ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
THURSDAY, MARCH 31ST, 2022
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.
Sunrise: 7;13 am
Life is a special occasion!
Hallmark
Today is National Crayon Day with celebrates one of America’s most beloved toys. Crayons delight out senses not just with their brilliant colors but also with their distinct smell, the feel of them in our hands and for some kids, the waxy taste. With over 12 million crayons made daily, one is never far from reach.
Crayons have a colorful history. While hued wax molds have existed for centuries, the modern day crayon got its start in the 1900’s.
Crayola crayons were introduced in 1903 by Binney and Smith as a safer and cheeper alternative to the art utensils in use at that time. Binney and Smith premiered their famous 8 pack of crayons with color line up: Black, Brown, Orange, Violet, Blue, Green, Red, and yellow . This color mix, along with their names remained unchanged for 45 years.
Since then, many colors have been added, color names and packaging have changed and color styles as neon, metallic, and glitter have emerged. A few colors have even been retired from the color wheel, typically on March 31.
The crayola crayon has a special place in the hearts of Americans and Americana. It was one of the original inductees into the National Toy Hall of Fame in November 1999. It is estimated the average American will have 730 crayons by their 10th birthday. Even Mr. Fred Rogers has had his hand in the history of crayons by molding the official 100 billionth crayon in February 1996 at the Crayola plant in Easton.
Crayons not only add color to our lives, but they’ve been held as an analogy for colorfulness of the human race and our ability to live together in a diverse world. Robert Fulghum, the American author once said, We could learn a lot for crayons, some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, while others are bright, some have weird names, but they all have learned to live together in the same box.
To celebrate today, grab a box of 64 crayons, sharpener included and get ready for some artistic expression and nostalgia and have fun.
If you can't see the bright side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Broken crayons still color the same.
Trent Shelton
I keep a large box of crayons here at my house along with some coloring books and lots of paper for the grands to enjoy when they visit. They have provided hours of fun.
My favorite color has always been red and I wear a lot of it. But really I have a lot of different colors in my wardrobe. I like most of them. I like the analogy of how the crayons represent the different colors of humanity and how they all get long in the same box. Something we can all do, no matter what color we are, we are loved and uniquely made. We can all live together in peace and harmony. God loves us all!
Today we are very windy and it’s beginning to get colder. Thankfully I got my car back on Tuesday evening and I could do my shopping yesterday when it was a beautiful 70 degree day. They have to order a part to fix it, and found the problem to be a small leak in the e-vac system. It’s a much cheaper fix than the other was, and meanwhile the car is safe to drive. Hopefully this will be the end of my car problems for awhile. I’d hate to think, I’ve got a lemon on my hands.
I hope you all have a GREAT day. Happy Thursday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Our attitudes are the crayons that color our world.
Allen Klein
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
10,108.for colorful crayons that give hours of fun
10,109.for my car that is still running
10,110. for a day to spend at home, out of the wind
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
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 EMT’s.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
ADVICE FOR TODAY
Life is like a box of crayons. Most people are the 8 color boxes, but what you’re really looking for are the 64 color boxes with sharpeners on the back . I fancy myself to be a 64 color box, though I’ve got a few missing.
John Mayer
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
