For Friday, July 15th, 2022

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FRIDAY, JULY 15TH, 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.

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69 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:08 am

 Sunset: 9:00 

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Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Gummi Worm Day which honors a candy created by the German company Trolii in 1981.

Gummi worms were not the first gummis made.  The familiar candy, the gummy bear was invented about 60 years before the worm.  This first gummi was created by Hans Riegel the founder of Haribo.  It was named because of its rubber like texture. In fact, gummy means rubber in German.

These creepy, crawly treats now exist in a variety of flavors.  Sweet or sour, the choice is yours.  Grab a bog of your favorite gummy worms and celebrate today!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

I think bears and worms aren’t very similar until you think of gummy.

Demetri Martin 

My mom used to make what she called dirt cake and always put gummy worms crawling on the top of it.  It was a delicious summer dessert and all the kids loved it. 

So in memory of mom, I’ll be celebrating today.  I haven’t had any dirt cake in a long time.

Fridays are a day to cook something new for dinner here and on the menu today is:

Mozzarella, Basil and Zucchini Frittata

Makes 4 servings

2Tbsp. olive oil

1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onion

1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini

7 eggs 

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

1/3 cup grated mozzarella cheese

3 Tbsp. chopped sun dried tomatoes

1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Position rack in upper third of oven. Preheat broiler

Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.  Add onion and zucchini and cook, stirring frequently, until soft.

Meanwhile whisk eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl.  Pour the eggs over the vegetables in the pan.  Cook, lifting the edges to allow uncooked egg from the middle to flow underneath, until nearly set.  Arrange mozzarella and sun dried tomatoes on top and place skillet under the broiler until eggs are slightly browned.  Let stand 3 minutes. Top with basil.

To release the frittata from the pan, run a spatula around the edge, then underneath, until you can slide it or lift it out onto a cutting board or serving platter.  Cut into 4 slices and serve.

Fritatas are good for breakfast lunch or dinner.  I prefer mine for dinner.  

However, this is the day for our family picnic get together so I’ll be going to that.  Everyone is bringing something to share, so we’ll be having a lot of delicious food.  Maybe I’ll even be able to have another delicious grilled hot dog.  

It’s going to be a sunny day in the 80’s and it couldn’t be a prettier day if it tried. The pictures today are from a family get together we had in July of 2018 at DD’s house. 

 I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

Life is too short for denying yourself the things you love, even if they are pink, gummy and shaped like worms.

Author Unknown 

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

 

10,429. for gummi worms which remind me of my mom

10,430. for a family get together 

10,431. for a great visit with DS#4 and his 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

Life is like Gummy worms. Some are sour, some are sweet.  Sometimes it’s hard to finish; but In the end it’s delicious and worth it.!

Author Unknown 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma