BRIGHT SIDE ARCHIVES FROM AOL: FOR TUESDAY, MAY 23RD, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 23RD , 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Never force a decision. Let it simmer.

If you properly condition the mind,

the decision will emerge when completely done.

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

TODAY’S ACTION

Form a picture in your mind of health, prosperity and abundance

TODAY’S QUOTE

If you judge people, you have no time to love them

Mother Teresa

HAPPY TUESDAY!

It was a very cool but sunny day here yesterday. Today should be a little warmer. I talked with DS#4 and he had a happy birthday and DDIL#4 even fixed his favorite dinner - - meatloaf!

I’ll be having my crockpot dinner from Sunday all week long… That meatloaf sounds pretty good ! Maybe next weekend I’ll make that for dinner!

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

TODAY IS…BODY PAINTING DAY

Body painting is a decorative art that has been practiced down through the ages - starting with the Egyptian Pharoes who used henna to color the skin for cosmetic purposes. Today, this body art is practised all over the world. In India, it is used as part of traditional wedding ceremonies to draw designs on the bride. In Europe and America it has become an alternative to tattooing since it lasts for only 2-4 weeks instead of being permanent.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Bifocals Birthday - In 1875, Benjamin Franklin announced that he had invented bifocals. His other innovations included the lightning rod and a stove.

Today is National Taffy Day

1827 - The first nursery school in the United States was established in New York City. The school was developed “to relieve parents of the laboring classes from the care of their children ... offering the children protection from weather, from idleness and contamination of evil example.” Yes, it actually meant that mommies and daddies who worked could drop the kiddies off for a truly fun, educational experience with little to fear. Plus, the youngsters got milk and cookies too!

1877: Grace Ingalls was born in Burr Oak, Iowa. Six months later, the Ingalls family returned to Walnut Grove, Minnesota. Grace’s sister, Laura, made the Ingalls famous with her "Little House" book series

1940 - Frank Sinatra, The Pied Pipers (with Jo Stafford) and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra recorded the sentimental classic, I’ll Never Smile Again, for Victor Records. The tune remains one of Sinatra’s best-remembered performances

1953 Schools 1st use Cliff's Notes

1996: The Walt Disney Company announced that for the next ten years the more than 18,700 McDonalds restaurants would promote Disney movies, parks, and videos in 93 countries

TODAY’S SMILE

A small boy once approached his slightly older sister with a question about God. "Susie, can anybody ever really see God?" he asked. Busy with other things, Susie curtly replied: "No, of course not silly. God is so far up in heaven that nobody can see him."

Time passed, but his question still lingered so he approached his mom: "Mom, can anybody ever really see God?" "No, not really," she gently said. "God is a spirit and he dwells in our hearts, but we can never really see Him."

Somewhat satisfied but still wondering, the youngster went on his way. Not long afterwards, his saintly old grandfather took the little boy on a fishing trip. They were having a great time together. The sun was beginning to set with unusual splendor and the grandfather stared silently at the exquisite beauty unfolding before them.

On seeing the face of his grandfather reflecting such deep peace and contentment, the little boy thought for a moment and finally spoke hesitatingly: "Granddad, I--I-- wasn't going to ask anybody else, but I wonder if you can tell me the answer to something I've been wondering about a long time. Can anybody - can anybody ever really see God?".

The old man did not even turn his head. A long moment slipped by before he finally answered. "Son," he quietly said. "It's getting so I can't see anything else."

TODAY’S WORD

com·mis·er·ate verb commiserated, com·mis·er·at·ing, com·mis·er·ates.

1. To feel or express sorrow or pity for; sympathize with. --intr. To feel or express sympathy: commiserated over their failure.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not perceive it?

Isaiah 43:19

Your prayers may not be answered in exactly the way you expect, but God has plans for new things in your life. Be ready and expect new opportunities.

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Repot your houseplants as the days lengthen so they will grow well during the spring and summer months

29 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

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

Psalm 37:4