WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #649

Thank you Joyce,

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Before I start, you need to know that I went to read blog posts yesterday and deleted them by mistake. Sorry I didn't get around to reading your posts. 

1. Big week in the US of A...do you do your own taxes? What's something you've found 'taxing' lately?

Yes, Mark does them through H&R Block.  

Organizing my ankle surgery has been very taxing. I will write about it in my random thought.

2. When it comes to travel are you a last minute packer or a lay it all out a week in advance type? Do you struggle to pack light? Share a packing tip that has worked for you. 

I try to set things out in advance. Yes, I do struggle to pack light. We mainly pack for our trips to Montana. If I forget something I'm sure I could use something of Amber's. 

3. April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Hmmm...who knew it got its own month? Do you like a grilled cheese sandwich? What ingredient do you add to take yours to the next level? 

I do love a grilled cheese sandwich although I don't make them often. I would maybe add a tomato if we have one. 

4. There's a well known quote that says-

'A ship in the harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for." John A. Shedd   

Is constant growth necessary or do you think it's more important to prioritize stability and peace in your life?

 I think growth can be good but I want stability and peace in my life.

5. Let's wrap this up with a fun spring this or that-

• daffodils or tulips - Tulips
• lemonade or iced tea - Lemonade
• gardening or hiking - Neither
• ladybugs or butterflies - Ladybugs are my favorite but I like butterflies too
• floral patterns or polka dots - I'm thinking floral patterns

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I had a pretty long random thought here but as it turns out my ankle procedure was cancelled until the 29th. It was going to happen today. 

However, in the mean time, I'm having an issue with my left leg. I was thinking it was some neuropathy that I experienced last year. The pain has been extreme, bringing me to tears. Medication hasn't helped. 

I went to Urgent Care on Monday and they did not think it was neuropathy and sent me for an x-ray. I just can't win. I don't need anymore issues like this. I am beyond frustrated. 

You guys need to understand that I am not a person looking for attention. I'm not making this stuff up.  

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #648

Thank you Joyce.

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1. Egg on your face, putting all your eggs in one basket, a good egg, walk on eggshells, nest egg, or a tough egg to crack...which eggy idiom currently applies to your life in some way? Explain

I am walking on eggshells or possibly a tough egg to crack with my health. I do believe you have to be tired of hearing this from me. 

I ended up going to the ER on Friday because of my lungs. Something is not right and we are not finding any answers. 

2. April 7th is National Beer Day...are you a beer drinker? If so do you have a favorite? Beer battered fish, beer bread, beer can chicken, beer brats...which one sounds good to you? Have you made any of these?

I don't mind having a beer but it really doesn't happen often at all. I'm not sure that I would want any of them. No I have not made any of them.  

3. Do you have siblings? What's the best thing about being your sibling? If you don't have siblings, what would you say are the pros and cons of being an only child? 

I have a brother and a sister but my brother passed away a few years ago. My brother Raymond lived in Milwaukee and my sister Darcy is in Florida. I love them both. My sister is a lot like me and my brother was into acting and he was gay. 

Raymond and Darcy in front, me in the back.

4. How do you feel about floral scents in products? Do you have a favorite?

Because of my COPD I try to stay away from floral scents. I do however like a pine candle at Christmas. 

5. What's one thing in your home that begins with the letter G that you would say is a keeper, something you'll hold on to? Tell us why. 

I will go with giraffes. I have a collection of figurines of them because they are my favorite animal. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

We went to Adam and Gabby's on Easter Sunday and had a lovely day. It felt good to get out of the house. We had a nice dinner. It was not a traditional dinner this year. We had Carne Asada tacos and other sides to go along with that. 

I got one picture of James where he was being silly.