FOR WEDNESDAY , FEBRUARY 1ST, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FEBRUARY 1ST, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

I am a big believer that eventually everything comes back to you. You get back what you give out

Nancy Reagan

TODAY'S ACTION

Create positive messages that will forever resonate your beauty

TODAY'S QUOTE

Normal is just a cycle on the Washing Machine.

Whoopi Goldberg

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

Over the Hump Day !

Now we can slide into the weekend.

I went to my oldest cousin’s funeral service last night. The family had a memorial service for her. Her sons gave a talk about their mom and I’ve decided I don’t want my children to talk about me at my funeral.

It was good to see lots of family that I wouldn’t otherwise see-- Aunts and uncles , cousins and their families, I guess in a way a funeral service is a celebration of the life that was…

Well on the ‘bright’ side of things – we didn’t get any snow on the ground. Just a few flakes flying in the air. It was really cold, but today should be a little warmer.

I put a picture of the FEBRUARY PURSE on my journal page – you’ll have to check it out!

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

TODAY IS...HEALTHY HEART DAY

There are many factors that affect the health of our heart - starting with our ancestors. While we can't change who our great-grandparents might have been, we can think "healthy" today.

Check out some tips for a healthy heart here http://www.health-heart.org/simple.htm

TODAY'S TRIVIA

The word "February" comes from the Latin word februare, meaning "to purify." The ancient Romans had their annual purification ceremony during this time each year.

February is National Weddings Month. Most engagements take place between Christmas and Valentine's Day, and most future brides start serious planning in February for summer weddings

February birthstone: amethyst.

February flower: violet or primrose

February is American Heart Month

1790: The Supreme Court of the United States convened in New York City for its first session

1862: "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" was first published in "Atlantic Monthly". The lyric was the work of Julia Ward Howe

1940: Frank Sinatra sang "Too Romantic" and "The Sky Fell Down" in his first recording session with the Tommy Dorsey Band. Frank replaced Jack Leonard as the band's lead singer

1971: The soundtrack album from the movie, "Love Story", starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali McGraw, with music by Frances Lai, was certified as a gold record

TODAY'S SMILE

A young man called his mother and announced excitedly that he had just met the woman of his dreams. Now what should he do?

His mother had an idea: "Why don't you send her flowers, and on the card, invite her to your apartment for a home cooked meal?"

He thought this was a great strategy and arranged a date for a week later. His mother called the day after the big date to see how things had gone. "

The evening was a disaster," he moaned.

"Why, didn't she come over?" asked his mother.

Oh, she came over, but she refused to cook ...

TODAY'S WORD

bu·ran noun

A violent windstorm of the Eurasian steppes, accompanied in summer by dust and in winter by snow

TODAY'S REFLECTION

The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.

Psalm 118:14

Bless me, heavenly Father,

Forgive my erring ways,

Grant me strength to serve Thee,

Put purpose in my days

Helen Steiner Rice

Today serve the Lord by serving others. Avoid self-preoccupation. There are many who need the assistance that only you can offer

From Daily Guideposts

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

All glory comes from daring to begin

47 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 !!!

Ma

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FOR JANUARY 31, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 31ST, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

I always prefer to believe the best of everybody--it saves so much trouble.

Rudyard Kipling

TODAY'S ACTION

Look at the world with a vision magnified by the power of faith deep within you.

TODAY'S QUOTE

A smile is the curve that sets all things straight

Phyllis Diller

HAPPY TUESDAY!

Yesterday was a beautiful day ! We have been blessed with so many of them lately!

Work was slow and I’m hoping it picks up soon--my busy work is down to cleaning out old files and I dislike that job very much.

Today is supposed to bring cooler weather and perhaps rain/snow mix. But tomorrow it is going to warm back up in the mid 40’s again.

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

TODAY’S LINK

FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES

http://msl2006a.homestead.com/0128.html

TODAY IS...SCOTCH TAPE DAY!

In 1921, a banjo playing inventor went to work for the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, known as 3M. Four years later, Richard Drew walked out of his lab carrying the first roll of scotch tape. In 1930, he also created cellophane tape. Without this man, we'd still be wrapping up our Christmas packages with rope

TODAY'S TRIVIA

1940: The first Social Security check was issued, by the U.S. Government. The check was for $22.54 and was issued to Ida Fuller of Brattlesboro, Vermont. Her check number was 00-000-001

1982: Sandy Duncan, of Tyler, Texas, gave her final performance as "Peter Pan" in Los Angeles. She completed 956 performances without missing a show, and flew a total of 261.5 miles while on stage

1985: The final Jeep, the workhorse vehicle that came home a hero from World War II, rolled off the assembly line at the AMC plant in Toledo, Ohio

1990: McDonald's Corporation opened its first fast-food restaurant in Moscow

TODAY'S SMILE

POINT OF VIEW

An English professor wrote the words,

"A woman without her man is nothing" on the blackboard and directed the students to punctuate it correctly.

The men wrote: A woman, without her man, is nothing.

The women wrote: A woman: without her, man is nothing

TODAY'S WORD

cam·ber noun

1.a. A slightly arched surface, as of a road, a ship's deck, an airfoil, or a snow ski. b. The condition of having an arched surface.

2. A setting of automobile wheels in which they are closer together at the bottom than at the top. verb cam·bered, cam·ber·ing, cam·bers. To arch or cause to arch slightly.

TODAY'S REFLECTION

But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord

Joshua 24:15

Joshua had led the people into the land of milk and honey, just as God had promised. Now Joshua was very old and knew that his life would soon be over. He reminded the people of all the times that God had helped them in their struggle to be free. Then he gave them a choice, to serve God or not.

When I say... 'I am a Christian,'

I don't speak of this with pride.

I'm confessing that I stumble

And need Christ to be my guide

Dr. Maya Angelou

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

Remove fruit stains from your hands by rubbing with cornmeal and vinegar

48 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 !!!

Ma

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FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 30TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Always maintain hopefulness, especially when the going is hard. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

TODAY'S ACTION

Don't waste energy in the wrong areas on the wrong things

TODAY'S QUOTE

The prayer that is faithless is fruitless

Thomas Watson

HAPPY MONDAY!

Yesterday the day started off with some wind and rain – by the time I got home from church, we had some sun peaking through the clouds ! This weather has been soooo much like Spring that it’s going to be interesting to see what February and March will bring.

The groundhog is supposed to rouse himself Feb. 2nd and I’ll bet he’ll get a surprise this year ! Here’ a link to my Groundhog’s Day Trivia Page http://hometown.aol.com/marainey1/myhomepage/writing.html

I put a picture on this page that was taken a few years ago, but it shows what it’s usually like around here in February. We’ll see…

There is Star Magnolia bush in the front yard that has huge buds on it already. I’m afraid they may get frozen out later on. For now I’ll just thank the good Lord for the nice weather and the break we’re having on the heating bill and ENJOY it !

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

TODAY IS...THERMOS BOTTLE DAY

Why does a thermos keep hot things hot and cold things cold? There's a vacuum between the inner and outer layers of the bottle, so there is no movement of air. And with no air movement, there is almost no change in temperature. So... you don't have to break one open to see what's inside

TODAY'S TRIVIA

Today is Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, a day to celebrate the joy that snapping Bubble Wrap adds to life

Today is National Croissant Day

1917: The Original Dixieland Jazz Band recorded "The Darktown Strutters' Ball." Many consider it the first jazz recording

1933: The first radio broadcast of "The Lone Ranger" originated in Detroit. On that first program Tonto’s horse was named White Feller. The program ran for 2,956 episodes and ended in 1955

1956: Elvis Presley recorded "Blue Suede Shoes" for RCA. The hit version on Sun would peak at #4 three weeks later by Carl Perkins. Elvis' version reached #24 on March 28th. Both originally recorded for Sun Records in Memphis

TODAY'S SMILE

Year after year Bubba's wife pleaded with him to take her fishing but he kept telling her she would not enjoy it. She, finally, wore him down, he consented, and early one morning they took off to the lake.

They had not been there very long when the fish began biting. Almost as fast as they cast, a fish would bite, and they reeled it in. After catching their limit, Bubba said, "Verna Lou, sweet thang, I'm sorry. You've been good luck and I'm gonna bring you with me the next time.

If you'll mark the spot where we caught all these fish, we'll go home." On the way home, Bubba turned to Verna Lou and said, "Sweet thang, how did you mark the spot where all the fish are so next time I'll know?"

"Bubba, darlin', I put a big 'X' on the side of the boat right down closest to the water."

"Sweet thang, that's about the dumbest thing I ever seen you do. Don't you know that won't work? We may not get the same boat the next time

TODAY'S WORD

firn noun

Granular, partially consolidated snow that has passed through one summer melt season but is not yet glacial ice. Also called old snow

TODAY'S REFLECTION

God is so great, greater than we can understand!

Job 36:26

We may search out the moment the first wave slapped on a shore or the first star burst in the sky, but we'll never find the first moment when God was God, for there is no moment when God was not God. He has never not been, for He is eternal. God is not bound by time

Max Lucado – Everyday Blessings

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

After scrambling eggs, add salted water to the frying pan for easier cleanup

49 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 !!!

Ma

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FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 29TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Sometimes it's hard to avoid the happiness of others

Anonymous

TODAY'S ACTION

Dare to be healthy, live a long time and never think of old age

TODAY'S QUOTE

I smile and everyone loves me.

I cry and find out who my true friends are.

Author unknown

HAPPY SUNDAY!

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR STAR!

May the dear Lord bless you !

We had lots of fun doing our Stroll yesterday and I put lots of pictures up on my journal page this morning. They raised well over 50,000.00 which was their goal. The weather was sunny and in the 60’s – just beautiful!

Today I’ll be playing ‘catch up’ and getting ready for a new week.

Take good care all

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

Don’t forget to say a little prayer for our Troops!

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’S LINK

A beautiful message written by a man who’s wife has Alzheimer’s

http://www.holyisthelamb.com/lastvalley.html

TODAY IS...FRENCH FRIES DAY

Are French Fries French?

French fries were probably invented in Belgium, but nobody knows for sure. The word "french" refers to the way that are made. Any food cut up into strips is called "frenched", so potatoes cut into strips and fried were known as French Fried Potatoes.

 Maybe McDonald's started calling them French Fries

TODAY'S TRIVIA

1802: John Beckley became the first Librarian of the U.S. Congress. He was paid $2 a day. Not bad, considering in 1802 you could buy a house for $25.00 and a chicken

1845: Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven" was first published, in the New York "Evening Mirror

1924: Carl R. Taylor of Cleveland, OH patented the ice cream cone rolling machine. Ice cream cones in Cleveland in January? Silly idea... but it took off anyway. Don’t you just love those rolled sugar cones

1963: The first members of football's Hall of Fame were named in Canton, Ohio

TODAY'S SMILE

Norman and his wife live in Prince George. One winter morning while listening to the radio, they hear the announcer say, "We are going to have 3 to 4 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the even-numbered side of the street, so the snowplow can get through."

Norman's wife goes out and moves her car.

A week later while they are eating breakfast, the radio announcer says, "We are expecting 4 to 5 inches of snow today. You must park your caron the odd-numbered side of the street, so the snowplow can get through."

Norman's wife goes out and moves her car, again.

The next week they are having breakfast, again, when the radio announcer says, "We are expecting 10 to 12 inches of snow today. You must park ...........," then the electric power goes out.

Norman's wife says, Honey, I don't know what to do.

Norman says, Why don't you just leave it in the garage this time

TODAY'S WORD

wind·row noun

1. A row, as of leaves or snow, heaped up by the wind.

2. A long row of cut hay or grain left to dry in a field before being bundled. To shape or arrange into a windrow

TODAY'S REFLECTION

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit

Romans 8:1

There is an Irish saying, May all your troubles in the coming year be as short as your New Year's resolutions. At about this time in the New Year, many of you are saying, I can't stay on this diet!.

You made your New Year's resolutions with enthusiasm, but now you are saying I can't

Repeated thoughts or actions wear psychic grooves in our minds that go deeper with each repetition. It takes faith and determination to keep New Year's resolutions Ask God to give you the determination you need, then do your best. You’ll be able to relax, knowing that God is guiding you to walk in the Spirit

From Daily Guideposts

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died

Erma Bombeck

50 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 !!!

Ma

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FOR JANUARY 28, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 28, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

If you're happy in what you're doing, you'll like yourself, you'll have inner peace.

And if you have that, along with physical health, you will have had more success than you could possibly have imagined.

Johnny Carson

TODAY'S ACTION

Sing aloud the melody in your heart

TODAY'S QUOTE

Anywhere is walking distance if you've got the time

Stephen Wright

HAPPY SATURDAY!

This morning I’ll be leaving for the Stroll for Epilepsy. Sign in is at 9:00 and it takes me 2 hours to get there , so I’ll be leaving here shortly after 6:30 a.m. It’ll be a long day as after the Stroll we go back to DS#1’s house for a little birthday celebration. I’ll be trying to head home about 4:30 so that it shouldn’t be late when I get home. I don’t like to drive in the dark and this way I’ll have daylight part of the way home.

I’ll try and post some pictures for you on my journal – Good Morning Sunshine !

Take good care all !

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

TODAY IS...KAZOO LOVERS DAY

Rumors place the origins of this instrument with the Roman military Kazoo bands that led Caesar's legions against the hordes of Vercingetorix in 52 BC. True or not, blowing on a Kazoo was the way a nobelman serenaded his lady during the Middle Ages. To make your own sweet music, just put your mouth over one end and start humming your favorite tune. The louder, the better - unless the neighbors complain

TODAY'S TRIVIA

Today is Fantasy Island Day, marking the debut of the TV series on this date in 1978. It starred Ricardo Montalban as Mr. Rourke and Herve Villechaize is his faithful sidekick Tattoo in 130 episodes.

1878 George W Coy hired as 1st full-time telephone operator

1878: The Yale News was published for the very first time. It was the first daily collegiate newspaper in the United States

1902 Carnegie Institute founded in Washington DC

1915: The U.S. Coast Guard is founded to fight contraband trade and aid distressed vessels at sea.

1956: Elvis Presley made his first appearance on national television. No, he didn’t appear on some teenage dance show; but rather, The Dorsey Brothers Show, starring Tommy and Jimmy. Elvis sang Blue Suede Shoes and Heartbreak Hotel. He was backed by the instruments of the Dorsey band, believe it or not

TODAY'S SMILE

My sister went to the department store to check out the bridal registry of our niece whose wedding was coming up soon. When my sister returned from the store, she tossed the gift list on a table and declared, "I think she's too young to get married."

"Why do you say that?" I asked. "Because," she said,

they registered for Nintendo games

ONE MORE…

Bernard who is noted for his gracious manners, was awakened one morning at four forty four a.m. by his ringing telephone. . . "Your dog's barking, and it's keeping me awake," said an angry voice.

Bernard thanked the caller and politely asked his name and number before hanging up. The next morning at precisely four forty four a.m., Bernard called his neighbor back.

"Good morning, Mr. Williams....

Just called to say that I don't have a dog.

 TODAY'S WORD

vicious circle \VISH-us-SER-kul\ noun

1 : an argument or definition that assumes as true something that is to be proven or defined

2 : a chain of events in which the response to one difficulty creates a new problem that aggravates the original difficulty Lower profits lead to spending cuts, which cause falling sales, in a vicious circle

TODAY'S REFLECTION

We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

I Thessalonians 1:3

Many times we have challenges arise that test our ability to do our work well. We don't have an immediate answer to the challenge, and it causes us to flounder around without making any progress. But notice the qualities that today's scripture mentions:

Faith, Love, and Hope

When your work is produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, your endurance inspired by hope, you can conquer any challenge that faces you.

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

The month of January is like a gentleman; as he begins, so he goes on

51 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 !!!

Ma

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FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 27, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Grace isn't a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It's a way to live.

Jackie Windspear

TODAY'S ACTION

Revive, awaken and make the most of your gift - life

 

TODAY'S QUOTE

The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball.

Doug Larson

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Finally it’s Friday !

This evening I’ll be making my deviled eggs for our Princess. Tomorrow morning I’ll be going to her house for a visit and also to walk in the Stroll for Epilepsy for our Sweetheart.

The weather is supposed to be in the 40’s with a chance of rain, but we’ll be inside so it won’t matter.

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

TODAY IS...NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY

Adoption Day is celebrated to raise adoption awareness in local communities, churches, schools, and homes.

TODAY'S TRIVIA

1785: The oldest state university in America, the University of Georgia, was chartered in Athens

1880: American inventor Thomas Alva Edison of Menlo Park, New Jersey, patented the incandescent electric lamp

1888: The National Geographic Society was founded in Washington, DC

TODAY'S SMILE

A farmer and his pig were driving down the road when a cop pulled him over. The cop asked the farmer, "Didn't you know it is against the law to ride with a pig in the front of you truck?" The farmer replied, "No, I didn't know that."

The cop asked the farmer where he was going and he said, "To Memphis". The cop said, "I will let you off the hook this time if you promise to take the pig to the zoo when you get to Memphis."

So the farmer promised he would. Several days later the cop spotted the farmer with the pig driving down the road and he pulled him over again. The cop said "I thought I told you to take this pig to the zoo when you got to Memphis."

The farmer replied, I did and we had so much fun, I taking him to Kings Island now

TODAY'S WORD

al·pen·glow : noun

A rosy glow that suffuses snow-covered mountain peaks at dawn or dusk on a clear day

TODAY'S REFLECTION

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best...

Philippians 1:9-10

You can coast along in your job, doing just enough to get by and earn your pay. But if you want to add zest to your life, do your work as if you're working for the Lord. You will excel in whatever you do.

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

When thrown into the fireplace, dried peach pits will burn with a pleasant fruity smell

52 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 !!!

Ma

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FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 26, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

These are but trifles, to be sure;

but, scattered along life's pathway,

the good they do is inconceivable.

 Joseph Addison

TODAY'S ACTION

Grasp every opportunity to offer encouragement to others

TODAY'S QUOTE

You're smart when you only believe half of what you hear, Wise is when you know which half to believe

HAPPY THURSDAY!

This has been a very quiet week both at home and at work. It’s a good thing that Saturday we’ll be going down to Son # 1’s for the Stroll for Epilepsy and more birthday celebrations. Not all my family will be there, due to either being out of state or having other obligations, but it will be a nice get together for those of us that can be there.

We were very fortunate and didn’t get the snow storm that was promised yesterday, but it was very windy and cold. BRRRCHILL!

The folks that sell us gas both for the car and for heating ought to be happy anyway !

I’m layering up and keeping warm !

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

Another Computer virus warning !

This one is set to attack Feb. 3rd and every 3rd of the month after that.

 It comes in an e-mail that may reference Kumar Sutra.

This was on my evening news last night.

The best policy is never to open an e-mail that you don’t recognize the sender.

And make sure your Virus software is updated.

TODAY IS...ALZHEIMER AWARENESS DAY

Help raise awareness for the importance of finding treatments, preventions, and a cure for Alzheimers Diesease. To find out about events in your area, contact your local chapter

Link to the Alzheimer’s Association: http://www.alz.org/

TODAY'S TRIVIA

1784: In a letter to his daughter, Benjamin Franklin complained about the choice of the eagle as America's symbol, saying he preferred the turkey

1802: Congress passed an act calling for a library to be established within the US Capitol

1915 Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado established

1930 Cleveland's Terminal Tower opens - 52 stories

1961 "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" by Elvis Presley peaks to #1

1979 "The Dukes of Hazzard" premieres on CBS

1988: The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical "Phantom of the Opera" opened at Broadway's Majestic Theater

TODAY'S SMILE

Knock knock. Who's there?

Lass. Lass who? Lassoo my horse!

It's getting away

 

Why did Cleopatra always say no.

 Because she was the Queen of de Nile

TODAY'S WORD

be·lie transitive verb be·lied, be·ly·ing, be·lies.

1. To picture falsely; misrepresent:

 2. To show to be false:

3. To be counter to; contradict

TODAY'S REFLECTION

When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me.

 I Corinthians 13:11

Children often act impulsively, without thinking, and consequently get into trouble. We are acting in a childish way, when we do the same thing How can we keep from acting impulsively?

Avoid anxiety. Do not be anxious about anything...

Take time to pray... but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God" (Phil 4:6).

Consider all options. Look at both short-term and long-term results of your decision.

Trust God for guidance. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed(Proverbs 16:3).

From Daily Guideposts

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

Cold remedy: Add a clove to the lemon slice for your tea

53 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

Sun rise: 7:45 AM, set: 5:34 PM

(The days are getting longer !)

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

Psalm 37:4

 I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

 Ma

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FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 25, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings

Eric Hoffer

TODAY'S ACTION

Appreciate the joy in this life in even its simplest forms

TODAY'S QUOTE

There are lots of people who weep when it rains and then find the sun too hot when it comes out. In winter they long for summer, in summer for autumn.....

Jean Vanier

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

We’re back to winter here today. They say maybe 1-3 inches of snow possible. Maybe I’ll get to use the snow shovel I got for Christmas!

Take good care all !

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

TODAY IS...URBAN LEGEND COOKIE DAY!

A woman asked to buy a cookie recipe at Neiman Marcus and was told it cost "two-fifty" She thought this meant $2.50. When she got her credit card bill, she found out it was $250.00. Outraged, she spread the recipe far and wide for sweet revenge. True story? Who knows - but it's a great chocolate chip cookie

1 cup butter 1

 cup white sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

 2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups rolled oats

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

4 ounces milk chocolate, grated

1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2) Cream together butter and sugars. Add eggs one at a time and mix well after each. Add the vanilla and mix well. Measure oatmeal into a blender or food processor, and then blend to a fine powder. 3) In a separate bowl, mix together flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and baking soda. 4) Stir dry ingredients into creamed butter and sugar. 5) Add chocolate chips, grated chocolate and nuts. 6) Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 6 - 8 minutes

TODAY'S TRIVIA

Today is National Compliment Day, a day to compliment at least five people

1890: Nellie Bly, a young New York reporter, completed a trip around the world in the astounding time of 72 days, six hours and 11 minutes

1915: The inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, inaugurated US transcontinental telephone service when Alexander Bell in New York calls Thomas Watson in San Francisco

1937: NBC radio presented the first broadcast of "The Guiding Light". The program became the longest-running story line in daytime drama. The radio show remained until 1956. "The Guiding Light" began its long run on CBS-TV in 1952

1959: American Airlines opened the jet age in the United States with the first scheduled transcontinental flight of a Boeing 707. LA to NY for $301

1959: Pope John XXIII, 90 days after his election, announced his intention to hold an ecumenical church council. (The Vatican II Council officially opened October 11, 1962 and closed December 8, 1965

1961: Walt Disney's animated movie "101 Dalmations" was released throughout the U.S. A live version was released in 1996

1993: Sears announced, after 97 years, it was closing its catalog sales department. The Sears Catalog was gone

TODAY'S SMILE

All I Ever Need To Know: I Learned on the Ark

1. Don't miss the boat.

2. Don't forget that we're all in the same boat.

3. Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.

4. Stay fit. When you're 600 years old, someone might ask you do something REALLY big.

 5. Don't listen to critics, just get on with what has to be done.

6. Build your future on high ground.

7. For safety's sake, travel in pairs.

8. Two heads are better than one.

9. Speed isn't always an advantage; the snails were on board with the cheetahs.

10. When you're stressed, float awhile.

11. Remember the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic was built by professionals.

12. Remember that woodpeckers inside are a larger threat than the storm outside.

13. No matter the storm, when you're on with God, there's a rainbow waiting.

Author Unknown

Then the LORD said to Noah, Enter the ark, you and all your household; for you alone I have seen to be righteous before Me in this time. Genesis 7:1

A Sunday School teacher asked her class to draw a picture illustrating a Bible story. One paper handed in contained a picture of a big car. An old man with long whiskers flying in the breeze was driving. A man and woman were in the backseat.

 Puzzled, the teacher asked little Jimmy to explain his drawing. That's God. He's driving Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden

TODAY'S WORD

o·bei·sance noun

1. A gesture or movement of the body, such as a curtsy, that expresses deference or homage. 2. An attitude of deference or homage

TODAY'S REFLECTION

I kept my faith, even when I said, I am greatly afflicted.

Psalm 116:10

God, help me in my own small way

To somehow do something each day

To show You that I love

You best And that my faith

will stand each test

Helen Steiner Rice

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

Diamonds are just little chunks of coal that stuck to their job

54 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 !!!

Ma

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FOR TUESDAY , JANUARY 24, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 24, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

Aesop

TODAY'S ACTION

Praise others for a job well done

TODAY'S QUOTE

To be good instruments of God's love we must avoid being over tired, burnt out, stressed, aggressive, dispersed or closed up. We need to be rested, centered, peaceful and aware of the needs of our body, our heart and our spirit.

Jean Vanier

HAPPY TUESDAY!

We had a sunny but cold day yesterday and today it's supposed to get very windy and rain.  Most every day this week will be in the mid 30's or 40's going down as low as 29 degrees at night. 

I've got my laundry and stuff to do afterwork this week as it didn't get done on the weekend and I'll be going away next Saturday too. 

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

TODAY IS...SQUARE DANCING DAY

The early roots of square dancing were brought to the US by English and French settlers. America's only unique contribution was a caller to keep everyone in step.

TODAY'S TRIVIA

1848: James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter's Mill in northern California, a discovery that led to the gold rush of '49

1908: The first Boy Scout troop was organized in England by Robert Baden-Powell

1922 Eskimo Pie patented by Christian K Nelson of Iowa –not an Eskimo

TODAY'S SMILE

The worried housewife sprang to the telephone when it rang and listened with relief to the kindly voice in her ear. "How are you, darling?" she said. "What kind of a day are you having?"

"Oh, mother," said the housewife, breaking into bitter tears, "I've had such a bad day. The baby won't eat and the washing machine broke down. I haven't had a chance to go shopping, and besides, I've just sprained my ankle and I have to hobble around. On top of that, the house is a mess and I'm supposed to have two couples to dinner tonight."

The mother was shocked and was at once all sympathy. "Oh, darling," she said, "sit down, relax, and close your eyes. I'll be over in half an hour. I'll do your shopping, clean up the house, and cook your dinner for you. I'll feed the baby and I'll call a repairman I know who'll be at your house to fix the washing machine promptly.

Now stop crying. I'll do everything. In fact, I'll even call George at the office and tell him he ought to come home and help out for once." "George?" said the housewife.

 "Who's George?"

"Why, George! Your husband!....Is this 223-1374?

 "No, this is 223-1375."

 "Oh, I'm sorry. I guess I have the wrong number."

 There was a short pause and the housewife said,

Does this mean you're not coming over

TODAY'S WORD

cad·re noun

1. A nucleus of trained personnel around which a larger organization can be built and trained: a cadre of sergeants and corporals who train recruits.

 2.a. A tightly knit group of zealots who are active in advancing the interests of a revolutionary party b. A member of such a group.

3. A framework

TODAY'S REFLECTION

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well

 Psalm 139:14

Isn't it sad that we marvel at God's wonderful works and yet we fail to trust him when life becomes complicated? When our attitude is one of faith and expectancy -- hoping for good things, as we work and pray -- we open the channel for God to shower his blessings

God truly loves you

Come what may . . .

He will lead you and protect you

Every step along life’s way

Helen Steiner Rice

From Daily Guideposts

 TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

Begin winter pruning of fruit trees, and use the dried branches for kindling

55 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 !!!

Ma

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FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 23, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.

Mark Twain

TODAY'S ACTION

Allow your dreams to energize you

TODAY'S QUOTE

A SMILE is a facelift that's in everyone's price range!

Ziggy

HAPPY MONDAY!

I just had such a great weekend visiting with family and friends that going back to work this morning seems to be a bit of a let down, but there will be many more fun days ahead ! The good thing is – I do have a job to go to !

 My little black cat is sitting here as I write this e-mail , just purring away on my lap. She has the right idea I guess, she just takes the opportunity to enjoy a lap when she can.

HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL ! ANOTHER WONDERFUL ONE ON THE WAY !

TODAY IS...PEANUT BUTTER DAY

Originally called Nutmeal, peanut butter has only been around for 100 years. But, it's a staple in 85% of American homes, and we eat about 3 pounds of peanut butter per person each year ... that's a total of 700 million pounds - enough to coat the floor of the Grand Canyon! Children and women prefer creamy; men like the crunchy stuff.

 If you have Arachibutyrophobia? You're afraid of the peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth!

TODAY'S TRIVIA

National Handwriting Day - Celebrated on the birthday of John Hancock (1773), the first signer of the Declaration of Independence

1789: Georgetown College was founded by Father John Carroll, 54, in Washington, D.C. It was the first Roman Catholic college established in America

1845: Congress decided all national elections would be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

1975: "Barney Miller" made his debut on ABC-TV. The talented cast made the show a hit for eight seasons

1977: The most watched TV program in history began on ABC-TV. It was a mini-series based on the Alex Haley novel Roots

TODAY'S SMILE

There was a knock at the door. It was a small boy, about six years old. Something of his had found its way into my garage, he said, and he wanted it back. Upon opening the garage door, I noticed two additions: a baseball and a broken window sporting a baseball-sized hole.

 "How do you suppose this ball got in here?" I asked the boy. Taking one look at the ball, one look at the window, and one look at me, the boy exclaimed,

Wow! I must have thrown it right through that hole

TODAY'S WORD

cog·i·ta·tion noun.

1. Thoughtful consideration; meditation.

2. A serious thought; a carefully considered reflection

TODAY'S REFLECTION

After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, -- Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them

Joshua 1:1 & 6

Joshua had to assume great responsibility, which took strength and courage. You may be ill and feel hopeless. You may have failed or faced rejection. You may have been treated unfairly. Now's the time for you to trust God and live with faith and courage

God has big plans for each of us, but we have to have the faith and courage to trust him and move forward each day.

FROM DAILY GUIDEPOSTS

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

Fog in January brings a wet spring

56 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 !!!

Ma

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FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 22, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.

Helen Keller

TODAY'S ACTION

Rely on your faith during challening times; be strong and courageous

TODAY'S QUOTE

Smile if it kills you. The physiology of smiling diffuses a lot of anger and angst. It makes your body and soul feel better

Tom Peters

HAPPY SUNDAY!

I’m off to church this morning and then this afternoon one of my dulcimer buddies is having our dulcimer group for dinner and a movie. Another day of good food and good company. This week certainly has been full of blessings.

Next week will be quiet one until the weekend and then we’ll travel down to DS#1’s for the Stroll for Epilepsy and then more birthday celebrations at their house. January is a month of celebrating here.

February only has one family birthday to celebrate. Our Prince Charming will be 2! Then there will also be the Home and Garden show to go to. I can hardly wait to see and smell the awesome flowers they have there.

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

 

ANOTHER INTERNET VIRUS WARNING

I received this warning in an e-mail today

Please Be Extremely Careful especially if using internet mail such as Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL and so on. This information arrived this morning direct from both Microsoft and Norton. Please send it to everybody you know who has access to the Internet. You may receive an apparently harmless email with a Power Point presentation "Life is beautiful."

If you receive it DO NOT OPEN THE FILE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, and delete it immediately. If you open this file, a message will appear on your screen saying: "It is too late now, your life is no longer beautiful."

Subsequently you will LOSE EVERYTHING IN YOUR PC and the person who sent it to you will gain access to your name, e-mail and password. This is a new virus which started to circulate on Saturday afternoon.

AOL has already confirmed the severity, and the antivirus software's are not capable of destroying it. The virus has been created by a hacker who calls himself "life owner."

PLEASE SEND A COPY OF THIS EMAIL TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS and ask them to PASS IT ON IMMEDIATELY

 I don’t know about you – but I refuse to open any e-mail that I don’t know the sender – seems to be the only safe way to go.

 TODAY IS...COLD CREAM DAY

Is cold cream really cold? Yes, it is - because it's made with a lot of water. The water evaporates when you put it on your warm face, so... it gives you a cooling sensation. It was first made by Galen, a Greek physician living in Rome, in 157 A.D.

His formula was one part wax melted into 3 parts olive oil to soften the skin. The formula has changed over the centuries, but cold cream has always been one of the simplest and safest cosmetics ever made.

TODAY'S TRIVIA

Today is Celebration of Life Day, a day to honor the gift of children and grandchildren,

1983: The Steven Spielberg film E.T. became Hollywood’s top money-making movie, a position it held until 1993 when another Spielberg film, "Jurassic Park," topped it

1984: Apple introduced the Macintosh, the first computer to use point-and-click technology

TODAY'S SMILE

Carly went to the eye doctor to have her eyes checked for glasses. The doctor directed her to read lines of letters with the left eye while covering the right eye. Carly was so mixed up on which eye was which that the eye doctor in disgust took a paper sack, cut out a hole to see through with one eye, put it on her head to cover up the appropriate eye, and asked her to read the letters again.

As he did so, he noticed tears dripping from the bottom of the paper bag. "Look," said the doctor, "there's no need to get so upset about needing glasses." "I know," she cried, But I had my heart set on wire frames

One more…

When my husband and I showed up at a very popular restaurant, it was crowded. I went up to the hostess and asked, "Will it be long?" The hostess, ignoring me, kept writing in her book. I asked again, "How much of a wait?" The woman looked up and said, "About ten minutes."

A short time later, we heard an announcement over the loud- speaker: Willette B. Long, your table is ready

TODAY'S WORD

 pe·lag·ic adjective

Of, relating to, or living in open oceans or seas rather than waters adjacent to land or inland waters: pelagic birds

TODAY'S REFLECTION

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Proverbs 14:31

Happiness

Is just a state of mind

Within the reach of everyone

Who takes the time to be kind

Helen Steiner Rice

Today take the time to befriend a co-worker or a neighbor or volunteer to help someone in need.

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

Water houseplants in unglazed clay pots frequently

57 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 !!!

Ma

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FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 21, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Life has meaning only if one barters it day by day for something other than itself.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

TODAY'S ACTION

Support something that you believe in, for yourself, your children and your children's children

 TODAY'S QUOTE

Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been

Mark Twain

HAPPY SATURDAY!

Today we’re off to help DS#6 celebrate his birthday. DD and hubby are picking me up and we’ll meet everyone for lunch. Then we will go back to the Newlyweds apartment for some cake and fun. I should have pictures for you to see tomorrow. I always put the pictures in my journal – Good Morning Sunshine - because it’s easier to put a lot on at a time.

 TODAY IS...ELECTRIC BLANKET DAY

 In 1912, S.I. Russell patented an electric heating pad for tuberculosis patients. The small square of fabric with insolated heating coils was to meant to warm the chest and help them breathe. It sold for $150 - a staggering price at the time. People immediately wanted to make larger, bed-sized pads, but it wasn't until the 1930s that the first electric blanket was made. Today, we have standards for electric blankets that regulate both heating and safety.

TODAY'S TRIVIA

Today is National Hugging Day, especially for hugging family and friends

Today is National Granola Bar Day

1915: The first Kiwanis Club was founded, in Detroit

1949 1st inaugural parade televised (Harry Truman)

1957: Country singer Patsy Cline appeared on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts

TODAY'S SMILE

Grandpa Gets Lost!

A police car pulls up in front of grandma's house and grandpa gets out. The polite policeman explained that this elderly gentleman said that he was lost in the park and couldn't find his way home.

Grandma looked at her husband and said, "You've been going to that park for over 30 years! How could you get lost?" Leaning close to Grandma, so that the policeman couldn't hear, Grandpa whispered, I wasn't lost. I was just too tired to walk home

ONE MORE…

The manager of a large office noticed a new man one day and told him to come into his office. "What is your name?" was the first thing the manager asked the new guy. "John," the new guy replied.

The manager scowled, "Look, I don't know what kind of a namby-pamby place you worked at before, but I don't call anyone by their first name. It breeds familiarity and that leads to a breakdown in authority. I refer to my employees by their last name only - Smith, Jones, Baker - that's all. I am to be referred to only as Mr. Robertson.

Now that we got that straight, what is your last name?" The new guy sighed and said, Darling. My name is John Darling

The manager replies, Okay, John, the next thing I want to tell you is...

TODAY'S WORD

stymie • \STYE-mee\ verb

: to present an obstacle to

: stand in the way of

Golf was being played in Scotland as early as the 15th century, but it wasn't until the 19th century that the sport really caught on in England and North America. It was also in the 19th century that the word "stymie" entered English as a noun referring to a golfing situation in which one player's ball lies between another ball and the hole on the putting green, thereby blocking the line of play.

TODAY'S REFLECTION

 Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, 'Do you love me?' He said, 'Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.' Jesus said, Feed my sheep.

John 21:17

We can faithfully attend worship services, Bible studies and prayer meetings, but that isn't what loving God is all about. We claim to love God, but are afraid to put our love into action. God has given you gifts and talents of which you may not be aware.

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

 To cure hiccups, try rubbing one earlobe between your thumb and forefinger

58 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 !!!

Ma

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