BRIGHT SIDE ARCHIVES FROM AOL: FOR FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JULY 21st, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's when you've had everything to do, and you've done it.

Margaret Thatcher

TODAY’S ACTION

Lead by example.

TODAY’S QUOTE

I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an "Honest Man.

George Washington

HAPPY FINALLY FRIDAY !

Yesterday we got some very dark clouds and some thunder, and a little rain here. Today it’s supposed to clear up and the humidity will be decreasing.

The weekend weather looks almost perfect with sunny skies and mid 70 degree temps. I know our campers will be loving it!

So far this week, I only got out walking once. The weather was just too hot. Maybe this weekend I’ll get to walk more. I really need the exercise but I can’t take the heat..

Please say a little prayer for DDIL#5 as her surgery is today!

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

TODAY IS…MAKE A SCARECROW DAY !

The most famous scarecrow may be in the "Wizard of Oz", but they can be found all over the world. Their name comes from using a device to scare away crows, but they are really used to keep any bird or animal from disturbing seeds, shoots and fruit. They can also be used at your house to welcome guests or just to decorate your yard.

HOW TO MAKE A SCARECROW

A regular kitchen broom

A cross piece for arms (yard stick, pvc pipe, wood)

Duct tape

Gloves

Rubber bands

Any kind of old clothes

1. The bristle end of the broom is the head. Measure 6 inches down the broom handle and mark with a pen. Tape your cross piece for the arms at the mark by wrapping the duct tape in X's front and back.

2. Dress you scarecrow any fun way you like. You can use a dress, t-shirt, sports jacket, overalls or anything else you have on hand. If you use overalls, cut a hole in the seat for the broom stick to go through. Add gloves to the end of the arms last and secure with rubber bands.

3. You can stuff or not stuff your scarecrow. Garbage bags make good stuffing if you don't have bales of straw. Secure any openings with rubber bands or duct tape as you go.

4. Finishing touches could be a hat, sunglasses, earrings or drawing on a face. When complete, just stick the broom handle in the ground wherever you want your scarecrow to stand. Use your imagination and...

Have fun !

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Don Knotts Day, marking his birth on this date in 1924 in Morgantown, West Virginia. He played Barney Fife on "The Andy Griffith Show," Ralph Furley on "Three’s Company," and Les "Ace" Calhoun on "Matlock." He was also a regular on "Search for Tomorrow," "The Steve Allen Show," "The Don Knotts Show," and "What A Country!" He won five Emmy awards.

Today is National Junk Food Day.

1930: The U.S. Veterans Administration was established

1944 - Harry S Truman accepted the Democratic party’s nomination for vice president of the U.S. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected for a fourth term that year -- with Truman as his VP. On April 12, 1945, Roosevelt died and Truman became president.

1958 - The last of Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts programs aired on CBS-TV. Many artists got their start on Talent Scouts, including Tony Bennett, Pat Boone, The McGuire Sisters and a singer named Connie Francis -- who not only sang, but played the accordion, as well

1968 - Arnold Palmer became the first golfer to make a million dollars in career earnings after he tied for second place at the PGA Championship. Palmer accomplished the feat in just 13 years and 2 months as a professional golfer. He won 52 golf tournaments during that period.

TODAY’S SMILE

THE ONLY EXERCISE I EVER GET!

Physical exercise is good for you. I know that I should do it daily, but my body doesn't want me to do too much, so I have worked out this program of strenuous activities that do not require physical exercise. You are invited to use my program without charge.

Here are the things I have become good at:

** Beating around the bush

** Jumping to conclusions

** Climbing the walls

** Swallowing my pride

** Passing the buck

** Throwing my weight around

** Dragging my heels

** Pushing my luck

** Making mountains out of molehills

** Hitting the nail on the head

** Wading through paperwork

** Bending over backwards

** Jumping on the bandwagon

** Balancing the books

** Running around in circles

** Eating crow

** Tooting my own horn

** Climbing the ladder of success

** Pulling out the stops

** Adding fuel to the fire

** Opening a can of worms

** Putting my foot in my mouth

** Starting the ball rolling

** Going over the edge

** Picking up the pieces.

Whew--I'm tired! How about you! ;-)

TODAY’S WORD

in·vei·gle transitive verb

1. To win over by coaxing, flattery, or artful talk. Synonym lure. 2. To obtain by cajolery: inveigle a free pass to the screening of the new film.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

From the fruit of his lips a manis filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.

Proverbs 12:14

The writer of Proverbs tells us that what we say has a lot to do with filling our life with good things How can we be assured that our lips are fruitful? I believe that with God's help, we can discipline ourselves to look on the bright side. If we fill our minds with scripture verses that are encouraging, we can repeat them when we are feeling low.

God's Word will guide you to think hopeful thoughts and speak fruitful words.

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Use lavender, fennel, or chamomile soaks for tired, swollen feet.

63 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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I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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