For Friday, September 29th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH, 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

83 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   7;23 am

   Sunset:  7:14  

pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Hot Mulled Cider Day which is a delicious drink perfectly suited to crisp September afternoons.  Apple cider is produced using a cider press and is a time honored favorite of the autumn season

To make mulled cider slowly add brown sugar to apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat.  Stir until sugar has dissolved.  Add other ingredients such as nutmeg, allspice, orange juice and lemon juice and bring to a boil.  Strain out spices and pour into a mug and add a cinnamon stick

Enjoy today with your own homemade brew and sip on a cup. 

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

 

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

The heat of autumn is different from the heat of summer.  One ripens apples, the other turns them to cider.

Jane Hirshfield

Today is to be warmer here than we have been in quite awhile, we’ll be in the mid 70’s but our weekend is looking to be even warmer yet. And it’s to continue through next week too.

I’m happy it is warming up so I can enjoy going outside again.  I have an appointment this afternoon for the latest Covid vaccination.  The Pandomentic may be over but Covid is still around so it’s important to stay updated.  

Later this evening I’ll be going to watch DS#5’s dogs while they take a trip to Michigan. They’re going to a Renaissance Festival there. and it looks like a great weekend to be outside. 

I would usually be cooking for the weekend today but since I’m not at home, I won’t being doing that.  On the menu was supposed to be:

Classic Diner Meat Loaf

 Makes 8 servings

2/3 cup milk

2 beaten eggs

2 cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs or oatmeal which is what I like to use.

1 onion chopped finely 

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 

1 tsp dried thyme or oregano, crushed

1/8 tsp ground black pepper 

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef

1/4 cup ketchup

1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 

1 clove garlic minced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2 quart rectangular baking dish, set aside.  In a large bowl, combine milk and egg.  Stir in bread crumbs, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and pepper.  Add ground beef; mix well. Shape meat mixture into a loaf in the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 50 minutes. Spoon off fat. Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine ketchup, vinegar and garlic.  Spread over the top of the meat loaf.  Bake 10 minutes more or until meat is done.  

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.  Cut into slices. I love meatloaf and enjoy meatloaf sandwiches made from the leftovers.  

DS#5 always leaves me plenty of food to eat so I’ll see what he has to offer this time.

I do love mulled apple cider and usually have mine, without any added sugar.  I simply heat the cider in a cup with a cinnamon stick.

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Frid

 ay!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

It was beautiful bright autumn day, with air like cider and sky so blue you could drown in it.

Diana Gobaldon 

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

11,681 for delicious hot mulled cider 

11,682. for plenty of food to eat

11,683.for some warmer weather to enjoy 

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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

The tarter the apple, the tastier the cider.

Beverly Lewis 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Thursday, September 28th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH, 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

84 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   7;22 am

   Sunset:  7:16  

pm

DS#1 and his son

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Sons Day, which recognizes sons of all ages and celebrates the joy they bring to their parents lives.  Also celebrated on March 4th, today is the perfect day to reflect on the accomplishments of our sons.

Let the day remind us to impart the qualities of respect and commitment to our sons as they grow.  It’s an opportunity to celebrate  your sons at any age..  Share a meal, enjoy the outdoors together or reminisce with some home videos.  You can even send a card to express your love and appreciation.  

Celebrate today and  remember to let them know how much they mean to you.  

DS#2 

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

DS#3

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

You don’t raise heroes, you raise sons.  And if you treat them like sons, they turn out to be heroes, even if it is just in your own eyes.

Author Unknown

DS#4

I’ve told you before that I was blessed with 6 sons and 1 daughter.  They are are all loved and appreciated.  My sons have all grown into wonderful men.  They are all fathers too and have families of their own, but they still take good care of me.  I only have one son that lives close by but I also have a SIL that is just like a son to me that lives close by too.  They help me all the time.  The pictures of my sons are what I’m sharing today.  Just like my daughter, I love and appreciate every one of them.

I hope you all have a GREAT day!  Happy Thursd

 ay!

DS# 5 and DS # 6 

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

A son is always on your mind and forever in your heart.  

Author Unknown 

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

11,678 for 6 wonderful sons

11,679. for a great family that are all loved too

11,680.for being a mom, there is nothing better in my opinion. Thank you all for making me a mom.  

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!

My family 

ADVICE FOR TODAY

To be a mother of a son is one of the most important things you can do to change the world.  Raise they to respect women, raise them to stand up for others, raise them to be kind.

Shannon L. Alder

DSIL

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Wednesday, September 27, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH, 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

85 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   7;21 am

   Sunset:  7:17  

pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Chocolate Milk Day which celebrates a nice tall glass of frothy chocolate milk.  Until the 1820’s, drinking chocolate was fairly uncommon and no one knew how to produce a smooth chocolate taste in liquid form. In 1828 the Van Houten company in Amsterdam invented the cocoa processing method.  This produced a light fluffy chocolate powder that could be  easily dissolved in milk or water.  Today, chocolate milk is a popular beverage for people of all ages.

Chocolate milk has surprising restorative properties.  In 2006, the dairy industry conducted a study that discovered that chocolate milk helps athletes with muscle recovery, it provides nine essential nutrients, making it both delicious and nutricious.  

To celebrate today, pour yourself a nice tall glass of chocolate milk.  Enjoy!

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

Chocolate milk has more Potassium than a banana

Author Unknown

I never realized that chocolate milk is so nutritious.  I do like milk, but mostly I drink white milk. I have grandchildren who prefer chocolate instead.  I keep Hershey’s chocolate syrup on hand to make chocolate milk with.  Maybe I should drink more chocolate milk as my muscles are practically nonexistent these days.  I could use a restorative for sure.

I do drink hot chocolate a lot in the winter and love it dearly.  More than anything I’ve considered chocolate a mood restorer, not a muscle restorer. 

But truly, anything is good with chocolate in it, that’s my opinion!

Today is my day to cook again, all my leftovers are gone.  On the menu today is:

One Dish Turkey Dinner

Makes 4 servings

1 lb. ground turkey

1 onion chopped

1 shallot finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed

1 cup chicken broth

2 tsp. paprika

1/4 tsp pepper

3 cups chopped spinach

Dash crushed red pepper flakes

2 medium rip avocados peeled and sliced

Minced fresh mint optional

In a large skillet cook turkey, onion, shallot, and garlic over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain.  Add tomato paste and cook and stir 1 minute longer.

Add sweet potatoes, broth, paprika and pepper.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat.  Simmer covered, until sweet potato is tender.  Add spinach and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until spinach is wilted.  Serve with avocado and if desired, mint.

The original recipe called for kale, but I’ll use spinach instead. You could also substitute butternut squash for the sweet potatoes if you wanted to.

We are supposed to be rainy this morning but they say, clearing in the afternoon, so I will do my grocery shopping then.  I made up a new menu for next week to do my shopping from.

Monday - Creamy Chicken Rice Soup

Wednesday -Spicy Roasted Sausage. Potatoes and Peppers 

Friday -Provential Baked Fish with Roasted Potatoes and Mushrooms

Weekend - Classic Diner Meat Loaf

I’ve no chocolate milk pictures to share today so I thought I’d share some of the leaves that are just starting to change here.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesd

 ay!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

You take dark chocolate, you mix it with white milk, and it becomes a delicious drink.  That is the chocolate  I’m talking about

Ray Nagin

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

11,685 for Chocolate Milk, good to restore your muscles

11,686. for new recipes for the coming week

11,677. for a break in the rain

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

Chocolate Milk is an Excellent source of fluids for rehydration.

Author Unknown

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma