Gritty Hodgepodge

 

Good morning from the steamy Southlands!

In the words of my favorite weather gal, "I'm officially renaming the month and calling it Sweat-ember until further notice."

Without further ado  grumbling, let's play Hodgepodge!

What's something you wanted to do this summer that you never got around to doing?

Decluttering

How easily I've been sucked into inanimate objects with history!

A certain bookmark from an old friend in Texas ..... 4 little scalloped plates which held mother's seafood au gratin ... even a dress I've kept for 40+ years because of who I was when I bought it.

Does that even make sense?

Were you the student who sat in the front row or hid in the back of the class?

Somewhere in the middle, trying to fly under the radar.

If you could go back and take one high school class again just for fun, which would it be?

The thought of going back terrifies me, but let's go with Home Economics.  This time, I'd actually try learning to sew ... and not count on my BF to complete my final exam, lol!

What characteristics do you think are essential in a good teacher.  (This can be applied to anyone who teaches, not just in the classroom.)

Patience!  I'd add, making everyone feel heard; that their thoughts are valued.

September 2 is National Grits Day.  Have you ever eaten grits?  Are you a fan?  If so, how do you like yours?  Would people describe you as "having grit"?

Woo-hoo!!!
I love grits! In fact, I enjoyed a big buttery bowl Monday morning at our favorite NY deli.
Unfortunately, Tom's not a fan or I'd try making my friend's recipe with smoked Gouda.  Who wants to come over and help me eat?

Do I have grit?  That's not something I've thought about... but if it means stepping up to the plate in difficult times?  Ya, I suppose so.

What's something you're never too old or too young to enjoy?

Music

Insert your own random thought here.

I recently discovered this little gem on my daily (komando.com) newsletter.  Perhaps it will be of interest to someone else?

"Give stores a decoy number.  Go to voice google, pick a free number in any area code.  That's the one for loyalty programs, raffles, contractors and Marketplace strangers.  Spam piles up in the app while your real number stays reserved for family and your doctor."

I hope all y'all enjoy a most blessed day!
Hugs, Myra