ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Monday, July 7th, 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

Monday, July 7, 2025

For Monday, July 7th, 2025

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, JULY 7TH, 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 Ohio

Sunrise: 6:02 am

Sunset: 9:04
pm

Life is a special o
ccasion!

Hallmark

Today is the National Day of Rock N’Roll which is celebrated by putting on your dancing shoes to dance the day away.

The history of rock n’ roll begins in the late 1930’s from African America music containing combination of jazz, rhythm and blues. gospel, and country music.

By the 1940’s, instruments like the saxophone and piano were added to the sound, intensifying the appeal. It wasn’t until the 1950’s that rock n roll hit the mainstream music scene.

When we think of the early years of rock n roll, we see a young Elvis Presley or Chuck Berry on stage performing before impressionable teens. We see young girls screaming and some crying too

Celebrate today listen to some rock n roll and dance the day away!

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

If you want to release your aggression, get up and dance. That what rock and roll is all about.

Chuck Berry

When I was growing up in the 50’s, rock and roll became popular. I was one of those screaming girls watching Elvis on the big screen in the movie theaters.

We now have the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland Ohio. One summer we took in a visit there. It is full of information about Rock and Roll and all the performers involved.

We watched American Bandstand on TV, as teen agers, we learned to do the dances on the show. That and the Mouseketeers were my favorite shows at the time. They were on TV when I got home from school every day.

Many adults view Rock and Roll as an appealing and disgusting portrayal of what music should not be. Before this time, music was soft, mellow, and very wholesome. Yet some people still love it yet today!

Elvis Presley was credited for making rock and roll what it is today His gritty and electric performances on stage mesmerized female audiences and parents angry. The first few years he took the nation by force, attracting teens to his concerts.

The Beatles were a British rock and roll band that became one of the most influential of all time In 1964 the four men came to the U.S. when our country was morning the death of President Kenedy, We called this time Beatlemania.

The top 10 rock and roll musicians were: Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, Prince, Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix, Robert Plant, Freddie Murray, Tina Turner, Elton John and Steven Tyler.

Radio brought music into our homes. In 1950, radio stations would begin a music revolution that would change how music was played.

Today, I hope to visit with my sister and go to the cemetary where my husband is buried. It’s just up the road from where she lives. Tomorrow I’ll start preparing for the trip home.

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week! Happy Monday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Rock and roll is here to stay.

Neil Young

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

13,461 for Rock and Roll

13,462. for Elvis, my all time favorite

13,463.for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio

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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Elvis may be the King of Rock and Roll, but I am the Queen.

Little Richard

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

5 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate today and play some rock and roll music and dance the day away!; July 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Mevely317 said...: What memories you've awakened, Ma! Funny, right now Tom's watching some YouTube special about Elvis and others of his ilk. I wasn't such a fan until the Beatles came along ... anything from what they called the "British Invasion." I, too, remember our parents shaking their heads in dismay (lol). Every generation, I suppose, has their favorite genre.
I hope you and your sister enjoy a lovely time together!; July 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Chatty Crone said...: The only Rock and roll I do now is when I sleep - lol. Have a good time with your sister.; July 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Asep Haryono said...: What a fun and heartfelt tribute to rock and roll! Loved reading your memories Elvis, American Bandstand, and even the visit to the Rock Hall in Cleveland. So true that music shapes generations.

Hope your visit with your sister brings peace and comfort. Wishing you a joyful and music-filled week!; July 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Susan Kane said...: I remember those years. I love the reference of Elvis guiding and changing rock and roll music; July 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM

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