Wednesday, February 18, 2026

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #641

Thank you Joyce.
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1. The Hodgepodge lands on Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent. Do you mark this season in some way? Will you be giving something up or adding something to your life in this Lenten season? 

No I don't and I won't be giving up or adding something to my life. I wasn't raised with Lent. I do however talk to God everyday. 

2. Pancakes...are you a fan? Syrup or no syrup? Plain, blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas, or some other add in? Are pancakes on your menu this week? 

Yes, but we seldom make them. Yes I like syrup. They would be plain and no they are not on the menu this week. 

3. Tell us about a time recently when you felt 'spread too thin'. 

Actually that is going on right now. I have about 5 doctor's appointments to schedule and just don't feel like making the calls. 

4. What's your favorite jewel or gemstone? In terms of your wardrobe would we find more gem tones, pastels, black and white, or primary colors? 

I like sterling silver jewelry. Back in the day my wedding ring was in gold. Diamonds are wonderful but I've liked opals too. 

5. What responsibility do you think is hardest about being in charge? 

Probably giving people my advice/opinion on what they are doing. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I was disappointed recently but I totally understand it had to happen. Adam and Gabby had to change the plans we had for dinner on Sunday to celebrate Gabby's birthday which was on Valentine's Day. She had a facial that she had a reaction to and had to take antihistamines. She didn't want to go out in public and James ended up going to his cousin's house. (Update, we are going out on Friday to celebrate Gabby's birthday.)

However, we did get a cute picture from Adam. Mark got him started on a lottery scratcher. So when they go to get the money, if he wins, he wants more. So apparently Adam let him buy more. As it turns out he won $115 on a $5 scratcher. 


Wednesday, February 11, 2026

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #640

Thank you Joyce
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1. What's something recent that had you 'tickled pink'? 

I'm going to go with my appointment on Monday with my cardiologist. I don't need to see her for six months. With everything else going on with my health, this was definitely good news. 

2. A bed of roses, everything's coming up roses, every rose has it's thorn, stop and smell the roses, rose-colored glasses, a rose among thorns...which rosy expression might currently be applied to your life in some way? 

"Every rose has it's thorn" but I'm hoping to get to "Stop and smell the roses" this year and get my health back in order. 

3. What makes you feel loved and appreciated? 

I enjoy getting cards in the mail. I love texting with Amber everyday and also talking with her on the phone. I love when Adam and Gabby have us over. We saw them on Sunday for the Super Bowl.

We will see them on Sunday to celebrate Gabby's birthday which falls on the 14th, Valentines Day, so we don't want to go out to eat on Valentine's day. 

4. A box of chocolates or a bouquet of fresh flowers-what's your pleasure? Any special plans for Valentine's Day? 

Definitely a box of chocolates. Dark chocolate hearts with peanut butter inside from See's candy. No we don't have any plans for Valentine's Day. 

5. Share a favorite quote, scripture, or song lyric relating to love. 

This is a famous love quote: 

“Take my hand, take my whole life too. For I can’t help falling in love with you.” —Elvis Presley    

My dad had met Elvis in person and he did sign a photo for him. This was back in the days when my father managed a movie theater.                                          

6. Insert your own random thought here. 




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