good to turn the oven on

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

God gives the nuts, but he doesn’t crack them.

Frank Kafka

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

9642 for nuts, good and good for you.

9643. for a meatless Friday night dinner 

9644.For a ready made dessert to eat, pecans are my favorite nut.

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

If life gives you nuts then be a nut cracker.

Author Unknown

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma