Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Wednesday Hodgepodge

From this Side of the Pond

1. When someone finds out what you do or where you're from, what's a question they always ask? 

When speaking, people can usually tell where I am from.  You got that 'hick' accent and your words are drawn out so you are from the South.
The question ICo get asked about my job is: "How on earth do you do that this day and time with no discipline?" 

2. Did you participate in 'Greek Life' when you were in college, or have children who did? If so what was your experience like? Taking another tack...have you ever been to Greece? If not, is that a destination on your bucket list? 

Yes, I participated in 'Greek Life' but my girls did not.  One of the best experiences of life was joining/pledging a sorority.  To this day, I can call a sorority sister for encouragement , to celebrate with me, or  just to vent...same as in college. Just like when I was in college, my sorority sisters still care for each other .   A close knit bond between girls and ladies that lasts beyond the college years.
I have never been to Greece and would love to go!

3. Do you like Greek food? If so what's your favorite dish?  
 
I guess, if Gyros count.  A dish I kinda like is Moussaka.  

4. What incredibly common thing have you never done? 

Cook a huge meal for a family get-together!!!

I have never been on a cruise till this past summer.  I have never been to a music festival.  I have been to concerts but not a music festival.  This might be something I add to my bucket list.

5. What is a telltale sign that you're upset? 

The loudness of my voice raises ten octaves higher and my heart beats faster. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

The weather now is beginning to feel like 'sweater weather'   There is a chill in the air which also means football time!  I love watching college football...not so much NFL.

This past weekend, I attended a memorial service for one of my dear friends (college roommate, sorority sister, girls' trip gang, etc.).  I am keenly aware, that as hard as it was, I was blessed to have known you.  You are happier than me left here on earth.  I can't imagine the reunion and celebration as you were met by your dear husband and daughter.


Have a great week and Enjoy Life!

5 comments:

  1. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. What a lovely little tribute you posted to her and what a reminder of how precious life is. Tender hugs to you.

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  2. I'm glad you were able to be at the service. Susan said it was really nice. My voice gets higher when I'm upset too. I read there are 91 football games between Thursday and Monday. We're ready lol!

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  3. I love the southern accent.
    The bond between sorority sisters does sound amazing. It is good that you still have those people in your life.
    I like the idea of going to a music festival too, it's something for the bucket list.
    We're having more cool days than hot here too. I am looking forward to sweater weather too.
    I am so sorry about your friend. Sending love and hugs.

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  4. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Your comments about your sorority make me think that Greek Life must have been very different years ago compared to what it is like today.

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  5. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. You mentioned that her husband and daughter had died previously. Wow - that is a lot of death in a younger family.
    Gyros count -- I actually ate a very authentic one while in Greece!

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