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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, March 2, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, MARCH 2ND, 2026

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: 6:56 am

Sunset: 6:32
pm

Sorry I couldn't find any applicable pictures to share for today!

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is Dr. Seuss’s Birthday which celebrates his birth in 1904, and he went on to become the famous writer and cartoonist we all love today.

He wrote and illustrated 44 children’s books containing fun rhymes, wacky plots, and outrageous characters. Some of our favorites are : The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, Oh the Places You’ll Go, How the Grench Stole Christmas, and the Lorax.

Dr. Suess’s books were so popular that he also had multiple TV specials and a Broadway musical made after them. Although he was an American writer and cartoonist, his books were loved worldwide and were published in many different lanquages. Dr. Suess won numerous awards for his work, such as a Pulitzer Prize. two Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Peabody Award.

Each year on this day a national event called, Read Across America, with our kids reading their favorite stories together. Celebrate today and enjoy some green eggs and ham!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Today you are you that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you and unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot about, nothing is going to get better.

Dr Seuss

Dr. Suess’s books are a favorite of mine and my children and grandchildren loved them too. They were easy reading and usually brought a smile or two. I would encourage everyone to read at least a few of his books. I think you’ll enjoy them too.

When my grand daughter, our Princess, graduated she had the book, Oh the Places You’ll Go at her graduation party.

My daughter and her son made T shirts to wear to school on this special day and his picture is shown today also.

Green eggs and ham don’t look so great but it’s only food coloring in them so they still taste the very same. I hope you can enjoy some today!

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

You’re off to great places! Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, So …get on your way!

Dr. Seuss

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

14,086.For Dr. Suess, a great writer and illustrator

14,087. For books to enjoy

14,088. For teachers who teach us to read.

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

If you never did. You should. These things are fun. And fun is good.

Dr. Seuss

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate today and enjoy some green eggs and ham!; March 2, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Mevely317 said...: A man ahead of his time, that Dr. Seuss! I'm not fond of ham, but yes -- I like to dye my scrambled eggs green on St. Paddy's day.; March 2, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Chatty Crone said...: Dr. Suess day at school - memories. I guess he has been around forever. I can't say I loved his books - but everyone else did!; March 2, 2026 at 6:56 PM
jack69 said...: Ah yes, all parents from a few years back Know and love Dr. Seuss. He changed lots of lives and allowed a lot of entertainment at low cost. Thanks for a good read, take care of yourself over there, Texas is probably remembering what its weather is supposed to be like. It is here anyway.
Love you lady; March 3, 2026 at 10:21 AM

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