ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH, 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: 6;26 am
Life is a special occasion!
Hallmark
Today is a Happy Birthday to our Sunshine Boy!
Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥
May the dear Lord bless you today and always !
Happy Birthday to you♥
Today is also National Raisin Day which celebrates a delicious and nutritious snack.
People have been dehydrating grapes to make raisins for thousands of years. The practice dates back to 2000 B.C. and originated in Persia and raisins were highly prized by the Ancient Romans, who used this delicious snack food to barter. They also awarded raisins as prizes at sporting events.
They are low in fat and contain important nutrients like iron, coper, calcium and antioxidants. Raisins became commercially popular in 1873 when a heat wave destroyed acres and acres of California grape vines. One grower decided to sell the dried grapes and marketed them as a Peruvian delicacy. Today, California produces half of the world’s raisin supply.
To celebrate today, snack on a box of raisins or bake a delicious batch of oatmeal raisin cookies.
If you can't see the bright side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
The wrinklier the raisin the sweeter the fruit.
Alan Tudyk
As usual this Grandson’s birthday is a long distance one. He lives in sunshine State. A card was sent out with lots of love and birthday wishes for him. His winning smile is why I call him my Sunshine Boy.
Raisins are one thing I keep in the pantry all the time. I do use them both in snacking and baking. Every one loves oatmeal raisin cookies.
I’ll be sure to have some today. But on the menu for today is;
Caprese Chicken with Bacon
Makes 4 servings
8 bacon strips
4 bonesless skinless chicken breast halves
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
4 slices mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place bacon on an ungreased baking pan. Bake until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
Place chicken in a ungreased baking pan, brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with tomatoes and basil. Wrap each in 2 bacon strips . Arranging bacon in a crisscross.
Bake uncovered until a thermometer reads 165 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with cheese and bake until melted.
I’m using chicken tenders today so will put 2 of these together wrapped in the bacon. I also have shredded mozerella instead of slices to put on the top.
This sounds fancy but is really easy to make.
We’re to finally make it up to the 60’s today and it’s sunny! Tomorrow we’re to be 70 degrees but the rain will be moving in again and we’re to cool off in the 50’s this coming week.That’s much better than the 30’s we had last week.
I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Raisins are a thing that lasts, they come in small boxes and you always feel like eating raisins, even at six in the morning.
A raisin is always an appropriate snack.
Fran Lebowitz
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
10,201 for our Sunshine Boy, it’s his birthday today
10,202. for great smiles that make me happy
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
Inject a few raisins of conversation into the tasteless dough of life.
O. Henry
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
You're blessed when you're content with just who you are—no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought
Matthew 5:5 (MSG)
4 comments:
It's nice to be able to end this month with a birthday celebration !
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO the handsome young man. He sure looks like a breath of sunshine. we are on the move today.... nice read today. Happy Raisin day! Not my favorite, but I do like them..... I prefer the grape. LOL
Happy birthday to your smiling grandson! Have a good day.
Happy ☺ Birthday 🎂
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