ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Saturday, December 9th, 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

Saturday, December 9, 2023

For Saturday, December 9th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 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

13 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

In Ohio

Sunrise: 7:42 am

Sunset: 4:’58 pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Christmas Card Day which honors Sir Henry Cole of England who invented the first commercial Christmas card in 1843. That makes today the perfect time to get started on your own cards for the holiday season.

Between shopping for gifts and decorating, that doesn’t leave much time to write out countless Christmas cards. This year save time and money by sending festive digital Christmas cards

Digital Christmas cards are one of the easiest ways to spread holiday cheer, and they are good for the environment. When you choose digital cards over paper, you help the Earth by cutting back on unnecessary paper waste during the holiday season.

To celebrate today, get your Christmas cards ready to send in the mail.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Oh, Christmas isn’t just a day; it’s a frame of mind.

Kris Kringle

I’m done addressing my Christmas cards, now I just have to seal them and put a stamp on them and put them in the mail. I will also be sending out a Christmas newsletter that I’ll be sending out in my email. It will be sent closer to Christmas.

This is my day to cook for the weekend and on the menu is:

Parmesan Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

Makes 4 servings

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 Tbsp. Olive oil, divided

3 Tbsp breadcrumbs, preferably whole wheat

1 tsp. grated lemon zest, plus 1 lemon cut into wedges, divided

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1/2 tsp ground pepper

1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, Trimmed and halved.

1/2 small red Onion, sliced

3 cloves garlic, smashed

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs

Chopped fresh thyme for garnish

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Stir Parmesan, 1 Tbsp. oil, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, dried thyme, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a small bowl

Toss Brussels sprouts, onion and garlic with 2 Tbsp. oil and the remaining pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. Spread out evenly. Add chicken and lemon wedges to the pan. Brush both sides of the chicken with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, Top the Chicken with the parmesan mixture, Gently pressing to adhere.

Roast, turning the pan from front to back and stirring the sprouts halfway through, about 20 minutes until sprouts are tender and browned in spots and chicken is done. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Make sure eveything is done cooking before you take out of the oven. It may or may not take longer. I haven’t made this yet, but it seems like a short baking time to me.

How ever you are sending out your Christmas cards, I hope you can get yours ready today!

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturda

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS

We are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.

Laura Ingalls Wilder

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

11,873 for cards to send and stamps to put on them

11,874 for email to send my Christmas newsletter in.

11,875.for all of you, my friends and family, you mean a lot to me and the least I can do is send out a card or newsletter to you. You all are worth the cost of a stamp to me.

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

Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.

The Polar Express

a smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

7 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Christmas cards are a great way to spread holiday cheer!; December 9, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Linda said...: I mailed the last two of 240 cards yesterday!
Merry Christmas to YOU!!!; December 9, 2023 at 11:39 AM
Chatty Crone said...: Linda sends 240 cards - well the post office has to love her!
I don't send cards anymore - too expensive, but I do send virtual cards - you are so right!; December 9, 2023 at 1:24 PM
Mevely317 said...: Heretofore, I've had no use for Brussel Sprouts -- but this recipe may change my mind. Onion and garlic makes everything better!; December 9, 2023 at 2:29 PM
Buttercup said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; December 9, 2023 at 7:28 PM
Buttercup said...: I deleted my post because I had typos. :(
It may be digital day, but I'm still a fan of "real" cards. Love finding them in the mail box.; December 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM
jack69 said...: WE definitely do not send the cards we once did. What I always loved was the family photos on a family card. Saving them you hac the year and the family.
Love from here sherry & jack; December 9, 2023 at 8:05 PM

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