ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
NOVEMBER 7th, 2005
TODAY'S THOUGHT
The greatest wastes are unused talents and untried ideas
Anonymous
TODAY'S ACTION
Put aside your fear of failure and replace it with effort towards your goals
TODAY'S QUOTE
To keep a lamp burning we have to keep putting oil in it
Mother Teresa
HAPPY MONDAY !
After our windy day yesterday, there are few leaves left on the trees. Our beautiful colors are fast fading. Of course we’ll be replacing those outside colors with festive decorations in our home.
It’s been so quiet in this house that I’m really ready for some Holidays ! It will be great to have some noise around here again.
It’s back to work again for me this morning. It looks like a ORDINARY week here with nothing special going on in the evenings. This is a good thing, cause there is lots waiting to be done up in my craft room.
Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !
TODAY IS...BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE DAY
Chocolate is said to cure all things including depression. And that's good enough for us. For all fellow chocolate lovers, here is a secret recipe for Bittersweet Chocolate Almond Squares
WARNING!
For The Extreme Chocoholic Only!
1 cup flour
1 stick butter or margarine (plus 2 Tbsp) - softened
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate - cut-up
1 egg
1 tsp instant espresso powder
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1 C almonds -- chopped Powdered sugar Preheat oven to 375 F. To prepare crust, combine flour, 1 stick butter, and brown sugar. Blend well. Add vanilla and continue blending until dough clings together in a ball. Press evenly into bottom of an ungreased 8-inch square baking pan. Refrigerate while preparing topping. In a medium saucepan, combine cream, chocolate, and remaining 2 Tbsp butter. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. remove from heat; let cool slightly. With wire whisk, beat in egg, expresso powder, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until well blended. Stir in almonds. Pour chocolate mixture over chilled crust. Bake 20 to 25 mins, or until set. Let cool in pan. Cut into 25 squares. Sift powdered sugar over top. Store in refrigerator.
TODAY'S TRIVIA
National Animal Shelter Appeciation Week begins today
1805 Lewis & Clark 1st sight Pacific Ocean
1865 London Gazette, oldest surviving journal, is founded
1930 The Waltz You Save for Me, by ‘The Waltz King’ himself, Wayne King, was recorded on Victor. It became King’s theme
1932 - CBS radio presented the first broadcast of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. Matt Crowley, Curtis Arnall, Carl Frank and John Larkin played Buck in the serial over the years
1956 - Elvis Presley hit the charts with Love Me. The song was the first million-seller to make the charts without being released as a single.
1976 "Gone With the Wind" televised
TODAY'S SMILE
The Wisdom of Charlie Brown
Good Grief, I Learned A Lot, Charlie Brown! For 50 years the daily comic strip 'Peanuts' entertained millions of readers. Every day, the adventures of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus and the whole gang provided many laugh-out-loud moments while at the same time offering a daily inspiration and lessons on life.
It's okay to be afraid... just don't let your fears control you. Charlie Brown often sat in bed and spoke of his fears, but no matter how scared he was, he always did the things he wanted to do.
Persistence wins out. Charlie Brown often lost, failed at much, but he never gave up. Even though he knew Lucy was going to pull the football away before he could kick it....Even though he knew the tree was going to eat his kite... Even though he knew his team would lose the ball game, he kept on trying.
It's what you think of yourself that counts. Linus carried a security blanket for years and his friends laughed at him. They also laughed at him because he believed in the "Great Pumpkin." Pigpen was a walking cloud of dust and dirt and was often regarded unkindly. Both characters, however, were always proud of themselves and believed they were as good as anybody else -- and they were right.
Sometimes you need to talk. One thing the 'Peanuts' gang understood was the importance of talking things out. Whether leaning up against Schroeder's piano or atop the brick wall, they always had someplace to discuss what was of concern to them.
Sometimes you need to listen. Even crabby, self-indulged Lucy knew the importance of listening. She started the famous 'Psychiatry Booth' where any and all could come and be heard.
Do what you love to do. Through all their adventures, Schroeder remained constant in his appreciation of Beethoven and his love of playing the piano. He loved to play piano and that's what he did, regardless of the circumstances. Charlie Brown flew his kite, played baseball and football, not just to win (he knew he wouldn't), but because he loved to do those things.
It's important to have friends that care. The 'Peanuts' gang was made up of individual characters, each with their own foibles and talents, but through it all they were always there for each other.
Big dreams lead to big things. Snoopy was the biggest dreamer of them all, but his wild imagination often led to even wilder, more fantastic adventures in real life. Snoopy knew that you must have a big dream if you are going to lead a big life.
Action creates reality. As Charlie Brown was reminded time and again, after prodding from Linus: it takes action to bring about change. Though he often failed, Chuck took action quite regularly... and every now and again things would go his way.
Laugh every day! While the kids themselves may not have seen the humor in the things they did, Schulz made sure that we did. Life is only as serious or as humorous as YOU make it. Lighten up. Go play softball. Fly a kite. Dance with your dog.
Smile... It makes people wonder what you're up to.
Author Unknown
TODAY'S WORD
zenith • \ZEE-nith
noun 1 : the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer 2 : the highest point reached in the heavens by a celestial body 3 : culminating point : acme
TODAY'S REFLECTION
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed…
II Timothy 2:15
Paul was giving advice to young Timothy, who was just beginning his ministry. When we aim for all of our activities to meet God's standards, we never need be ashamed
TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC
Plant tulip bulbs twice as deep as their height.
44 DAYS UNTIL WINTER
Delight yourself in the Lord and
He will give you the desires of your Heart
Psalm 37:4
I Love You All !!!
Be Blessed !!!
Ma
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