12/11/2019 3:45:21 PM, by COOP9002

It's been a crazy day! Blessings... Read more

12/11/2019 1:10:07 PM, by NEWFLABULESS

Life is busy but that is a good thing. My grandma, the wise lady, always said that when you stop doing things, so does your body. So keeping busy is very healthy. I find myself going to bed earlier each night as I'm trying to sleep more. I now work the early shift so I must get up earlier every ... Read more

12/11/2019 12:50:46 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Reach higher than you think possible for all that you want and you find that often you attain even more. Lord, I rely on Your promises made to each of us and especially on Your love. A Time to Think--Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Ch... Read more

12/11/2019 8:04:13 AM, by SPEDED2

National Bagel Day National Bagel Day is a holiday which pays homage to the dense and chewy bread product that dates back to the 16th century. Today, bagels are enjoyed in a variety of different ways and topped with a number of different ingredients including cream cheese, goat cheese, avoca... Read more

12/10/2019 9:07:00 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Use Jesus' as your example on how to live. Lord, You will guide and advise us and then You will leave it to us to decide our own future. Give us wisdom in our choices. A Time to Think--Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the go... Read more

12/10/2019 5:36:35 PM, by SPEDED2

Festival for the Souls of Dead Whales Festival for the Souls of Dead Whales celebrates and memorializes all whales that have died. Some people thought that it was first celebrated by the Inuit of Alaska, where whaling has historically been important for human survival. It appears that Heathe... Read more

12/10/2019 11:16:40 AM, by GSAC56

I need a walking companion and Millie is perfect. As a beagle she is independent yet gets me to go beyond where I normally go or as often as I would on my own. Before I got her I was doing volunteering at a horse rescue ranch. Unfortunately my stamina could not keep up. I could easily wal... Read more

12/9/2019 10:44:46 PM, by RHOOK20047

Here is Brad's latest blog and progress in his words. Our God is an awesome God. Defiant Mentality: Nothing Can Stop an Unstoppable God Journal entry by Brad Hook — 23 hours ago "Cancer may have started the fight, but I will finish it!" Reflecting back on last year at this time, ... Read more

12/9/2019 8:13:46 PM, by COOP9002

A busy day leading into a busy week. Blessings... Read more

12/9/2019 7:13:07 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: The way to help others is to love them and pray for them. Lord, You give so generously when asked in love through prayers. A Time to Think--God understands our prayers even when we can't find the words to say them.—Anonymous A Time to Act--Face every situation with fait... Read more

12/9/2019 7:54:01 AM, by SPEDED2

Christmas Card Day Christmas cards, and the man who is credited with coming up with the concept for a commercial Christmas card, Sir Henry Cole, are celebrated today. Because he didn't have time to write all his family and friends at Christmas time, Cole, a worker at the Public Records Offic... Read more

12/8/2019 3:15:02 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Do not waste any time disliking who you are because of something you can no longer do anything about. Lord, help me to forgive myself all shortcomings of the past that I still hold on to and rather make the very best of this moment. A Time to Think--I truly believe that if w... Read more

12/8/2019 2:49:21 PM, by COOP9002

A busy week begins today. Please remember the family of Charles Custer in your prayers. He passed away after 84 years yesterday. Blessings... Read more

12/8/2019 10:26:38 AM, by SPEDED2

Worldwide Candle Lighting Day Worldwide Candle Lighting Day was created by The Compassionate Friends in 1997, as a way for people to come together to honor loved ones they have lost. The candle lighting is specifically dedicated to remembering those who have passed away in their younger year... Read more

12/7/2019 9:54:36 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: If you are able to accept the hand of love that God extends to you, you will be able to free yourself of fears and show the full beauty of your inner spirit. Lord, we all suffer from weaknesses of one kind or another, so in our moments of strength, we ask that we may offer help, ... Read more

12/7/2019 5:17:13 PM, by COOP9002

It has been a rare Saturday with nothing that we have to do. Looking forward to a party with our Praise Team and their families tonight. Blessings... Read more

12/7/2019 12:38:35 PM, by SPEDED2

Letter Writing Day The revival of the tradition and art of handwritten letter writing is the basis of this day. Letters have been written since antiquity: they were written in ancient India, Egypt, and Sumer, and during the time of ancient Greece, Rome, and China. Throughout history they hav... Read more

12/6/2019 10:34:52 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: For everyone there is a way to serve and honor God in this life on earth. Lord, let me seize every opportunity, no matter how small, to glorify You, make you better known and always bring myself and others closer to You. A Time to Think--Hope is always available to us. When ... Read more

12/6/2019 11:37:40 AM, by COOP9002

trying to catch up on some things in the office. with everyone gone, it should be an interesting day. Blessings... Read more

12/6/2019 8:40:35 AM, by SPEDED2

International Sweater Vestival Can you look stylish and classy in a sweater vest? You better believe it, and today there is a whole holiday dedicated to wearing one. Started in 2007 by Carolyn Johnson, who was a reporter for The Boston Globe at the time, International Sweater Vestival is an ... Read more

12/5/2019 9:58:59 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: No matter who you are, it is your right to have peace. Lord, help me stay on my own path to peace and to turn my back on the distractions that are so intent on keeping me from it. A Time to Think--There are two ways of spreading light—to be the candle, or the mirror that ref... Read more

12/5/2019 12:04:18 PM, by COOP9002

Trying to catch up on some things in the office. looking forward to some hoops tonight. Blessings... Read more

12/5/2019 11:18:24 AM, by LADYBUG1943

Today my coach's assignment is to write down three accomplishments. This is hard for me. Although most people who KNOW me see me as a very positive, encouraging person (and I am!), self-encouragement is hard; I dwell on what I'm NOT doing. However... here goes. 1. I had to think hard for this o... Read more

12/5/2019 8:17:32 AM, by SPEDED2

Bathtub Party Day Today's holiday is pretty simple: it is for inviting over friends and taking a bath. The creators of the day have said of it, "Almost everyone nowadays takes showers, so here’s a day to recall some of the luxury of days gone by. Invite a few friends." Although plumbing... Read more

12/4/2019 3:21:12 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Imagine joy and you will find it. Lord, I thank You for the people that need me and love me, for the ability to hope and especially for the ability to love. A Time to Think--The only real blind person at Christmas time is he who has not Christmas in his heart.–Helen Keller ... Read more

12/4/2019 9:35:07 AM, by COOP9002

it's a cloudy and gloomy day here in Frederick. Getting a couple of things done before my clinical visits today. Blessings... Read more

12/4/2019 8:01:17 AM, by SPEDED2

Santa's List Day Santa's List Day is the day each year when Santa makes his list of children that have been naughty or nice, so he knows what to bring them for Christmas. Santa learns who has been naughty or nice after hearing from his elves. The Elf on the Shelf, a children's book published... Read more

12/3/2019 6:32:38 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Be yourself in all that you do and you will soon learn that you are very special. Lord, help me find the peace that You have already placed within my soul. A Time to Think--When we lose one blessing, another is often, most unexpectedly, given in its place.—C.S. Lewis A ... Read more

12/3/2019 11:53:41 AM, by COOP9002

Trying to get some things done in the office today. hope your day is going well. Blessings... Read more

12/3/2019 8:14:08 AM, by SPEDED2

Let's Hug Day Hugging has been around for millennia and is practiced by almost all cultures as a way to connect with others without using language. Hugs are given in many scenarios: as a greeting or goodbye, for sympathy or congratulations, for gratitude, support, and affection, and even as ... Read more

12/2/2019 9:04:38 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Allow your mind to become quiet and less judgmental and you will feel improvements in all areas of your life. Lord, help my mind avoid twisting the words I hear and misjudging the intentions of others in order to justify my own righteousness. Help me to spread Your peace. A ... Read more

12/2/2019 8:31:58 PM, by COOP9002

another busy day of chaplain training. hope your Monday is going well. Blessings... Read more

12/2/2019 8:34:03 AM, by SPEDED2

Cyber Monday Cyber Monday takes place on the Monday after Thanksgiving, and is the largest online shopping day of the year in the United States. The term was coined by Ellen Davis of the National Retail Federation, while working with Scott Silverman and others, at Shop.org. In 2005, shortly ... Read more

12/1/2019 9:39:52 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: You cannot really listen to someone and do something else at the same time. Lord, teach me to truly pay attention when someone speaks to me because it is in listening that I will gain wisdom. A Time to Think--We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties.—Osw... Read more

12/1/2019 3:24:01 PM, by COOP9002

It's a cool and rainy day here in the Mid-Atlantic today. At least the ice and snow missed us. Blessings... Read more

12/1/2019 2:00:54 PM, by RHOOK20047

Hard to believe that it has been more than a month since I posted a blog. Time is at a premium. We spent an almost normal holiday. Brad and family came in town Thursday morning and met us at my brother's house for Thanksgiving. First time the grandkids all met and played together. Reminded me o... Read more

12/1/2019 9:37:10 AM, by SPEDED2

National Christmas Lights Day Christmas lights—lights that are hung up on Christmas trees inside, and outside on buildings, trees, and other things—are celebrated today. They were invented in the early 1880s by Edward H. Johnson, an associate of Thomas Edison. On December 22, 1882, he lit hi... Read more

11/30/2019 2:24:22 PM, by COOP9002

Enjoying a rare lazy Saturday around the house. Blessings... Read more

11/30/2019 10:26:57 AM, by SPEDED2

National Mousse Day Today celebrates mousse, a food that originated in France, where its literal translation is "foam". It became popular in 18th century France, but did not become prominent in the United States until the end of the 19th century. It is soft, and is often light and fluffy, bu... Read more

11/29/2019 6:22:25 PM, by COOP9002

Enjoyed a nice long cool run this morning. been hanging out with my wife all day. I sure do love Debbie Bottcher Cooper. Blessings... Read more

11/29/2019 1:44:27 AM, by SPEDED2

Black Friday Black Friday takes place on the day after Thanksgiving, and is the unofficial start day for the Christmas shopping season, and the Christmas season in general. In 1951 the journal Factory Management and Maintenance referred to the day as "Black Friday," when referencing workers ... Read more

11/28/2019 9:40:56 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Praise others when they do right and speak positive things and you will find it hard not to relax and rejoice in a new found source of peace. Lord, may I care less what others think of me and more and more what You think. A Time to Think--The love that you withhold is the pa... Read more

11/28/2019 4:24:19 PM, by COOP9002

Hopefully you are enjoying this day with your family if you are living in the United States. Today is a holiday where we seek to remember the many reasons for which we can be grateful. I am exceedingly grateful, for the health of my family, my health, a roof over our heads, plenty of food on th... Read more

11/28/2019 11:54:11 AM, by SPEDED2

Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrating and giving thanks for the harvest of the previous year. It has religious and cultural roots, but is also now celebrated as a secular holiday. There is some debate as to when the first modern Thanksgiving in the United States to... Read more

11/27/2019 11:50:08 AM, by SPEDED2

National Electric Guitar Day Taking place on the birthday of renowned electric guitarist Jimi Hendrix, National Electric Guitar Day celebrates the electric guitar. Used in a wide variety of genres of music, such as rock, pop, jazz, and blues, electric guitars have one or more pickups that co... Read more

11/27/2019 11:50:01 AM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Tranquility lies in self-improvement. Lord, help me to worry less about the faults of others and use my energy to enhance my own strengths and eliminate my weaknesses. A Time to Think--God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the... Read more

11/27/2019 10:04:14 AM, by COOP9002

it's the day before the holiday, and I have my clinicals and several other things to get done today. Have a blessed holiday.... Read more

11/26/2019 9:54:38 PM, by COOP9002

it's been a crazy day. Blessings... Read more

11/26/2019 7:15:04 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: To be truly successful, put your heart and soul into even the smallest of your tasks. Lord, help me live my life in different ways and by different means, but always with enthusiasm and commitment. A Time to Think--Your talent is Gods gift to you. What you do with it is your... Read more

11/26/2019 4:53:05 PM, by SUNSET09

Today I asked my body what she needed, Which is a big deal Considering my journey of Not Really Asking That Much. I thought she might need more water. Or protein. Or greens. Or yoga. Or supplements. Or movement. But as I stood in the shower Reflecting on her stretch... Read more

11/26/2019 2:38:40 PM, by NICKB1978

Good afternoon all, so I have wonderful news. So Saturday I went to a friends benefit and I got complements from 4 new people! They said, that I look like I have lost weight and that I was looking fit. Keep in mind these are people that did not know that I was trying to lose weight so YAY!!! finally... Read more

11/26/2019 8:08:29 AM, by SPEDED2

National Cake Day National Cake Day celebrates the popular baked sweet dessert. Common cake ingredients include flour, sugar, eggs, butter or margarine, a liquid, and a leavening agent such as baking soda or baking powder. Fruits, nuts, cocoa, and extracts such as vanilla are often added, an... Read more

11/25/2019 2:51:11 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: If you look for happiness outside of yourself you will never find it. Lord, help me turn inward and realize that the source of my happiness has been there all along. A Time to Think--Forever on Thanksgiving Day the heart will find the pathway home.—Wilbur D. Nesbit A Ti... Read more

11/25/2019 8:08:22 AM, by SPEDED2

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Violence against women and girls around the world is still a widespread human rights issue and a symptom of gender inequality and discrimination against women. In 1981, women's activists at the Feminist Encuentro in Bogota, Colu... Read more

11/24/2019 7:25:40 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: If you worry a little each day, it eventually will add up to years. Lord, without Your strength it is so easy to let circumstances rob me of my joy. A Time to Think: Forever on Thanksgiving Day the heart will find the pathway home.—Wilbur D. Nesbit A Time to Act: On t... Read more

11/24/2019 5:57:53 PM, by COOP9002

It's been a crazy busy day. hope your day is somewhat relaxing. blessings... Read more

11/24/2019 1:48:28 AM, by SPEDED2

Brownielocks Day The purpose of Brownielocks Day is to celebrate being a brunette—or "brownielocks"—and to take pride in having brown hair. As some people have "big" brown hair, the day has also been called Big Hair Day. It has also been referred to as Brunette Pride Day. Created by Browniel... Read more

11/23/2019 7:08:28 PM, by COOP9002

i got roped into helping someone move today. it was supposed to take no more than 2 or 3 hours max. it took over six hours, and I am beat Blessings... Read more

11/23/2019 1:14:31 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Much time is spent fearing that which isn't really there in the first place. Lord, help me conquer my fears and overcome my difficulties as they happen rather than giving up and letting my difficulties overcome me. d A Time to Think--There are no mistakes, no coincidences. A... Read more

11/23/2019 12:33:50 PM, by SPEDED2

Doctor Who On this day in 1963, the British science-fiction television show Doctor Who first premiered. It quickly became an institution in the United Kingdom, and later gained a large fan base in the United States, where it was in syndication from the 1970's through the 1990's, and became a... Read more

11/22/2019 1:40:01 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: One of life's greatest pleasures is meeting and conquering our most difficult moments. Lord, teach me to trust myself and trust that You will never abandon me or my needs. A Time to Think: Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.—Colossians 4:2 A Ti... Read more

11/22/2019 9:46:02 AM, by COOP9002

it was cool and cloudy morning for my run. trying to get some things done in the office today. several of us will be helping a lady move to a different apartment in her complex tomorrow. Blessings... Read more

11/22/2019 8:13:00 AM, by SPEDED2

National Stop the Violence Day National Stop the Violence Day is a day when many radio and TV stations call for a ceasefire of violence on city streets. Tens of thousands of people are injured or die from gun related violence each year in the United States. For example, in 2013 there were ov... Read more

11/21/2019 10:06:47 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Make it your goal to be someone that you would like to spend the rest of your life with. Lord, help me approach my day interested in everything that happens so that my life will truly be an adventure. A Time to Think: The thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the mag... Read more

11/21/2019 10:06:19 AM, by COOP9002

We survived our annual business meeting last night. We are being blessed with a nice sunny day here in mid-Maryland. Hoping to play some hoops later tonight. Blessings... Read more

11/21/2019 8:18:26 AM, by SPEDED2

Great American Smokeout Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on November 21 be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of peopl... Read more

11/20/2019 4:39:38 PM, by COOP9002

Busy day with a funeral and two meetings tonight. Blessings... Read more

11/20/2019 9:56:53 AM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Don't spoil what you already have by using up your time wanting what you don't have. Lord, may I live with gratitude and take back my life because my life is not and never will be in the hands of fate. A Time to Think: Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man... Read more

11/20/2019 7:53:18 AM, by SPEDED2

Beautiful Day Beauty surrounds us. It is in music, pictures, flowers, people, and pretty much everything else. It is in the smallest and most mundane things we walk past on the street, and in Earth's most magnificent landforms. Today all things of beauty are celebrated. It is unclear who cre... Read more

11/19/2019 3:10:40 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Time is yours to use or lose. Lord, teach me to avoid all upsetting thoughts and create a heart that glories in my time as a peaceful gift from You. A Time to Think: A grateful thought toward heaven is of itself a prayer.—G. E. Lessing A Time to Act: Give thanks for t... Read more

11/19/2019 8:14:41 AM, by SPEDED2

World Toilet Day World Toilet Day is about more than just toilets; it is about sanitation as a whole, which includes components such as hygiene and the management and treatment of wastewater. The day's goal is to inspire action to address the global sanitation crisis. Jack Sim founded the Wo... Read more

11/18/2019 9:05:43 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Listen to hear and learn. Lord, help me to practice listening without judgment and interruption so that I fully benefit and truly comprehend the nature of what is being shared with me. A Time to Think: Giving is true having.—C.H. Spurgeon A Time to Act: Extend your lo... Read more

11/18/2019 5:04:00 PM, by COOP9002

i could use your prayers. one of the members of my chaplaincy group seems to be having some issues with me. thanks... Read more

11/18/2019 8:14:50 AM, by SPEDED2

Mickey Mouse Day Mickey Mouse made his screen debut in the short film Steamboat Willie, on November 18, 1928. Today is seen as being Mickey's birthday, as well as Mickey Mouse Day. He was the creation of Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. Disney needed a character to replace Oswald the Lucky Rabbit,... Read more

11/17/2019 5:03:40 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Your life is yours to live as you choose with the results that you want. Lord, help me to be full of life, full of energy and greet my opportunities with a peaceful smile and a gentle gratitude. Daily Scripture & Reflection: If my people, who are called by my name, will... Read more

11/17/2019 2:51:42 PM, by COOP9002

It's cloudy cool day here in Frederick. Getting ready for another busy evening at church. Blessings... Read more

11/17/2019 11:26:20 AM, by SPEDED2

National Unfriend Day National Unfriend Day was thought up and announced by Jimmy Kimmel in 2010, as an event that should take place each year on November 17. He claimed that people have too many friends on Facebook, and couldn't possibly have that many friends in real life, so they should u... Read more

11/16/2019 7:59:41 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: You will not create a new life by simply forgetting the old one. Lord, help me create new values and new goals so that I will become a peaceful spirit which will bring newness and freshness to my life and allow me to greet the day with enthusiasm. A Time to Think: Take a de... Read more

11/16/2019 2:36:39 PM, by COOP9002

it's a cold and windy day here in Frederick. I managed to get outside for a run this morning, but it felt more like late December than mid-November. Hope your Saturday is going well. Blessings... Read more

11/16/2019 11:08:51 AM, by SPEDED2

National Fast Food Day National Fast Food Day celebrates fast food restaurants and the food that they sell. Fast food usually consists of prepackaged and ready-made food that can be quickly cooked—often by deep frying or microwaving—and eaten; most is designed to be eaten on the go, and does... Read more

11/15/2019 6:51:21 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Life is a challenge so accept it for what it truly is. Lord, help me face what today brings with energy, determination and a joy that allows me to take control. A Time to Think: I’ve often thought, I’m nobody. Why would God answer my prayer? But God’s not impressed by eloqu... Read more

11/15/2019 3:36:02 PM, by COOP9002

it's been a busy day. we had a funeral this morning followed by a luncheon, now i'm trying to catch up on some stuff for the weekend. blessings... Read more

11/15/2019 7:58:01 AM, by SPEDED2

International STAND UP to Bullying Day International STAND UP to Bullying Day is a semi-annual event that takes place in both February and November. The November event coincides with Anti-Bullying Week. Those participating in the day sign and wear pink "pledge shirts" to take a public sta... Read more

11/14/2019 2:02:05 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: If you give up and let things just happen to you, you will open the door to a helpless, passive existence and bring on needless sorrow. Lord, open my eyes to see that You and I can determine the outcome of my day and the direction of my life and that the result of refusing to let... Read more

11/14/2019 11:19:03 AM, by COOP9002

Trying to get some things done since we have a funeral tomorrow morning with a lunch and another one next Wednesday. Hope your Thursday is going well. Blessings... Read more

11/14/2019 8:08:33 AM, by SPEDED2

National Pickle Day National Pickle Day traces its roots to International Pickle Week, which was started by the National Pickle Packers Association in 1949. Pickles, which usually mean pickled cucumbers when spoke of in the United States, are preserved in a brine or vinegar solution, and fla... Read more

11/13/2019 8:40:24 PM, by COOP9002

Got home from a busy day a little while ago. hope your Wednesday is going well. Blessings... Read more

11/13/2019 7:59:05 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: When you choose to fight, be sure it is only for that which is right and fair. Lord, help me to see clearly when goodness is being violated and guide me in helping those who need my help. A Time to Think: Grace woke you up this morning, grace started you on your way and gra... Read more

11/13/2019 3:38:03 PM, by SPEDED2

Start a Rumor Day There isn't much information available about this day, so there's a good chance it got started by a rumor. That's what the day is for anyway, to start a rumor! Rumors aren't anything new, they have been going on for centuries. Although starting a rumor is usually frown... Read more

11/12/2019 5:04:23 PM, by LHLADY517

Daily Inspiration: Refuse to be one of the many who go through life never knowing the limits of their abilities. Lord, You have blessed me with all that I need, but also with the ability to achieve all that I want. Help me to continue to strive and become all that I can. A Time to Think: For ... Read more