ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Tuesday, May 30th, 2023

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

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

For Tuesday, May 30th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY, MAY 30TH, 2023

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.

Slightly adapted from one of my morning devotionals

22 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

In Ohio

Sunrise: 5:58 am

Sunset: 8:54 pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Mint Julep Day which celebrates a delicious and refreshing summer cocktail made with bourbon whiskey, mint, water and sugar. A secret trick that bartenders use is to lightly bruise the mint before adding the other ingredients. This releases the herb’s distinctive aroma and flavor. A traditional mint julep is served in a silver or pewter cup with shaved ice.

According to many sources, Kentucky Senator Henry Clay introduced the mint julep in the 1800’s. As early as 1816 country fair champions in the south received silver julep cups as awards. Today, the mint julep continues to be associated with the southern region of the United States, most notably as the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. Over the two day event, bartenders at Churchill Downs serve almost 120,000 mint juleps.

The Kentucky Derby may have already passed, but that’s no reason to stop enjoying this unique drink.

To celebrate today make a mint julep recipe and enjoy this refreshing drink!

If you cannot see the bright side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

…that the mounds of ices, and bowls of mint julep and sherry cobbler they make in these latitudes, are refreshments never to be thought of afterwards, in summer, but this that would preserve contented minds.

Charles Dickens

I love using mint in my summer drinks like iced tea and lemonade. The most refreshing drink I ever had was at lunch one time with DS#1 and his family. It was a mixture of lemonade and iced tea with a spring of mint in it. I had mint growing at home so decided to make my own version of the drink when I got home. It’s the perfect drink to cool you down on a hot summer day. Mint is very refreshing and has a lot of benefits too.

Mint treats all your stomach woes. Mint leaves are anti inflammatory in water and help reduce an inflammation in your stomach. They relieve indigestion. Mint is rich in phosphorus, calcium and vitamins like C,D, E and A which improve the body’s immune system. It also protects from damage, thereby reducing the risk of chronic illness.

It can sooth and calm your skin, combating acne and blemishes.

I didn’t plant mint this year, but I wish I had some. I’ll have to look see if they have it at the store.

I didn’t have any pictures of mint today but I did find some of lemonade, tea, and ice cold drinks

I hope you all have a TERIFFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS

The mint makes it first, it’s up to you to make it last.

Evan Esar

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

11,347. for refreshing and beneficial mint leaves

11,348. for ways to keep cool on hot summer days

11,349. for warm and delightful sunshine

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

If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

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)

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Mint tastes good and is very refreshing and is also good for you !; May 30, 2023 at 5:42 AM
Mevely317 said...: I love mint, but that's something I never think about. You've just given me an idea; I'm going to see if Publix doesn't have little ones for sale.

Mint juleps, hmmm? In my quest to become a real Southerner, I may have to sample one. There's something for my 52-week 'New To Me' challenge!; May 30, 2023 at 11:11 AM
jack69 said...: Odd in all my time I have never had a mint julip. I am not much on mint, bu would prefer a more salty drink..... LOL
But to each his own, I hope every one enjoys their Min Julip today....

Sherry & jack in CArolina wishing we welre on the road...; May 30, 2023 at 7:54 PM

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