ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
DECEMBER 29TH, 2005
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Every day, remind yourself of your own ability, of your good mind, and affirm that you can make something really good out of your life
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
TODAY'S ACTION
Have the courage to climb back in and finish what you start
TODAY'S QUOTE
People with time for others are happy all around the clock
Barbara Johnson
CHRISTMAS SEASON
The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed
Luke 2: 22-35
Today we can contemplate Mary and Joseph hearing Simeon's prophesy, including the part where Simeon addresses Mary.
Surround yourself with beauty today. What do you find beautiful? Flowers, Classical Music, Art, Color, Candles, Roaring Fire, Crafts, Needlework, Pictures.................
HAPPY THANKFULLY THURSDAY !
I do love a short work week. After today only one more day to go! The weather here was very Spring-like yesterday. We had 50 degrees with rain and sun alternately. Ohio Winters are soooo changeable. I have a sweat shirt that says
‘Ohio Winters are for the birds’,
but I don’t think the birds like it here either.
Take good care all !
Have a great day ! Another wonderful one on the Way !
TODAY IS...PEPPER POT DAY
Now, doesn't everybody have a favorite recipe for comfort food on a cold winter day?
Celebrate Pepper Pot Day by cooking up some old fashioned, stick-to-your-bones, homemade soup!
1 pound honeycomb tripe
5 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup peeled, chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 leeks cleaned and chopped
1 bunch parsley, chopped
2 green sweet bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 quarts beef stock, canned or homemade
1 tsp whole thyme leaves, or more to taste
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 large potato, peeled and diced
4 Tbs each butter and flour, cooked together to form a roux
Place the tripe in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and turn off the heat. Allow the tripe to cool in the water and then drain and rinse. Cut into 1/4 inch diced pieces In a large heavy kettle, saute the bacon. Add the onion, celery, leeks, parsley, and green peppers - saute until tender. Add the remaining ingredients except the potato, flour, and butter. Bring the kettle to a boil and turn down to a simmer. Cook, covered, until the tripe is very tender, about 2 hours. Add the diced potato and cook about 20 minutes. Preparethe roux by stirring the flour into the melted butter and cooking for a moment on the stove. When the soup is done, stir in the roux and simmer, stirring constantly, until the soup slightly thickens
(I’ve not had this before, but as interesting as it sounds, I think I’d skip the tripe and add some beef)
TODAY'S TRIVIA
Today is YMCA Day. The first U.S. branch of the Young Men's Christian Association was organized in Boston on December 29, 1851
1848: Gas lights were installed at the White House for the first time
1862 Bowling ball invented
1955: Thirteen-year-old Barbara Joan Streisand recorded "You’ll Never Know" in Brooklyn. She would be appearing on Broadway and misspelling her name within five years
TODAY'S SMILE
Q: Which Christmas carol do parents like best?
A: Silent Night!
DAILY SURVIVAL KIT
Toothpick ... to remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone, including yourself.
Rubber band ... to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it can be worked out.
Band-Aid ... to remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else's.
Eraser ... to remind you everyone makes mistakes. That's okay, we learn by our errors.
Candy Kiss ... to remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment everyday.
Mint ... to remind you that you are worth a mint to your family.
Bubble Gum ... to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.
Pencil ... to remind you to list your blessings every day.
Tea Bag ... to remind you to take time to relax daily and go over that list of God's blessings.
TODAY'S WORD
Queue Pronunciation: /kyoo/
n : a line of people, waiting for something
TODAY'S REFLECTION
Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up 12 basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over
Matthew 14:19-20
Today's scripture tells of Jesus' feeding over 5,000 people. They also had leftovers and you will note that they did not waste them, but collected them
As individuals, we are being good stewards of the blessings we have, when we make an effort to recycle newspapers, phone books, bottles and other recyclables. This takes time and effort, but we are helping to make this a better world
TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC
It is good practice to leave a few things unsaid
81 DAYS UNTIL SPRING
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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