ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Friday, September 29th, 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

Friday, September 29, 2023

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,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Truthfully I like cider hot or cold. It can warm you up when it's cool out and refresh you when it's hot out!; September 29, 2023 at 12:51 PM
Mevely317 said...: Oh, this brings back memories of drinking cider from rural roadside stands in New Mexico. I think they also served a hybrid drink of apple and cherry ... but that was a long, long time ago.
There's never a bad time for meatloaf! Enjoy your time puppy-sitting!; September 29, 2023 at 7:49 PM
jack69 said...: I am a fan of apples and love the cider, but I prefer it cool or room temp.
Enjoyed the read of course, and the visit.
Sherry & jack in a rainy Florida; September 30, 2023 at 10:09 AM

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