For Tuesday, January 9th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2024

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

69 Days Until Spring 

In Ohio

   Sunrise:  7:54  am

   Sunset:   5:16  pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

 

Today is Static Electricity Day which is a shocking day to celebrate.  This observance explores static electricity and how we cause it.

Static electricity is different from electrical current carried by wires and transmitted by electric companies.  It is produced when positive and negative charges of an atom are out of balance.

The atoms of some materials hold electrons tightly.  These materials such as plastic, cloth or glass are insulators.  While electrons of these substances do not move freely, the electrons of other materials such as metal, move more freely and are called conductors.

By rubbing two insulators together we transfer electrons causing positive and negative charges.  Opposites do attract.  Atoms with a positive charge become attracted to atoms of negative charge.  We can see evidence if we rub a balloon on the head. When we pull the balloon away, the hair clings to the balloon. Remove the balloon and the hair may stand on end.  In this circumstance the hair has the same charge .  Items with the same charge repel each other.

At some point these charges need to be put back in balance and the static electricity is discharged.  The release and resulting shock occurs when and insulators comes in contact with a conductor, such as a piece of metal.

The drier air of the winter months is a better insulator than the more humid air of summer.  To help prevent static electricity, use a humidifier to put moisture back into the air in your home during the winter months.

Our skin is drier in the winter months too.  Putting on Moisturizer before getting dressed is recommended.

Synthetic fabrics are better insulators than natural fibers.  Wearing materials made from natural fibers like cotton will help reduce static electricity.

While walking around the house or shopping holding a key or a metal pen in your hand will discharge the build up of static electricity painlessly.  

Switching to leather soled shoes versus rubber soled shoes will help reduce the amount of static that is built up.

To celebrate today, learn how static electricity affects us.  Explore ways you come into contact and how you create it too.  Run an experiment  and share results.

 

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

May your day be charged with positivity and sparks of Joy!

Author Unknown

I got a small humidifier for my house in the winter.  The air is so dry from the furnace running often.  It makes us static electricity free and our breathing better too.

If you don’t have a humidifier, you can boil water and the steam creates some moisture in the air.  You could also put cans of water on your registers. The water will evaporate in the air when the heat comes on. 

I use moisturizers and hand cream often too.  Otherwise my skin becomes dry and flaking. We should also remember to drink plenty of water too.  Keeping hydrated is just as important in the winter as it is in the heat of summer.  

I hope some of the tips I’ve shared help you out too. Don’t get shocked and stay hydrated.

It’s still cold today but we are in the 40’s with rain predicted.  It’s a good day to work in the house!

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Static electricity is a fun way to add some spark to our lives.

Author Unknown

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

11,969, for a humidifier and moisturizer 

11,970.for electricity to light up dark days 

11,971. for sunshine which always improves my day!

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

Having a humidifier not only reduces static electricity but also raises the comfort level of your home.

Author Unknown

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma