For Friday, May 27th, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FRIDAY, MAY 27TH , 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.

26 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

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Sunrise: 6;00 am

 Sunset: 8

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Life is a special 

occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Sunscreen Day which is a time we start enjoying the great outdoors.  It’s important to wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun and enjoy a beautiful day without worry. 

Even in ancient times, humans wanted products to protect their skin.  Ancient Egyptians preferred the look of light skin to dark skin, so they vented a lotion to maintain a lighter complexion.  They used a combination of rice bran, jasmine and lupine in their sun lotions and some of these ingredients are still used in sunscreens today.

There are many scientists that are credited with discovering modern sunscreen.  In 1936, chemist Eugene Schueller invented a preventative sunburn creams and went on to start L’Oreal .  Around the same time, Swiss chemist Franz Greiter was inspired  to develop sun lotion after he was sunburned while climbing Mount Pis Buin.  His product came to market as under the name of Pis Buin in 1946 and is still sold today.  In 1944, Florida pharmacist Benjamin Green patented Red Vet Pet sunscreen which became Coppertone suntan cream and was very popular throughout the 1950’s and is still is today.

To celebrate today, make sure you apply and reapply your sunscreen whenever you go outside.  Enjoy the nice weather and enjoy your sunscreen.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Sunscreen, in the world of beauty, is the ultimate in adulting.

Emily Weiss

Today is may not be a sunny one, but the weekend ahead is going to be a fantastic one.  Bright and sunny skies and warmer weather. So I’m sure to have some sunscreen on hand.  I don’t want to burn but enjoy being in the sunshine.  There was a time that I used to lay out in the sun in order to get a tan, but these days I prefer sitting in the shade.  Still they say we should get at least 15 minutes a day.  I keep a chair handy in the sunroom so I can open the door and sit in the sun awhile.  Then I can come back in and cool off in the shade. Slowly but surely I’ll get some suntan but won’t get it all in one day for sure.

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

Maine Blueberry and Lobster Salad

Makes 6 servings

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1 Tbsp. chopped shallot 

1/2 tsp salt

pinch of ground pepper

10 cups torn leaf lettuce

1 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

1/4 cup slivered red onion

1 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon

2 3/4 cups  chopped cooked Lobster meat

6 Tbsp toasted sliced almonds, optional

Combine orange juice, oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper in a blender.  Puree until smooth.

Toss lettuce, blueberries, onion and tarragon with half the vinaigrette in a large bowl.  Divide among 6 dinner plates.  Gently mix lobster and the remaining vinaigrette in the bowl.  Divide among salads and sprinkle with almonds if desired.

I will cut this recipe in two as it’s only me here today.  I didn’t have a shallot so I used some green onion. I will be using romaine lettuce instead of leaf lettuce.    I also don’t have fresh lobster meat so used the prepackaged kind.  

Since its to be a warm and steamy day here it’s the perfect time to have a salad.  I’ll be having mine with some warm crusty garlic bread.

The pictures today are of the geese that come to visit here when we have puddles to play in.

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

Sunshine is a welcome thing, it brings a lot of brightness.

Jimmie Davis 

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

 

10,282 for sunscreen to protect our skin 

10,283. for a salad on a steamy day 

10,284. for sunny weather coming our way tomorrow

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 EMT’s.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

The worst beauty advise that I have ever taken has been from people who have told me that sunscreen isn’t necessary.  Not true!

Amanda Schull

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma