BRIGHT SIDE ARCHIVES FROM AOL: FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

DECEMBER 6TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

You are the best person somebody knows.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Encourage the hearts of people around you simply by being there.

TODAY’S QUOTE

Please don't retouch my wrinkles; it took me so long to earn them.

Anna Magnani

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

OVER THE HUMP WE GO !

Yesterday morning I had my first ‘white knuckle’ event of this Snow Season. On my way to work it became a total white – out. You couldn’t see any further than a foot in front of the car. By the time I got to work – it stopped, of course! And by afternoon the sun came out!

All week long they say we will get snow…flurries or otherwise depending on the lake effect. I can hardly wait to see what today might bring.

It’s supposed to be a little warmer so that is a good thing !

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

Please pray for God's protection of our troops and HIS wisdom for their commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

TODAY IS…ST. NICHOLAS DAY

St Nicholas was a Christian priest, born in 280 AD, in Tukey. He was a wealthy man and traveled the country helping people, giving gifts of money and presents. His gifts were given late at night so his identity would remain secret. He was eventually named the patron saint of children. The name Santa Claus was derived from the Dutch "Sinter Klass" pronunciation of St Nicholas. Early Dutch settlers in New York brought their traditions of St Nicholas. As children from other countries tried to pronunce Sinter Klass, this soon became Santa Klass, which was settled as Santa Claus.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is International Bad Hair Day.

Today is National Give a Secret Gift Day. They are the best kind

Today is National Gazpacho Day.

This is a chilled Mexican or Spanish soup based on stock or tomato juice and containing chopped raw vegetables and seasoning

1883: The debut issue of the "Ladies' Home Journal" was published.

1947: Everglades National Park in Florida was dedicated by President Truman.

1960: Thomas Monaghan founded Domino's Pizza

TODAY’S CHRISTMAS TRIVIA

Question: What Georgia port city was given as a "Christmas gift" to President Abraham Lincoln in 1864?

Answer: Savannah; it was captured on Christmas 1864 by Union general William Sherman, who declared it was his gift to the president.

TODAY’S SMILE

Out of the mouths of Babes

Here's a king," announced a three-year-old as he unwrapped a figurine from our Nativity scene. "And here's a donkey," he added as he continued unpacking.

Removing tissue from the statue of the infant molded permanently in his manger, he exclaimed, "Here's baby Jesus in his car seat!

THE BEST GIFTS TO GIVE

To your friend - loyalty

To your enemy - forgiveness;

To your boss - service;

To a child - a good example;

To your parents - gratitude and devotion;

To your mate - love and faithfulness;

To all men and women - love;

To God - your life.

Author Unknown

Christmas shoppers are the people

with the brotherly shove.

TODAY’S WORD

Present

Pres ent / noun

Gift

Something that is given to somebody out of kindness or to celebrate an occasion such as a birthday

TODAY’S LINK

DANCING SANTA http://www.northpole.com/Clubhouse/DancingSanta/

TODAY’S REFLECTION

If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified

I Peter 4:11

God endows us with gifts so we can make him known. Exhibit God with your uniqueness. When you magnify your Maker with your strengths, when your contribution enriches God’s reputation, your days grow suddenly sweet.

1 of 365 devotionals in Grace for the Moment, Volume 2

BY MAX LUCADO

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Thunder in December presages fine weather.

15 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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