ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JANUARY 6, 2006
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable
Helen Keller
TODAY'S ACTION
Have the courage to climb back in and finish what you start
TODAY'S QUOTE
Let God love you through others and let God love others through you
D.M. Street
CHRISTMAS SEASON
The Lord is a light in darkness to the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and just. Psalm 111:4
These days we continue to appreciate the ways Jesus is Light in our darkness and we ask for the graces we need to continue to be grateful and faithful to his special presence in our lives
Blessed Andre Bessette
Brother André spent most of his days in a narrow lodge, with only a table, some chairs and a bench as furnishings. He was attentive to the needs of all, smiling, obliging. In the evening he would engage in the difficult work of maintaining the parlor and hallway floors. He was on his knees until late at night, washing, polishing, and waxing by the dim light of a candle.
The use of candles is one of the loveliest Christmas customs that we can keep on using throughout the year. Now, more than ever, Christmas is a festival of light in a dark world, a time to hold our candles high, and to teach our children all the little ceremonies which make life gracious and full of meaning.
No matter how long we live, nor how learned we become, we may travel the world over, and find nothing more beautiful than candlelight on the face of a child.
HAPPY THANKFULLY FRIDAY !
When I came home from work yesterday it was snowing, and there is supposed to be more today. The weekend begins after work today and I’ll be finishing up the undecorating.
Tomorrow afternoon I take the ‘Silver Streak’ for part of it’s 45,000 mile servicing. It needs a new air filter and fuel filter. Everytime they tell me something is required, I try to get it done so that my car keeps going. It’s got many miles to go before I can retire.
Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way.
TODAY’S LINK TODAY IS...CUDDLE UP DAY
Grab your favorite person and give a big squeeze. Hugs are known to lower your blood pressure and ward off depression. And besides that... they feel good - and help you stay warm!
TODAY'S TRIVIA
Today is Epiphany, Twelfth Day, or Three Kings Day, when Christians celebrate the visit of the Magi, the first Gentile recognition of Christ
( In the U.S. , Catholics we will celebrate the Feast of Epiphany on Sunday, January 8th.)
Today is National Shortbread Day
Elvis Presley's annual birthday celebration begins today at Graceland in Memphis
Former President George Bush and Barbara celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary today. They married when George was 20, Barbara was 19
Today is National Cuddle Up Day
548: The Church in Jerusalem observed the birth of Jesus for the last time on this date. Celebrating Christmas on December 25th began in the late 300s in the Western Church
1759: George Washington married widow Martha Dandridge Custis
1952: A regular feature of Sunday funny papers debuted, as "Peanuts" was seen above the fold in newspapers across the country. The most successful syndicated comic strip in history, by Charles Schulz
1975: The TV game show Wheel of Fortune debuted on NBC. The host was Chuck Woolery; the letter-turner was Susan Stafford.
TODAY'S SMILE
In dire need of a beauty make-over, I went to my salon with a fashion magazine photo of a gorgeous, young, lustrous-haired model. I showed the stylist the trendy new cut I wanted and settled into the chair as he began humming a catchy tune and got to work on my thin, graying hair. I was delighted by his cheerful attitude until I recognized the melody. It was the theme from Mission: Impossible
A customer in a bakery was observed carefully examining all the rich-looking pastries displayed on trays in the glass cases. When a clerk approached him and asked, "What would you like?" he answered, "I'd like that chocolate-covered, cream-filled doughnut, that jelly-filled doughnut and that cheese Danish." Then with a sigh he added, "But I'll take an oat-bran muffin."
TODAY'S WORD
sa·li·ent adjective
1. Projecting or jutting beyond a line or surface; protruding. 2. Strikingly conspicuous; prominent. Synonyms noticeable. 3. Springing; jumping: salient tree toads. --sa·li·ent noun. 1. The area of a military defense, such as a battle line, that projects closest to the enemy. 2. A projecting angle or part.
TODAY'S REFLECTION
The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.
Psalm 118:14
The holiday is over. Relatives and friends have returned home. Many will feel let down and lonely. If we look at the New Year as a year of new beginnings, instead of a time of self-pity, the Lord can guide us to opportunities to serve him with gladness.
TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC
The days have lengthened one cock's stride.
73 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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