ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Thursday, July 13th, 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

Thursday, July 13, 2023

For Thursday, July 13th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY, JULY 13TH, 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

74 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In Ohio

Sunrise: 6;06 am

Sunset: 9:01
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National French Fries Day which honors a classic fast food treat and the perfect hamburger pairing. There are dozens of different ways to enjoy French Fries. Whether you like your fries Cajun style, sweet potato, crinkle cut, curley, waffle or covered in chile and cheese, today is the day to celebrate this American favorite.

The exact origin of French fries is unknown , however, one theory suggests that they date back to 17th century Belgium. The in habitants of this region often cooked small fried fish to accompany their meals. When weather conditions made it too dangerous for fishing they cut up potatoes in long, thin strips to resemble fish and fried them.

Today French fries are a popular snack and side dish across the globe. Whether it’s pomes frites in France, potato fritas in Spain, or chips in the UK, french fries are a worldwide favorite.

Today support your favorite fast food restaurant and order some fries to celebrate. Enjoy!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Unbelievable as it may seem, one third of all vegetables consumed in the United States come from just three sources: French fries, Potato chips and iceberg lettuce.

Marion Nestle

I rarely eat potatoes anymore, but when I do it’s sweet potatoes, and I bake them I don’t fry them. Every now and then though I do treat myself to fast food. I love McDonald's Fish Sandwiches and an order of fries. I’ve found it best if I reward myself now and then with something I can’t have. It makes all the healthy eating I’m doing worthwhile.

It’s another rainy day here but we have a slightly higher chance of storms than we did yesterday. It looks like rain for the rest of the week. I can’t control the weather, but I can control my own attitude, so I’m going to make my own sunshine!

I hope you all have a have a GREAT day! Happy Thursday !

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS

The life’s work of Walt Disney and Ray Kroc have come full circle, uniting in perfect synergy, McDonalds began to sell its hamburgers and french fries at Disney theme parks. The ethos of McDonaldland and of Disney, never far apart, they have finally become one. Now you cn buy a Happy Meal at the Happiest Place on Earth.

Eric Schlosser

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

11,473. for tasty french fries now and then

11,474. for healthier alternatives

11,475. for rainy days, a chance to get the housework done

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

We crave what we can’t have.

Author Unknown

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)

5 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Even though I shouldn't eat them, I do love french fries !; July 13, 2023 at 11:33 AM
Mevely317 said...: Oh, those meals look scrumptious!
I can usually resist french fries, as long as Tom doesn't offer me one of his. (Like the old chips commercial, I can't eat just one!)
We're having another rainy day here, too. Thankfully, it keeps the temperatures bearable!; July 13, 2023 at 12:20 PM
Kay G. said...: Oh my goodness, you know we call them "chips" instead of "french fries" in our house! LOL!
We like the Ore-ida french fries (or chips!). WE put them on a cookie tray and put them in the oven. Less fatty and very good! :-); July 13, 2023 at 12:34 PM
Chatty Crone said...: This is funny - we were eating fries yesterday and my husband was giving us a lecture on how bad fries were for the body. I guess baking them would be much better.; July 13, 2023 at 7:20 PM
Sandi said...: I am not sure about the MSG translation.

Matthew 5:5- Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.; July 14, 2023 at 11:49 AM

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