Wednesday Hodgepodge

 

1. Something that's had you 'chuffed to bits' recently? 

The Apple Festival!!!  Decorating the town is complete, the field is lined for all the vendors, people know what is expected of them ---which station to supervise, judges for beauty pageant is complete!!!!  

This huge task is coming together nicely!!

2. Tell us about an instance recently where you were tempted to 'throw a wobbly' (expression used to describe tantrums thrown, usually by adults or people who should know better) 

Just the other day when a sixth grader asked me for the 20th time something that I had already explained and given more than enough examples to complete the task!!!

3. Something everyone seems to love but is not your 'cuppa tea'? 

Starbucks.  Their coffee is just not my 'cuppa tea'.  I think it is too strong for me.

4. Fish and chips, bangers and mash, shepherd's pie, roast beef with Yorkshire pudding...which entree would you choose? Yes, you have to choose. 

Love me some fish and chips!!

5. Something you want for your birthday this year? 

My birthday was two months ago...just smooth sailing...no drama, no political controversy

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Finally, received some MUCH needed rain yesterday!!!  Many farmers are having to buy hay because of the drought we are experiencing.  For the first time in THREE years, I was unable to grow pumpkins for my grandsons because of the hot summer and drought! ugh!!!

Wednesday Hodgepodge

 

1. When the Hodgepodge lands on September 11th I want to acknowledge that. Will you purposely pause to remember, pray, or attend any sort of ceremony on 9/11? Share any thoughts or memories you'd like to share about this day. 

I will most definitely pause and say a prayer.  No ceremonies happening in my area to remember September 11th, and this makes me sad.

I vividly remember this day.  I was at school and was having to go out of town that evening for a conference.  When I first heard of the attack, I was scared, furious, worried, and so sad.  All TVs were cut off in our classrooms (per principal).  This made me more apprehensive!!  Teachers were taking turns going to the teacher lounge to see what was going on.  My principal had us still go on our out of town conference.  Thankful, we had rooms because since all airports were shut down no one had a room.  All food places were closed.  The chaos in the hotel lobby was something I will never forget.  The night was so quiet and eerie.  

2. Growing up, did you spend a lot of time with your grandparents? What's something you learned from a grandparent? 

I spent a lot of time with my grandparents.  My father's mom and dad lived very close to us.  She was such a wise woman and a very Christian lady.  In the summer, I traveled to Baltimore to spend time with my mother's mother. 

I learned a lot from both.  From my dad's mom, I learned Christian values, to laugh at my mistakes, and to not gossip. I learned the history of my family and much emotional support.

From my mother's mom, I learned survival skills.  She would tell me about the Great Depression and how one needs to know what to do in case this happens again.

3. What's your go-to breakfast?

I do not eat breakfast; usually just coffee.  I could eat breakfast at 10am, that would make me happy!

4. Tell us the story behind one of your favorite photos. 

 

My lap and heart were full!!  With the 2020 scare, holding the twins and touching Blake was my favorite moment.

During the Coach against game, players chose a member to play for.  This young man chose my late husband.

My beautiful daughters.

5. This week Friday lands on the 13th. Are you superstitious in any way? Do you like scary movies, and if so what's your favorite? 

I am kinda superstitious....going in and out the same door, black cat crossing in front of me, breaking a mirror, etc. are just a few.  I use to like scary movies but living alone NOPE!

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Monday was Grand Slam Lunch with your Grandparent at my grandson's school.  It was also bookfair!  Yep, who buys the grandparent.  I went and enjoyed lunch with Blake and of course spent some money on books!

Have a great rest of the week and Enjoy Life!

Wednesday Hodgepodge

 

1. Something you're working on currently? 

Currently working on two things right now!  One, I am trying to clean off my garden.  My garden didn't do so well in this summer with the heat and very little rain.  BUT, I can't control the weather.  Number Two...I am Vice-President of the Apple Festival.  This is a festival that happens at the end of September for three days!!  We have inside exhibits (flower show, baking, canning, art, and photography will be all inside), train rides, a parade, and 83 vendors!  It is a lot of work but is worth it.

2. Tell us something about your first job? Was it a positive or negative experience for you? Did your parents insist you work while in school (either high school or college) or did you work because you wanted to? 

My first job was working in a factory while in college.  It was an experience, believe me!!  I knew there was no way I wanted to do this type of work for the rest of my life.  My parents didn't really insist on me getting a job, but they recommended it.  It was neither too positive or negative....let me just say, I learned a lot!!

3. Have you ever had a job that required overnight travel? How did you feel about that? Have you ever had a job that required you to wear a uniform? Do you work better in the morning or at night? 

My job doesn't require overnight travel.  However, I have had to be a presenter at a Reading Conference.  This would require overnight travel.  I really didn't mind this because after the conference we would go out to eat and of course do some shopping.  The difficult part was sneaking stuff I had bought into the house!  Never had to wear an uniform at my job.  I am a little of both when it comes to working in the morning or night.  If I have had a really rough day, then there is no way I can work at night. I would set my alarm clock an hour early and finish my work then. 

4. What's something you bake or cook that is labor intensive? Is it worth it? 

I would say my apple dumplings.  Yes, it is worth it to me and to my family.

5. One thing you're looking forward to in the month of September? 

I have out of town guests (4 maybe 5 girls....two from Roanoke, one from Richmond, one from Boston and one from Bristol).  I can't wait!!  I am trying to prepare food needs and what nots.  

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

These cute three boys had a football game Saturday.  It was hot!!  AND they played at 1:00pm!!  My cousin's hub took them in his office to cool off and I followed!!  Why do they play in the hottest part of the day?  To me, they should play at 9:00am!!

Have a great rest of the week and Enjoy Life!