FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MARCH 1ST, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom; justice; honor; duty; mercy; hope.

Sir Winston Churchill

TODAYS ACTION

Every day, remind yourself of your own ability, of your good mind, and affirm that you can make something really good out of your life

TODAY'S QUOTE

A picture, it is said, is worth a thousand words, but cannot a few well-spoken words convey as many pictures?

Author Unknown

HAPPY THURSDAY

Today we celebrate a new day and a new month. One which we’ve never seen before. It’s a fresh start for each and every one of us. Maybe yesterday wasn’t so great, but today is the gift we’ve been given to do the best we can with.

As I sip my good coffee each morning and check my e-mail and read my daily devotions I’m always eager to see what might be there for me. The devotions are always meaningful. It seems there is always something in God’s Word that applies to the day and gives me a lift.

Our weather man says we’ll be warm today with showers – rain showers that is…maybe they’ll wash away some of the snow piles. That would be a good thing.

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

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

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

God Bless You !

TODAY IS...ST. DAVID’S DAY

Saint David is the patron saint of Wales. He was recognised as a Catholic saint in 1120. After the Protestant Reformation, his birthday, March 1, was made into a national festival. It is celebrated by schools and cultural societies throughout Wales. It's the custom to wear a leek or a daffodil - two of their national emblems.

National Museums and Galleries of Wales http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/home/

TODAYS TRIVIA

To the Romans, March was Martius, named for Mars, the god of war. On the ancient calendar, March was the first month of the year until 46 B.C. In England it was the first month until 1752. Gems for March are: bloodstone, jasper and aquamarine. The flowers for the month of March are: daffodil and jonquil.

Today is International Sisters' Day. On the first day of Women's History Month, women celebrate the unique bond between sisters of all ages, whether blood sisters, sisters-in-law, or close-as-sisters friends.

March is Women's History Month, American Red Cross Month, National Peanut Month, National Noodle Month, National Lawn Mower Tune-Up Month, International Mirth Month, Humorists Are Artists Month (HAAM), Mirth Month and Irish-American Heritage Month - The month of Saint Patrick's Day.

Today is National Pig Day Honors the pig as one of the most useful and intelligent domestic animals GO HOG WILD !

Today is National Share a Smile Day

 Ohio Admission Day - Ohio became the 17th state of the U.S. in 1803.

1780: Pennsylvania became the first state to abolish slavery.

1864: Rebecca Lee became the first black woman to receive an American medical degree, from the New England Female Medical College in Boston.

1904: Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda, Iowa. His hits included "In the Mood," "String of Pearls," and "Moonlight Serenade." He was leader of the U.S. Army Air Force Band when his plane crashed into the English Channel during World War II.

1962: Former newspaper reporter turned Kresge store manager Harry Cunningham opened the first Kmart in a suburb of Detroit.

TODAY'S SMILE

Recently Lori took her children to a restaurant. Her six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As they bowed our heads he said, "God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And liberty and justice for all! Amen!"

Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby Lori heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice-cream! Why, I never!" Hearing this, Lori's son burst into tears and asked her, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?"

As Lori assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at Lori's son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer." "Really?" Lori's son asked. "Cross my heart," the man replied. Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."

Naturally, Lori bought her kids ice cream at the end of the meal (How could she resist?). Her son stared at his for a moment and then did something worth remembering the rest of life. He picked up his sundae, and without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With abig smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes--and my soul is good already!"

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, "Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven." "And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea." -Matthew 18:1

TODAY'S WORD

fulsome\FULL-sum\ adjective

1 a : characterized by abundance : copious b : generous in amount, extent, or spirit 2 : exceeding the bounds of good taste : overdone 3 : excessively complimentary or flattering : effusive

TODAY'S REFLECTION

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

 Matthew 13:44

Jesus was trying to tell the people of the joy they would find in following God's way I have found from experience that I can go through the most dreadful circumstance and the joy of knowing that the Lord is with me gives me the strength I need to go on.

http://www.dailyguideposts.com

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

Luck is loaned, not owned.

19 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

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 28th, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing

Abraham Lincoln

TODAY’S ACTION

Cultivate friendships with hopeful people. Surround yourself with friends who think positive, faith-producing thoughts and who contribute to a creative atmosphere. This will keep you restimulated with a faith attitude.

TODAY’S QUOTE

Individually, we are one drop. Together we are an ocean.

Author Unknown

HAPPY WEDNESDAY

Good News ! I only had an 8 hour day of work yesterday. The younger of my two bosses came back from out of town. That was a pleasant surprise as I got to have a lunch hour out!

We had a ’powdered sugar donut’ coating of new snow on the ground, but that was all. Today it is supposed to be a little warmer – high 30’s they say.

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

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

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

TODAY IS…FLORAL DESIGN DAY

Honoring the art of floral design Throughout recorded history, people have used flowers to express their feelings, enhance their surroundings, and to commemorate important rituals and observances. The knowledge of how our ancestors used flowers comes to us in numerous ways. All forms of art, depict the use of flowers: music, books, paintings, sculpture, ceramics and tapestries are only examples of some of the sources of information regarding the use of flowers in past times.

REMEMBER TO TAKE TIME TO STOP

AND ARRANGE THE ROSES

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Tooth Fairy Day

Today is National Chocolate Souffle Day.

1930 - Ted Lewis and his orchestra recorded On the Sunny Side of the Street for Columbia Records on this day. Mr. Lewis was heard as the featured vocalist as well, on the tune that has been recorded hundreds of times and is an American music standard.

1953: Scientists James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA, the molecule that contains the human genes.

1983: The concluding episode of the long-running television series "M*A*S*H" drew what was then the largest TV audience in U.S. history.

TODAY’S SMILE

While visiting my sister's home recently, I walked past my young neice's room before bedtime and observed her kneeling beside her bed, with her head bowed and hands folded, repeating the alphabet.

"What are you doing?" I asked. "I'm saying my prayers," she explained, a sweet smile across her face, "But I couldn't think of just what I wanted to say. So I'm just saying all the letters of the alphabet, and God can put them together however he thinks best."

The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.

Romans 8:26

TODAY’S WORD

contusion (noun) [kahn-TOO-zhahn, kahn-TYOO-zhahn]

1. an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration: "Snowboarding for the first time left Eve with such a sizable contusion that she invested in pants with strategic padding."

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.

Psalm 73:24

Perhaps, today, you have a problem which has baffled you. There is an answer to every problem, and God is thinking along with you. If you put every problem in God’s hands, ask Him to give you the right answer, believe that He is doing just that, and will take the guidance that comes, your decisions will turn out right

http://www.dailyguideposts.com

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Whitecaps on a pond or river foretell rain.

20 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

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

www.bigmarainey.com

MY JOURNALS

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FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 27th, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.

Rosa Parks

TODAY’S ACTION

Create something beautiful with the intention of giving it away.

TODAY’S QUOTE

I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in charge, I believe everything will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about.

Henry Ford

HAPPY TUESDAY

Today is the 2nd of my long work days this week. Hopefully tomorrow won’t be one too ! We had light flurries all day yesterday, but nothing really accumulated. The ground must have been above freezing as it just melted off. We still cannot see any grass in our yard though. Mounds are still there from the Valentines Day Storm.

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

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

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

God Bless You !

TODAY IS… CELEBRATE THE MIRACLE OF YOU DAY

Each of us is a miracle, a unique marvel. You have a purpose for being here. Only you can discover the reason for your being here.

Choose happiness, choose love, choose to celebrate life...

It's up to YOU.

http://www.dailycelebrations.com

TODAY’S TRIVIA

1960 - Family Circle comic strip debuted in newspapers. When Family Circle magazine complained, cartoonist Bil Keane renamed it The Family Circus.

1974 - A new magazine was issued by Time-Life (now Time-Warner). The magazine was People. It had an initial run of one million copies and became the most successful celebrity weekly ’zine ever published.

1995: The movie "Forrest Gump" won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and a Best Actor Oscar for Tom Hanks.

1997: God received an American Family Publisher's Sweepstakes entry mailed to Florida's Bushnell Assembly of God Church which began, "God, you may already be a winner."

TODAY’S SMILE

We've all been passed by motorists on the road going much faster than we were. But you can imagine my shock at recently being passed by a speeding lady going down the middle of the road's dotted line at a truly breakneck speed (at least 100 mph, on only a two lane road)!

The danger she proposed was high, so you can imagine my relief when I passed her later on down the road parked in front of a car with whirling lights.

Their conversation went something like this... "License and Registration please," the officer asked.

"It's okay, Officer, I have a special license that allows me to do this," said the lady, smiling.

 "Yeah, right!" he replied, "I've never heard of such a license."

The lady reached into her purse and handed him her license.

"Just as I suspected," the officer said, "this is an ordinary license, and I see nothing here that would allow you special consideration."

But the lady, still smiling, pointed to the bottom of the license. "See? It says so right here: 'Tear Along The Dotted Line.'" ********************************************************** What set of instructions are you following for your life?

 Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord," will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. -Matthew 7:21, 1 John 2:17

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TODAY’S LINK

 THINGS AREN’T ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM

http://www.my-tgif.com/illusion.htm

TODAY’S WORD

ev·a·nes·cent adjective

Vanishing or likely to vanish like vapor.

Synonyms transient. –ev a·nes cent·ly adv.

The joy and moral stimulation of work no longer must be forgotten in the mad chase of evanescent profits.

 TODAY’S REFLECTION

For, to begin with, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you; and to some extent I believe it.

1 Corinthians 11.18

Once upon a time, almost everybody was an ear. All the ears had a big convention and were having a wonderful time when a nose and a mouth walked in, sat down on the back row, and were very quiet. But soon the sergeant-at-arms walked over and said, "You fellows don't look like ears to me. I'm kicking you out." So the nose and the mouth left. But after a while the convention hall caught fire and destroyed all the ears because no noses were there to smell the smoke and no mouths were there to warn them the place was on fire!

A Parable by Arnold Prater

A person who loses her sense of smell suffers. A person who loses his or her eyes has a much different view point. The same thing is true about members of Christ's body, the church. Every one of us is essential. Everyone is indispensable.

 Daily Devotions http://www.devotions.net

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

When requesting seconds at tea, always ask for "some tea," not "more tea."

21 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

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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MY JOURNALS

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FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 26th, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.

Henry Ford

TODAY’S ACTION

Become a conqueror of circumstances.

TODAY’S QUOTE

 A hug is a great gift ... one size fits all, it can be given for any occasion, and it's easy to exchange

HAPPY MONDAY

Back to work ! Our weather warmed up and we did not have the terrible ice they predicted for yesterday. Today we may get a little snow, but they say it won’t be too much.

I have 2 ten hours days to start off the work week. Monday and Tuesday, both my bosses are out of the office so I’ll have to be there from 7 til 5 each day with no lunch break. I usually pack my lunch and eat at my desk anyway.

Here we are the last week of February already. I’ll not be sad to see it go. March brings Spring and I am really ready for it.!

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

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

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

TODAY IS…RING FINGER DAY

The custom of wearing a wedding ring on the third finger (not counting the thumb) of the left hand was started by the Greeks in the 3rd century B.C. - by mistake! The physicians wrongly believed that a vein ran from this finger to the heart. They called this the "vein of love" and considered this the logical place to wear a ring symbolizing love.

 TODAY’S TRIVIA

Blue Jeans Monday - (The name of this day changes with the day of the week on which this date falls.) Levi Strauss, creator of the world's first blue jeans, was born in Bavaria on this day in 1829

Grand Canyon Day - The Grand Canyon National Park was established on this day in 1919

1869 15th Amendment guaranteeing right to vote sent to states

1895 Michael Owens of Toledo OH patents a glass-blowing machine

1930

1st red & green traffic lights installed (Manhattan NYC)

TODAY’S SMILE

If You...

If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the million who won't survive the week.

If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture or the pangs of starvation, you are ahead of 20 million people around the world.

If you attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death, you are more blessed than almost three billion people in the world.

If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of this world.

If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace, you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy.

If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful, you are blessed because the majority can, but most do not.

If you can read this message, you are more blessed than over two billion people in the world that cannot read anything at all.

You are so blessed in ways you may never even know.

TODAY’S WORD

Colporteur \KAHL-por-ter\

noun : a peddler of religious books

When she was working as a colporteur, Lena found some people to be more receptive to her offerings than others.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air, come and perch in its branches.

Matthew 13: 32

Jesus said that was how the kingdom of God would grow from a very small beginning. Many things grow from very small beginnings. Then Jesus taught, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you" (Matthew 17:20).

Do you have seemingly impossible "mountains" blocking your path? God is with you every step of the way. Faith can help you do the impossible.

 http://www.dailyguideposts.com

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

To prevent bad luck, never shake out a tablecloth after dark.

22 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

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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MY JOURNALS

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FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 25th, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Good thoughts are prayers.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Resolve to improve one aspect of your life

TODAY’S QUOTE

Tell someone there are 300 billion stars in the universe and they will believe you. Tell them a bench has wet paint on it and they will have to touch it to be sure.

Murphy's Law

HAPPY SUNDAY

My plans are church this morning then to get a little shopping done. After that I’m home for the day to get some much needed things done around here.

It’s supposed to rain ice here , maybe a quarter inch of ice then rain changing to snow. I just may not make it to church or shopping. We’ll see….

Hopefully the roads won’t get bad.

The long range forecast looks like winter will remain for yet another week.

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

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

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

TODAY IS…GO BOWLING DAY

The Egyptians were rolling a ball to knock down targets more than 7,000 years old, but modern day bowling is a very American sport. The Dutch in New Amsterdam (New York) were bowling at ninepins in 1650. Their alley was a long plank only about a foot wide, so... lots of gutter balls.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Chocolate Covered Peanuts Day.

Today is National Cuddle Day.

The 79th annual Academy Awards will be presented tonight at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.

1862 Paper currency (greenbacks) introduced in US by President Abraham Lincoln

1950 "Your Show of Shows" with Sid Caesar & Imogene Coca premieres on NBC

2004: The Mel Gibson film ''The Passion of the Christ'' opened in 3,000 U.S. theaters on Ash Wednesday.

TODAY’S LINK

 MY BEAUTIFUL AMERICA

http://oldbluewebdesigns.com/mybeautifulamerica.htm

TODAY’S SMILE

Three Camels

Noah was standing at the gangplank checking off the pairs of animals when he saw three camels trying to get on board. "Wait a minute!" he said. "Two each is the limit. One of you will have to stay behind."

"It won't be me," said the first camel. "I'm the camel whose back is broken by the last straw."

"I'm the one people swallow while straining at a gnat," said the second.

"And I am the one that shall pass through the eye of a needle sooner than a rich man shall enter heaven." said the third.

"Well, I guess you had better all come in," said Noah,

"the world is going to need all of you."

TODAY’S WORD

mendacious (adjective) [men-DAY-shahs]

1. given to lying or deception; untruthful; 'a mendacious person': "Your bright but mendacious child has shown a pattern of missed classes and assignments, always accompanied with tales of supernatural obstacles beyond his control."

2. deliberately false or untrue; 'a mendacious statement' adverb form: mendaciously

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.

Luke 12:15

The pursuit of possessions continues to be one of the most powerful motivations that people can experience. But can the accumulation of things bring true satisfaction? Life must always be more than just the inventory of the things we own. Only God is able to bring real satisfaction to our lives.

Our Daily Bread

http://www.rbc.org

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Thunder in February means poor sugaring.

 23 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

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

www.bigmarainey.com

MY JOURNALS

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FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24,2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 24th, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.

Zig Ziglar

TODAY’S ACTION

Rejoice, the future is full of promise.

TODAY’S QUOTE

There's nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an inquisitive child.

Frank A. Clark

HAPPY SATURDAY

Once again I’m off to spend the day with Dad. Tomorrow is church and catch up day. I did manage to get the laundry done after work on Friday, So Sunday will just be cleaning up. I also need to do a little shopping so the day will go really fast for sure.

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

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

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

TODAY IS…DINOSAUR LOVERS DAY

The word "dinosaur" was invented by Sir Richard Owen in 1842 to describe "fearfully great reptiles" - and there were only three dinosaurs known at the time. Scientists have now identified more than 700 speicies in many shapes and sizes. They lived from 225 million years ago up until about 65 million years ago. But, actually they live on today as the birds.

DINOSAUR EGG HUNT

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/96/dinoeggs/

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Basking Day, a day to get outdoors and bask

Today is National Tortilla Chip Day.

Today is National Swamp Cabbage Day

1868: The first U.S. parade with floats wound through downtown Mobile, Alabama.

1916: Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" opened in New York.

1938 - The first nylon bristle toothbrush was made in Arlington, NJ. It was the first time that nylon yarn had been used commercially. Two years later, nylon hosiery was introduced.

1940: Frances Langford recorded one of the classic songs of all time – and one that would become a Walt Disney trademark. "When You Wish Upon a Star" was recorded on Decca Records during a session in Los Angeles.

TODAY’S SMILE

I recently decided to stop by a fast-food drive-through for lunch. I ordered the #1 combo (hamburger, fries, and a coke) for $4.29... no biggie size. When confirming my order, the clerk said, "Your total is $4.83, please drive forward." "$4.83?" I thought, "for a $4.29 meal? That's 54 cents tax! That can't be right."

My mind quickly began to calculate... tax is 8 cents on the dollar in my city, and with $4.29 that would be 35 cents max. I have heard about workers overcharging drive through customers and skimming the money for themselves, so I was beginning to get suspicious. I then got a pen and paper and did the long division (since there were 2 cars ahead of me). 483 divided by 429... I had been charged over 12 percent tax!

When I got to the window I handed the clerk a 5 and asked, "Do you know what the sales tax is here?" The clerk didn't know. I said, "$4.83 for a $4.29 meal is 12 percent tax. That can't be right--can I talk to the manager?"

The clerk gave me my change and called the manager. When the manager came over, I asked what the sales tax is in our city, and the manager said it was 8 percent. "I just just paid $4.83 for a $4.29 meal--that's over 12 percent sales tax" I said.

The manager got a funny look on her face and said that maybe the computer had rung it up wrong or had charged me for the biggie size (even though the biggie upgrade was 35 cents--which would put the total over $5).

The manager quickly checked the figures, and when coming to the same conclusion as myself, she opened the drawer and gave me my extra change.

 "Good job!" I thought to myself. "All my wonderful education has heightened my mental mathematical adeptness so that I can do percentages in my head, and my superior intellect has foiled a feeble attempt by a drive-through worker to overcharge me."

 I took the twenty cents the manager handed me and, proud of my staggering genius, smugly drove off... without my food.

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. -Proverbs 16:18

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TODAY’S WORD

epigeal (ep-i-JEE-uhl) adjective

Living close to the ground, as certain plants.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

Hebrews 12:14

God’s Word tells us that true happiness comes by keeping God’s law (Ps. 1:1-2; Prov. 16:20; 29:18).

God demands holiness and has called us to live a holy life—one that exemplifies His moral character

When we face decisions about the way we should act or how we should live, we must keep in mind that God’s command is not "Be happy," but "Be holy."

True joy will come from a holy, God-honoring life

OUR DAILY BREAD

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

When snowdrifts face to the north, spring will arrive early.

24 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

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR F R I D A Y , FEBRUARY 23rd, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 23RD, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Prayer does not change God, but changes him who prays.

Soren Kierkegaard

TODAY’S ACTION

Rely on your faith during challenging times; be strong and courageous.

TODAY’S QUOTE

If you can't make it better, you can laugh at it.

Erma Bombeck

HAPPY FINALLY FRIDAY

After having a little touch of Spring in the air on Wednesday, Winter returned in the form of high Winds bringing in some more of that artic air. East of us in the snow belt they were to get more snow. Hopefully it won’t come our way.

Rain, snow, ice wind are all predicted for the weekend. We’ll just have to wait and see what we get. As far as I know my weekend will be a repeat of last week with nothing special on the calendar.

Of course all our days are special ones. We are blessed more often than not.

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

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

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

TODAY IS…LITTLE LULU DAY

Little Lulu was created by Marjorie Henderson Buell. It started as a single-panel cartoon in the Saturday Evening Post February 23, 1935. Little Lulu continued to be featured weekly through 1945. That same year, Western Publishing Company turned her into a character that starred in comic books, coloring and activity books, records, games, puzzles, dolls and sewing cards.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Tootsie Roll Day - Leo Hirschfield brought the recipe for Tootsie Rolls from his native Austria. He made the candy bits in his kitchen behind his candy store, where he sold the rolls for a penny each.

Today is National Banana Bread Day

Today is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day.

Called "the greatest composer that ever lived" by Beethoven, Baroque master Georg Friederich Händel (1685–1759) was born on this day in Halle, Germany and trained in Italy.

1455 Johannes Gutenberg prints 1st book, the Bible

1939: Walt Disney won an Oscar for the film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" at the Academy Award ceremonies that were held at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Disney actually received one Oscar statuette and seven miniature ones for his work."

1940 Walt Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio", released

1954 1st mass inoculation with Salk vaccine (Pittsburgh)

TODAY’S SMILE

HE'S WATCHING

 A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he picked up a CD player to place in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, "Jesus is watching you."

He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked his flashlight out, and froze. When he heard nothing more after a bit, he shook his head, promised himself a vacation after the next big score, then clicked the light on and began searching for more valuables. Just as he pulled the stereo out so he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard, "Jesus is watching you."

Freaked out, he shone his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice. Finally,in the corner of the room, his flashlight beam came to rest on a parrot. "Did you say that?" He hissed at the parrot. "Yep," the parrot confessed, then squawked, "I'm just trying to warn you."

The burglar relaxed. "Warn me, huh? Who in the world are you?"

"Moses," replied the bird. "Moses?" the burglar laughed. "What kind of people would name a bird Moses?"

"The kind of people that would name a Rottweiler Jesus."

TODAY’S WORD

cu·bi·cle noun

1. A small compartment, as for work or study. 2. A small sleeping compartment, especially within a dormitory

TODAY’S REFLECTION

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself…encourage you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.

2 Thessalonians 2:16

Are you still in love with Jesus? Before you remember anything, remember him. If you forget anything, don’t forget him.

Has it been a while since you stared at the heavens in speechless amazement? Has it been a while since you realized God’s divinity and your carnality?

If it has, then you need to know something. He is still there. He hasn’t left.

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

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

A copper penny taped to your navel is said to cure seasickness.

25 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

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 22ND, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening.

Mohandas K. Gandhi

TODAY’S ACTION

Have the faith to move mountains

TODAY’S QUOTE

George Washington is the only president who didn't blame the previous administration for his troubles.

Author Unknown

HAPPY THURSDAY

AND Happy Birthday to my BIL

 May the dear Lord bless you today and always.

Yesterday was a long day. After work I had my income taxes done, then after that met DS#5 and his wife and her father for dinner at Friendly’s . DS#5 got free dinners for us if he let this financial planner give us a short talk. Dinner was great and free too ! Then I went to church and got my ashes. And was finally home for the night a little after 8.

Today I’ll be home right after work. That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it.

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

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

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

TODAY IS…POLAR BEAR DAY

Polar bears are the world's largest land carnivore. A male stands between eight and nine feet tall and weighs between 750 and 1400 pounds. They only live in the circumpolar North, and there are five countries where they are found: U. S. (Alaska), Canada, Russia, Denmark (Greenland), and Norway.

ALL ABOUT POLAR BEARS http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/

TODAY’S TRIVIA

 George Washington's Birthday (1732)

Today is National Chili Day

Today is National Be Humble Day

Today is Teddy Bear Day

1732: The first U.S. president, George Washington, was born at his parents' plantation in the Virginia Colony

1879: Frank Winfield Woolworth opened the nation's first 5-cent store in Utica, New York.

1889: President Cleveland signed a bill to admit the Dakotas, Montana and Washington state to the Union

1900: Hawaii becomes a US Territory.

TODAY’S SMILE EIGHT GIFTS THAT COST NOTHING

 1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING... But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.

2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION... Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.

3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER... Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."

4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE... It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life.

5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT... A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR... Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE... There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION... The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone, really it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.

Author Unknown

(A PRAYER)

 Lord, Thou knowest better than I know myself that I am growing older...Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from craving to straighten out everybody's affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom, it seems a pity not to use it all, but Thou knowest, Lord, that I want a few friends at the end.

Amen!

TODAY’S WORD

 sal·u·tar·y adjective.

1. Effecting or designed to effect an improvement; remedial: salutary advice.

2. Favorable to health; wholesome: a salutary climate

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith...

I Corinthians 16:13

One of the most important things in life is standing firm to the end. We start a project with good intentions and then allow other things to get in the way and we don't persevere Are you letting others discourage you about your plans? Are you listening to them, rather than going to God in prayer and listening for his answer?

When God is your partner, you can stand firm in the faith -- in God and in yourself.

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Pisceans tend to be sensitive, compassionate, sympathetic, and imaginative

26 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

MY HOMEPAGE

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FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 21ST, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely, or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature, and God.

Anne Frank

TODAY’S ACTION

Have great hopes and dare to go all out for them.

TODAY’S QUOTE

There is no one recipe for happiness, but love is always an ingredient.

Anonymous

HAPPY WEDNESDAY

OVER THE HUMP DAY!

I had my pancakes for supper last night. The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is often called ‘Pancake Day’ or ‘Fat Tuesday’. Many were celebrating ‘Mardi Gras’. I ate my pancakes and am probably a little fatter too !

This evening I’m supposed to meet DS#5 and his wife for dinner after work and then later on I’ll go to church and receive my ashes. We have ashes placed on our foreheads to remind us that ‘to dust we shall return.’ .

This is a time of repentance and reflection. I’ll be putting a few Lenten Reflections in my journal ‘What’s New at My House’ if you care to read them.

It’s so nice to know that the work week is half over !

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

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

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

TODAY IS…BARLEY PUDDING DAY

Barley is a hearty grain high in protein and carbohydrates. It is most often seen in soups or stews and usually compared to rice. Using it to make pudding is a traditional Irish method that turns this grain into a delicious dessert

1 quart water

4 Tbsp Pearl barley

1 1/2 lb apples - peeled, cored and sliced

3 Tbsp sugar

3/4 cup heavy cream

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1. Put the barley in the water and bring to the boil. Add the sliced apples and continue cooking over medium-low heat until the barley and apples are soft. 2. Pour into a blender and blend until smooth. Return mixture to the saucepan. 3. Add sugar and lemon juice. Bring to the boil again. Remove from heat, allow to cool, and then chill. Stir in cream right before serving.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent, observed in many Christian churches as a period of fasting and penitence

1878: The first telephone directory was issued, by the District Telephone Company of New Haven, Connecticut

1929: At the Victor Records studio in New York City, Jimmie Rodgers recorded 11 songs, including "Desert Blues" and "Any Old Time." He was already America’s first country music superstar

1885: The Washington Monument was dedicated

1931: Alka Seltzer is introduced. Oh, what a relief it is!

1947 - Edwin Land demonstrated a nifty new gadget to the Optical Society of America in New York City. It was the first camera to take, develop and print a picture on photo paper (in black and white back then) all in about a minute. He called his invention the Polaroid Land Camera.

TODAY’S SMILE

DO GOOD ANYWAY

People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered... Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives...

Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies...

Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you...

Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight...

Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous...

Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow...

Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough...

Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God...

It never was between you and them anyway.

TODAY’S WORD

a·me·na·ble adjective

Responsive to advice, authority, or suggestion; tractable. Synonym obedient.

2. Responsible to higher authority; accountable. Synonym at responsible.

3. Open to testing, criticism, or judgment

TODAY’S REFLECTION

…a time to weep and a time to laugh...

Ecclesiastes 3:4

 If you are feeling crushed by life's problems, perhaps now is the time to go to the Lord in prayer, release your anxieties to his loving care, and start to lighten up and look for the fun.

Relax and allow yourself to laugh. Sometimes it takes discipline, but with the Lord's help, you can do it! A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit Proverbs 15:13

From Daily Guideposts

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

During cold and flu season, wipe the telephone mouthpiece with a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol

27 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

MY HOMEPAGE

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FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 20th, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Let us always greet each other with a smile for the smile is the beginning of love.

Mother Teresa

TODAY’S ACTION

Today pursue the quality of mercy.

TODAY’S QUOTE

The miracles of nature do not seem miracles because they are so common. If no one had ever seen a flower, even a dandelion would be the most startling event in the world.

Anonymous

HAPPY TUESDAY

Yesterday was a great day off, the sun did shine and it was warmer, though the wind was still a bit chilly. I’ll put a few pictures for you all to see on my journal page this morning.

Back to work this morning and I think we are supposed to get a rain/snow mix today. I hope it doesn’t get icy. The high temp is supposed to be just above freezing . It really feels wonderful just to step out side and not have that artic air hit you.

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

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

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

TODAY IS…GUM DROP DAY !

Gum drops are one of those old fashioned candies everyone still loves. They were probably first made in Germany as a jellied candy. Sugar cooked at a low temperature plus gelatin kept it soft. Molding it into the familiar drop shape gave it it's name. They were the early version of the Gummie candies so popular today.

GUM DROP COOKIES

1 cup brown sugar

1 tsp baking powder

2 sticks butter

1 cup sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

2 eggs

1 tbsp vanilla

1 tsp soda

3 1/2 cups flour

1/4 tsp salt

FILLING

1 cup coconut

1 cup nuts

2 cups Oatmeal

1 lb. small gumdrops (take out the black ones)

 1. Blend the cookie dough ingredients together in a large bowl. Mix well. 2. Mix the filling ingredients together separately. Add this to your bowl of cookie dough and mix in with a large spoon. 3. Drop by teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F about 12 to 15 minutes.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Bursting Day in Iceland, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day in many other places.

Today is Northern Hemisphere Hoodie-Hoo Day. At noon everyone yells "Hoodie-Hoo" to chase away winter and make way for spring

1792: President Washington signed an act creating the U.S. Postal Service. Letters delivered up to 30 miles cost six cents to mail. For letters up to 150 miles, postage was 12½ cents

1940: MGM released the movie cartoon "Puss Gets the Boot," the first starring Tom and Jerry, though Tom was called Jasper. Jasper and Jerry were nominated for an Academy Award, but lost. Eventually, Tom and Jerry won seven Oscars for their creators Hanna and Barbera.

1962: American astronaut John Glenn landed safely after three orbits of Earth in a Mercury space capsule "Friendship Seven."

TODAY’S SMILE

Lord help me to relax about insignificant details beginning tomorrow at 7:41:23 AM

Lord help me to consider people's feelings, even if most of them ARE hypersensitive.

Lord help me to take responsibility for my own actions, even though they're usually NOT my fault.

Lord, help me to not try to RUN everything. But, if You need some help, please feel free to ASK me!

Lord, help me to be more laid back, and help me to do it EXACTLY right.

Lord help me to take things more seriously, especially laughter, parties, and dancing.

Lord give me patience, and I mean right NOW!

Lord help me not be a perfectionist. (Did I spell that correctly?)

Lord, help me to finish everything I sta

Lord, help me to keep my mind on one th -- Look, a bird -- ing at a time.

Lord help me to do only what I can, and trust you for the rest. And would you mind putting that in writing?

Lord keep me open to others' ideas, WRONG though they may be.

Lord help me be less independent, but let me do it my way.

Lord help me follow established procedures today. On second thought, I'll settle for a few minutes.

Lord, help me slow down andnotrushthroughwhatIdo.

Amen

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

Psalm 46:10

TODAY’S WORD

ad·mon·ish

transitive verb ad·mon·ished, ad·mon·ish·ing, ad·mon·ish·es.

1. To reprove gently but earnestly. 2. To counsel (another) against something to be avoided; caution. 3. To remind of something forgotten or disregarded, as an obligation or a responsibility.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Do all things without grumbling and disputing

Phil 2:14 .

Ever been around a sourpuss? We all have. And even when we try to resist being influenced by such negativism, we find some of it rubbing off.

 HOW UNFAIR to pass around the poison of pessimism! It creates an atmosphere of wholesale negativism where nothing but the bad side of everything is emphasized

Charles Swindoll

We have no more right to put our discordant states of mind into the lives of those around us and rob them of their sunshine and brightness than we have to enter their houses and steal their silverware.

Author Unknown

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Clean up shards of glass with a piece of white bread

28 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 19TH, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 19th, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Tackle life with abandon. Go all out, hold nothing back.

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

TODAY’S ACTION

Today take time to observe and appreciate God’s amazing miracles.

TODAY’S QUOTE

You'll learn more about a road by travelling it than by consulting all the maps in the world.

Author Unknown

HAPPY MONDAY

Today is a vacation day for me so…DD and I will be going on our annual Presidents’ Day shopping trip to the outlet mall. The weather is supposed to be much warmer with NO snow. We’ll see…

I spoke with DS#4 and he’ll be leaving on another business trip the end of the week so I’ll be praying for a safe trip for him. It turns out that he was in our part of the State this past Tuesday and Wednesday for work. What a time to come to Ohio. His meeting for work was just one day, but because of all the snow he had to stay over.

DS#1 called and let me know that his MIL’s husband was in the hospital for tests Sunday evening, so we’ll be praying for him also.

It seems there is never a dull moment and always a lot to pray 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.

TODAY IS…WATCH CASABLANCA DAY

Casablanca is rated second (behind Citizen Kane) on the American Film Institute's Top 100 Greatest American Movies list. It was filmed in 59 days on the sound stages of Warner Bros. in 1942. The script was based on a play called "Everybody Goes to Rick's" that was never produced. With pages reaching the set as they were scheduled to be shot, nobody knew how the movie would end until the final days of production.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today in the U.S. is Presidents Day, honoring all former presidents, particularly George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, whose birthdays are in February.

To honor George Washington, today is National Cherry Pie Day

Today is National Chocolate Mint Day

1913: The first "prize" was placed in a Cracker Jack box.

1955 - Dot Records launched Two Hearts, Two Kisses, One Love, the first single by Pat Boone

1985: Coca-Cola introduced bottled Cherry Coke. Soda jerks at drug store fountains had been mixing it since the 1930s.

TODAY’S SMILE

A funny guy once said to me, "I'm planning to retire and live off my savings. What I'll do the second day, I have no idea."

But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. -Luke 12:31

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TODAY’S WORD

gla·cial adjective

1.a. Of, relating to, or derived from a glacier. b. Suggesting the extreme slowness of a glacier: Work proceeded at a glacial pace.

2.a. Often Glacial. Characterized or dominated by the existence of glaciers. Used of a geologic epoch. b. Pleistocene.

 3. Extremely cold; icy: glacial waters. Synonym cold.

4. Having the appearance of ice.

5.a. Lacking warmth and friendliness: a glacial stare. b. Coldly detached: a glacial composure

TODAY’S REFLECTION

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

I John 5:14

 There have been times when God answered my prayers in a way I never expected and I didn't believe he had answered. Then as events progressed, I saw that he had answered my prayer in a better way than I could have ever planned. I didn't have the patience to faithfully wait for his answer and I worried needlessly.

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Drink rosemary tea to enhance your memory.

29 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

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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