For Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 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

63 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   7;51 am

   Sunset:  6:32  

pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Greasy Foods Day which is not the healthiest choice, still everyone deserves to indulge in a greasy meal every now and then. From pizza to nachos to burgers and French fries, today you can celebrate with your favorite guilty pleasure.

Fried chicken is the most ordered meal in sit down restaurants in the United States.  Even if it’s just for today, allow youreslf to indulge in your favorite greasy food to celebrate .  Visit your favorite fast food restaurant for some French Fries or cook up a greasy hamburger.Take a break from your heathy life style and treat yourself to a greasy indulgence.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

Most fast food is fried.  Fried food tastes great and people don’t seem to care about the fat aspect.

Eric Schlosser 

I always cook something new on Wednesdays and on the menu for today is:

Bow Ties with Sausage and Asparagus

Makes 6 servings

1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces.

1 lb. package, 19 1/2 oz. Italian Turkey Sausage links, casings removed. 

1 onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Additional Parmesan, Optional 

In  a stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions, add asparagus during the last 2 minutes of cooking.  Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; return pasta and asparagus to the pot.

Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking sausage into large crumbles.  Add to stockpot.  Stir in 1/4 cup cheese and reserved pasta water as desired.  Serve with additional cheese if desired.

I had bow tie pasta on hand so this was the perfect dish for me to make.  I didn’t use fresh asparagus, but had canned asparagus on hand so that is what I used.  I also had Italian Sausage in the freezer.  Another day to use what I have on hand.  It reduces waste and saves on groceries. 

I also made up a menu for next week that I’ll make my shopping list from:

Monday: Slow Cooker Mushroom Soup with Sherry

Wednesday : Creamy Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms One Pot Pasta

Friday :Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa and Beans

Weekend: Irish Pork Roast with Root Vegetables

It’s a cloudy day today but not much rain is predicted, so it will be a good day to get out and shop.  It’s in the upper 60’s so it is not going to be terribly chilly either.

I hope you all have a  WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

The best comfort food will always be greens, cornbread and fried chicken.

Maya Angelou

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

11,750  for a day to splurge and eat greasy food

11,751 for a healthy diet most of the time

11,752.for a good day to get out and shop

. 

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

Don’t eat fried foods, which angry up the blood.

Satchel Paige 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma