For Saturday, July 15th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SATURDAY, JULY 15TH, 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

72 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   6;07  am

   Sunset:  9:00   

pm

 

  

 

I couldn't find any gummy worm pictures in my picture archives to share with you today, But I think you all know what they look like.

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Gummi Worm Day which celebrates yummy candies created by the German company Trolli in 1981.  

Gummi Worms were not the first gummis made, Another familiar candy the gummy bear was invented about 60 years before the worm.  This first gummy was created by Hans Riegel the founder of Haribo.  It was named because of it’s rubber like texture.  In fact the wordy gummy means rubber in German.

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

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

The size of gummy worms compared to the size of gummy bears makes me question the whole gummy universe.

Matthew Dicks

My mom used to make dirt cake and put gummy worms on top of it.  It was always a hit with the kids in the family.  It’s a great dessert for the summertime. You could even put it in clean clay pots to make it look more like you were eating dirt.

Today is my day to cook something for the weekend, but I won’t be using in gummy worms in it. On the menu for the weekend is:

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

2 cups crushed Ritz crackers or cracker meal

1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley

1 tsp garlic salt

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. pepper 

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp rubbed sage

1 egg, beaten

1 boiler/fryer chicken, cut up

cooking spray

Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees.  In a shallow bowl mix first 7 ingredients.  Place egg in a separate bowl.  Dip chicken in egg, then in cracker mixture.  Patting to help coating to adhere.  In batches place chicken in a single layer on a greased tray in air fryer; spritz with cooking spray.

Cook 10 minutes.  Turn chicken and spritz with cooking spray.  Cook until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, about 20 minutes longer or until it reaches 165 degrees on a thermometer.  

The air frying cuts down on the calories from the fat that would be used in deep fry foods. It tastes great and the chicken stays moist. I will be using cracker meal I had on hand not ritz Crackers or you could use breadcrumbs instead.  I also used chicken tenders instead of a cut up fryer chicken. They are what I had on hand. 

Today they say we could have wide spread isolated showers so it looks like a rainy day nap for me.  The temp is in the low 80’s which is warm but not too hot.  Hopefully I won’t have to turn the A/C on.  We shall see…

Nothing is planned for today so I’ll be reading and watching movies as usual.  I started a new series on Netflix called,  In the Dark, which is keeping me on the edge of my seat and I can hardly wait to see what happens next. 

I could be putting my time to better use, but I’m too lazy and no one is around anyway.  

I hope you all have a have a SUPER Saturday !

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Life is like gummy worms.  Some experiences and memories are sweet, some are sour, some are bitter.  But at the end, thy make living more delicious.

Author Unknown 

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

11,479. for delicious gummy worms on dirt cake  

11,480.for a dinner that will make leftovers for tomorrow

11,481. for series that keep my attention on TV

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

Indulging in a bag of gummy worms is like a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

Author Unknown

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma