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Mistakes Served Sunny Side Up

Mistakes kind of make the world go 'round. Aside from keeping us on our toes , there have been many useful inventions that only came about by mistake! Potato Chips? Created by a chef who was trying to “get back at a customer” who had complained one too many times about his French-fried potatoes dish. The annoyed chef cut the potatoes ridiculously thin, fried them and piled on the salt. Surprise! The customer loved them and so did the rest of the world. Popsicle's? Invented by an 11 year old who accidently left his drink outside overnight and found he had a frozen treat in the morning. Play Doh? Originally meant to be a wallpaper cleaner, but kids kept playing with it. Silly String? Two scientists attempted to create a foamable spray cast for sprained or broken limbs, reportedly sprayed the nozzle and crazy string flew across the room. They thought, well that's a fail; but boy, kids would love to play with this! Then there are Corn Flakes, Teflon, safety glass, Post It Notes, Silly Putty, the X-ray, champagne, super glue, the Slinky, the microwave and plenty more. All created by mistake! It's a new year...let's give thanks for the many blessings in our lives, and let's give thanks for all of those toe-curling mistakes. While definitely sometimes beneficial and educational- they only happen once in a while. (Taken From The JN, November 2019 Issue)

LIFE IS LIKE A ROUND OF GOLF Life is like a round of golf With many a turn and twist. But the game is much too sweet and short To curse the shots you've missed. Sometimes you'll hit it straight and far Sometimes the putts roll true. But each round has its errant shots And troubles to play through. So always swing with courage No matter what the lie. And never let the hazards Destroy the joy inside. And keep a song within your heart, Give thanks that you can play. For the round is much too short and sweet To let it slip away.

~Criswell Freeman

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