Wednesday Hodgepodge

It's time for some Wednesday Hodgepodge, courtesy of Joyce, From This Side of the Pond.


1. March 20th is the first day of spring...is she a lion or a lamb in your part of the world?
Interestingly enough, here in South Florida we've enjoyed a mild winter.  Up until March rolled in.  That's when the temps started taking a nose dive, from upper 70's and low 80's to mid 40's and low 50's.  It's starting to climb back up now, with a few rain showers to pave the way to spring.

2. What's the most dreaded task on your spring clean to-do list?  Do you have a 'plan of attack'?
I want to give the hall bathroom some sprucing up with paint, and I'm dreading the amount of work that goes with that.  I like taking it one room at a time so it doesn't feel so overwhelming.

3. Peas...love 'em or hate 'em?  What's a favorite dish you make using peas?
I like peas.  I wouldn't say "love" but I certainly don't hate them.  I use peas in my Easy Chicken and Stuffing recipe.  

4.  Do you feel under appreciated?
Sometimes, by some people.  Usually, though, I feel very much loved by God, my family and my true friends, so it's good.

5. Have you been using Google Reader?  If so, what are you switching to now that GR has announced retirement?  If not, how do you read your favorite blogs?
I'd never even heard of Google Reader till now that it's going away.  I guess I can't miss it if I never knew it was around, so that makes the adjustment easier.

6. Anne Bradstreet is credited with the following quote~

"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant;  if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome."

Agree or Disagree?  Why?
We don't have a typical winter in South Florida; it's always pretty warm here, so the analogy doesn't work for us.  However, I do agree that we appreciate the good times much more when we've faced adversity and seen the hand of God take us through it.

7.  When did you last 'spring for something'?  What was it?
I guess you could say I sprung for the barbecue grill that my sister generously gave me.  Having a grill makes me spring into action - grilling action!

8.  Insert your own random thought here.
I've been asked by my old church to do some volunteer work this month, to help them get ready for Easter.  It's an honor and a privilege to serve the body of Christ and our community.  I prepared invitations for the children to give out, helped make candy bags for Easter Sunday, and now I've been asked to teach at the Saturday night children's service.  This is what happens when I ask God to use me to help others - He offers up opportunities galore!

Wednesday Hodgepodge

It's time for some hodgepodge, folks!  Thanks to Joyce, From This Side of the Pond for hosting.


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?
None of the above.  I like to play games to have fun.  I'm not a very competitive person, and I don't like how ugly people get when they play a game where money is involved.

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?
I don't care much for corned beef so no, I won't be preparing any.  As for potatoes, I love 'em!  All the ways listed, plus au gratin.  Yum!

3. What's the last thing you felt 'green with envy' over?
I'm not typically an envious person.  I try to be content with what God has blessed me with.

4.  What's at the end of your rainbow?
Ireland! ;)

5. March 12th marks the anniversary of the death of Anne Frank (June 12, 1929-March, 1945).  Anne's diary 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 diary or journal?  Was this a habit you developed as a child or is journaling something new for you?
I remember keeping a diary many years ago but stopped.  I guess I got so busy with other things I didn't find the time to write stuff down.  I wish I had.

6. What's an item in your home or closet that contains every color of the rainbow?
I can't think of any.  I love color, and my closet has a nice variety, but I don't recall having one item with all the colors of the rainbow on it.

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.
You remember how girls in middle and high school would try their hand at poetry?  I was NOT one of those girls.  I hate all kinds of poetry.  I'm terrible at it.  Whenever I'm faced with having to help my kids with poetry homework, I get a headache.  Please, please, please don't ask me to write a limerick!

8.  Insert your own random thought here.
No income tax refund yet, but I couldn't resist getting a couple or maybe four things at Old Navy.  My daughter needed to pick up her last check so I went with her.  I found the absolutely cutest white jean jacket for $29.94 - these are usually $60+ at the department stores!  I also got a pair of hot pink ballet flats that are perfect for this dress I got at Kohl's a while back.  The dress is navy blue with a hot pink belt, and the shoes will complete the outfit.  I can't wait to wear them, they are so comfy!