ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

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, March 23, 2025

For Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD, 2025

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

In TEXAS

Sunrise: 7:33 am

Sunset: 7:45
pm

Life is a special
o
ccasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Chip and Dip Day which celebrates chips and dips, an iconic American party snack, Whether you prefer tortilla chips , potato chips, or corn chips, there are dozens of chips to compliment your snacks.

Humans have bee dipping their food into sweet and savory sauces for centuries, Some of the earliest dips were hummus and olive oil, which originated in the Mediterranean region and are still popular today. Salsa and dips made with sour cream became popular in the U.S. in the 1940’s. After the Great Depression, many middle class families found themselves without a maid for the first time. Chips and dip became the go to party dish because it was so simple to prepare.

Celebrate today and have some family or friends over for a chip and dip party. Enjoy !

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Life is too short for a bland dip,

The first chips and dip I had were potato chips with sour cream and onion dip. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I had tortilla chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant. My mom also used to make a clam dip served with corn chips that we always had during the holidays.

I still enjoy potato chips and dips and tortilla chips with salsa or quacamole. I do like corn chips too, but haven’t found any salt free ones yet. I love to snack.

I imagine I’ll be sitting on the porch most of the day and just relax and read some more. It’s another beautiful 80 degree day to enjoy!

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Keep calm and crunch on!

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

13,233. for chips and dips of all kinds

13,234. for a comfortable chair on the porch

13,235.for a warm and sunny 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

Chips happen, just dip through it!

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate today and enjoy some tasty chips and dips!; March 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Mevely317 said...: Oooh, you're making me hungry! I remember my mother making clam dip, too. The only chips they bought were Fritos, but yes, they're really salty. (I think that's what I liked best about them, lol.)
There's never a bad time for chips and dip. I'm so glad they got their own day!; March 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Chatty Crone said...: That does look so good I could go for some chips and dips. Love salsa, guac, and cheese. My favorite. Have a great Sunday.; March 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM

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