BRIGHT SIDE ARCHIVES FROM AOL: FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2005

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

OCTOBER 31TH , 2005

Few people get weak eyes from looking on the bright side

Anonymous

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Our talents are the gift that God gives to us...

What we make of our talents is our gift back to God

Leo Buscalgia

TODAY'S ACTION

Be gracious and appreciate the gifts that come to those around you

TODAY'S QUOTE

Fear can keep us up all night long, but faith makes one fine pillow

Philip Gulley

HAPPY MONDAY !

It was a beautiful sunny day yesterday, DD and DS#5 were a church and I got to visit with them a bit. Then in the afternoon, I gave in to the beautiful day and went for a walk—just a half hour, but the colors and sunshine were a blessing. Other than that it was a very quiet day. I guess I need those quiet ones, so I can gear up for the upcoming holidays. Lots to do !

DS#1 called to check in last night and they have had a busy week . My #1 grand dog is not doing too well, so I’ll be praying for her. Our ‘Princess’ was full of news of her great pumpkin hunt and dance class. I should have some more pictures to show you all soon ! It’s always great to talk with my babes!

Back to Work !

Remember we’ve got our gifts of creativity, time, kindness, and hope to keep us going ! The good Lord hasn’t blessed me with any new insights to enjoying work, so I guess that must be enough for now.

Have a great day ! Another wonderful one on the Way!

TODAY IS...HALLOWEEN DAY !

Holidays and festivals have been celebrated at the end of October for thousands of years. During the 8th century, the Christian church made November 1st, "All Saints' Day". And the night before was called "All Hallows Eve". Over the years, this name became Halloween. The custom of Halloween was brought to America in the 1800's by European immigrants

TODAY'S TRIVIA

Today is National Knock-Knock Day, a day for kids of all ages to try out their knock-knock jokes

Today is National Caramel Apple Day

Today is Sneak Some of the Candy Yourself Before the Kids Start Knocking Day

Today is National UNICEF Day

834: Established by Pope Gregory the 4th to honor the saints, the first All Hallows Eve was observed by all Christian churches

1803: Congress ratifies the purchase of the entire Louisiana area in North America, which added territory to the United States for 13 subsequent states

1864: Nevada became the 36th U.S. state. The Spanish word means snowy

1918: In the worst global epidemic of the century, influenza has been spreading around the world since May. Before it ends in 1919 it will kill 20 million people--about twice as many as World War I

1926: Magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit from a ruptured appendix

1968: President Johnson ordered a halt to all US bombing of North Vietnam, saying he hoped for fruitful peace negotiations

TODAY'S SMILE

1-Knock, knock! who's there?

Boo

Boo who?

Don't cry, it's only a joke!

2-Knock, knock! who's there?

Earl

Earl who?

Earl be glad to tell you when you open the door.

3-Knock, knock! who's there?

Emma

Emma who?

Emma bit cold out here, will you let me in?

4-Knock, knock! who's there?

Howl

Howl who?

Howl you know unless you open the door?

5-Knock, knock! who's there?

Cargo

Cargo who?

Cargo beep beep!

6-Knock, knock! who's there?

Aardvark

Aardvark who?

Aardvark a million miles, for one of your smiles...

7-Knock, knock! who's there?

Cows

Cows who?

No they don't, they moo!

8-Knock, knock! who's there?

Albert Albert who?

Albert you don't know who it is!

9-Knock, knock! who's there?

Twit2

Twit2 who?

You sound like an owl!

10-Knock, knock! who's there?

Duey

Duey who?

Duey have to keep telling me Knock, knock jokes

Q: What do baby ghosts wear on Halloween?

A: White Pillowcases.

I'm middle-age, middle-class, and middle-of-the-road. I feel like that white stuff in the middle of an Oreo

TODAY'S WORD

ur·bane adjective

Polite, refined, and often elegant in manner. Synonym suave

TODAY'S REFLECTION

If it had not been the Lord who was on our side…

Psalm 124:1

David was remembering the times that the Lord had guided him to victory against his enemies In those times when you are puzzled or afraid of the future, sit down, take paper and pen and write down times when God has led you out of your troubles. As you look at this list, you have the faith to go to God in prayer and tell him your concerns. For you know that he listens and will guide you out of your present dilemma