ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Saturday, June 18th, 2022

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

Saturday, June 18, 2022

For Saturday, June 18th, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, JUNE 18TH, 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.

3 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

Sunrise: 5:54 am

Sunset: 9:05
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark

Today is a Happy Birthday to DD and DS#3.

Happy Birthday,…⎎ Happy Birthday,…..⎎ Happy Birthday to you!….

May the dear Lord bless you both today and always!

Happy Birthday to you!….

Today is also International Picnic Day which is when we celebrate one of the greatest ways to enjoy the summer season — an outdoor picnic with friends family, games and activities and delicious food.

During the Victorian era, picnics were very important social occasions. They offered the rare opportunity for young men and women to spend time together in the great outdoors. They were quite elaborate. A picnic for 20 people might feature cold lamb, salmon, veal, chicken, ham, pigeon pie, sandwiches, fruit, a selection of cheeses and a variety of baked goods!

The modern day picnic is much less complicated. In fact, the phrase, it’s a picnic, means, it’s easy.

To celebrate, plan a picnic for your family and enjoy al fresco meals in the company of your loved ones.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

There are few things so pleasant as a picnic lunch eaten in perfect comfort.

W.Sommerset Maugham

My daughter and DS#3 are not twins, but share the same birth date. They were born one year apart. They were very much like twins, being so little at the same time. They did everything together, where you’d find one, you’d find the other.

They both live in Ohio and my daughter lives close by but I probably won’t see either one of them today. I know my daughter has plans and won’t be home. So a card will be going out to both of them with lots of birthday wishes and love.

We used to go on lots of picnics. Having a large family is was a fun and cheap way to spend the day. We have a lot of parks to enjoy in our area and we always had a lot of fun.

Today is my day to cook for the weekend and on the menu is:

Grilled Caprese Chicken

Makes 4 servings

2 Tbsp olive oil

2Tbsp. balsamic glaze, divided

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish

1 cloves garlic, grated

1/2 tsp. ground pepper

1/4 tsp salt

1 lb. chicken cutlets

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tomato, thinly sliced

Preheat grill to medium high.

Combine oil, 1 Tbsp. balsamic glaze, basic, garlic, pepper and salt in a small bowl. Brush the mixture on both sides of chicken.

Oil the grill rack or pan. Grill the chicken until it easy release from the grill or pan, about 4 minutes. Flip and top with mozzarella and tomato. Grill until cheese is melted and a thermometer reads 165 degrees. 4 minutes more. Drizzle with the remaining Tbsp. balsamic glaze and sprinkle with more basil if desired.

Note: Balsamic glaze is made by cooking down balsamic vinegar until its very thick, yielding a more concentrated, sweeter flavor. You can make your own or buy it at the grocery store.

We have really cooled off for the weekend here and will be in the low 70’s , It really feels great.

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday

COUNTING MY GIFTS

A picnic is more than eating a meal, it is a pleasurable state of mind.

DeeDee Stovel

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

10,348for DD and DS#3 it’s their birthday!

10,349. for a cooler but sunny day

10,350. for picnics with my family

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

It’s the picnic principle. Things taste better outdoors. And if it’s a forbidden thing, so much the better.

Franny Billingsley

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

5 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Having two birthdays to celebrate in one day is extra special !; June 18, 2022 at 9:38 AM
Linda said...: Happy Birthday to your two!!! How special they share the same birthday!
3 days to summer and it is so HOT!! I am SO looking forward to your countdown for FALL!!
Love seeing how you cook and use such good recipes. I need to use more and cook different things. I think I'm in a rut!; June 18, 2022 at 11:12 AM
jack69 said...: Oh yeah, Picnics were always great. Don't know what happened but it has been soooo long. AND of course Happy Birthday to DD and DS#3. Sherry keeps up woth BDs here, and it is a job. I cannot imagine yourlist of Birthdays. LOL Love from down here. ;-); June 18, 2022 at 4:33 PM
Linda :) said...: Happy :) Happy Birthdays; June 18, 2022 at 5:19 PM
Mevely317 said...: Happy Birthday blessings to your DS#3 and DD!
Wow, such a feast those early picnics included. I remember seeing paintings showing the smartly dressed set enjoying their meal 'al fesco' ... food almomst always tastes better when it's consumed outdoors.; June 18, 2022 at 5:29 PM

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