BRIGHT SIDE ARCHIVES FROM AOL: FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FEBRUARY 10th, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

I don't think of all the misery, but of all the beauty that still remains.

Anne Frank

TODAY’S ACTION

Imagine the impossible.

TODAY’S QUOTE

While faith makes all things Possible, it is love that makes all things easy.

Evan H. Hopkins

HAPPY SATURDAY!

Today I’m off to stay the day with my Dad. He is doing so much better that soon he’ll probably be able to stay on his own again.

Tomorrow after church , I’m going to the Home and Flower Show . Two of my friends and I go every year. It’s like a breath of Springtime in the middle of winter. Most of all I love the smell. The minute you walk in you can smell the flowers.

Keep warm !

Have a great day ! 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…SCHNOZZ DAY

Celebrate big noses on the birthday of Jimmy Durante born in 1893 His nickname: "Schnozzola" — helped make him one of America's most familiar and popular personalities of the 1920s through the 1970s. His gravelly interpretation of "As Time Goes By" accompanied the opening credits of the romantic comedy hit, Sleepless in Seattle, while his version of "Make Someone Happy" launched the film's closing credits. The former number appeared on the film's best-selling soundtrack.

Remember…Nobody nose you, like I nose you!

TODAY’S TRIVIA

1855 US citizenship laws amended all children of US parents born abroad granted US citizenship

1863: The fire extinguisher was patented by Alanson Crane.

1870 YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) is founded (New York NY)

1940 "In The Mood" by Glenn Miller hits #1

1940 Tom & Jerry created by Hanna & Barbera debut by MGM

1956 "My Friend Flicka" premieres on CBS (later NBC) TV

TODAY’S SMILE

A LOVE Song

Soon after his marriage, the famous nineteenth century poet and composer Thomas Moore was called away on business. On his return he was not met by his beautiful bride, but by their family doctor. "Your wife is upstairs. But she has asked you not to come up. She has had small-pox. The disease has left her once flawless skin pocked and scarred. She has drawn the shutters, and asked that you never see her again.

Thomas Moore would not listen to the doctor, but bounded up the steps to his wife's room. It was black as night inside. He reached for the gas jets. "No! Don't light the lamps," screamed his wife. "Go! Please Go! This is the greatest gift I can give you now."

Instead of leaving, he spent most of the night writing a love poem, which he then set to music. The next morning, in her darkened bedroom he sang to his wife:

Believe me, if all those your endearing charms,

Which I gaze on so fondly today,

Were to change by tomorrow, and flee in my arms,

Like fairy gifts fading away,

Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art.

Let thy loveliness fad as it will,

And around the dear ruin each wish of my heart

Would entwine itself verdantly still...

The song ended.

His bride arose to her feet, crossed the room and slowly opened the shutters. Love was unafraid of the light of reality.

A poem can paint a thousand images in your mind's eye

TODAY’S LINK

Hersheys Kitchen – A recipe for every occasion !

http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/

TODAY’S WORD

ar·dor noun

1. Fiery intensity of feeling. Synonyms passion.

2. Strong enthusiasm or devotion; zeal.

3. Intense heat or glow, as of fire.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Be devoted to one another and brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Romans 12:10

You can touch many a heart by caring about a person of little importance in your life -- such as the clerk who cashes you out at the supermarket. When you are interested in those you meet, not only are they blessed, but you are blessed as well.

Be a friend. You don't need glory.

Friendship is a simple story.

Pass by trifling errors blindly;

Gaze on honest effort kindly.

Cheer the one who's bravely trying;

Pity him who's sadly sighing.

Just a little labor spend

On the duties of a friend.

Edgar Guest

http://www.dailyguideposts.com

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

To avoid bad dreams, live simply, be regular in habits, and be cheerful.