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ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

NOVEMBER 11th, 2005

TODAY'S THOUGHT

To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition.

Samuel Johnson

TODAY'S ACTION

When you think you don't have time to enjoy a sunset,

think again

TODAY'S QUOTE

God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today.

Have you used one to say thank you

William A. Ward

HAPPY FRIDAY !

It’s not supposed to be as cold or windy today ! We did not get any s n o w yesterday. They kept saying on the radio that there was still a chance but by evening the sun had come out and the winds died down. I did wear my big red coat that is down filled though and was thankful for its warmth.

This evening I’ll be continuing on my quest to get 1/3rd done with my Christmas gifts, by the end of this coming week-end I’m supposed to be 2/3rds done. We’ll see…

A week from this Saturday is our Family Thanksgiving Feast. I can hardly wait to see everyone as we haven’t gotten together since the last Family Camp in October. Of course, even then it won’t be the whole family getting together. We’ll still be missing 9 of them and there are no plans in the future for when the whole family can get together. They are all in my thoughts and prayers always!

That’s the news from home today !

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

TODAY IS...KING TUT DAY

King Tutankahamen, Egypt's child-king became pharaoh at the age of 9 and died when he was 19 - more than 3,000 years ago. His tomb of priceless relics was discovered on November 4th, 1922. You're on your own to decide about the curse!

Here’s a link all about King Tut http://guardians.net/egypt/tut1.htm

TODAY'S TRIVIA

Today is Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance day in Canada.

It's also Original Poppy Day

This is National Hug a Veteran Week

The Great American Warm-Up begins today, a weekend to clean out closets and take wearable coats, jackets, scarves, hats, and mittens to a homeless shelter

1620: The "Mayflower Compact" was signed by the 41 Separatists among the passengers of the "Mayflower," serving as the basis for combining themselves "into a civil body politic." Democratic in form, the Compact comprised the first written American constitution, and remained in force until 1691

1918: Fighting in World War One came to an end with the signing of an armistice between the Allies and Germany

1921: President Harding dedicated the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery

1939: Kate Smith first sang Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" on network radio

TODAY'S SMILE

At the mall a little girl climbed onto Santa's lap, and he asked the usual, "And what would you like for Christmas?"

The child stared at him open mouthed and horrified for a minute, then gasped:

But, but, didn't you get my E-mail…

TODAY'S WORD

per·func·to·ry adjective

1. Done routinely and with little interest or care: The operator answered the phone with a perfunctory greeting.

2. Acting with indifference; showing little interest or care.

TODAY'S REFLECTION

Your advice has been my guide, and later you will welcome me to glory

Psalm 73:24

The psalmist shows his complete confidence in God. He looks back and sees the guidance that he has received. He looks forward with faith and hope that at the end of his life, God will welcome him to glory.

Do you have tough decisions to make? Do you feel alone and helpless, having no one around to help you make the right choice? Now is the time to pause and talk it over with the Lord, so let go and let God be your guide

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

For fresher air, simmer cinnamon, cloves,

and orange peels in an open kettle of water

Veterans Day. Originally Armistice Day, commemorating the signing of the agreement that ended World War I at 11:00 A.M., November 11, 1918, this federal holiday was changed to Veterans Day in 1954. At that time, it became a day to honor all the men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States

Veteran’s Day Links:

Arlington Cemetary

http://www.almanac.com/ui/linkinframe.php?website=www.arlingtoncemetery.org

Korean War Memorial

http://www.almanac.com/ui/linkinframe.php?website=www.nps.gov/kowa/

Vietnam War Memorial

http://www.almanac.com/ui/linkinframe.php?website=www.thewall-usa.com

40 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 !!!