BRIGHT SIDE ARCHIVES FROM AOL: FOR MONDAY, December 8th, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 8TH,2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

If the Almighty held in his right hand everlasting happiness and in his left hand the pursuit of it, I would choose the left hand.

Sacrates

TODAY’S ACTION

There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.

Ecclesiastes 2:24

TODAY’S QUOTE

If you must be in a hurry, then let it be according to the old adage, and hasten slowly.

Saint Vincent de Paul

HAPPY MONDAY BACK TO WORK !

Here we are another new day, another new week in which we get a chance to make the most of each day! I do look forward to each new morning and what the day may bring. I’m always hopeful that in someway it will be the best day ever.

The week ahead looks to be a quiet one on my calendar. The one high light will be on the 11th when our ‘Pretty Lady ‘ turns 5 years old. Of course she’s far away and I won’t be able to be with her, but I’ll be sending off a little gift to her in the mail.

DDIL#1’s Mom will be having hip surgery on Thursday too. I’ll be praying her and for the doctors doing the surgery and for a speedy recovery.

I had a great weekend and got my weekly dose of R & R so with the good Lord’s help I should be ready for anything coming my way today.

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.

God Bless You !

TODAY IS…BUBBLING BATH DAY !

Mix 1 part any type of shampoo (use a "tear free" baby shampoo for kids) to 2 parts plain water. Shake well. The bubbles will settle into a nice bubble bath solution. Pour a little under running water as you fill the tub, and.... voile'! Your own bubbling bath!

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Eat Something Raw Day

Today is National Organize Your Home Day

National Thank Your Customers Week begins today.

1889: Dr. Herman Hollerith of New York patented the first electric computer to process data. The company he founded to market the invention evolved into IBM

1935: Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi.

1964: President Lyndon Johnson declared a "War on Poverty."

TODAY’S SMILE

The First Stepper

A very old tradition in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales revolves around your guests on New Year's Day. The first person to enter your home in the New Year will have a significant impact on year's to come.

Here's how you can take part in this tradition. Make note of who that first person is to enter your home. Infact, you may want to write it down, since the information won't really be of use to you for a year. At then end of the year decide if your year has been a good one or a bad one; lucky or unlucky.

If you feel it has been a positive year then on the next New Year's Day, don't let anyone else in the house until that first person from the "lucky year" comes in.

If, however, you have had a bad or unlucky year, do whatever you must to have someone else be "the first stepper" into your home, so the luck will change for the upcoming year.

Can you remember the first person to enter your home New Year’s Day???

TODAY’S LINK

Largest resource of information for more than 40,000 community festivals, fairs and special events worldwide.

http://www.festivals.com/

TODAY’S WORD

de·cry transitive verb .

1. To condemn openly. 2. To depreciate (currency, for example) by official proclamation or by rumor

TODAY’S REFLECTION

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone -- for Kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

I Timothy 2:1

In this troubled world, we need to join in intercessory prayer for world leaders who have to deal with complicated problems. It is only through God's guidance that this world can ever come together in peace. There have always been those who foment trouble because of their greed for power and wealth. We need constant prayer for God's guidance

http://www.dailyguideposts.com

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Let citrus peels dry over the woodstove to scent the air.

71 DAYS UNTIL SPRING !

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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