Thursday's Thought for the Day....

that philosophy also applies to snowstorms.

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

Wednesday's Wisdom....

"Have a little faith."

Vincent R.

When I would be worried about a particular situation or the future, my Dad would sit me down beside him on the couch.  He would encourage me to tell him what was bothering me, listening intently, without interrupting. 

When I'd finished, he would ask me "What's the worst that can happen?" 

He would suggest I imagine different scenarios to the problem I was facing,  

then gently point out how I would be able to deal with what ever I had imagined or feared.

He always concluded with a hug and "Have a little faith."

When I look back, I see how his wisdom was instrumental in helping me deal with my life.

So when that line popped into my head this morning as I greeted the day, 

I simply smiled and thought, 

"You're right, Dad.  I will."

Tip for a Tuesday....

Wrapping the stalks of a bunch of bananas in plastic wrap will help to slow down the ripening process.

(source: LIFE HACKS Helpful Hints to Make Life Easier by Dan Marshall)

That keeps them firmer longer 

and reduces the number of trips to the supermarket.

I've tried it - it works!

Added bonus:

The doctor told me that the riper the banana, the more sugar it contains.  Since one banana contains a full day's recommended serving  of sugar, keeping the bananas from ripening too quickly will reduce the amount of sugar.

Friday Fotos....

Birthday Week!!

The month of January is filled with birthdays in our family.

This week alone brought 3 - 

Son-In-Law #1, Bentley the Basset Hound and Daughter #1

He refuses to accept his "puppy pad" is too small for him!

A good reason to sneak in a little sugar....

Next week my sister enters a new decade 

and the Englishman celebrates a birthday the following week.

"Celebrate good times, come on!"

Wishing everyone a safe and happy weekend!

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

"This is the beginning of a new day, 

God has given me this day to use as I will. 

I can waste it or use it for good. 

What I do today is important

because I'm exchanging a day of my life for it.

 When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, 

leaving in its place something I have traded for it. 

I want it to be gain; not loss, good, not evil; success, not failure;

 in order that I shall not regret the price I paid for it."

-Tom Coughlin

Giants Football Coach

Tip for a Tuesday....

source: On Sutton Place - onsuttonplace.com

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