For Saturday, August 6, 2020

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH, 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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47 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:28 am

 Sunset: 8:39   

pm

Life is a special    

occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Root Beer Float Day which celebrates a sweet refreshment. 

At the end of the 19th century, a man named Frank Wisner invented the first root beer float. This early version was also known as a black cow.  To make one of these delicious beverages, just put a scoop of vanilla ice cream to a tall glass and fill with root beer.  

To celebrate today, enjoy this American tradition and make your own float.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

…Root beer floats are the stuff that toasts are made of.

Sandra B. Bricker

I do have the ingredients in the fridge to make a root beer float today, so I’ll definitely be making one and celebrating the day.  It’s delicious and refreshing. 

This weekend it to be hot and sunny so I’ll need one to help me keep cool.  We used to have them all the time, but now they are a special treat.  These days I mostly drink water. Don’t forget in the hot weather, it’s important to stay hydrated. 

It’s my day of the week to cook for the weekend.  I’ll cook up this dish and have it again tomorrow.

On the menu today is:

Smoked Paprika Chicken

Makes 4 servings

1 onion, chopped

4 bone in chicken breast halves

2 Tbsp, flour

1 cup chicken broth

1 Tbsp tomato paste 

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp. smoked paprika

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

dash hot pepper sauce

1 cup sour cream

Add onion to a hot pot, top with chicken .  In a small bowl, combine flour and broth until smooth.  Whisk in tomato paste, garlic, paprika, salt, thyme and hot pepper sauce if using.  Pour over chicken.

Lock pressure lid. Press pressure function, select poultry setting.  Set to medium cook time, 30 minutes.  Start.

Quick release pressure.  Remove chicken. Stir in sour cream into the cooking juices, remove and keep warm.  Wipe inner pot clean.

Place chicken on a wire rack with handles; lower into pot.  Cover with air frying lid. Press air fryer function, select poultry setting.  Press timer, set to short cook time, 25 minutes.  Cook until light browned.  Serve chicken with reserved sause.

I happen to have chicken legs on hand so that is what I’ll be using today.  I don’t have a multi cooker so after using the hot pot, I’ll transfer the chicken to my air fryer to brown.  I’ll be serving my chicken along with some noodles topped with the sauce.

I have a busy day today.  At noon I have an appointment for a hair cut.  Then I’ll be going over to my daughter’s for a cookout.  And since DS#5 is having a birthday this coming week, we’re also doing a little birthday celebration.

 I hope you all have  a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

Thirst quenching never felt this good.

Author Unknown 

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

 

10,495.  for root beer floats, cool and refreshing 

10,496. for leftovers for tomorrow.

10,497. for a sunny day

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

Loneliness and sadness may be cured with a Root beer Float.  Get a glass of root beer float if you wish to forget about your worries.

Author Unknown 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma