BRIGHT SIDE ARCHIVES FROM AOL: FOR MONDAY, MAY 29TH, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 29TH , 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

TODAY’S ACTION

Live with hope in your heart

TODAY’S QUOTE

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:13

HAPPY MONDAY!

AND HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY !

On May 29th, 2006, pause at 3:00pm local time for a minute of respectful silence for those who have died in the service of our nation. During that minute, television and radio stations throughoutAmerica will air simultaneously a 60-second spot which includes "Taps". Turn on your radio or television to join your fellow Americans in putting Memorial back in Memorial Day Show your support for our fallen brothers and sisters. Fly your flag!

Taps

Day is done

Gone the sun

From the Lakes

From the hills

From the sky.

All is well,

Safely rest.

God is nigh.

Fading light

Dims the sight

And a star

Gems the sky,

Gleaming bright

From afar,

Drawing nigh,

Falls the night.

Thanks and praise,

For our days,

Neath the sun,

Neath the stars,

Neath the sky,

As we go,

This we know,

God is nigh.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord! And let perpetual light shine upon them! May they rest in peace! Amen. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Amen

I have posted pictures on my journal page of yesterday’s CAMP visit.

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

TODAY’S LINK

A MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE http://www.forest.ws/WeSupportU.htm

TODAY IS…PAPER CLIP DAY

Fastening papers together started in the 13th century when a short length of ribbon was placed through parallel cuts in the upper left handcorner of pages. It was almost 600 years later before anybody improved on this ribbon fastener. In 1899, Johan Vaaler, an inventor in Norway, patented the paper clip - and it's been used in more ways than you think. During the five-year Nazi occupation of World War II, Norwegians weren't allowed to wear buttons imprinted with the king's initials. Loyal Norwegians wore paper clips to symbolized solidarity and oppose the occupation

RECIPE FOR TODAY

S’MORES SQUARES

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate

1 cup sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping:

1 cup miniature marshmallows

1 cup milk-chocolate chips

4 large graham crackers, crushed

Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt butter and chocolate over low heat, remove from heat, and stir in sugar. Set aside to cool. Add eggs and vanilla to cooled mixture; stir in flour and salt. Spread batter in a greased 8-inch square pan. Bake for 15 minutes, sprinkle with topping, and bake for another 5 minutes.

Makes 16 squares.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Entertain the Troops Day - Celebrate the birthday of Bob Hope by taking a few military people out to lunch or dinner. Bob (Leslie Townes) was born in England on this day in 1903

Thank you for the memories, Mr. Hope, and for giving others hope

Today in the U.S. is Memorial Day. Presidential proclamations each year since 1948 also have designated the day Pray for Peace Memorial Day, a day of prayer for permanent peace. Flags fly at half staff until noon

Today is Presidential Flag Day. The official flag of the President of the U.S. was adopted on this date in 1916.

1856: During a speech in Bloomington, Illinois, Abraham Lincoln said, "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time

1917: The 35th U.S. president, John F. Kennedy, was born in Brookline, Massachusetts -- married to Jaqueline Bouvier [two sons, one daughter]; nickname: JFK, Jack; youngest, first Roman Catholic, first to win Purple Heart, first to serve in U.S. Navy, first to win Pulitzer Prize [book: Profiles in Courage], fourth U.S. President to be assassinated, secondnd buried at Arlington National Cemetery

1919: Charles Strite patented the pop-up toaster

1943: Norman Rockwell's portrait of "Rosie the Riveter" appeared on the cover of "The Saturday Evening Post 1

942 - The biggest selling record of all time was recorded. A little out of season, perhaps, but White Christmas, the Irving Berlin classic, was recorded by Bing Crosby for Decca Records. The song was written for the film Holiday Inn

1978 - The 13-cent postage stamp became the 15-cent postage stamp when new U.S. rates to mail letters went into effect

TODAY’S SMILE

An old man witnesses a burglary and appears in court. The defense lawyer asks him, "Did you see my client commit this burglary?"

"Yes," the man says. "I saw him plainly take the goods." Thelawyer adds, "This happened at night. Are you sure you saw my client commit this crime?"

"Yes, I saw him do it," the man says. The lawyer says, "You are 80 years old and your eyesight probably is bad. Just how far can you see at night?"

The man says, "I can see the moon. How far is that?

TODAY’S WORD

cavalier \kav-uh-LEER adjective

1 : debonair 2 : marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful dismissal of important matters

TODAY’S REFLECTION

The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

Proverbs 10:7

On Memorial Day in the United States, thousands of people visit cemeteries and monuments to remember and honor their loved ones. They ponder a name carved in stone and recall the person for whom it stands

This kind of reflection on the lives of those who have gone before us can encourage us to evaluate the way we are living today

By our attitudes and actions, we are creating the memories that will be associated with our names in life and in death The memory of a faithful life speaks more eloquently than words.

From Our Daily Bread

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Bring hardened paintbrushes back to life by dipping them in boiling lemon juice

23 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER !

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

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