ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Sunday, July 14th, 2024

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

Sunday, July 14, 2024

For Sunday, July 14th, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, JULY 14TH, 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

71 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In TEXAS
Sunrise: 6:42 am
Sunset : 8:34 pm

Life is a special
occasion!
Hallmark

Today is National Mac and Cheese Day which honors one of the classic comfort foods at America’s dinner table.

Made with macaroni noodles, cream or milk and the golden goodness of cheese, mac and cheese shines as a side dish while also standing on its own as a main dish.

This dish reminds many of us of home while also teaching us the basics of the kitchen. No other recipe allows us to create flamboyantly and often with so little knowledge of cooking.

From the classic mac and cheese with cheddar or American cheeses to the spicy cowboy mac with bacon and jalapeños, there is a combination for everyone. Mix up cheeses or load on the seasonings. It’s easy to get a toasty crust by setting the broiler for a couple of minutes at the end of the cooking time.

Mac and cheese offers a multitude of ways to enjoy it too. As a soup, it warms us up. Stuff it inside meatloaf or a burger for a meal made for a hungry busy family. Roll up bit sized bits in bread crumbs and deep fry for a mouthwatering appetizer. Or you can put your mac and cheese between two pieces of crusty bread and put in a panini press for grilled yumminess. No matter how we like it, mac and cheese has us covered.

Celebrate today and enjoy some mac and cheese. Experiment with different cheeses and try it with toppings. Just don’t hesitate to break out of your normal routine. It’s a celebration of food that’s not only convenient but versatile and delicious too.

To see the bright side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Fettucini alfredo is macaroni and cheese for adults.

Mitch Hedberg

Like most of us, I grew up eating mac and cheese. Back then my mom made it with velveta cheese and milk. I didn’t really get Kraft Mac and cheese until my kids were growing up and they all loved it and so have my grandchildren. Now that they make serving containers where you only add water, it’s even quicker to make than ever. I always had some on hand for the grandchildren to enjoy and DD keeps them here for her son, who is always hungry and looking for something to eat. It’s very quick and easy to fix.

I see it often in restaurants and it is very popular no matter where you go.

It’s another thing I shouldn't eat much of due to the high carb count, but I do indulge once in a while and have it for a side dish.

Once more we’re to have cloudy skies with a chance of rain later. We haven’t seen much rain or sunshine this week, just a lot of clouds. Yesterday was cooler than usual. It was in the 80’s and we didn’t need much air conditioning to cool us, but had it on due the high humidity. Matter of fact I felt frozen sitting in the gym for the weekly Saturday basketball game. They won again and are doing so well working together as a team. They are still undefeated but the league their in doesn’t provide much competition. Still, DSIL thinks it’s giving them plenty of confidence and kids need that.

I couldn’t find any pictures of mac and cheese but I did find a few of pasta so that is what you’re seeing today

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Bless this highly nutritious microwavable macaroni and cheese and the people who sold it on sale.

Kevin McAllister

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

12,500.for a cooler day to enjoy
12,501. for yummy mac and cheese
12,502. for a winning basketball game 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

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Life is a combination of magic and pasta.

Frederico Fellini

a smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,
ma

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate with some comfort food and eat mac and cheese!; July 14, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Chatty Crone said...: I like mac and cheese if it is homemade - my daughter wanted so much Krat Mac and Cheese growing up I can't stand it anymore! lol; July 14, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Mevely317 said...: I, too, grew up eating Velveeta mac-and-cheese. Can't say that I enjoy it as an adult but love the sound of these variations. Playing with our food isn't just for kids anymore!; July 14, 2024 at 6:07 PM

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