August 17, 2021 a thought for today, The wiser the man, the fewer his words. Welsh Proverb   

This Tuesday had a bit of an addition. It was time for Sweet Pea to have her annual check up, shots and tests. I was a bit shocked when I got the bill. But at least it's done for another year. 

My “month of gratitude” photo for yesterday was my son mowing the lawn. He takes care of all of that sort of thing which is a big relief for me. 

Then I took Sweet Pea home and went to the bank before I stopped at McDonald's for brunch and then by the park for some photos. 

I stopped by the house to get some information I wanted to take with me in case I had time to work on it while things may be slow at food pantry.  I also took the time to set something out for dinner. Something that would be quick and easy to fix. Then I took a quick minute to  answer a couple of emails. 

I got to food pantry a little early. Most things were already set up. As the folks come in we are hearing that it is raining and coming down pretty hard. So people are getting soaked. 

The word for today is delight. Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us. Saint Teresa of Avila. As to the mouth, it delights at times in laughter; ....it is a mouth which should speak much and smile often, and have human affection for its interlocutor, Charlotte Bronte. The capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention. Julia Margaret Cameron. To love to read is to exchange hours of ennui for hours of delight. Montesquieu. We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body. Ralph Waldo Emerson. Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability. Francis Bacon. Books delight to the very marrow of one's bones. They speak to us, consult with us, and join with us in a living and intense intimacy, Plutarch. Humility does not disturb or disquiet or agitate, however great it may be; it comes with peace, delight, and calm. . . .....this humility expands it and enables it to serve God more, Teresa of Avila. Books minister to our knowledge, to our guidance, and to our delight, by their truth, their uprightness, and their art. George Henry Lewes. A cheerful life is what the Muses love. A soaring spirit is their prime delight, William Wordsworth.  

My photo gratitude of gratitude for today was a portion of the vets office. I am grateful that are there to
keep our furry family healthy and well. 

I like articles that seem to want to help the kids be prepared for school on their way to the journey of life. This article is referring to “Back-to-School Projects (that) benefit kids in many ways”. It starts out with someone bringing supplies to a class room of special-needs students. It would help them learn to run an in-school store. They will learn to buy things that they can afford. The teacher in this class room builds her “entire curriculum around the store”. Two Dispatch columnists started a project that supplies backpacked filled with school supplies to students in central Ohio. In 1998 there were 365 backpacks given. In 2020 there were 10,800, the goal for 2021 is 11,400. To reach this goal it will be necessary for the volunteers to work on raising $90,000 for the supplies.  According to the article it costs the organization $7.85 to buy and fill each backpack. The project also gives some supplies to the teachers. In the classroom at the beginning that set up the “store” the teachers supplies were sold at a discount not to make profit but to help the kids who couldn’t afford the basics and along the way the learn about shopping. 

I am still thinking about what to have for dinner tonight....may a hamburger helper....

Joy

puddles can be great containers for rain water and colorful trash