Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. Many of our earliest presidents created words or expressions widely used today. Teddy Roosevelt is credited with mollycoddle, pack rat, frazzle, and loose cannon...which of those words/phrases currently relates to your life in some way? 

Loose cannon!!!  I don't want to go into detail about the 'white elephant' 

2. Have you visited many (or any) of the US Presidents homes, monuments, libraries or related sites? If so what's been your favorite? Are there any you particularly want to see? Here's a link to presidential sites listed by state which is kind of fun to read-Presidential Places by State. And since several bloggers who participate in the HP each week live outside the US, here's a link to Presidential Places Outside the US. Have you seen any of those? 

My favorite is still Mount Vernon but a close second is John F. Kennedy's gravesite.

3. February 20th is National Cherry Pie Day...will you celebrate? Given your choice of cherry pie, cherry cobbler, cheesecake with a cherry topping, or black forest cake which would you choose? 

I am not really a cheery kinda gal.  I would have to go with cheesecake with cherry topping, but would secretly take the cherry topping off   lol

4. Last time you worked a puzzle of some kind? Something that had you puzzled recently? 

Last week with the grands.  I am not a puzzle gal, but the grands, especially the oldest one, IS!  

People have me puzzled.  I just don't understand how one minute a person cares and the next...poof!!  This is so hurtful to others.  If you don't like someone or if you don't want a relationship then tell that person, don't let it drag on for a year and then tell someone you all aren't compatible!!  This makes me so angry!

5. Of the early blooming flowers (January-early March depending on your zone) which one's your favorite? 

snowdrops, lenten roses, pansies, violets, snapdragons, reticulated iris, crocus, winter jasmine

Do you have any of these in your own yard/garden? 

Pansies are my favorite.  None of these are in my yard or garden.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

This weather, ya'll it has been a hard winter for me!!  Now, I really don't mind to see a beautiful snowfall but too much snow is getting to me.  I never really learned to drive in the snow because schools were closed and I never had to get out in the mess.  So, here lately I have been kinda stuck.  After the snow, this past weekend was a flood!!  The rain was pelting down and the rivers and creeks were spilling over.  Many people were evacuated.  Then Sunday night, I thought my house was going to blow away.  The wind was howling.   We had another virtual day of learning on Monday.  I think we have missed 20 days of school so far.  AND more snow, sleet, and rain is headed out way Tuesday -Wednesday.  I am so ready for some warmer weather!!!

Ya'll stay safe and Enjoy Life!

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. Did you watch the Super Bowl? Did your team win? What's your favorite game day snack for  whatever sport is happening? 

I did watch the Super Bowl.  I really didn't have a team to pull for, so I didn't  care who won.  Since, it was just me I ate a baked potato. 

2. What's your 'superpower'? 

Besides being organized (I am not OCD, BUT CDO haha) here lately,it is being very flexible!!  With the weather we are having this year, we are having virtual instruction days.  Now, since I am OCD, and with technology not going as I planned (internet crashes, assignments won't post, etc.) I have been very flexible and maybe a little creative on getting my instruction across!!

3. Will you do anything special on Valentine's Day? If so do share. Any thoughts on/about this particular holiday? Share a favorite verse or quote relating to love. 

I am a widow, so nothing special on Valentine's Day.  BUT, when hub and I were together, we really didn't do anything special on this day.  We celebrated loving each other everyday.  There were many occasions, for no special reasons, I had flowers delivered to school or would come home to a nice dinner he had prepared, and even sometimes a weekend trip was planned.

I know people who go all out and celebrate Valentine's Day, but just show some love all the time; not just for one day.

I really can't think of a favorite quote relating to love, BUT one quote/saying I don't agree with is...Love means never having to say you are sorry.  To me, love is saying you are sorry.  Maybe you had a bad day at work and lashed out at hub for no reason...then say "I'm sorry." 

4. Are you a fan of the rom-com genre? If so what's one of your favorites? If you're not a movie go-er then what about a book you love that features a great love story? How about a favorite love song? 

I haven't been watching much television/movies these days.   A book that I have read and enjoyed the movie is The Notebook.

"Unchained Melody" my favorite love song.

5. Let's get creative...write an acrostic using the word L-O-V-E. 

Love you always

Obsessed with you until the

Very

End of your life.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Last week the stomach bug came to my house.  I was so sick and when I am sick, I cry.  And being by yourself sick, is no fun at all.  Saturday, was the first day I had missed watching grands play any sport, so I cried.  I didn't feel like reading a book, so I cried.  I had purchased the grands a swingset, but since I was sick they didn't come up, so I cried again! It was not the best weekend!!  BUT I felt so much better on Monday!!

 I can't wait till I see their faces, hearing their giggles, seeing their fights, as they play on this!!

Have a great rest of the week and Enjoy Life!

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What area of your life feels like you're stuck in a Groundhog's Day loop, doing the same thing over and over? Does it bother you or is that just how life is in this particular season? 

Saturdays!!  I get up and head to basketball games.  The twins play at 9:00am and Blake plays at 10:30am.  I usually get back home around 12:00.  Then I need to finish up some housework, go to the store and purchase some food for the week, do some laundry, and prepare for Sunday.  I know this is just a season of basketball, but daughter reminded me baseball begins in March!  So here we go again...all over!  

2. Something that makes your heart skip a beat? 

Watching grandsons play basketball.  Oh how I wish hub was still living.  He was a huge sports fan, and I know without a doubt he would have me at the basketball game at least an hour before the game started.

I heart skips a beat when the boys give me a huge hug and say , "Mamaw I love you. Thank you for coming to watch me play."

Oldest one getting coached.

Twins getting ready to play.

3. Do you wear your heart on your sleeve or are you more of a closed book? Elaborate. 

That depends.  If I am sad, I definitely wear my heart on my sleeve.  I just can't hide the tears.  And my face tells it all.  When someone hurts my feelings, it shows.

If I am angry, I just leave the situation.  Words hurt and I don't want to say something I would regret later. AND I don't want the person who I am angry with know that I am angry.

4. According to Prevention Magazine, these are 25 of the best foods for heart health-

wild salmon, sardines, liver, walnuts, almonds, chia seeds, oatmeal, blueberries, coffee, red wine, green tea, soy milk, dark chocolate, raisins, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, whole grains, apples, oranges, grapefruit, avocado, avocado oil, olive oil 

Which five do you include in your diet most often? Are there any foods on the list you simply cannot abide? 

Almonds ( I snack on these constantly), blueberries (when I can catch them ripe), coffee, red wine and apples.

The ones I simply cannot eat are: sardines, liver (I do like chicken liver) and Brussels sprouts.  The rest I am okay with.

5. What was the last piece of furniture you bought? Is there a piece of furniture you need/want to purchase this year? 

A bedroom suit for the boys to have at my house.  This was probably 3 years ago. The boys were able to pick out their sheets and comforters and a rug to match.

I would like some new patio furniture.  Trouble is, on my patio, the boys have their play cabin and they still use it.  Not so much as playing inside the cabin but climbing on top of the cabin shooting bad guys

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I am loving our warm temps!!!  Yay!!  And the days are getting longer!!  What more could I want??

Have a great rest of the week and Enjoy Life!