1. Do you play games of luck/chance for money? Have you ever played bingo for money? Visited a casino? Placed a bet on a horse? Bought a lottery ticket? Nope, as a general rule this is just not me. I have never played bingo or bet on a horse for money. I have been to a few casinos in Vegas of course, but truthfully I really didn't like it. The smoke alone makes it hard for me to be there. I did play the slot machines but found them kind of annoying as I just mainly loss over and over. Couldn't imagine what in the world the attraction was until I actually won a small jackpot on a nickle slot machine and won a hundred dollars. I immediately quit and scurried out...Now that was fun! haha. I have never bought a lottery ticket, though hubby has once or twice. Again, just no attraction to me at all.
2. Will you be preparing and/or dining on the traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage meal this St. Patrick's Day? Mashed-baked-hash browned-french fried....your favorite way to have potatoes? Well again, nope I will not be eating the traditional meal. Don't really care for corned beef. Or maybe I have just never really had GOOD corned beef. And my favorite way of having potatoes? A tough one...I LOVE potatoes almost any way you can think of! But I guess my favorite would be a good old baked potato covered in butter, sour cream and salt and pepper! Yum ~ but barely ever have one anymore. : (
3. What is the last thing you felt "green with envy" over? Well lets see....I had to think on this a while. I feel soo blessed to be envious of much, but maybe over a BEAUTIFUL granite counter top, and kitchen cupboards painted a soft buttery cream I saw in a house and garden magazine recently. Soo pretty!
4. What's at the end of your rainbow? Years of retirement spent enjoying my time spent with my hubby and family.
5. March 12th marks the anniversary of the death of Anne Frank (June 12, 1919 - March 19, 1945), Anne's dairy detailing her time spent hiding from the Nazi's during the war ranks as one of the best selling books of all time. Besides your blog, do you keep any sort of a diary or journal? Was this a habit you developed as a child, or is journaling something new for you? I do keep a prayer/devotional journal as well. It contains not only my prayer requests and answers, but just thoughts and scriptures the Lord brings to my mind during my quiet time. I did not start this habit until I was over 35 years old. I have been inconsistent in doing this off and on over the years, but these last 5 or so I have been pretty faithful with it.
6. What's an item in your home or closet that contains every color of the rainbow? Truthfully, I can't think of one... : )
7. Write a limerick with you as the subject. You can do it!! Just remember this is a family friendly blog...don't make me get out my wooden spoon. Oh my...it has been a LONG time since I have tried to do this...
There once was a woman named Deb.
Who had a cat that she called Fred.
He was ornery and mean
And seemed very keen
On sprawling right out on her bed!
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| OLD PIC ~ SAME HAIR STYLE! |
8. Insert your own random thought... It is 85 degrees today and just GORGEOUS out. Mom and I went down to Newport to get our hair done. Mom has not had hers done since before her accident in Dec. She wears her hair short, and modern (thanks to my wonderful niece Jessie) and a beautiful caramel blonde. How good she looks. There's nothing like a fresh haircut and color touch-up to lighten your mood. I worked for almost 3 hours yesterday getting all my squares together (back, warm and natural center and front) ironed and ready to sew. WOW! Again, never would have dreamed for it to take soo long. Tomorrow I will FINALLY begin to sew each square with an x. I am really wanting to put my rows together. Wonder if it will actually happen this week? Can't wait.
Thought you might enjoy this picture of Sam enjoying an applesauce snack in front of his favorite Mickey Mouse program!
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| LOVE THIS! FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DON'T KNOW, GRANDMA HAS TO ENJOY THIS CUTIE MOSTLY IN DAILY PICTURES HIS MAMA SENDS ME. HOW I MISS HIM! BUT I AM SOO GRATEFUL FOR MODERN WAYS OF "SEEING" GLIMPSES OF HIM ALMOST EVERY DAY! |
How I appreciate these questions every week! Thanks soo much to Joyce! You can join the other Hodgepodgers HERE.
All your grandchildren are BEAUTIFUL! Their eyes, big and blue! Amazing. And that littlest guy is beyond cute.
ReplyDeleteNice job on the limerick. Your mother is beautiful! She has aged gracefully. Good luck with your sewing! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the newest Sam picture. He is so adorable. If you have mentioned it, I have forgotten (sorry), but do you know the sex of new grandchildren yet?
ReplyDeleteAs for the hodgepodge? Again, I find we are so much alike. I don't see the allure to gambling either. You would think I would be a little more adventurous since I personally know THREE people who have won over a million dollars, and a HUGE mega-million winner lives just down the road about 15 country miles.
Yes, beautiful grandchildren! And beautiful mother! You and I answered exactly the same on #2. We both love a good loaded baked potato!
ReplyDeleteOh I agree...there is something about getting my hair cut and highlighted that makes me feel like a new woman : )
ReplyDeleteCute little grandbabe! Enjoy your day!
What a beautiful family you have. Love your Mom's hair do...nothing better than a day at the hair dresser together. Have a wonderful Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteI would have answered many of these questions the exact same way. I always feel better after I get my hair done, just wish it wasn't so expensive. I think it is wonderful that your daughter sends you daily pictures of Sam. I know it's not like being there but what a blessing to see his little face everyday. Enjoy your day
ReplyDeleteI love that picture of your mom. And I always love seeing pictures of your grands.
ReplyDeleteYour limerick is fantastic! You've got talent!
That kitchen sounds scrumptious!
I too have to get glimpses of my grandchildren. Thank goodness for Skype. I even get to keep in touch with my mother who still gets her hair done once a week.
ReplyDeleteYour parents are just the cutest couple! I am in total agreement...heading to the hair salon is always a real picker uppper for me, too! Sam is precious and looks like he really loves his applesauce!
ReplyDeleteShe puts together some great prompts. I can see where we are alike and where we differ...not too much, btw...we are in agreement about a baked potato for sure!
ReplyDeleteI think your mother's haircut and color look fantastic.
I don't like corn beef either! Never have and my mom always made it around St. Patrick's Day growing up, but it was mostly for my dad and her. Glad your mom was able to get her hair done. That was the one thing I couldn't wait to do after my surgery. I was suppose to be at the hair dresser that morning but ended up in the ER and then surgery. So my hair was a mess. Thanks for the visit!
ReplyDeleteI bet those new hair do's made you both feel better! So glad to hear your Mom is doing well!!! Love the pics of Sam...he is so darling!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kris
I bet those new hair do's made you both feel better! So glad to hear your Mom is doing well!!! Love the pics of Sam...he is so darling!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kris
Doesn't sound like we will be meeting in Vegas anytime soon :)
ReplyDeleteI like the end of your rainbow! Like your limerick. I was trying to do one with Debby and all I could come up with was Freddy but I then went in a different direction. Enjoy the rest of your week.
What a great Limerick!! You are good at that. I love the daily pic of Sam too.
ReplyDeleteYour Mom does have lovely hair. That is a very nice color.
Yours is pretty too.
Yes, I have been missing potatoes too. Maybe it is just the time of year.
It is warm today but oh so pretty.
Have nice one too.
I would have answered most of the questions the same as you....so glad to see your beautiful mother...you are such a precious daughter. I can't wait to see that quilt..and the picture, well precious
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week...it isn't that warm here...yet
I'm not a fan of corned beef either.
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