For Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 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

49 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In TEXAS

 Sunrise:   7;49 am

   Sunset:  5:41   

pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

 Today is National Natchos Day which celebrates a popular Mexican dish that can be served as a snack, appetizer, or main dish.  The recipe for nachos includes a plate of tortilla chips topped with lots of melted cheese, salsa, sour cream, jalapeños and quacamole.

Nachos originated in the city of Pedras Negras, Mexico. One night in 1943, the wives of ten U.S. soldiers stationed at Fort Duncan arrived at a resturant call Victory Club after it had already closed for serving.  Resturant employee Ignacio Anaya quickly put together what he had left in the kitchen for the women, and called the dish Nacho Especiales.  Word about this tasty treat quickly spread throughout Mexico and Texas.  Anaya went on to open his own nacho restaurant and his original recipe was printed in St.Anne’s Cookbook in 1954.  

Celebrate today and enjoy a big plate stacked with delicious nachos . Bake your own or  go to your local Mexican restaurant and order some! Yum!

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

Life is like a nacho.  It can be yummy crunchy or squishy yucky.  It just depends on how long it takes for you to start eating it.

John Updike 

I do happen to like to eat nachos.  I was able to find some lightly salted tortilla chips at the store.  My daughter, grandson and SIL often have them for a snack / appetizer when we go out for dinner.  I don’t usually eat them out at restaurants because they have too much salt.

I have also seen some with chili and cheese on top of them and they’re delicious!  

I don’t have any pictures of nachos to show today, but I do have some of tortilla chips. 

I got a referral to a cardiologist yesterday. I have to call today to set an appointment.  Hopefully it won’t take long.

With these cooler days in the 70’s this week, I’m going to get out more fall clothing which is stored on the shelf in my closet. Trouble is I don’t have much room left in my closet or drawers so I’ll have to put away some of my summer things, but not all of them, as it may be in the 80’s next week.  I’m not looking forward to this job, but it’s something I need to do. 

I just don’t like being chilly at all.  

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Good friends are like nachos, you can never have enough of them.

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

12,851. for an appointment to see a cardiologist

12,852. for delicious nachos to eat for lunch today 

12,853. for warm clothes to wear

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

Nachos are just tacos that don’t have their life together.

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma