Angela had to be at school at 6:45 am and was not happy about it. This week
is AMI...it's earlier this year than last year. The kids have to practice
marching and drilling to make sure they're ready for Thursday. I'm helping with
the luncheon and will hopefully get a few photos.
So...what are we celebrating today....
1). National Popcorn Day: Yum!!! I will have to celebrate
this one. Strangely, National Popcorn Day is in January, yet National Popcorn
Month is October. According to tradition, it is celebrated on January 19th each
year, and there is some suggestion that Popcorn Day may, at one point, have been
tied to the Superbowl. Make a bowl (with LOTS of butter) today!
2). Tin Can Day: This holiday celebrates the birth of the
tin can. According to Wikipedia, The tin can was patented in 1810 by British
merchant Peter Durand, based on experimental food preservation work in glass
containers by the French inventor Nicholas Appert the year before. Durand did
not pursue food canning himself, but, in 1812, sold his patent to two
Englishmen, Bryan Donkin and John Hall, who set up a commercial canning factory,
and by 1813 were producing their first canned goods for the British Army.
It's a light holiday day, and celebrating these should be easy. My family
thinks popcorn is lunch or dinner. If you do find something else to celebrate,
just post it below. Have a great Saturday!
Friday, January 18, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
What are we celebrating today???
It's the third day of rain and Lily is driving me bonkers! She really needs
to go outside for a LONG while. I know she doesn't mind the rain, but I don't
want a wet dog.
I wanted to let people know that Connie C. is alright, but she can't seem to get on Gather. It's been about 5 days now. She's going to try again today....and she has already emailed Chuck. Connie will be back on as soon as she get on.
So...what are we celebrating today....
1). National Nothing Day: Hey, I like this one! Celebrate this day by doing....nothing. Of course, that assumes that doing nothing is okay with your boss. This day is an "un-event" proposed in 1972 by columnist Harold Pullman Coffin and observed annually on January 16 since 1973, when it was added to Chase's Calendar of Events.
2). Appreciate a Dragon Day: Appreciate a Dragon Day was started in 2004 by Mrs. Paul to celebrate the release of DragonSpell. Dragons as the subject of myths, fantasies and legends have captured the imaginations and have lured many interested but hesitant readers into the stories. Thus this holiday now serves as a venue to call to the adventurous spirits of both adults and children and to lead them into the world of literature. I think I'll have to get out my dragon record and play it....lol.
3). National Fig Newton Day: The Fig Newton was named after the town of Newton, Massachusetts. According to Nabisco, the cookie was invented in 1891 by a Philadelphian, James Henry Mitchell, who created the duplex dough-sheeting machines and funnels that made the jam-filled cookies possible. He thought of the soft dough with fruit filling as cookie “pies.” Have a couple of Fig Newtons today....
4). Religious Freedom Day: Today is Religious Freedom Day — a day to celebrate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Statute for Establishing Religious Freedom. Why celebrate it? We might start by remembering a history of religious discrimination and persecution. Now we have (supposedly) separation of church and state.
5). International Hot and Spicy Food Day: Archaeological evidence suggests that people have been using hot spices in their recipes for over 6000 years. Eating spicy food actually has excellent health benefits, and some spices kill bacteria too, making food safer to consume in general. Celebrate this holiday by adding some spice to your food....or some hot peppers. Maybe I'll make some spicy venison and beef chili today.
If you find something else just add it below. I always love the different food holidays I find. Maybe I should start listing those a few days ahead, so all of us can have the right foods on hand. LOL
I wanted to let people know that Connie C. is alright, but she can't seem to get on Gather. It's been about 5 days now. She's going to try again today....and she has already emailed Chuck. Connie will be back on as soon as she get on.
So...what are we celebrating today....
1). National Nothing Day: Hey, I like this one! Celebrate this day by doing....nothing. Of course, that assumes that doing nothing is okay with your boss. This day is an "un-event" proposed in 1972 by columnist Harold Pullman Coffin and observed annually on January 16 since 1973, when it was added to Chase's Calendar of Events.
2). Appreciate a Dragon Day: Appreciate a Dragon Day was started in 2004 by Mrs. Paul to celebrate the release of DragonSpell. Dragons as the subject of myths, fantasies and legends have captured the imaginations and have lured many interested but hesitant readers into the stories. Thus this holiday now serves as a venue to call to the adventurous spirits of both adults and children and to lead them into the world of literature. I think I'll have to get out my dragon record and play it....lol.
3). National Fig Newton Day: The Fig Newton was named after the town of Newton, Massachusetts. According to Nabisco, the cookie was invented in 1891 by a Philadelphian, James Henry Mitchell, who created the duplex dough-sheeting machines and funnels that made the jam-filled cookies possible. He thought of the soft dough with fruit filling as cookie “pies.” Have a couple of Fig Newtons today....
4). Religious Freedom Day: Today is Religious Freedom Day — a day to celebrate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Statute for Establishing Religious Freedom. Why celebrate it? We might start by remembering a history of religious discrimination and persecution. Now we have (supposedly) separation of church and state.
5). International Hot and Spicy Food Day: Archaeological evidence suggests that people have been using hot spices in their recipes for over 6000 years. Eating spicy food actually has excellent health benefits, and some spices kill bacteria too, making food safer to consume in general. Celebrate this holiday by adding some spice to your food....or some hot peppers. Maybe I'll make some spicy venison and beef chili today.
If you find something else just add it below. I always love the different food holidays I find. Maybe I should start listing those a few days ahead, so all of us can have the right foods on hand. LOL
Monday, January 7, 2013
Book Review: Prayer Never Fails: Especially Druing Trials
From the book description: Author Berney K. Dorton has written Prayer Never Fails Especially During Trials to emphasize the spiritual strength and fortitude required to pray consistently - even in the face of considerable adversity. She vividly describes the tragic loss of her love ones, and how she cared for her sick child while addressing personal health issues and Berney's faith and fervent prayers helped her cope with the ordeal. The heart-wrenching story reminds us how precious life is and how quickly tragic events can transpire to change it. This book heightens people's awareness of the value of prayer and its infinite possibilities. Berney highlights prayer as the safe haven that she can always rely on and through faith, she is able to serve an invisible God who may not be perceptible by vision or understood by intellect, but who nonetheless guides us with His spirit through trials. Outside conflict and inside fears; represent trouble. Berney, has experienced both, but she faced the trials by prevailing in prayer.
This review was very difficult to write. I had a very tough time getting in to this book, and though it wasn't that long, it just wasn't for me. The first few chapters were a little choppy and just not my style. The stories told in the book are true, but for some reason I never felt emotionally involved in the book (if that makes sense).
I do believe the message is a good one, and I'm sure others may get more out of it than I did. The book does try and teach one how and when to pray....and Berney does seem to be one that can be constantly in prayer or "pray without ceasing". I do agree that we all need prayer and a close relationship with our Lord.
If one does not have at least some relationship with God, then I don't think you'd enjoy this at all. It is a Christian book and uses scripture to help teach prayer. If you are struggling with your faith and prayer, then this book may help and be of value.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Prayer Never Fails: Especially During Trials is available for $13.99.
You can purchase this book at your local bookstore or online at: Amazon or Barnes and Noble
- Paperback: 182 pages
- Publisher: Wasteland Press (February 28, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1600475345
- ISBN-13: 978-1600475344
I received a free copy of the book from Christian Women's Affiliates, in exchange for a review. The views are entirely my own.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
What Are We Celebrating Today?
I hope all of you had a
very Merry Christmas. It's STILL raining here in Georgia. It's too bad the rain
wasn't snow, but it's in the 40's here. We didn't really do anything special for
Christmas or Christmas dinner. The kids didn't get that much for Christmas, and
Pher thinks we (okay, mostly me) view him as a villian. LOL. He didn't like the
Darth Vader sweatshirt I got him (I still like it!), so he'll have to exchange
that out tomorrow. Angela loved her picachu hat.
I have definitely picked something up in Florida. The coughing is worse and I've had a fever on and off since I got home. I seem to get sick every Christmas for some reason....pick it up from family ususally.
So...what are we celebrating....
1). Boxing Day: The roots of this holiday go back to the Middle Ages . On this day, members of the merchant class would take boxes, fill them with food and fruits, and give them to servants, tradespeople and the less fortunate. In the case of servants, they would work on Christmas Day, so it was only fitting that immediately after Christmas, they would be given a day off to celebrate. Usually celebrated the day after Christmas, some would celebrate the following Monday when Christmas fell on a Friday or Saturday.
2). Candy Cane Day: Yum! I do like candy canes, and they are probably on sale at a lot of stores today also. The candy cane was originally a straight, hard, and all-white candy stick invented by French priests in the early 1400s. The cane shape is traditionally credited to a choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral in Germany, who, legend has it, in 1670 bent straight sugar sticks into canes to represent a shepherd's staff, and gave them to children at church services. Candy with red stripes first appeared in the early 1900s. So celebrate this holiday by eating a candy cane...I will.
3). National Whiner's Day: In 1986 Rev. Kevin Zaborney designated December 26 as National Whiner’s Day. Zaborney founded the holiday in hopes of encouraging people to be thankful for what they have rather than unhappy about what they don’t have. Suggestions for celebrating National Whiner’s Day include visiting a mall or store to watch people whine as they return or exchange unwanted gifts, inviting friends over for a “Whine and Geeze” party, and holding a whining contest with family and friends.
4). National Thank-you Card Day: This one makes perfect sense, as it's time to write all those notes thanking people for the gifts you received on Christmas. And don't underestimate the power of a thank-you note, especially with the grandparents. I know my kids have a few thank-you notes to write. Start the kids off early writing the thank-yous and you won't have as many problems when they get older.
It's also St. Stephen's Day in the Western Church or on the 27th in the Eastern Church. For more on St. Stephen's Day go HERE.
Have a Happy Hump Day!
I have definitely picked something up in Florida. The coughing is worse and I've had a fever on and off since I got home. I seem to get sick every Christmas for some reason....pick it up from family ususally.
So...what are we celebrating....
1). Boxing Day: The roots of this holiday go back to the Middle Ages . On this day, members of the merchant class would take boxes, fill them with food and fruits, and give them to servants, tradespeople and the less fortunate. In the case of servants, they would work on Christmas Day, so it was only fitting that immediately after Christmas, they would be given a day off to celebrate. Usually celebrated the day after Christmas, some would celebrate the following Monday when Christmas fell on a Friday or Saturday.
2). Candy Cane Day: Yum! I do like candy canes, and they are probably on sale at a lot of stores today also. The candy cane was originally a straight, hard, and all-white candy stick invented by French priests in the early 1400s. The cane shape is traditionally credited to a choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral in Germany, who, legend has it, in 1670 bent straight sugar sticks into canes to represent a shepherd's staff, and gave them to children at church services. Candy with red stripes first appeared in the early 1900s. So celebrate this holiday by eating a candy cane...I will.
3). National Whiner's Day: In 1986 Rev. Kevin Zaborney designated December 26 as National Whiner’s Day. Zaborney founded the holiday in hopes of encouraging people to be thankful for what they have rather than unhappy about what they don’t have. Suggestions for celebrating National Whiner’s Day include visiting a mall or store to watch people whine as they return or exchange unwanted gifts, inviting friends over for a “Whine and Geeze” party, and holding a whining contest with family and friends.
4). National Thank-you Card Day: This one makes perfect sense, as it's time to write all those notes thanking people for the gifts you received on Christmas. And don't underestimate the power of a thank-you note, especially with the grandparents. I know my kids have a few thank-you notes to write. Start the kids off early writing the thank-yous and you won't have as many problems when they get older.
It's also St. Stephen's Day in the Western Church or on the 27th in the Eastern Church. For more on St. Stephen's Day go HERE.
Have a Happy Hump Day!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Crowned By The King = My Story
As part of the Christian Women Affiliates Review Crew, I was given the
opportunity to learn about the Crowned By The King ministry.
This is a word of mouth ministry, so there is really no advertising.
From their Website: "Crowned By the King" is a women's ministry that uses a unique, crown necklace to help women creatively share the love of Christ with other women (a friend, family member, or even a stranger). Our goal is for women to know they are loved, cherished, and beautiful Daughters of the King. Psalms 45:11 says..."The King is enthralled by your beauty; honor him for he is your Lord." How the ministry works is really easy. We have simply created a vehicle (the necklace) that carries a powerful message for women. When women wear the "Crowned by the King" necklace it reminds them of their beauty, their value, and their purpose in Christ. You carry this message by wearing and sharing the "Crowned By The King necklace."
I was given 2 Crowned By The King necklaces, and the photo (from the website) does NOT do the necklace justice. It's beautiful.
Since the one necklace was mine, I put it on when I got it. Well, that didn't last long. I picked up my daughter Angela from school, and she immediately noticed it. I mean, I didn't even get the truck started before she was asking me all about it. Since one of the ways to share this ministry is The Compliment Opportunity - This is the most popular of the Crowned Moments. This is when someone compliments you on your "Crowned By The King" necklace and as a part of the ministry you give them your necklace and share the love of Christ with them. This does happen often, so be ready!! (from the website) . Yes, I gave my necklace to Angela. She's actually been wearing it to school and has had compliments about it.
The other necklace went to one of Angela's best friends, Michaela. A lot of you sorta' know who she is from photos.
I actually decided to give Michaela the other necklace for a couple of reasons. She had admired Ang's necklace for one. She's also been going through a few things and needed reminding that she is special. Angela and I gave her the necklace together...and she really loved it. I gave her the pamphlet that decribes the Crowned By The King ministry and the bookmark. I also did discuss this with her mom ahead of time.
Our teenage girls are under a lot of pressure to be thin, beautiful, and to fit in. With all they see and hear, they sometimes forget that they are special and unique in their own way. Having a teenage daughter, I have been noticing it a lot more lately. Angela and Michaela are about the same height and size and can wear each other's clothes... Both of them are dancers too....so they do get a lot of exercise. Yet, I still hear the 'fat' comments sometimes. I want them to know that no matter what they are loved and special, not only in my sight, but in God's.
To learn more about the Crowned By The King
Their Website
To Learn More About Their Ministry
From their Website: "Crowned By the King" is a women's ministry that uses a unique, crown necklace to help women creatively share the love of Christ with other women (a friend, family member, or even a stranger). Our goal is for women to know they are loved, cherished, and beautiful Daughters of the King. Psalms 45:11 says..."The King is enthralled by your beauty; honor him for he is your Lord." How the ministry works is really easy. We have simply created a vehicle (the necklace) that carries a powerful message for women. When women wear the "Crowned by the King" necklace it reminds them of their beauty, their value, and their purpose in Christ. You carry this message by wearing and sharing the "Crowned By The King necklace."
I was given 2 Crowned By The King necklaces, and the photo (from the website) does NOT do the necklace justice. It's beautiful.
Since the one necklace was mine, I put it on when I got it. Well, that didn't last long. I picked up my daughter Angela from school, and she immediately noticed it. I mean, I didn't even get the truck started before she was asking me all about it. Since one of the ways to share this ministry is The Compliment Opportunity - This is the most popular of the Crowned Moments. This is when someone compliments you on your "Crowned By The King" necklace and as a part of the ministry you give them your necklace and share the love of Christ with them. This does happen often, so be ready!! (from the website) . Yes, I gave my necklace to Angela. She's actually been wearing it to school and has had compliments about it.
The other necklace went to one of Angela's best friends, Michaela. A lot of you sorta' know who she is from photos.
I actually decided to give Michaela the other necklace for a couple of reasons. She had admired Ang's necklace for one. She's also been going through a few things and needed reminding that she is special. Angela and I gave her the necklace together...and she really loved it. I gave her the pamphlet that decribes the Crowned By The King ministry and the bookmark. I also did discuss this with her mom ahead of time.
Our teenage girls are under a lot of pressure to be thin, beautiful, and to fit in. With all they see and hear, they sometimes forget that they are special and unique in their own way. Having a teenage daughter, I have been noticing it a lot more lately. Angela and Michaela are about the same height and size and can wear each other's clothes... Both of them are dancers too....so they do get a lot of exercise. Yet, I still hear the 'fat' comments sometimes. I want them to know that no matter what they are loved and special, not only in my sight, but in God's.
To learn more about the Crowned By The King
Their Website
To Learn More About Their Ministry
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
What are We Celebrating Today -- 11/27/2012?
I can't believe November is almost over. I guess I should go to MyPoints and cash
out some of my points. The problem I have is I just don't know what gc to get. I
need to get a gift for Mike for his birthday still...and for Christmas. Does
anyone know about TVs? We don't have cable, so I don't need the high, top of the
line model. I just need something that I can hook a Blue Ray player to.
So...what are we celebrating today....
1). Pins and Needles Day: The real purpose of Pins and Needles Day is to commemorate the opening of the pro-Labor play Pins and Needles on Broadway on this day in 1937. Over decades of time, people lost track of the original meaning of this day. Today, most people look uponPins and Needles Day, as a nervous and anxious day. Its a day of eager anticipation, as we await an event or for something to happen. One could argue that kids are on pins and needles from now until Christmas, as they nervously wonder if they have been good enough to receive a visit from Santa in a few weeks. I guess take this one as you will....
2). National Day of Listening: This holiday is a day to honor a loved one through listening. It's the least expensive but most meaningful gift you can give this holiday season. You can choose to record a story with anyone you know. Hallmark has some great books that you can record and give to a loved one.
I am hoping as Christmas gets closer, we don't have a lot to celebrate. I was hoping for a food holiday today though. Oh well, maybe tomorrow.
I'm exhausted already....I need a nap.
So...what are we celebrating today....
1). Pins and Needles Day: The real purpose of Pins and Needles Day is to commemorate the opening of the pro-Labor play Pins and Needles on Broadway on this day in 1937. Over decades of time, people lost track of the original meaning of this day. Today, most people look uponPins and Needles Day, as a nervous and anxious day. Its a day of eager anticipation, as we await an event or for something to happen. One could argue that kids are on pins and needles from now until Christmas, as they nervously wonder if they have been good enough to receive a visit from Santa in a few weeks. I guess take this one as you will....
2). National Day of Listening: This holiday is a day to honor a loved one through listening. It's the least expensive but most meaningful gift you can give this holiday season. You can choose to record a story with anyone you know. Hallmark has some great books that you can record and give to a loved one.
I am hoping as Christmas gets closer, we don't have a lot to celebrate. I was hoping for a food holiday today though. Oh well, maybe tomorrow.
I'm exhausted already....I need a nap.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
I hope all of you have a wonderful, safe, and blessed Thanksgiving, full of
food, friends and fun.
So what else is being celebrated today.....
1). Go For A Ride Day: As the holiday season begins, life becomes chaotic, and perhaps a bit stressful. Take a breather, and go for a relaxing ride. I don't know how relaxing my ride is going to be, but I'm planning on finding a newpaper today.
2). National Day of Mourning for Indians: From the website: Every year since 1970, United American Indians of New England have organized the National Day of Mourning observance in Plymouth at noon on Thanksgiving Day. Every year, hundreds of Native people and our supporters from all four directions join us. Every year, including this year, Native people from throughout the Americas will speak the truth about our history and about current issues and struggles we are involved in. Now I have read through the site and I'm not sure exactly how true all of the claims really are....I'll let you decide.
Have a Happy Holiday...and try not to eat too much. :)
So what else is being celebrated today.....
1). Go For A Ride Day: As the holiday season begins, life becomes chaotic, and perhaps a bit stressful. Take a breather, and go for a relaxing ride. I don't know how relaxing my ride is going to be, but I'm planning on finding a newpaper today.
2). National Day of Mourning for Indians: From the website: Every year since 1970, United American Indians of New England have organized the National Day of Mourning observance in Plymouth at noon on Thanksgiving Day. Every year, hundreds of Native people and our supporters from all four directions join us. Every year, including this year, Native people from throughout the Americas will speak the truth about our history and about current issues and struggles we are involved in. Now I have read through the site and I'm not sure exactly how true all of the claims really are....I'll let you decide.
Have a Happy Holiday...and try not to eat too much. :)
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