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May Day Traditions – “Only The Good” Friday
May Day traditions began before Christ was born. Celebrating the first day of May has been popular in many countries. The meaning and celebration seems to vary from country to country. In some countries, it is considered a day to honor the working class… much like our “Labor Day” in September. It was also celebrated…
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Good Family – “Only The Good” Friday
I came home from the store to find a wonderful surprise… the “Good” family of my son, Wade, came over and cleaned up my backyard after the heavy snowstorm of last week broke off several major limbs. Two other grandsons, (Emily’s boys) came along to help with the fray. They worked hard to get everything …
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10 “Good” Reasons For Snow In April – “Only The Good” Friday
Are there 10 “Good” reasons for snow in April? Yes, of course. If I didn’t look at the “Good” side of it…I might sit down and cry. So on this “Only The Good” Friday” I’m going to share with you my reasons for being grateful for snow at this late spring date. I woke up…
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Good Friday – “Only The Good” Friday
Since this really is “Good Friday,” I thought I would make it the main focus of my “Only The Good” Friday. Yes, I was there… No… not the original “Good Friday,” … but I traveled to the Holy Land a number of years ago and the trip remains vivid in my mind. I want to…
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Easter Is A Laughing Matter – Only The Good Friday
Easter is only a week away…which means Spring is around the corner. I love spring… and Easter is one of my favorite holidays. To cheer up your Friday… I’m passing on Only Good Easter jokes. On this “Only The Good” Friday… I’m giving you a copy of these jokes so you can hang them on…
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Kids Say The Darndest Things – “Only The Good” Friday
During the fifties, The Art Linkletter Show was on every afternoon. Part of the program was a segment called “Kids Say The Darndest Things.” The children were all dressed up, sitting on stools and Art would ask them questions. Oh my… some of the things that would come out of their mouths. Once I had…
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Mother Teresa – “Only The Good” Friday
The first time I remember seeing Mother Teresa was the night she received the Nobel Peace Prize, in 1979. That evening, she stood before the world as example of doing good… and that it was possible to bridge cultures, classes and religions with caring and love. When Mother Teresa received the prize, she was asked,…
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Living At Base Of The Rocky Mountains – Only The Good Friday
Living at the base of the Rocky Mountains often goes unappreciated by me. That is until I look up and see the grandeur of Mt. Timpanogus covered with snow. Timp… the magnificent protector…looms over our little valley here in Utah. It is an unusual mountain because you can view the front side of the mountain…
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Acts Of Kindness – Only The Good Friday
Acts of kindness certainly is not limited to adult behavior. Timothy Crookston of Kaysville, Ut has been helping his neighbors since he could walk. He is now twelve, and is known to his neighbors as a friend and helper. He takes out the trash, cleans yards, mows lawns, cleans houses and does what ever he…