ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
DECEMBER 9th, 2005
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Nobody makes a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little
Edmund Burke
TODAY'S ACTION
Approach your problems with the same caring and vision as if you were listening to your closest friend
TODAY'S QUOTE
A cheerful smile, a friendly word, a sympathetic nod....These are all priceless treasures from the storehouse of our God.
Helen Steiner Rice
ADVENT
Advent calls us to prepare the way of the Lord, to open our hearts to the work of God among us. Yet there are so many things competing! And as Christmas approaches, things won’t get any lighter.
Stop and consider: How can I be sure that I am preparing the way of the Lord today?
Make a wrapping station for the presents in your home. You can put all the supplies in a Christmas Basket and leave it under the Christmas tree. That way you will always know where the tape and scissors are. Be creative.
Add little gifts on top of the presents, maybe a matchbox car, along with bows and bells and ............... well be creative and you will be surprised to see what you can come up with.
LINK FOR TODAY
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS WORD SEARCH http://www.12days.com/playground/wordsearch/ws_12days.htm
HAPPY FINALLY FRIDAY !!
The snow storm that came in last night is supposed to be over this morning. They predicted 4-6 inches. This evening I’ll be finishing up the decorating and tomorrow is cleaning and wrapping day.
Sunday I should be able to sit down and make my grocery list and take a deep breath.
Next Saturday the 17th is our family Christmas celebration and I hope the snow will hold off so that everyone will be able to travel safely.
Take good care all !
Have a great day ! Another wonderful day on the Way !
TODAY IS...NIGHTGOWN DAY !
In 16th century France, tight corsets, layered clothes and powered wigs were all the rage. No wonder everybody wanted to wear something comfortable at night. The word "nightgown" described a long, loose frock with long sleeves. Besides being comfortable, it also kept people warm. Men and women both wore this same basic garment to bed for the next 150 years. Eventually, the nightgown for men grew shorter and was called a "nightshirt
TODAY'S TRIVIA
1793: Noah Webster establishes New York's 1st daily newspaper
1854: Alfred, Lord Tennyson's famous poem, "The Charge of the Light Brigade," was published in England
1907: Christmas seals went on sale for the first time: at the Wilmington, Delaware, post office; proceeds went to fight tuberculosis
1965: The "Peanuts" character Clara debuted on television. She gave Snoopy his first ball
1995: Canadian postal officials in Toronto announced that Santa Claus had been given his own postal code. Some 10,000 Canada Post volunteers answer children’s letters addressed to Santa at the North Pole, CanadaH0H-0H0
TODAY'S SMILE
An impatient woman was waiting in the check-out line at a shopping center. Her arms were laden with a mop and broom and other cleaning supplies. By her actions and nasty tone, it was obvious she was unhappy about the speed of service. When the cashier called for a price check on a box of soap, the woman remarked indignantly, Well, I'll be lucky to get out of here and home before Christmas!
Don't worry, ma'am,replied the clerk. With that wind kicking up out there and that brand new broom you have there, you'll be home in no time
TODAY'S WORD
homonymous \hoe-MAH-nuh-mus\ adjective
1 : ambiguous 2 : having the same designation 3 : of, relating to, or being homonyms
How many states, besides New York, have a homonymous city or town
TODAY'S REFLECTION
Let love and loyalty always show like a necklace and write them in your mind
Proverbs 3:3
Love has inspired Christmas traditions over the entire world The writer of Proverbs reminds us to let love and loyalty be at the heart of any traditions -- love and loyalty to God, family and friends. That should be at the heart of anything we do at Christmas and all through the year
TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC
A few elastic bands around a drinking glass offer small hands a better grip
12 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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