For Friday, September, 3rd, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SEPTEMBER 3rd, 2010

It's FRIDAY!

It's Labor Day Weekend!

At least for most of us it will be a long holiday weekend as soon as work ends today. Maybe some will have today off work too.

The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. It became a federal holiday in 1894.The form for the celebration of Labor Day was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday: A street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations," followed by a festival for the workers and their families. This became the pattern for Labor Day Celebrations.

It's the holiday that honors and appreciates the contribution of each worker on whose shoulders the nations rests.

Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of summer. We gather round for a last holiday of this (it's about 3 months until the next one,Thanksgiving) and put something on the grill to celebrate the seasons end.

THINKING

I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that God didn't trust me so much

Mother Teresa

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

BLT Cheese Dip

1 container (8 oz.) sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise8 ounces bacon, crisp-cooked, drainedand crumbled (about 3/4 cup after cooking)

3/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup seeded and finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Lettuce leaves (optional)

This is delicious served with crackers and / or vegetables

PRAYERS

A Prayer for Labor Day

O God, creator of the world,
of sun and moon and stars,

you chose to fashion us, your own,
your handiwork of love.

Indeed, we are your hands’ own work
and yet into our handsyou give the care
of every living thing.
In more ways than we can count
our work builds upor tears apart what came
from your own hand.
Keep us faithful in preserving
all you’ve given

lest we harm the smallest partof all you’ve made.

Give us good and honest work to do
and rest at each day’s end.

Give a fair and good day’s wage

for a good day’s work well done.
Give us work that nurtures and sustains

the ones who serve and those they serve.
Let those who labor work in peace,
in freedom without fearGive those in need a job to do

and to the tired well earned rest.
Let all our work and toil,

Lord,give glory to your name.

Amen

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdo

m for their commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for

the selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

AROUND HOME

Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.

Ovid

I'm resting today and tomorrow. It feels great being here in the country and it is quiet. This evening DS#1 and family will probably be in and then it won't be quite as quiet but it will still be very restful. They say we could getsome rain today but it should clear out by evening and be cooler. Labor day weekend doesn't mean the same to me as it did when I was working. I always looked forward to the long weekend away from work. Now I look forward to it because I will be seeing some of my family.

FAMILY

Labor Day is a glorious holiday because your child will be going back to school the next day. It would have been called Independence Day, but that name was already taken

Bill Dodds

I always hated to see the peaceful quiet days of summer end. And I still do.

When school starts it seems every one's schedule gets busier. I remember those days well and am thankful that I no longer lead such a busy life. Needless to say my schedule remains about the same at least till the end of camping season depending on the weather of course.

COUNTING THE DAYS

The end of labor is to gain leisure

Aristotle

19 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

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

Love,

ma

For Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2010

It's THURSDAY!

September is National Honey Month

Honey is honey, it’s just that simple. A bottle of pure honey contains the natural sweet substance produced by honey bees from the nectar of plants or secretions of living parts of plants. Nothing else. The 60,000 or so bees in a beehive may collectively travel as much as 55,000 miles and visit more than two million flowers to gather enough nectar to make

just a pound of honey!

Honey has been proven to be a natural throat soother and honey’s unique blend of natural sweeteners gives it the ability to provide quick energy. So take some time to seek out your local beekeepers, honor them during National Honey Month and enjoy a good jar of honey too!

THINKING

Just for Today

.. smile at a stranger.. listen to someone's heart
.. drop a coin where a child can find it

.. learn something new, then teach it to someone

.. tell someone you're thinking of them
.. hug a loved one.. don't hold a grudge

.. don't be afraid to say "I'm sorry"

.. look a child in the eye and tell them how great they are
.. look beyond the face of a person into their heart
.. make a promise, and keep it
.. call someone, for no other reason than to just say "Hi"

.. show kindness to an animal.. stand up for what you believe in

.. smell the rain, feel the breeze, listen to the wind
.. use all your senses to their fullest
.. cherish all your TODAYS

Author Unknown

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

Honey Barbecued Shredded Pork

Makes 8 to 10 servings

1 pork shoulder, picnic roast (remove fat)

1-1/4 cups ketchup

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup honey, we suggest dark honey

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped onion

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

3 Tablespoons white vinegar

3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 Tablespoons dry mustard

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

8 to 10 crusty rolls or flour tortillas

In 9x13-inch pan, combine all ingredients. Cover with foil and roast at 300°F oven for 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Shred meat using two forks, removing all bones and skin. Stir with sauce. Serve in crusty rolls or warmed flour tortillas.

PRAYERS

Lord, we pray that we may live in such a way that we value all that is good in our lives and never take anyone or anything for granted

Amen

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

AROUND HOME

If you want your dreams to come true, you mustn't oversleep.

I'm undecided about whether or not I'll leave for the camper today or tomorrow. When it is in the 90's I prefer to be home so that I can do more if I have to stay inside in the a/c to keep cool. But they are calling for a 50% chance of rain tomorrow and I don't like to drive in the rain so I may leave here later this afternoon just to avoid it. We are in for a big cool down for the weekend with temps in the

60's and 70's.

I'll be glad to get back to my 'little place in the woods' for sure.

FAMILY

As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others

Abraham Lincoln

Tomorrow our Mr. Wonderful and his Mom should be coming home from the hospital. I probably won't see them at all until next week. Then if needed, I may be helping out at their house a few days as DS#5 will be going back to school.

Finally the new high school will be open and school starts for everyone here in our town after this Labor Day weekend.

COUNTING THE DAYS

Life is too short to wake up with regrets.. So love
the people who treat you right.. Forget about the
ones who don't. Believe everything happens for a
reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both
hands. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life
would be easy, they just promised it would be
worth it.

20 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

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

Love,

ma

For Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2010It's WEDNESDAY!
The end of August sure was exciting. I'm happy to say our little Mr. Wonderful and his mom are doing just fine. He was born at 8:18 yesterday morning, weighing in at 8 lbs. 12 oz. and 20 inches long. Sporting curly hair and a dimple too!
Now we begin a new month and it's a special one for our family too as we celebrate 2 September birthdays and a wedding anniversary.
September is National Chicken Month, Baby Safety Month, Children's Good Manners Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, National Coupon Month, National Honey Month, Mold Awareness Month and National Honey Month.

September's birthstone: sapphire. Flower: aster or morning glory.THINKING
The Golden Rule advises me to treat others as I would like to be treated.


You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart ... and your neighbor as yourself
Luke 10:27
NEW IN THE KITCHEN

Today is National Cherry Popover Day.

Cherry Popovers
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup pitted cherries
1. Beat the milk, melted butter, flour, and salt in a medium bowl until just smooth, then add eggs one at a time, beating until incorporated. Stir in cherries. Allow batter to rest for 15 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 450F. Butter 12 muffin cups (or 6 popover cups) taking care to coat the cups as well as the area around the top as well.

3. Fill cups 3/4 full (leave plenty of room), and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Without opening the oven door, lower the heat to 350F and bake 10 minutes longer. Do not open the oven during baking!
4. Remove from oven, pierce tops with a knife to let the steam escape, and allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes
.5. Remove from pan, and serve.


PRAYERS
Lord, I ask for the power of your Spirit in my life that I may live in such a way that I show kindness in another’s trouble, and courage in my own.
Amen

Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops inyour loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for usin our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT's
GOD BLESS YOU ALL! AROUND HOME

I heard on the news that the 2011 Farmers Almanac says it will be a kinder winter over all this year but perhaps a colder one too.

I read in this years Almanac for 2010 that snow is predicted before Thanksgiving and so I'm thinking it will be earlier than usual. Guess we'll just have to wait and see...
.I was finally able to finish up and give away one of my craft projects too. I made one for our little MR. WONDERFUL and also painted one for grandbabes # 12 and #13 too as I'd not painted anything for them yet.

I put each of their names and birth dates at the bottom.
FAMILY

Our 'Little Ray" of Sunshine started Kindergarten this week so I'm sharing another back to school picture today. He has one of our September birthdays too.

So does his Mom! A special month for both of them.

And I also received a back to school picture of Our Star and Our Angel with their little brother, Little Lad.
Everyone is ready for a new school year!

COUNTING THE DAYS
DS#5 says can you see the family resemblance?


21 DAYS UNTIL FALL



Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

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

Love,
ma

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