FOR SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JULY 1ST, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

 No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.

Charles Dickens

TODAY’S ACTION

Look around you for the opportunity to extend your hand, your time, your love. It is there

TODAY’S QUOTE

Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday.

John Wayne

HAPPY SATURDAY!

Today I start in my bedroom to give it a good cleaning. Later this evening we’ll be visiting my Dad and the Newlyweds are supposed to be coming in to spend the night and tomorrow morning with me. They have her cousin’s graduation party to go to and will spend a little time with me before heading home again.

I’m getting a lot done and keeping track of it on my joural page, so check it out if you’d like to see what my vacation is like.

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

TODAY IS POPEYE’S BIRTHDAY

Popeye first appeared in 1929, as part of the "Thimble Theatre" comic strip. He jumped to the movie screen in 1933 as an extra in a Betty Boop cartoon titled "Popeye the Sailor". He sang "I'm Popeye the Sailor Man", had his first fight with Bluto over Olive Oyl and said his first words - "Well, blow me down". The spinach growers credit Popeye with increasing spinach consumption by 33% and saving the spinach industry in the 1930s!

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Ginger Snap Day

July is National Hot Dog Month, Family Reunion Month, National Baked Bean Month, National Blueberries Month, Women's Motorcycle Month, and National Purposeful Parenting Month

1910: Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker opened a machine shop in downtown Baltimore, making milk bottle cap machines. Six years later they hit it big with the first portable electric drill

1943: "Pay-as-you-go" income tax withholding began.

1963: The U.S. Postal Service introduced the 5-digit zip code

1966: The Medicare federal insurance program went into effect

1980: McGruff, the crime-fighting dog, debuted as an advertising symbol to take a bite out of crime

TODAY’S SMILE

GOD’S CAKE

 Sometimes we wonder, "What did I do to deserve this", or "Why did God have to do this to me". Here is a wonderful explanation!

A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong, she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away.

Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, "Absolutely Mom, I love your cake."

 "Here, have some cooking oil," her Mother offers. "Yuck" says her daughter. "How about a couple raw eggs?"

"Gross, Mom!" "Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?"

 "Mom, those are all yucky!" To which the mother replies: "Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake!

God works the same way. Many times we wonder! why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always work for good!

We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful!

God is crazy about you. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning.

Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen.

 He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart.

I hope your day is a "piece of cake!"

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance. .

TODAY’S WORD

Moue

Pronunciation: /moo/ n : small grimace or pouting face

Smile, don't moue

TODAY’S REFLECTION

The Lord turned to Gideon and said, "Go with your strength and save Israel from the Midianites. I am the one who is sending you." But Gideon answered, "Lord, how can I save Israel from the Midianites? My family group is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least important membr of my family." The Lord answered him, I will be with you. It will seem as if the Midianites you are fighting are only one man.

Judges 6:14-16

Sometimes we try too hard to assemble and polish the perfect tools to serve God. He doesn't need better tools. He's well-equipped to accomplish what needs to be done. And because the battles we face are spiritual, not temporal, the abilities and talents we add to our arsenal aren't necessarily the ones needed.

What God desires is that we trust Him, and give Him what we already hold in our hands.

Annie Chapman

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Bees stay home before a rain.

 83 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 !!!

MA

MY HOMEPAGE

 I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 30TH, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 30TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

Chinese Proverb

TODAY’S ACTION

Remember: you don’t have to be the best in order to be valuable—to other people or to God

TODAY’S QUOTE

The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose,

but the fly comes close.

Mark Twain

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Today is the first day of my 5-day vacation from work. We’ll see how it goes…I’ve got great plans for the house today.

I usually get up early work day or not and then I’m ready to go to bed early too! The other night I noticed it wasn’t fully dark out yet when I went upstairs. I went anyway, I couldn’t stay awake any longer.

It was supposed to be in the 50’s Thursday night, but they say we have a big ‘warm up’ coming our way. It’ll be in the 90’s soon.

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

TODAY IS METEOR WATCH DAY

A "shooting star" is a small meteor falling into the Earth's atmosphere. On a clear night, you might see one or two every hour. Very bright meteors are called fireballs, but these are much less common. Large meteors are rare. The impact from one of these was probably responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Ice Cream Soda Day

Meteorite Day - In 1908 a large meteorite crashed in central Siberia, causing the most powerful explosion in human history

1926: McGraw Electric Company of Minneapolis sold the world's first pop-up toasters

1936: Margaret Mitchell's Civil War novel "Gone With the Wind" was published in New York

1953: The first Chevrolet Corvette rolled off the assembly line in Flint, Michigan. It was the first laminated plastic car. Sticker price: $3,250

1994: Twelve miles of highway in Waverly, Tennessee, became Loretta Lynn Parkway

TODAY’S SMILE

Around the corner I have a friend

In this great city that has no end,

Yet the days go by and weeks rush on,

And before I know it, a year is gone.

And I never see my old friend's face,

For life is a swift and terrible race,

He knows I like him just as well,

As in the days when I rang his bell,

If, we were younger then,

And now we are busy, tired men.

Tired of playing a foolish game,

Tired of trying to make a name.

"Tomorrow" I say "I will call on Jim" "

Just to show that I'm thinking of him."

 But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes,

 And distance between us grows and grows.

Around the corner!- yet miles away,

"Here's a telegram sir-".

"Jim died today."

And that's what we get and deserve in the end. Around the corner, a vanished friend.

If you love someone, tell them. Remember always to say what you mean. Never be afraid to express yourself. Take this opportunity to tell someone what they mean to you.

Seize the day and have no regrets. Most importantly, stay close to your friends and family, for they have helped make you the person that you are today and are what it's all about anyway.

TODAY’S WORD

quirk • \KWURK\

verb : curve, twist

Did you expect "quirk" to be a noun meaning "a peculiarity of action or behavior"? If so, you're probably not alone; the "peculiarity" sense of the noun "quirk" is commonly known and has been a part of our language since at least 1878.

But "quirk" has long worn other hats in English, too. It has been used as both a noun and a verb since the 16th century. The noun "quirk," which essentially means "a curve, turn, or twist," has named everything from curving pen marks on paper (i.e., flourishes) to witty turns of phrase to the vagaries or twists of fate.

In contemporary English the verb "quirk" is most often used in referring to facial expressions, especially those that involve crooked smiles or furrowed eyebrows.

Merriam – Webster’s Word of the Day

TODAY’S LINK

AMERICA – WHY I LOVE HER

http://www.mamarocks.com/why_i_love_her.htm

TODAY’S REFLECTION

When Samuel reached him, Saul said, 'The Lord bless you! I have carried out the Lord's instructions.' But Samuel said, 'What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears? What is this lowing of cattle that I hear?

I Samuel 15:13-14

Samuel told Saul the Lord's instructions, which were to totally destroy everything belonging to the enemy, including all the animals. When Saul came to Samuel claiming to have obeyed God, Samuel answered with today's scripture.

So many times we think we can bend the rules enough to suit our purpose. Cheating can bring you guilt and sleepless nights and can hurt others as well. How much better it is to be open and honest.

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Birch bark around your small peach and cherry trees will protect them from pests

84 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 !!!

MA

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 29TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Every situation, properly perceived, becomes an opportunity to heal.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Learn wisdom from failure

TODAY’S QUOTE

We're so busy watching out for what's just ahead of us that we don't take time to enjoy where we are.

Bill Waterson

HAPPY THURSDAY!

It may be Thursday on the calendar, but in my heart it is FRIDAY! After today I’m on vacation – 5 glorious days off from work.

Oh, but I do have lots of it planned here. I’m working at home. Tomorrow morning I’ll start with the living room and dining room curtains, windows and woodwork. They need cleaning so badly. I have lots to do here and can only put a small dent in it, but I’m going to make a valiant effort. I’ll be letting you know my progress, ha ha

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

TODAY IS…WAFFLE IRON DAY

Waffles were sold on the streets of Paris during the 12th century. They gradually spread across Europe and became very popular in Germany and Holland. It was the Dutch who brought waffles to American during the founding of New Amsterdam (New York City). And yes, the indentions are only to keep syrup from running off the edges

BELGIAN WAFFLES

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cups milk

3 eggs, separated

2 teaspoons vanilla

pinch of salt

fruit or jam

whipped cream or cool whip

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, oil, milk and egg yolks. 2. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until they stand in soft peaks. Fold the egg whites into the batter. Don't overmix! 3. Measure out 1/2 cup (or the amount recommended for your waffle iron). Pour the batter into a hot waffle iron. Cook for about 2 minutes. Repeat for the rest of the batter. This should make 8 waffles. 4. Top with your favorite fruit or jam (raspberry and strawberry are the most popular). Add whipped cream or cool whip and serve hot.

( I think I’ll make some tomorrow – to celebrate my vacation day !)

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Saints Peter and Paul Feast Day - Both saint Peter and saint Paul are considered patrons of good weather. Saint Peter is patron saint of longevity, fishermen, the Catholic Church and the papacy

Today is National Almond Butter Crunch Day.

Today is Elvis Presley Boulevard Day.

The City of Memphis voted to name a 12-mile portion of the street that passes Graceland in honor of Elvis

1891: The National Forest Service was formed

1956: Dressed in a tux and tails on Steve Allen’s TV variety show, Elvis Presley sang "Hound Dog" to a basset hound sitting on a stool

1995: The shuttle Atlantis and the space station Mir docked, forming the largest man-made satellite ever to orbit the Earth

TODAY’S SMILE

TIPS FOR STAYING YOUNG

1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him/her.

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.

3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop;" the devil's name is Alzheimer's.

4. Enjoy the simple things. When the children are young, that is all that you can afford. When they are in college, that is all that you can afford. When you are on retirement, that is all that you can afford!

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. Laugh so much that you can be tracked in the store by your distinctive laughter.

6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be alive while you are alive, don't put out a mailbox on the highway of death and just wait in residence for your mail.

7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it is family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health. If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips. Go to the mall, the next county, a foreign country, but not to guilt country.

10. Tell the people you love, that you love them, at every opportunity.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER,

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

TODAY’S WORD

festinate • \FESS-tuh-nut

adjective : hasty

Festinate is one among many in the category of words whose first recorded use is in the works of Shakespeare. Perhaps the Bard knew about "festinatus," the Latin predecessor of "festinate," or was familiar with the Latin proverb "festina lente"—"make haste slowly."

TODAY’S REFLECTION

And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.

Joel 2:28

 God has given you the gift of his Spirit to encourage and guide you. If you have a vision that will bring joy to others and good to the world, cling to that vision! God will help you in wondrous ways. When you love and trust the Lord, you might find that you work out your vision in ways you never expected

From Daily Guideposts

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Washing your hands with toothpaste and water will eliminate fish odor

85 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 !!!

MA

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28TH, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 28TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The only gift is a portion of thyself.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

TODAY’S ACTION

Lose yourself in something that you believe in.

TODAY’S QUOTE

You can catch more flies with a spoonful of honey than with a barrel full of vinegar.

St.Francis DeSales

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

The storms and rain by-passed us on Tuesday, It got a little warmer and humid. Today will probably be more of the same. Friday is supposed to be sunny, but there is a chance for rain most of the weekend.

We’ll hope that the chance goes somewhere that needs the rain.

I heard from DD and DSIL came through his surgery just fine. It will still be quite a while before he’ll be able to use that hand, but it is now on the mend. Thank the good Lord !

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

TODAY IS…PAUL BUNYAN DAY

The legend of Paul Bunyan started with stories told by men in lumber camps. He was supposed to be a giant lumberjack who performed incredible feats - such as scooping out the Great Lakes to get water for his blue ox, Babe. The stories probably date back to the 1800's. They appeared in newspapers in the early 1900's and turned Paul into part of American folklore.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

 Monday Holiday Law Anniversary - The Monday Holiday law was signed in 1968.

Today is National Tapioca Day.

1894: Labor Day was established as a holiday for federal employees on the first Monday of September

2003: Eager to block telemarketing calls, 735,000 Americans registered the first day with the Federal Trade Commission's new National Do Not Call Registry

TODAY’S SMILE

Skip The Nursing Home!

With the average cost for a Nursing Home per day reaching $188.00, there is a better way when we get old and feeble. I have ascertained that I can get a nice room at the Holiday Inn for around $65.00...that leaves $123.00 a day for beer, food (room service), laundry, gratuities and special TV movies.

They have a swimming pool, a workout room, a lounge, washer, dryer, etc. Most have free toothpaste and razors, and all have free shampoo and soap.

Super 8 is somewhat more economical and they have a free breakfast, though you usually have to walk next door for lunch and dinner. There may be a bit of a wait to get that first floor room, but that's OK, it takes months to get into decent nursing homes.

There is the Senior Bus, the Handicap bus (if you fake a decent limp), a Church bus or van, cabs, and even a regular bus. For a change of lunch take the Airport Bus and eat at one of the fast food cafe's there.

The Inn has security, and if someone sees you drop over, they will call an ambulance.

What more can you ask for?

As a bonus, they all have AARP and other Senior discounts.

So: When I reach the Golden age, help me keep my grin. Just check my old rickety self into the nearest Holiday Inn!

TODAY’S WORD

Objurgate

Pronunciation: /OB-jur-gate/

v : to scold or chide vehemently; rebuke; berate

TODAY’S REFLECTION

 But You are God, ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abundant in kindness...

Nehemiah 9:17b

What a beautiful description of our heavenly Father! And if we are made in his image, we can have those same qualities. But God has given us freedom of choice, so our attitude depends on us

We can all make simple living easier for each other with little unexpected acts of kindness

From Daily Guideposts

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Better alone than in bad company

86 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 !!!

MA MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 27TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Tell a man he is brave, and you help him to become so.

Thomas Carlyle

TODAY’S ACTION

Remember that when you give, you gain much more.

TODAY’S QUOTE

I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness that I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again

Stephen Grellet

HAPPY TUESDAY!

Just mostly cloudy here til evening yesterday and then it started to rain. More rain coming today.

Today is DSIL’s surgery on his hand, Please say a little prayer for him and the Doctors caring for him.

God Bless you!

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

TODAY IS…SUNGLASSES DAY

Smoke tinted glasses were invented before 1430 in China. But, they weren't for sun protection. Judges wore them in court so nobody could see their eyes and guess their opinion before a verdict was declared. Sunglasses as we know them today are a 20th century phenomenon. In the 1930s, the military commissioned glasses that would protect pilots from sun glare. But, they didn't become a real fad until the 1960s when an ad campaign said... Who's Behind those Foster Grants?

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Lemonade Day. Also a great day for lemonade cake and lemonade pie, not to mention lemonade sherbet

Happy Birthday to You" Birthday - The world's most popular song was first published on this day in 1924. Schoolteacher Mildred Hill of Louisville, Kentucky, composed the melody to the song "Good Morning to You." Her sister Patty wrote the lyrics. The stanza "Happy Birthday to You" was added in 1924,

1950: An 8-pound bear cub that had been seriously burned three weeks earlier in a New Mexico forest fire left for the National Zoo in Washington where he lived to the ripe old bear age of 26. Originally named Hot Foot Teddy by the firemen who saved his life, he became better known as Smokey the Bear.

1955: The nation's first automobile seat belt legislation is enacted in Illinois.

1964: R.C., "People" by Barbra Streisand peaked at #5 on the pop singles chart

TODAY’S SMILE

THE BLUE RIBBON

A teacher in New York decided to honor each of her seniors in high school by telling them the difference they each made. She called each student to the front of the class, one at a time. First she told each of them how they had made a difference to her and the class. Then she presented each of them with a blue ribbon imprinted with gold letters, which read, "Who I Am Makes a Difference."

Afterwards the teacher decided to do a class project to see what kind of impact recognition would have on a community. She gave each of the students three more ribbons and instructed them to go out and spread this new acknowledgment ceremony. Then they were to follow up on the results to see who honored whom and report back to the class in about a week.

One of the boys in the class went to a junior executive in a nearby company and honored him for helping him with his career planning. He gave him a blue ribbon and put it on his shirt. Then he gave him two extra ribbons and said, "We're doing a class project on recognition, and we'd like you to go out, find somebody to honor, give them a blue ribbon, then give them the extra blue ribbon so they can acknowledge a third person to keep this acknowledgment ceremony going. Then please report back to me and tell me what happened.

Later that day the junior executive went in to see his boss, who had been noted, by the way, as being kind of a grouchy fellow. He sat his boss down and he told him that he deeply admired him for being a creative genius. The boss seemed very surprised. The junior executive asked him if he would accept the gift of the blue ribbon and would he give him permission to put it on him.

His surprised boss said, "Well, sure." The junior executive took the blue ribbon and placed it right on his boss's jacket above his heart. As he gave him the last extra ribbon, he said, "Would you do me a favor? Could you take this extra ribbon and pass it on by honoring somebody else? The young boy who first gave me the ribbons is doing a project in school and we want to keep this, recognition ceremony going and find out how it affects people.

That night the boss came home to his 14-year-old son and sat him down. He said, "The most incredible thing happened to me today. I was in my office and one of the junior executives came in and told me he admired me and gave me a blue ribbon for being a creative genius. Imagine. He thinks I'm a creative genius. Then he put this blue ribbon that says 'Who I Am Makes A Difference' on my jacket above my heart. He gave me an extra ribbon and asked me to find somebody else to honor.

As I was driving home tonight, I started thinking about whom I would honor with this ribbon and I thought about you. I want to honor you. My days are really hectic and when I come home I don't pay a lot of attention to you. Sometimes I scream at you for not getting good enough grades in school and for your bedroom being a mess, but somehow tonight, I just wanted to sit here and, well, just let you know that you do make a difference to me. Besides your mother, you are my life. You're a great kid and I love you!"

The startled boy started to sob and sob, and he couldn't stop crying. Hiswhole body shook. He looked up at his father and said through his tears, "I was planning on committing suicide tomorrow, Dad, because I didn't think you loved me. Now I know you care. This is the happiest day I've known."

The boss went back to work a changed man. He was no longer a grouch but made sure to let all his employees know that they made a difference. The junior executive helped several other young people with career planning and never forgot to let them know that they made a difference in his life... one being the bosses son.

And the young boy and his classmates learned a valuable lesson.

 Who you are DOES make a difference.

If you have anyone who means a lot to you, I encourage you to send this message to them and let them know. You never know what kind of difference a little encouragement can make to a person

Remember that! I GIVE YOU A BLUE RIBBON!

Who you are makes a difference, and I wanted you to know that!

TODAY’S WORD

 ensky • \in-SKYE\

verb : exalt

Someone who has been enskied has been raised, figuratively, as high as the sky

The very first, and most famous, use of "ensky" occurs in Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, when Lucio tells Isabella, a novice in a convent, I hold you as a thing enskied and sainted

TODAY’S REFLECTION

I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

As usual God has the answer. With God’s help and care we can find our true value. With God’s help we can develop a healthy self-esteem.

Each of us possesses incredible value because we are children of the Creator, who has a specific plan for our lives.

 Dr. James Dobson

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Pesto will keep its bright color in pasta that is cooked with a few drops of lemon juice.

87 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 !!!

MA

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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MY JOURNALS

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FOR MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 26TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

TODAY’S ACTION

Remember that all glory comes from daring to begin

TODAY’S QUOTE

Don't walk behind me

I will not lead,

don't walk in front of me

I will not follow,

just walk beside me and be my friend.

 Unknown

HAPPY MONDAY!

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DN(niece) # 2

May the dear Lord bless you today and always !

It was certainly a fast weekend. Back to work again !

I hope the rain holds off , but it’s supposed to be coming at us again ! Everything is soooo water logged already

It’ll will be a good week as I have off Friday !

Take good care all !

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

TODAY IS…HARP MUSIC DAY

The harp is one of the oldest stringed instruments. They can be seen in Egyptian tomb paintings and are part of many legends and folklore. During the middle ages, they were about 28" high - small enough to be carried around by troubadours as they traveled the countryside. By the 17th century, they were much larger instuments with a stronger sound and more strings. Harps are regaining popularity today as people rediscover the unique sound of Celtic music.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Chocolate Pudding Day.

Good Earth Day - Enjoy the good earth today. Celebrated on the birthday of author, Pearl Buck. She was born in1892, in Hillsboro, West Virginia.

1721: The first smallpox inoculations America are given Boston by Dr. Zabdiel Boylston

1822: Classes began at the first public schoolhouse built for the Village of Cleveland, the Cleveland Academy

1945: The charter of the United Nations was signed by 50 countries San Francisco

1948: Columbia Records revolutionized the recording industry. At a news conference New York, Columbia engineers demonstrated the LP, the "long-playing" record.

1977: Elvis Presley closed his concert at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis with "Can’t Help Falling In Love With You." It was his last concert. He died seven weeks later.

TODAY’S SMILE

I Learned From a Cow

Don’t just be one of the herd

Wake up in a happy mooo-d

Some days can be udder frustration

Munch hay while the sun shines

Live for-heifer young

Party til the cows come home

Don’t cry over spilled milk

The cream always rises to the top

Don’t stoop to a barnyard mentality

Turn the udder cheek and mooo-ve on

Don’t be bossy

If it’s good milk it for all it’s worth

If you need to get somewhere, hoof it

Successful people are the mooo-vers and shakers

Don’t take any bull from anybody

Following your heart will always steer you in the right direction

He who lives with the herd learns to watch his step

Sometimes it’s better to be seen and not herd

And ... Don't forget to cow-nt your blessings every day

TODAY’S WORD

divers

Pronunciation: /DIE-verz/

 adj : several, various, sundry

We have divers ways to solve the problem.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.

Matthew 6:28-29

Jesus used the beautiful lilies as an example of God's loving care. When we allow ourselves to get caught up in the worries of the world, we block the channels through which God can give us discernment and wisdom

From Daily Guideposts

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Use a little mineral oil on a cotton ball to polish patent leather shoes.

88 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 !!!

MA

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For Sunday , June 25, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 25TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The greater the obstacle the more glory in overcoming it.

Moliere

TODAY’S ACTION

When fear comes, counter it with an affirmation of faith.

TODAY’S QUOTE

When worry is present, trust cannot crowd its way in.

 Billy Graham

HAPPY SUNDAY!

One more day of sunshine here before the rain moves in again .  The weather map shows rain on all sides of us moving our way.  Many roads in our area were still closed today due to flooding and our local park where they are supposed to have fireworks for the 4th of July is closed indefinitely. 

My sister and I took a walk to see the falls (we actually do have some beautiful ones that are on our river that runs through our town) Friday evening and I have to say the force of that great mass of water could power a few cities right now.  I've never seen them so big and powerful.

I've procratinated over taking my walks and exercising more this summer.  That is actually the first one of the season.  Hopefully there will be many more this summer.  Next time I'll take my camera so that you all can see what I'm talking about.

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 all !

 

TODAY IS… FRIED OKRA DAY

Okra comes from a large plant thought to be of African origin. It grows in warm climates and is in the same family as hibiscus and cotton plants. It's a good source of Vitamin A and often used to thicken soups or stews. People who don't like the slick texture of okra might love it fried in cornmeal - a favorite dish in the South.

1 lb. fresh okra

1 large green tomato

1 medium onion

1 clove garlic

1 jalapeno pepper (optional)

2 eggs

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup milk

1 cup cornmeal

1/4 cup vegetable Oil

1. Cut off ends of okra and slice into 1/4" pieces. Chop up the tomato, onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper. In a large bowl, toss all the vegetables with a couple of forks to mix. 2. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Mix well by hand. Pour this mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat. 3. Gradually add the cornmeal. Continue tossing the vegetables until everything is evenly mixed - it will look like a gooey mess! 4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Spoon the mixture evenly into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover and fry until the bottom is browned (about 10 to 15-minutes). Turn the mixture over and continue to fry uncovered for 5 to 8-minutes. 5. Cover a plate with paper towels. Dump the fried vegetablesonto the paper towels to drain the excess oil. Serve hot.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is America's Kids Day, a day to teach children the value of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

Today is Log Cabin Day.

Leon Day - Leon Day (NOEL spelled backwards) is 6 months from Christmas. Celebrate anyone with the name of Leon. It is also a day to receive gifts rather than give one

1630 :Governor John Winthrop introduces the table fork to America

1929: President Hoover authorized construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam

1935: United Press reported persistent rumors that Ford was building a 4-cylinder diesel automobile to compete for auto sales in Japan. The new secret car would fly at 70 miles an hour and sell for $300.

1988: Roger Rabbit Cartoon Character debuts in the Walt Disney movie 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?' which also featured a multitude of cartoon characters circa 1948. Even the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote were there though they didn't debut until 1949

1988: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Cleveland occurs (104 degrees).

1993: "Sleepless In Seattle" starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan opened in theaters

TODAY’S SMILE

Brain cells come and brain cells go,

but... fat cells live forever

 

Beauty Tips for the Inner You

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For beautiful eyes, seek out the goodin other people.

To lose weight, let go of stress and the need to control others.

To improve your ears, listen to the word of God.

Touch someone with your love.

Rather than focus on the thorns of life, smell the roses and count your blessings.

For poise, walk with knowledge and self-esteem.

To strengthen your arms, hug at least 3 people a day.

To strengthen your heart, forgive yourself and others.

Don't worry and hurry so much.

Rather walk this earth lightly and yet leave your mark.

TODAY’S WORD

teleological • \tel-ee-uh-LAH-jih-kul

adjective : exhibiting or relating to design or purpose especially in nature

What is the true purpose of life's voyage? wrote John R. Illingworth in 1907, posing what he termed the great teleological question

A teleologist attempts to understand the purpose of something by looking at its results. A teleological philosopher might argue that we should judge whether an act is good or bad by seeing if it produces a good or bad result, and a teleological explanation of evolutionary changes claims that all such changes occur for a definite purpose.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Do not thou, O Lord, withhold thy mercy from me, let thy steadfast love and thy faithfulness ever preserve me!

Psalm 40:11

God asks that we do ourbest

But He accepts us when we fail,

For no matter what we do to Him

His love and truth prevail.

Helen Steiner Rice

Look to the future and become increasingly aware of God as a forgiving God. The past is past. He forgives us and loves us.

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Moss and sorrel in lawns usually mean poor soil, poor aeration or drainage, or excessive acidity

89 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 !!!

MA

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FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 24TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Those who wish to sing always find a song.

Swedish proverb

TODAY’S ACTION

Never take yourself too seriously.

TODAY’S QUOTE

I was strongest when I laughed at my weakness.

Elmer Diktonius

HAPPY SATURDAY!

Our rainy weather has finally cleared up and today we’ll have a beautiful sunny day. So far this week it’s been cool enough to enjoy the fresh air and not have to close the house up and put on the a/c.

I don’t know what I’d do without my weekend off from work. Now a days it seems I have just enough energy to get through 5 days of work and not one day more.

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

TODAY IS…SWIM A LAP DAY

Swimming is a healthy activity that can be continued over an entire lifetime. Yes, it's good for your heart and lungs, but the other benefits make it worth the effort to get to the pool. It can be a good break from the summer heat, a social outlet with friends, or relaxing recreation for the whole family. Signing up for water aerobics lets you get a good workout with no impact stress on the body. And best of all... it's a great calorie burner. Suit up!

TODAY’S TRIVIA

1949: NBC debuted the first network television western, Hopalong Cassidy, starring William Boyd and Edgar Buchanan. Edited theater films had been shown earlier on local New York City television

1953: Journalist Jacqueline Bouvier announced her engagement to U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy

1983: The space shuttle Challenger, carrying America's first woman in space, astronaut Sally K. Ride, coasted to a safe landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

1998: Walt Disney World Resort in Florida admitted its 600-millionth guest

TODAY’S SMILE

On still another diet, Sue had lost a few pounds and a lot of her usual sunny disposition. After making a snappish remark to her husband, she apologized and reminded him that he was supposed to stick by her through thick and thin.

 "I know," he said, dryly, "but thick was a lot easier."

 

Drinking From My Saucer

By Jimmy Dean

I've never made a fortune

and it's probably too late now

But I don't worry about that much

I'm happy anyhow and as

I go along life's way I

'm reaping better than I sow

I'm drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed

Haven't got a lot of riches

and sometimes the going's tough

But I've got loving ones around me

and that makes me rich enough

I thank God for his blessings

and the mercies He's bestowed

I'm drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed

O, Remember times when things went wrong

My faith wore somewhat thin

But all at once the dark clouds broke

and sun peeped through again

So Lord, help me not to gripe

about the tough rows that I've hoed

I'm drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed

If God gives me strength and courage

 When the way grows steep and rough

I'll not ask for other blessings

I'm already blessed enough and may

I never be too busy to help others bear their loads

Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed

TODAY’S WORD

Touchstone

Pronunciation: /TUCH-stone/

 n : formerly, a stone used to test the quality of gold or silver; now anything used to test the excellence, authenticity, etc., of something or somebody

TODAY’S REFLECTION

A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faith-fulness he will bring forth justice; he will not falter or be discouraged...

Isaiah 42:3-4

Have you ever had a disappointment that seemed to bring your life to a dead end? I have! There have been times when I felt that a tornado had destroyed my dreams Those were the disappointing times when I could only turn to my heavenly Father.

Isaiah tells us in today's scripture that God will not allow us to be defeated, if we don't give up and let discouragement overcome us.

From Daily Guideposts

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

When mists rise in low ground and soon vanish, nothing is a surer sign of fair weather.

It’s Midsummer Day

Although Midsummer Day occurs near the summer solstice, or what we think of as the beginning of summer, to the farmer it is the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvesting, and an occasion for celebration.

90 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 !!!

MA

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FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 23rd, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 23RD, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.

William Feather

TODAY’S ACTION

Strive to do better than yesterday.

TODAY’S QUOTE

The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.

Dolly Parton

HAPPY FINALLY FRIDAY

Yesterday was a day of more thunder storms. The sun did peep out part of the day and made it very steamy. I haven’t turned on the a/c yet this week, but may have to today.

As usual there are no big plans for the weekend here. It will be the ‘ordinary’ stuff…which is always a good thing.

Take good care all !

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

TODAY IS…SOAP OPERA DAY

Daytime tv came from radio serials - along with the advertisers who targeted housewives. Soaps never begin and never end. They are slow paced so you can miss episodes. But, the biggest reason they are so popular is their reliance on dialogue. This is done so people can can listen to the audio portion without even watching the television set and still understand the story. Just like radio!

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Pecan Sandy Day

1868 - Christopher L. Sholes of Wisconsin patented his type-writer. A Mr. Remington later turned it into a more practical typewriter. Christopher’s version was a little cumbersome. It was about as big as a desk.

1992: Actress Susan Lucci of TV’s "All My Children" received a standing ovation at the Daytime Emmy Awards when she did not win an Emmy after being nominated for the 13th straight year

1995: Walt Disney’s "Pocahontas" opened in movie theaters throughout the U.S

TODAY’S SMILE 

 father took his little seven-year-old boy fishing with him one day. They put out the trotline and then went up to the cabin. After an hour they went back down to the river to see if they had caught anything. Sure enough, there were several fish on the line.

"I knew there would be, daddy," said the boy. "How did you know?" asked the father. "Because I prayed about it," said the child. So they baited the hooks again and put out the line and went back to the cabin for supper.

Afterward they went back to the river; again, there were fish on the line.

"I knew it," said the boy. "And how?" asked his father. "I prayed again."

So they put the line back out into the river and went to the cabin. Before bedtime they went down again. This time there were no fish.

"I knew there wouldn't be," said the child. "How did you know?" asked the father. "Because," said the boy, "I didn't pray about it this time."

"And why didn't you?" asked his father. "Because," said the boy, "I remembered that we forgot to bait the hooks."

 

Life's Tug of War!

Life can seem ungrateful ~ and not always kind.

Life can pull at your heartstrings ~ and play with your mind.

Life can be blissful ~ and happy and free.

Life can put beauty ~ in the things that you see.

 Life can place challenges ~ right at your feet.

Life can make good ~ of the hardships that we meet.

Life can overwhelm you ~ and make your head spin.

Life can reward those ~ determined to win.

Life can be hurtful ~ and not always fair.

Life can surround you ~ with people who care.

Life clearly does offer ~ its ups and its downs.

Life's days can bring you ~ both smiles and frowns.

Life teaches us to take ~ the good with the bad.

Life is a mixture ~ of happy and sad.

So.....

Take the life that you have ~ and give it your best.

Think positive, be happy ~ let God do the rest.

Take the challenges ~ that life has laid at your feet.

Take pride and be thankful ~ for each one you meet.

To yourself give forgiveness ~ if you stumble and fall.

Take each day that is dealt you ~ and give it your all.

Take the love that you're given ~ and return it with care.

Have faith that when needed ~ it will always be there.

Take time to find the beauty ~ in the things that you see.

Take life's simple pleasures ~ let them set your heart free.

The idea here is simply ~ to even the score.

As you are met and faced with ~ Life's Tug Of War.

Author Unknown

TODAY’S WORD

smorgasbord • \SMOR-gus-bord\

noun 1 : a luncheon or supper buffet offering a variety of foods and dishes 2 : an often large heterogeneous mixture : mélange

With several new stores recently opening, the town's main street now offers a smorgasbord of shopping options

 

TODAY’S LINK

RAISE THE FLAG http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=1075917528

TODAY’S REFLECTION

For God so love the world that he gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

God's love is so unforgettable that when trials come up we forget how He can help us through our trials. When we think back on how he has helped us completely we need to know and think on that HE can help us everyday in the future

YOUR..

YOUR SMILE MAKES ME SMILE

YOUR LOVE MAKES ME LOVE

YOUR PEACE GIVES ME COMFORT

 YOUR STRENGTH HELPS ME OUT

 BUT MOST OF ALL

YOUR SMILE AND DEDICATION AND LOVE HELPS ME TO REALIZE HOW MUCH YOU LOVE ME UNCONDITIONALLY

YOUR SO LOVABLE ON EVERYDAY YOU LOVE ME I'M READY TO LOVE YOU AND THERE'S NO UNMADE DECISIONS TO BE MADE ABOUT YOUR LOVE LORD JESUS.

All from the Zondervan

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Don't marry for money; you can borrow it cheaper

91 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 !!!

MA

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FOR THURSDAY , JUNE 22, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 22ND, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Peace begins with a gentle smile.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Remember that detours are opportunities to experience new things.

TODAY’S QUOTE

In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day. No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them.

Aldo Leopold

HAPPY THURSDAY

Yesterday we had lots of thunderboomers come through our area. Today we’re supposed to get more rain. Last week we really needed it—now I think we’ve got enough. All is quiet here…and that’s a good thing.

Take good care all !

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

TODAY IS…EXERCISE YOUR THUMB DAY

Green thumb, thumb wresting, rules of thumb, thumbnail sketch, thumbs down, thumbs up! What would we do without our thumbs? They give us a precision grip and the ability to manipulate objects with great skill - all because they move freely and independently of the fingers. Give your thumbs a good wiggle today and be glad they're there

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Listen to a Child Day

1847: The doughnut is invented

1970: President Nixon signed a measure lowering the U.S. voting age from 21 to 18

TODAY’S SMILE

100 Years Ago in the USA...

The average life expectancy in the United States was forty-seven.

~ Only 14 percent of the homes in the United States had a bathtub.

~ Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone. A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost eleven dollars.

~ There were only 8,000 cars in the US and only 144 miles of paved roads.

~ The maximum speed limit in most cities was ten mph.

~ Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more heavily populated than California. With a mere 1.4 million residents, California was only the twenty-first most populous state in the Union.

~ The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower.

~ The average wage in the U.S. was twenty-two cents an hour. The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year. A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist $2500 per year, a veterinarian between $1500 and $4000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5000 per year.

~ More than 95 percent of all births in the United States took place at home.

~ Ninety percent of all U.S. physicians had no college education. Instead, they attended medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press and by the government as "substandard."

~ Sugar cost four cents a pound. Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen. Coffee cost fifteen cents a pound.

~ Most women only washed their hair once a month and used borax or egg yolks for shampoo.

~ Canada passed a law prohibiting poor people from entering the country for any reason, either as travelers or immigrants.

~ The five leading causes of death in the U.S. were: 1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke

~ The American flag had 45 stars. Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska hadn't been admitted to the Union yet.

~ Drive-by-shootings -- in which teenage boys galloped down the street on horses and started randomly shooting at houses, carriages, or anything else that caught their fancy -- were an ongoing problem in Denver and other cities in the West.

~ The population of Las Vegas, Nevada was thirty. The remote desert community was inhabited by only a handful of ranchers and their families.

~ Plutonium, insulin, and antibiotics hadn't been discovered yet. Scotch tape, crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented.

~ There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.

~ One in ten U.S. adults couldn't read or write. Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.

~ Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at corner drugstores. According to one pharmacist, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and the bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health."

~ Coca-Cola contained cocaine instead of caffeine.

~ Punch card data processing had recently been developed, and early predecessors of the modern computer were used for the first time by the government to help compile the 1900 census.

~ Eighteen percent of households in the United States had at least one full-time servant or domestic.

~ There were about 230 reported murders in the U.S. annually.

 

Memo from God

To: YOU

Date: TODAY

From: THE BOSS

Subject: YOURSELF

Reference: LIFE

I am God. Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help. If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box.

All situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours. Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.

If you find yourself stuck in traffic; Don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.

Should you have a bad day at work; think of the man who has been out of work for years.

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror; think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.

Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.

Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; remember, things could be worse.

You could be one of them!

Author unknown

TODAY’S WORD

Kinetic \kuh-NET-ik\ adjective

1 : of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith

2 a : active, lively b : dynamic, energizing

3 : of or relating to art (as sculpture or assemblage) having mechanical parts which can be set in motion : of or relating to kinetic art

TODAY’S REFLECTION

But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Matthew 6:3-4

In Jesus' day, the Pharisees made a big show of their piety. Jesus was teaching the disciples to be discreet in their good works, doing them for the Lord rather than for the world You never know when a kind word or a helpful deed will change someone’s outlook. You may never know it, but God sees it all and will give his blessing

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

When the down of a dandelion contracts, it is a sign of rain

92 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 !!!

MA

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