BRIGHT SIDE ARCHIVES FROM AOL: FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 29TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Every situation, properly perceived, becomes an opportunity to heal.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Learn wisdom from failure

TODAY’S QUOTE

We're so busy watching out for what's just ahead of us that we don't take time to enjoy where we are.

Bill Waterson

HAPPY THURSDAY!

It may be Thursday on the calendar, but in my heart it is FRIDAY! After today I’m on vacation – 5 glorious days off from work.

Oh, but I do have lots of it planned here. I’m working at home. Tomorrow morning I’ll start with the living room and dining room curtains, windows and woodwork. They need cleaning so badly. I have lots to do here and can only put a small dent in it, but I’m going to make a valiant effort. I’ll be letting you know my progress, ha ha

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

TODAY IS…WAFFLE IRON DAY

Waffles were sold on the streets of Paris during the 12th century. They gradually spread across Europe and became very popular in Germany and Holland. It was the Dutch who brought waffles to American during the founding of New Amsterdam (New York City). And yes, the indentions are only to keep syrup from running off the edges

BELGIAN WAFFLES

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cups milk

3 eggs, separated

2 teaspoons vanilla

pinch of salt

fruit or jam

whipped cream or cool whip

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, oil, milk and egg yolks. 2. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until they stand in soft peaks. Fold the egg whites into the batter. Don't overmix! 3. Measure out 1/2 cup (or the amount recommended for your waffle iron). Pour the batter into a hot waffle iron. Cook for about 2 minutes. Repeat for the rest of the batter. This should make 8 waffles. 4. Top with your favorite fruit or jam (raspberry and strawberry are the most popular). Add whipped cream or cool whip and serve hot.

( I think I’ll make some tomorrow – to celebrate my vacation day !)

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Saints Peter and Paul Feast Day - Both saint Peter and saint Paul are considered patrons of good weather. Saint Peter is patron saint of longevity, fishermen, the Catholic Church and the papacy

Today is National Almond Butter Crunch Day.

Today is Elvis Presley Boulevard Day.

The City of Memphis voted to name a 12-mile portion of the street that passes Graceland in honor of Elvis

1891: The National Forest Service was formed

1956: Dressed in a tux and tails on Steve Allen’s TV variety show, Elvis Presley sang "Hound Dog" to a basset hound sitting on a stool

1995: The shuttle Atlantis and the space station Mir docked, forming the largest man-made satellite ever to orbit the Earth

TODAY’S SMILE

TIPS FOR STAYING YOUNG

1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him/her.

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.

3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop;" the devil's name is Alzheimer's.

4. Enjoy the simple things. When the children are young, that is all that you can afford. When they are in college, that is all that you can afford. When you are on retirement, that is all that you can afford!

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. Laugh so much that you can be tracked in the store by your distinctive laughter.

6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be alive while you are alive, don't put out a mailbox on the highway of death and just wait in residence for your mail.

7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it is family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health. If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips. Go to the mall, the next county, a foreign country, but not to guilt country.

10. Tell the people you love, that you love them, at every opportunity.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER,

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

TODAY’S WORD

festinate • \FESS-tuh-nut

adjective : hasty

Festinate is one among many in the category of words whose first recorded use is in the works of Shakespeare. Perhaps the Bard knew about "festinatus," the Latin predecessor of "festinate," or was familiar with the Latin proverb "festina lente"—"make haste slowly."

TODAY’S REFLECTION

And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.

Joel 2:28

God has given you the gift of his Spirit to encourage and guide you. If you have a vision that will bring joy to others and good to the world, cling to that vision! God will help you in wondrous ways. When you love and trust the Lord, you might find that you work out your vision in ways you never expected

From Daily Guideposts

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Washing your hands with toothpaste and water will eliminate fish odor

85 DAYS UNTIL AUTUMN

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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