Just the other day we were talking about the Crocus Tea, and that the crocus were blooming. Then Autmn txt me this morning and said it was TIME! The CROCUS WERE BLOOMING (according to her dad)! So we set today – Sunday – for the day; in the afternoon, close to lunch. Chrissy said it was always so fun having ‘guests’ join us, which we have done in the past. Then this morning Autmn called and said that Penny and Josie wanted to come. I knew we’d be stretching the food but it really wasn’t about eating a lot. So I agreed, and then I got another call that Josie’s cousin Aurora wanted to come, too! So, now there were six of us. I got creative and pulled things from the pantry shelves, and we were off and running.

Josephine and Aurora, the little princesses, were dressed alike – pretty flowered shirts and flashy headbands. They were SO excited! Aurora (6) said this was the fanciest thing she had ever done! Josie exclaimed breathlessly that this was the best day of her life! I felt humbled and humored that it was such an exciting event. Autmn got into the spirit and had the girls helping, showing them how to put things in bowls and how to set the table properly. Chrissy and Penny just sort of went with the flow. Autmn also said a very lovely prayer for us. We had quite an array of food – cheese cubes (Penny did the cheese), crackers, M&M’s, cookies, Vienna sausages, fried ham, fried potatoes, pepperoni rolls, applesauce, pineapples, strawberries – Coke and Mt. Dew in stemware glasses. Josie and Aurora ate mostly M&M’s and cookies.

At one point Josie and Aurora managed to stick their spoons to their noses and were very pleased with themselves!

After we ate, Autmn took the girls downstairs and I cleaned up – simply because the dishes were ‘antiques’ and precious and I felt the less people shuffling them the better. The ‘littles’ built towers out of foam blocks while Penny & Chrissy played computer games.

When I dropped them off, they were already talking about next year! So I guess the 10th annual Crocus Tea was a roaring success. Lots of hugs from these excited little ones; such wonderful, precious memories for all of us, ones we will never forget, and I hope they carry the traditions on with their siblings and daughters far into the future! God bless these lovely young ladies – and I’m thankful I was part of making it happen!

On this day in 1794 the Louvre opened to the public, and in 1797 Nathaniel Briggs patented a washing machine (never heard of him… But I like what he did!). In 1881 The Greatest Show on Earth was formed by Barnum & Bailey; Three Mile Island had a major nuclear meltdown in 1979, and in 2009 the first cases of the swine flu in the US (California) were reported. Marlin Perkins (Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom – remember that show?) was born in 1905, Jimmie Dodd (leader of the Mickey Mouse Club) was born in 1910 (He was no young duck when he was in that show!) Reba McEntire was born in 1955, Lady Gaga in 1986. Ivan the Terrible (He must have really been terrible!) died in 1584 at age 53, Dwight D Eisenhower (34th President) died at age 78 in 1969. Emmett Kelly (Famous Clown) died in 1979, Maria von Trapp died in 1987 at age 82 (Inspiration for the Sound of Music), and Earl Scruggs (Flatt & Scruggs) died at age 88 in 2012. In 1920 Douglas Fairbanks married Mary Pickford.

TOMORROW March 29 is:

• National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
• National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
• National Nevada Day
• National Vietnam War Veterans Day

And just to clarify – Josie and Penny (Josephine and Penelope) are Autmn’s half sisters – they share a mother. Chrissy is Autmn’s half sister – they share a father (my son). And Aurora is Josie’s cousin – on her father’s side! Got that? But see if you can make memories for someone special in your life. It leaves lasting impressions that none of you will ever forget. God bless!

See if you can make memories for someone special in your life. It leaves lasting impressions that none of you will ever forget. God bless!

For all the threats of awful weather all week, it’s been lovely! I was able to walk outside this morning in the sunshine and it was a beautiful day!

I spent the morning doing inside chores, though – changing bed sheets, washing them and putting them away. Mixing homemade bread; taking Chrissy to Karate lessons. When I came home from there, I pulled weeds, cleaned up leaves and swept the patio stones outside the back door. It was so nice to be working outside!

Mary had game night at her place, and it was fun to go over there for the evening. We played KING CORNER – no clue who actually won, but it wasn’t me! Mary, her mom Nancy, and her friends Colleen and Chris were there. We ordered from Johnny L’s – I had a fish sandwich and only ate half. It was really good. What a nice evening. I feel spoiled: The PEEPS on Tuesday, Kath/Paul on Wednesday, and now Mary’s tonight – plus ushering last night!

Tonight is Rod’s message from Martin’s Ferry: Farewell Trip (Elijah). There’s a point at which God looks at you and says: you are done. So many signs and messages from God and we haven’t learned anything! We go at it for a very long time and still look to other things instead of toward God. He is with us every step of the way. At some point, we look back to the beginning and the prayers, and battles and victories – and realize that nothing is impossible with God. When it’s our time to be done, we cross over to God alone. God keeps being God – and the work continues on. At the end of his life, Elijah was pensive, but it was Amazing! Even if WE are pensive, we need to look forward to the AMAZING! What Glory to go to God!

On this day in 1513 Ponce de Leon sighted Florida (he will soon discover the fountain of youth!!???). In 1855 Abraham Gesner patented kerosene (never heard of him). ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ – Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds – premiered in 1952, and Mt. St. Helens erupted after 123 silent years in 1980. Mariah Carey was born in 1971; Milton Berle died at age 93 in 2002 and Dudley Moore at age 66 the same year.

TOMORROW March 28 is:

• National Black Forest Cake Day
• National Something on a Stick Day
• National Triglycerides Day
• National Weed Appreciation Day

I appreciate EVERY SINGLE WEED in my yard! honest! I’m not going to eat anything on a stick – we’ll see what we come up with. Already have plans – but it’s a surprise! Will share tomorrow… God bless!

It was SO windy last night and this morning I wouldn’t have been surprised to wake up in OZ. One of my patio chairs blew off the deck, and my white bunny blew into the yard. I opted for the treadmill… Even thought the full moon isn’t until Sunday – it sure is round and white and bright! March’s full moon is actually called a worm moon because it draws robins and birds to feed – a sure sign of spring!

I drove down to Irwin to check on the status of the fridge I ordered back in January. Still no word – but I’m still on the order list… As I walked past an old Victorian house I found a nice display of daffodils. So they are coming around! When I got home, I ate lunch, then melted down chocolate and did my peanut butter pretzel nuggets. It’s my favorite holiday treat. I have to admit, though, that there were as many sprinkles on the floor as were on the pretzels!

Did some laundry then headed up to the Civic Center to usher for Bear – ‘Miss Nelson is Missing’ is playing this weekend (children’s production.) It was a very cute play and the actors were so good! The best part, however, was sitting for 20 minutes after the show, talking to Bear and his brother Bruce (my friend and co-worker from Hanna’s Town) – talking about old shows and schedules and family. I almost felt normal – I left there elated, just spending 20 minutes with special friends!

Greg had a very different type of message this week: Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury. He gave 10 references to testify that Jesus is the Messiah. 1) Peter – who proclaimed that he believed Jesus was the son of God. It was the first acknowledgement in the scripture of that fact. 2) Paul – all the fullness of God is in Christ. 3) John – Jesus is the WORD – BELIEVE! 4) John the Baptist – the spirit of a dove descended and attested to Jesus’ identity. 5) Works of Jesus attested to himself – you just have to look at His works. 6) God himself proclaimed that Jesus was his son. 7) Old Testament scriptures all about Jesus 8) Jesus himself gave his own testimony. 9) Holy Spirit was sent by God and does/will testify on Jesus’ behalf. 10) WE the believers will testify to Jesus being God’s son, the Messiah. Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Greg had a jury set up, and a briefcase of folders with supporting documents that he handed to the jurors. It was an effective testimony!

On this day in 1830 the Book of Mormon was published, and in 1953 Dr. Jonas Salk announced that he successfully tested the polio vaccine; in 1969 Marcus Welby MD series debuted. Robert Frost was born in 1874, Tennessee Williams in 1911, Sandra Day O’Connor (1st woman Supreme Court Justice) in 1930. Leonard Nimoy (Spock on Star Trek) was born in 1931, Nancy Pelosi in 1940, Diana Ross in 1944, and Keira Knightly in 1985. John Winthrop (first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony) died in 1649 at age 61, Ludwig Van Beethoven at 56 in 1827 (Schroeder is most certainly in mourning today), and Walt Whitman died at age 72 in 1892 – he was a volunteer nurse in the Civil War.

TOMORROW March 27 is:

• International Medical Science Liaison Day
• National Joe Day
• National Scribble Day
• National Spanish Paella Day

I scribble every day – I have never had clear handwriting! If you see a Joe, congratulate him on his every own day! God bless…

Wonderful outside walk this morning! I saw the first peek of daffodils blooming up the road. I checked mine, but although you can see yellow poking through the buds – no blooms yet.

It was an interesting walk this morning. It’s officially spring when you take account of what has been set at the curb for trash pickup. The short list: A huge, perfectly good maple-colored bookcase, lying on its side. A crib and changing table; a trampoline, Two lawn chairs and a side table (looked fine to me!). A recliner on one street, a plaid couch on the next. A sweeper, a small generator. A kiddie car. A TV stand and a credenza. A blue toilet. A mattress that was tagged ‘FREE’. Discarded flooring. Two bi-fold closet doors. An antique wooden cradle (seemed sad to me!). A metal dining room chair with a tan cushion. A set of dishes marked ‘heavy!’ An empty box from an air fryer. And I really think we could call Ft. Allen the Amazon jungle. I can’t begin to count the number of Amazon ‘smiley’ boxes set out for the trash! All I had was actual trash!

I had eight (count them: EIGHT!) stops to make on the way home from work today, including the post office, getting gas for the car, picking up my Blue Bonnet oleo (Walmart doesn’t carry it anymore!!), a new handle for the upstairs toilet (I fixed it MYSELF!! No kidding!!!), a few gift cards, AAA guidebooks for vacation planning — I has happy and hungry when I got home. I did all my little inside chores, got changed, and opened the door to go outside. It was raining. Bummer. That’s ok. Tomorrow is another day!

I will share Paul’s message from River Hill: Determined Savior. We are entreated to Bless the Lord. But how? 1) When we tell his story, share His word. 2) Sharing our personal testimony. 3) Tell GOD about your life’s blessings! Jesus is the perfect example of dealing with emotions, which can be distorted by sin. We have sin, but Jesus is perfect. Another name for determination is commitment. 1) Jesus was determined to communicate the PLAN of God. He told his disciples three times; they heard but didn’t believe him. 2) Determined to WORK the plan of God 3) We must be determined to work God’s plan in our lives. We need to tell the story of God; we have a mission. GO — and make disciples. What’s God’s will for YOUR life; what is the next step?

On this day in 31AD – first Easter, according to Dionysius Exiguuo (Whoever he was! He made calendars…), and in 1967 the Turtle’s HAPPY TOGETHER went #1. (I loved that song- who didn’t??). Aretha Franklin was born in 1942 and Elton John in 1947. In 2005 Jennifer Aniston & Brad Pitt filed for divorce. In 2019 my high school and church youth group friend Eddie Hertzog passed away. His wife Debbie was also a good friend from youth group. And 36 years ago today my father, Clifford Steiner, passed away. Still miss you Dad! Hope you are collecting heavenly clocks, riding white horses, making everyone laugh, and polishing the antiques! Love you!

TOMORROW March 26 is:

• Epilepsy Awareness Day – Purple Day
• National Nougat Day
• National Spinach Day

Tomorrow – is my day off! No schedule, but lots on my list! Have a Happy Friday! God bless…

It was drizzly this morning but I could walk outside. Lots of interesting little spurts of flowers and a yard full of Easter Eggs – and one neighbor even cut his grass. Not ready for that yet! Got the cleaning the house and finished in good time. My hyacinth is now in full bloom, and the fragrance fills the whole upstairs!

Kath & I went to see mom – window visit. The CDC withheld permission to enter the building. Probably another week or two but we’re looking forward to that! She did get to have a picture that Millie created for her, and we got to hold her hand again. Afterward, we did not have movie night – we spent a while going over information for a potential vacation trip – if it works out. Took some notes and am going to pick up a AAA guide book tomorrow to compare with what we found online. I’m cautiously optimistic!

Today I will share Steve’s message from Maplewood: Unless a seed dies… Several people from Greece were seeking Jesus, and asked to see him, but Jesus hid himself. Why? Because the hour had come for him. Like the seed buried in the earth. It’s time for Jesus to die. He draws all people to Himself on the cross. We often have to let go of something good, something we like, to make room for something else. We have to say NO to the good things, which is hard. When we chase after good things we aren’t satisfied. Give it up to make room for Jesus. “GOOD” isn’t enough – go for “GOD!” Give up the good things in life and find LIFE. “This” isn’t all there is – give your life away to gain eternal life. Unless a seed dies it can’t produce fruit. Then, the harvest! Ask yourself: in what ways do I have to ‘die’ for God to fill me?

On this day in 1664 Roger Williams was granted a charter to colonize Rhode Island; in 1958 Elvis joined the US army (serial #53310761 – yes, I have it memorized. Don’t you?), and in 1989 Mary Martin in Peter Pan was first seen on TV since 1973 (Ironic that I just watched that!). Andrew Mellon was born in Pittsburgh PA in 1855, Harry Houdini in 1874, Clyde Barrow (Bonnie & Clyde) in 1909, Joseph Barbera (Hanna-Barbera) in 1911, Steve McQueen in 1930, Tommy Hilfiger in 1951, and Peyton Manning in 1976. Country singer Brett Eldredge is celebrating a birthday today. Jules Verne died age 77 in 1905, and 10 years ago today my best friend Gen’s husband Zane lost his battle with ALS. Still missing you, Zane!

TOMORROW March 25 is:

• National Lobster Newburg Day
• National Medal of Honor Day
• National Tolkien Reading Day

Tomorrow is also nine months until Christmas Day! I’m not ready! Have a happy spring day and God bless!

Well, the long awaited day was finally upon us – The PEEPS got together! (Previously Employed and Employed People from Smails!) We had such a great time! We had spaghetti with meatballs, salad, cheese ball and crackers, garlic bread sticks, and Joelyn brought a bunch of pastries from a local bakery. Yum! They got here about 5:15 and it was past 10pm when they left. I love to hear their opinions and ideas and about work and families and just life! Liz is taking her last class (paralegal) and then she has her internship – then she’s done! I’m excited for her! April has plans to visit her daughter out west (military) in June, and Joelyn is in the process of hiring someone at her work. Everyone has something different going on!

Since it’s late, I’m just going to share Mike’s message from HCC. He talked about Jesus’ arrest and betrayal. Judas made a conscious choice to betray – it was his decision; He made a bad choice, betraying his own friend. We need to look for opportunities to honor God and worship Him – stay close within his will. Consider that in just a FEW HOURS, Jesus was betrayed, arrested, tried and crucified – no defense! Judas even called him friend, Rabbi – and kissed him . That betrayal brought guilt to Judas and he couldn’t forgive himself. Loyalty is the opposite, but it is often difficult. Judas may have started the betrayal, but all the friends and disciples fled. Our decisions put us in a place of disloyalty and betrayal; of walking away from friends. Jesus kept moving toward the cross without hesitation. He knew he had to do that: God’s plan for our salvation was in Jesus’ death. This is Grace; Amazing!

On this day in 1743 Handel’s Messiah premiered in London, and in 1775 Patrick Henry proclaims: Give me liberty or give me death! In 1922 the first airplane landed at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., and in 1929 the first telephone was installed at the president’s White House desk during the Hoover administration. Joan Crawford was born in 1905, Elizabeth Taylor died at age 79 in 2011, and in 1985 Billy Joel married Christie Brinkley.

TOMORROW March 24 is:

• National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
• National Cheesesteak Day
• National Equal Pay Day – 

I love chocolate covered raisins! Yum! But it’s late and I’m tired and this is the end for today my friends! God bless —

The Mis-adventures of Mimi! by …. Mimi. Well, this afternoon Autmn txt me and asked for a favor. Her sisters Summer and Josie, and Summer’s friend Dom, were getting a ride to Mammoth Park – IF they had a ride home. So I agreed to the specified time. Autmn txt me with a 30 minute warning. When I picked her up, she had gift cards and wanted to stop at Starbucks. I said, ‘That’s the whole other way!’ — BUT — she had gift cards. Sigh. So we went through the sort-of long line, and she got some drink that I can’t pronounce the name, and some cake pops for all 4 of them.

So we set off for Mammoth Park, but when we got there she didn’t know where they were. After some interesting discussions (???) we learned they were at the playground. Hmm. Dom sent her a picture, and confirmed that they were at… Twin Lakes! Ugh! So back in the car we went, and took some creative short cuts to get to Twin Lakes. By now both of us needed a restroom, so we swung into Wendy’s parking lot. It was 6:07pm. They closed at 6. Same for Dunkin’ Donut. Ugh! So we fairly FLEW back the winding roads to Twin Lakes – upper lake – playground. But we made a bee-line for the restrooms. When we came out we didn’t see them. BUT – we had left our phones in the car! So we trudged back up the hill, and Autmn txt Dom. Long story short (too late for that), they started walking up the hill and finally saw Autmn standing outside our car! They are all really nice kids, and I wasn’t really angry – but there were a few tense minutes when I wondered what we would do if we couldn’t find them! They all had their cake pops and were happy – so the story ends well. Now I need to get something to eat after I finish this post. THE END!

I was able to dig up the rest of the steps and rake up all the stones in that area. Something accomplished with my day beside mis-adventures!

I will share Scott’s message from First Baptist. Lose it all; win everything. People are searching for God; the soil is fertile. There are so many who need introduced to Jesus. God’s spirit goes before us to enter their hearts so we can harvest. Harvest only comes after planting. We are often intimidated by sharing Jesus, and sometimes the message is rejected. Bud Jesus still died for us, even for those who reject Him. The seed sown is life – Jesus gave His life to banish death and give US life; He paid the price. He showed His love by laying down His life; we ought to give our lives for others. We should share God so more lives can be touched. The seed sown is costly; are you willing to pay the price? The yield is abundant, and we will reap a great harvest. You can’t out-give God!

On this day in 1765 the Stamp Act passed – the first direct British tax on American colonies. In 1790 Thomas Jefferson became the first Secretary of State under President Washington, and in 1861 the first US Nursing School was chartered. James Stewart was inducted into the army in 1941, and in 1963 the Beatles released their first album, “Please Please Me.” In 1968 Lynda Johnson (LBJ’s daughter) was ordered off a San Francisco cable car for eating an ice cream cone, and in 2020 India put 1 billion people under daytime curfew to curb the COVID-19 virus. William Shatner (actor) was born in 1931, James Patterson (author) in 1947, and Reese Witherspoon (actress) in 1976.

TOMORROW March 23 is:

• National Chia Day
• National Chip and Dip Day
• National Near Miss Day
• National Melba Toast Day
• National Puppy Day 
• National Tamale Day
• National Education and Sharing Day 
• National 3-D Day  – Third Day of the Third Full Week
• National American Diabetes Association Alert Day 
• National Ag Day 

That is some list. Pick one and celebrate! 🙂 I’m going with the Puppy day! Happy day – God bless!

Went to early church, then Mary and I went to breakfast. It was nice to just sit and catch up – in addition to BACON! 🙂 Great spending time with a great friend. I stopped and got some groceries on the way home, then changed and went outside to start cleaning up the herb garden. It’s become a weed pit, and I’m going to rake up all the small stones, place them elsewhere, then get the lilac roots dug up and plant grass. Also taking the stepping stones out and including that area in the replanting. Got 3 steps moved and about 1/3 of the stones relocated. I feel like I’ve been run over by a bus!

Last night I was looking for something to watch on my fire stick, and found the old, original 1960’s TV version of Peter Pan, staring Mary Martin. I LOVED that show as a kid – I knew all the words to I’ve Gotta Crow!, I’m Flying, and Never Grow Up. Very surprised to find it so easily!

Yesterday I forgot to include a picture of the woven coaster that I bought at Barbara Ann’s. I really love it!

Gen just sent me a picture of Hadley and Lucy – they made flower spring crows today. They look beautiful! Makes me want to hug them – but Colorado is just a tad too far….

Today I will share Micah’s message: Signs of Life; Faith in God transforms life and gives us hope and a purpose. We were created for good works. Jesus made us alive! We have an amazing spiritual life: 1) by a powerful conversion, individual to us. God knows all about us and loves us. 2) to gain spiritual life we need to hear, believe & receive; that removes sin and gives us eternal life. We are no longer the enemy, but are the son/daughter of God! 3) before we had so sign of spiritual life. Afterwards, we have peace and life through a desire to learn, have answered prayer, and kindred fellowship. There are no degrees of sin; we need forgiveness and grace equally. Those outside of Christ disobey, were deceived, discouraged, and defiled. Satan steals our joy and peace – but it’s OUR choice when we do evil. God… can make a difference! He’s rich in mercy, full of grace. We need forgiveness; Then, all things become new!

On this day in 1963 Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay was closed. In 1971 Vermont’s seasonal snowfall was 132.2″. In 1980 JR on “DALLAS” was shot. It was a very big deal at the time!!! And in 1982 the movie “Annie” – staring Carol Burnett – premiered. Pocahontas died in 1617 at age 22 (didn’t realize she was so young!). In 1874 Ulysses S Grant’s daughter Nellie was married in the White House, and in 1891 A Hatfield married a McCoy, ending the long 20-year West Virginia feud. In 1945 Humphrey Bogart married Lauren Bocall. Tammy Wynette divorced George Jones after 6 years of marriage in 1975. John D Rockefeller III was born in 1906, and today my dear friend April is celebrating a birthday. She always calls me her second mom. We worked together at Smail’s for a LONG time, and I miss her very much! Best of birthday wishes, my sweet friend! See you soon!

TOMORROW March 22 is:

• National Bavarian Crepes Day
• National Goof Off Day
• National West Virginia Day

Great! I can goof off all day tomorrow – in West Virginia! Well, no. Gotta work! Have a great day! God bless…

SO glad that spring has arrived; no delays, no issues, no detours. SPRING! I loved the sunshine today, and took a walk over to Kathy’s this afternoon. I had a little toy bunny for Millie. They were decorating the bush in their yard with plastic eggs. Millie was running and jumping (Like the bunny! – so she said…) and being a leprechaun. I did stop and snap a photo of a clump of blooming crocus. There were quite a few along the way and lovely to see.

And my Easter tree looks lovely in the dark with the lights lit…

Today I will share Rod’s message from Martin’s Ferry (still Elijah): That’s enough! Good is good, but he is also just. 1) There is an end to God’s patience. No one can predict when. God gives us time to make it right with Him; will we do it? God will finally say, ‘That’s enough!’ 2) God keeps His word; no one can stop it. Justice isn’t always quick, but it WILL happen. We waits to see if we’ll repent, but be ready! He loves us, but He will do what He says He will do.

On this day in 1852 Harriet Beecher Stowe’s UNCLE TOM’S CABIN is published, and in 1930 KFC was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders. General MacArthur vowed ‘I shall return!’ to the Philippines in 1942, and in 1968 LBJ signed a bill removing gold backing from US paper money. Roberto Clemente was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1973, and in 1985 ‘Snoopy’s getting Married, Charlie Brown!’ was released. Michael Jackson signed a $65M deal with Sony records in 1991. Kenny Rogers died at age 81 in 2020, and in 1969 John Lennon married Yoko Ono. Carl Reiner – comedian, actor, and writer – was born in 1922 and Fred Rogers – our deal and beloved Latrobe born legend – was born in 1928. Two other birthdays today. Faith Stillwagon – friend from Hempfield Church – has a birthday today – Happy birthday, Faith – enjoy! And my step-sister Roberta (Bobbie) Graves is also celebrating today. Have a great day, Bobbie, and a happy year!

TOMORROW March 21 is:

• National California Strawberry Day
• National Common Courtesy Day
• National Countdown Day
• National Fragrance Day
• National French Bread Day
• National Single Parent Day
• World Down Syndrome Day

I’ll eat strawberries from ANY state! And I, along with my son and countless others, can identify with Single Parent Day – they all deserve terrific credit for doing a wonderful job! God bless!

Well, it’s the last day of winter – and we knew it. Despite the sun it was very cold and windy. I was outside putting up Easter lights and changing flags and planting Styrofoam eggs — and I was very cold. I did spend the day finishing the decorations. I will run the sweeper later as I made a lot of dust and glitter dragging boxes in and out.

Below are pics of some of my accomplishments. I really enjoy the tree – never did that before!

I will share Paul’s message from River Hill: The Anger of Jesus. Yes, Jesus got angry, but it was justified and righteous anger. Our emotions are distorted by sin. 1) Anger is in the character of God – but it’s in us too. We’re sinners but God is not. In your anger do not sin. Don’t give the devil a foothold. We need to give God our best, not our leftovers. There are 2 kinds of anger: A) Sinful. Stems from the sin within us. Motivation can be jealousy, fear, greed, etc – Anger begins as a heart problem.. We must rise above our anger. Is your anger justified or motivated by sin. How should we express anger in a good way so we don’t sin? B) loving anger – motivated by love; use anger to teach the truth. Look to Jesus as our example.

On this day in 1928 “Amos & Andy” debuted, and in 1964 Sean Connery started filming as James Bond in Goldfinger. William Bradford – governor of the Plymouth Colony for 30 years – was born in 1589, David Livingstone in 1813, Wyatt Earp (marshal at the gunfight at the OK Corral) in 1848. Lynda Bird Johnson Robb – President LBJ’s daughter – was born in 1944, Glenn Close, actress, in 1947, and Bruce Willis in 1955. Anne Klein (designed) died in 1974 at age 50. My friend Gayle from church is having a birthday today – have a great day, Gayle – and many more! Also, my cousin John’s wife, Judy, is celebrating a birthday today. She’s in the midst of some serious health concerns, so I want to wish her the happiest of birthdays and a quick return to feeling perky and happy! She has been the cheerleader for our family for so long – I want to cheer her on, now! Love you, Judy – happy birthday! God bless!

TOMORROW March 20 is:

• World Flour Day
• National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
• National Proposal Day
• National Ravioli Day
• National Corn Dog Day –
• National Quilting Day –
• Spring Begins – 

Flour? It has a DAY? I like flour, but possibly not enough to give it a day. And I officially propose that you all have a fun first day of SPRING! God bless….