Wednesday, August 20, 2025

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE#616

Thank you Joyce.
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1. What's worth standing in line for? 

I really can't think of anything but I will say going to a special restaurant, a concert or a play. 

2. Tell us about a favorite food related memory. 

I'm thinking I have two and they both have to do with pizza. One is Home Run Inn that's in Chicago and now we can buy them frozen in the grocery store. 

Next would be the first time I had Lou Malnati's in Chicago. It's a deep dish pizza and we can now have them shipped from Chicago. 

You open up our freezer and you will always see a good amount of pizza in there.

3. What are some things you find particularly peaceful or calming? 

I think going to a beach can be very peaceful and calming. Sitting outside in the backyard can be calming also. 

I find going over to Adam and Gabby's being extremely peaceful and calming. If I'm not feeling well I don't even know it. I find a great sense of peace when I am there. 

4. Is there something you do now that gets you just as excited as it did when you were a child? 

I'm going to say going on vacation. (except for packing)

5. To what degree are you in touch with friends from grade school? high school? college if you attended college? 

I have a few friends from High School that I stay in touch with on Facebook. 

My High School has a web sight where I can check on people. I also get emails of class reunions and other things.  

I also have a Grade School friend that I text with. She was actually my neighbor growing up. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

First day of 1st grade for James.. He likes his teacher and has some friends in his class. 


James is now riding his bike without the training wheels. Adam and Gabby said within a minute he had it! 



I am really struggling to read blog posts now so feel free not to read my posts. I ship a day and I have over hundred plus blogs to read. I just can't keep up. 


17 comments:

Joyce said...

I'm glad James is enjoying the start of school. It's nice to feel a sense of peace at your son's house. I wouldn't worry about commenting on every blog. Maybe just read a handful each day and let the rest go. You'll get to some and miss others, but nobody will mind. Give yourself grace in this hard season.

The Feminine Energy said...

Reading your blog posts has nothing to do whether you read mine or not, my friend. I just love keeping up with you & knowing how you're feeling....and OF COURSE the absolutely wonderful pictures of James! Such a cutie pie! Love, Andrea xoxo

MadSnapper n Beau said...

James is still adorable! hope you feel a little better. I would stand in line for food if I were hungry but not for a restaurant.
the beach was my peace seeker when I first moved here. now just an empty house with no TV talking is peaceful

Stacy said...

Pizza really is the best!!! A lot of my good memories involve pizza lol, we usually go for pizza when our lives are crazy or we have something to celebrate going on so pizza is a comfort food for sure. I understand having a lot of blogs to read, I just choose different ones each week and try not to get overwhelmed to read all of them. I hope you have a great week, glad I stopped by today!

Carla from The River said...

Hi Debby, oh do not worry about reading everyone's post. I cannot read them all. We all understand. I won't loose touch with you.
xx oo
James is so cute!!! I pray he has a great school year.
Carla

CheerfulMonk said...

Thank you for writing! That’s what we care about. James in first grade already, that blows my mind. 😊❤️

Mevely317 said...

Beach-side sitting sounds perfect! There's just something about the sight and sound of the waves.
Thank you for sharing more of James' firsts. We're so fortunate to watch him grow via your blog.

Ann Thompson said...

I hate standing in line for anything.
Hooray for James. That's aeweso.ethat he doesn't need the training wheels anymore.
Don't worry about not getting to my blog. You get a pass there any time

Pamela said...

Oh my goodness, James is just adorable! I hope he has a wonderful school year.

Shug said...

Hi Debby...James is a cutie and looks so very sweet. I do hope he has a wonderful school year and that it will be a safe one. The pizza sound so good and how nice to open the freezer and to be able to pull one out...Instant gratification.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Don't worry about catching up, Debby, just read the most recent when you can. We know you're there for us in spirit. I hope James has a great first grade experience. Blessings!

Jennifer said...

That is one really cute first grader!! Here's to a great school year ahead!

Chatty Crone said...

I think I would find the beach calming - if it were cool and I could lay in a cabana or something! I am glad you find the kids house calming. Glad you have past friends as well. I wish James a happy first day of school. Gosh Deb, he is adorable. Don't worry about reading blogs either.

photowannabe said...

My Goodness..don't worry about getting to blog posts. Its really ok. You need to take care of yourself first!
Love the pictures of James and good for him riding all on his own.
Happy Pizza !!
Yumm
Sue

Elizabeth "Libby" Day said...

One can never go wrong with plenty of pizza in the freezer. I do hope James has a great 1st grade year, and I'm sure that sweet boy will have plenty of friends before long. He is so stinking cute!

Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said...

Don't worry about keeping up with other's blog posts, Debby. Everything has its season. Enjoyed your post today :)

Susan said...

Hi Debby, the pizza all sounds so good! James must be so proud of himself to be riding the bike all by himself. I was out your way today at the Mediteranea place by Ralphs. I thought of you while over there. I will keep you in prayer.

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