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Monday, September 5, 2005

FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Never minimize your ability to think your way through any situation Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

TODAY'S ACTION

Place your effort where it belongs.

A Prayer for Katrina Victims

Gracious Lord,

We pray for the victims of Hurricane Katrina in this time of great loss and grief. May You comfort the survivors and grieving families. Allow the fear of the people to turn to trust in You, O Lord. Please direct the rescue workers and guide the hands of those who care for the homeless. We pray that aid and support would arrive on every front. May they come with hope, but also with the means to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty and provide comfort to the needy. Provide strength, courage and wisdom to those in authority. Help them make the right decisions in this time of crisis and chaos. We pray that through this tragedy, the human family would stand together in courage and hope for the victims who need You more than ever. In Your merciful name we pray, Amen

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TODAY'S QUOTE

The secret of joy in work is contained in one word - excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.

Pearl Buck, The Joy of Children, 1964

HAPPY 'THOUGHTFUL' TUESDAY!

BACK TO WORK !

It was great to see the family and enjoy an extra day off, but now we're sipping coffee again and heading back to work. Only 4 days of work this week and I'm sure they will go by fast. I've an 'ordinary' week ahead as nothing other than work is on the calendar! Hopefully I'll be able to get a lot done around here. We'll see...

Have a greatday all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !

TODAY IS...BRAZIL DAY

In 1500, Portuguese Admiral Pedro Alvares Cabral, was the first European to reach Brazil and initiated Portuguese colonization. On this day in 1822, Pedro I, son of King Joao VI, declared Brazil an independent empire from Portugal and assumed throne as emperor.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
BRAZIL

And it's...

Co-ed College Day - In 1837, Oberlan College became the first U.S. college to admit women

TODAY'S TRIVIA

1565: Spanish land at St. Augustine, Florida

1628: Endecott & Puritans land at Salem: start of Massachusetts Bay Colony

1716: 1st lighthouse in US built, in Boston

1959: The first Barbie Doll was sold this day by Mattel Toy Corporation. Today, the original Barbie, along with her pals, Ken and Skipper, are collectors items, although new versions are continually being produced

1966: Star Trek appears on TV for the first time on NBC

TODAY'S SMILE

Three preachers sat discussing the best positionsfor prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby.

"Kneeling is definitely best," claimed one.

"No," another contended. "I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to Heaven."

"You're both wrong," the third insisted. "The most effective prayer position is lying prostrate, face down on the floor."

The repairman could contain himself no longer. "Fellas," he interrupted, the best prayin' I ever did was hangin' upside down from a telephone pole

Law of the Search: The first place to look for anything is the last place you would expect to find it. Corollary: It will not be in the last place you expect to find it

TODAY'S WORD ir·re·me·a·ble adjective

Affording no possibility of return

TODAY'S REFLECTION

We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope

Romans 5: 3-4

Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things.

Henry Ward Beecher

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

It is easier to drive nails through wood if they are first pushed through a bar of soap

16 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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Sunday, September 4, 2005

FOR MONDAY, SEPTEPBER 5, 20O5

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2005

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step Martin Luther King, Jr.

TODAY'S ACTION

Always look to the good you can do in every situation

TODAY'S QUOTE

Change does not necessarily assure progress, but progress implacably requires change. Education is essential to change, for education creates both new wants and the ability to satisfy them
Henry Steele Commager

HAPPY MONDAY!

Happy Labor Day I'm glad and thankful for a job to go to. When I think about all the people with out one and I'm sorry for all the times I hated to have to go to work. Why does it take something terrible happening to remind us of how blessed we are??? The good Lord sure does shake us up every now and then.

Today I'm working on the gifts that will need to be done for the coming birthdays in my family. DD and her hubby will probably be by later for a visit . I had a great day yesterday with the campers and will post pictures on my journal page-GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE.

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

TODAY IS...HOUSEKEEPERS DAY !

Without housekeepers our lives would be in chaos, and our homes would be like messy little pig pens!
HURRAY FOR HOUSEKEEPERS!
A day is not enough - lets give em' a whole month! Maybe even a whole year!

And if you do your own housekeeping, pat yourself on the back - and take the day off

TODAY'S TRIVIA

1774: The first Continental Congress convened in secret in Philadelphia 1836: Sam Houston was elected president of the Republic of Texas

1882: 10,000 workers marched in the first Labor Day parade in New York City

1885: 1st gasoline pump is delivered to a gasoline dealer -- Jake Gumper of Ft. Wayne, Indiana

1956: Johnny Cash hit the record charts running, with "I Walk The Line". Cash's debut hit song climbed to number 17 on the pop music charts

1987: After 30 years on television, "American Bandstand," hosted by Dick Clark, was canceled

1997: Mother Teresa died of a heart attack in Calcutta, where she established her Missionaries of Charity order. She opened her first Calcutta slum school in 1949. She was 87

TODAY'S SMILE

Tom had never been on a fishing boat before, and he was now thinking it was the most stupid thing he'd ever done in his life. Who would ever have believed that seasickness could be this awful? With every pitch and roll, Tom wondered how he was going to survive the remaining two hours of the trip.

One of the deckhands came up to him and said, "Don't worry, young fella. Nobody ever died of seasickness."

"You've just taken away my last hope for relief," Tom said

ONE MORE...

An exasperated mother, whose son was always getting into mischief, finally asked him, "How do you expect to get into heaven?"

The boy thought it over and said, "Well, I'll just run in and out, and in and out, and keep slamming the door until St. Peter says, For heaven's sake, Jimmy, either come in or stay out

TODAY'S WORD

idiosyncratic

Pronunciation: /id-ee-oh-sin-KRAT-ic/
adj : of or pertaining to a peculiar individual trait

His idiosyncratic sleeping hours makes you wonder how he functions at work

TODAY'S REFLECTION

Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite Psalm 147:5

One of the beautiful sights of nature is a mother bird settled with her nestlings in the nest. The psalmist tells us that God lovingly cares for each of us, if we come to him, believing and surrendering our lives to his care

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC Store spices and dried herbs away from the stove--they'll lose flavor near heat and steam

17 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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Saturday, September 3, 2005

FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2005

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2O05

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs. Henry Ford

TODAY'S ACTION

Blossom into the best that you can be

TODAY'S QUOTE

If you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it. Anthony J. D'Angelo

HAPPY SUNDAY

I'm off to church and then to the Family Camp #3. It'll take about an hour to get there, so I should arrive in time for lunch. It should be a great day at the beach! I'll have lots of pictures tomorrow!

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

TODAY IS...National Newspaper Carrier Day

Today is the anniversary of the first "newscarrier" being hired - 10 year old Barney Flaherty in 1833. There was only one job requirement. He had to prove he could throw a newspaper into the bushes. Newspaper carriers everywhere have been following his example ever since

TODAY'S TRIVIA

1609: Navigator Henry Hudson discovered the island of Manhattan

1682: English astronomer Edmund Halley discovers his namesake comet

1781: Los Angeles was founded by Spanish settlers (in the Valley of Smokes as called by the Native Americans

1807: Robert Fulton begins operating his steamboat

1881: The Edison electric lighting system goes into operation as a generator serving 85 paying customers is switched on

1888: George Eastman received a patent for his roll-film camera, and registered his trademark: "Kodak.

1957: Ford Motor Company began selling its ill-fated Edsel, which proved so unpopular, it was taken off the market in 1959

1964: The TV sitcom "Gilligan's Island" premiered on CBS

TODAY'S SMILE

ON THE NINTH DAY...

On the 6th day, God created men & women.

On the 7th day, he rested.

Not so much to recuperate, but rather to prepare himself for the work he was going to do the next day. For it was on the 8th day that God created the teacher.

This teacher though, taken from among men and women had several significant modifications. In general, God made the teacher more durable than other men and women.

The teacher was made to arise at a very early hour and to go to bed no earlier than 11:30 PM. With no rest in between. The teacher had to be able to withstand being locked up in an air-tight room with 35 little monsters on a rainy Monday. And the teacher had to be fit to correct 103 term papers over Easter vacation.

Yes, God made the teacher tough - but gentle too. The teacher was equipped with soft hands to wipe away the tears of the neglected and lonely student... of the 16 year old girl who was not asked to the prom.

And into the teacher God poured a generous amount of patience. Patience when a student asks to repeat the directions the teacher hasjust repeated for someone else.

Patience when the kids forget their lunch money for the 4th day in a row. Patience when 1/3 of the class fails the test. Patience when the text books haven't arrived yet, and the semester starts tomorrow.

And God gave the teacher a heart slightly bigger than the average human heart. For the teacher's heart had to be big enough to love the kid who screams, "I hate this class-it's boring!" and to love the kid who runs out of the class at the end of the period without so much as a good bye or a thank you.

And lastly, God gave the teacher an abundant supply of hope. For God knew that the teacher would always be hoping. Hoping that the students would one day learn to spell... Hoping not to have lunchroom duty...hoping that Friday would come... hoping for a free day... hoping for deliverance.

When God finished creating the teacher, he stepped back and admired the work of his hands. And God saw that the teacher was good. Very Good. And God smiled, for when he looked at the teacher, he saw into the future. He knew that the future is in the hands of the teachers.

And because God loves teachers so much, on the 9th day God created . . . .

SNOW DAYS

TODAY'S WORD

resplendent
Pronunciation: /ri-SPLEN-dunt/
adj : brilliantly shining; dazzling
"Her resplendent personality filled the room with cheer

TODAY'S REFLECTION

He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. John 13:5

Jesus was teaching that even the most commonplace work, if done in a spirit of service to others, is important ministry. When you care for your family, you can rejoice in even the most insignificant work. When you study hard in school, you are bringing honor to your parents and to God. When you do your best at your job, no matter how routine it may seem, you are following Jesus' example, if you do it cheerfully

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

If you burn food and want to get rid of the smell, boil a small amount of vinegar on the stove

18 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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Friday, September 2, 2005

FOR SATURDAY-SEPTEMBER 3, 2005

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2005

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The faults you see in others are your own. Anonymous

TODAY'S ACTION Don't underestimate your power to change yourself

TODAY'S QUOTE

Anger is one letter away from danger
Eleanor Roosevelt

HAPPY SATURDAY!

Today is 'House Blessing' day and I've got potato salad and deviled eggs to make for the campers tomorrow. I thought I'd never get home from work last night! I got off work at 4 and was going to get some groceries after work. Well, the car wouldn't start ! I had to call AAA and have the car towed to the dealership where they probably won't have it fixed until Tuesday as it's a holiday weekend. They gave me a 'loaner' car so at least I can get around this weekend and back to work on Tuesday. Just one of those little annoying things...nothing big like 'Katrina' I heard from DS#2 yesterday and he had a truck load of supplies and was going home. His neighbor let him know that at worst it looks like some shingles are off the roof! We'll keep praying.

Here's a link to 'Peggy's Place' - http://peggiesplace.gospelcom.net/words169.htm just scroll down to her message on 'Labor Day'. This is one of my favorite sites...lots to read.

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

TODAY IS...LOST DAYS DAY

When England dropped the Julian Calendar to use the Gregorian Calendar, they had to lose 10 days to make the shift. These 10 days were September 3rd thru Septmeber 14th. People rioted in the streets. They thought the government stole 11 days of their lives and wanted them back.

Not to worry... THEY'RE BACK

Today is Search for Tomorrow Day, marking the soap opera’s TV debut on this date in 1951. During 35 years the cast included Don Knotts, Susan Sarandon, and Kevin Kline

Today is Do It! Day, a day to fight procrastination. Whatever it is you've been putting off, just Do It

TODAY'S TRIVIA

1752: US adopts Gregorian calender

1833: The first successful one-cent, or penny, newspaper was published. Benjamin H. Day issued the first copy of "The New York Sun

1967: The original version of the television game show "What's My Line?," hosted by John Charles Daly, broadcast its final episode after more than 17 years on CBS

1976: The U.S. spacecraft Viking-2 landed on Mars at Utopia

1981: David Brinkley ended an illustrious 38-year career with NBC News. He then moved to ABC News

TODAY'S SMILE

A young lad is caught stealing soap from the local soap factory.

When the case comes to court the judge decides to make an example of him to discourage other youths from a life of crime.

Judge: "Well, what have you to say in your defense?"

Boy: "Only that I'm sorry your honor."

Judge: "Hrmph. I sentence you to 10 years hard labor, starting immediately."

Boy: "But sir, it was only a few bars of cheap soap!"

Judge: "Consider yourself lucky!--

It could have been . . .

. . . life - boy

MORE...

As the coals from our barbecue burned down, my husband passed out marshmallows and long roasting forks to our dinner guests.

Just then, two fire trucks roared by, sirens blaring, lights flashing. They stopped at a house right down the block.

All twelve of us raced out of the back yard, down the street, where we found the owners of the blazing house standing by helplessly. They glared at us with looks of disgust.

Suddenly, we realized that we were all still holding our roasting forks with marshmallows on them....

AND FROM THE NEWS...

President Bush called for zero tolerance on looting, but it wasn't clear if he meant those looting businesses in New Orleans or those looting customers at the nation's gas stations

With gasoline so expensive, maybe this Labor Day weekend, we won't have the usual rush-hour traffic all day in the mall parking lots

TODAY'S WORD

exiguous
Pronunciation: /ig-ZIG-yoo-us/
adj : little, meager, scanty

Your knowledge of the subject is uninformed and exiguous

TODAY'S REFLECTION

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings [pictures] of silver. Proverbs 25:11

There is no word more fitly spoken than God’s Word. We learn wise lessons that help us make simple living more agreeable. Keep a picture of the living Christ in your heart, and all your words will be “fitfully spoken.” They will heal rather than hurt

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

Sweet potatoes will retain their color if cooked with a slice of lemon

19 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 !!!

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Thursday, September 1, 2005

FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2005

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2005

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Wherever life takes us, there are always moments of wonder. Jimmy Carter

TODAY'S ACTION Love what you do and do what you love

TODAY'S QUOTE

Never look down on anybody unless you're helping them up Rev. Jesse Jackson

HAPPY 'FINALLY ' FRIDAY

The news on the 'Mudd Babes' isn't so great . Now they have been informed they will be restricted to base when they get back (for their own safety) and the kids will go off to stay with their Grandparents in California. Luting is supposed to be very bad down there and they don't know yet if their home has been luted or what. Please keep them in your prayers.

Long, long week and I'm glad it's done. We have a long weekend to look forward to and Sunday I'll be going to visit the 'Camping babes'. Part of my family is camping up by the lake this weekend and the weather is supposed to be almost perfect. My old 'camping buddy' is going along with me, so it should be fun.

Here's a new abbreviation for you : S.O.A.P. it stands for Sending On A Prayer. Each time you wash your hands - send on a prayer for a mother or a grandmother. Easy way to remember to pray for all those MOMs that need a prayer - we all do!

And here's a link that was sent to me by a friend...about colors - enjoy!

http://www.spiritisup.com/colors1.swf

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

TODAY IS...POP TOP DAY !

The first beer cans were the "Flat Top" by the G. Krueger Brewing Company in 1935. You needed the old "church key" to get them open. These flat top cans were produced until 1970. In 1963, the "Pop Top" was introduced by the Schlitz Brewing Company - good for making endless chains. In 1975, the "Sta Tab" replaced the pop tops. This was good for the landfills and small animals who were eating the rings, but not as much fun

TODAY'S TRIVIA

1620: The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth with 102 Pilgrims

1789: The United States Treasury Department was established

1901: U.S. Vice-President Theodore Roosevelt offered the advice, "Speak softly and carry a big stick," in a speech at the Minnesota State Fair

1923: The movie classic "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," starring Lon Chaney, was released throughout the U.S

1963: "The CBS Evening News" was lengthened from 15 to 30 minutes Walter Cronkite anchored the first half-hour newscast on network television. He interviewed President John Kennedy

TODAY'S SMILE

My busy mother sometimes accidentally left pots and pans on the stove with the burners on, so she resorted to posting this reminder on the kitchen door: "STOVE?"

My sister, back from college, noticed Mother's sign. Beneath it she taped her reply: No -- Door! Trust me. I went to college

one more...

A child comes home from his first day at school.

His Mother asks, "Well, what did you learn today?"

The kid replies, Not enough. They want me to come back tomorrow

TODAY'S WORD

su·per·flu·i·ty noun, plural. su·per·flu·i·ties.

1. The quality or condition of being superfluous. 2. Something superfluous: could do without such superfluities as a second car. 3. Overabundance; excess

TODAY'S REFLECTION

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. John 15:4

The word abide is defined as “remain," "submit,” “stand fast. With positive faith and our Lord’s help, youcan weather any storm!