Wednesday, June 10, 2026

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #657

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1.  How would you define 'the good life'? 

Loving the home you live in. Having a wonderful relationship with your children. Being able to put food on the table. Of course good health would be awesome too. 

2.  What's the most used app on your phone (and are you proud of that)? 

I would have to say Facebook. I do enjoy it but they have way too many ads now. 

I do play a game called Webkinz which I play several times a day. I have been playing this game for over 20 years. They would sell the little stuffed animal with a code that you used. Now I can order the little animal from Amazon. I have to do that once a year.  

3. 'Every rose has it's thorn', 'everything's coming up roses', 'looking through rose-colored glasses', 'it's no bed of roses' or 'stop and smell the roses'...which rose idiom best relates to something in your life currently. Explain. 

As you know, it is "no bed of roses" for me with what I'm going through right now. I'm in pain each day and it can be pretty depressing for me. 

4. How do you feel about floral flavorings in food or drink (rose, hibiscus, elderflower, lavender)? 

I really don't drink or eat anything that I know of that has something like that in it. 

5. Over the course of your life what have you probably spent more time pondering than anything else?  

I'm pretty sure most of my pondering has been about my children and their happiness. 

Now I'm probably wondering if we have enough money to live comfortably at our age and what happens if we have to go to a nursing home. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 



11 comments:

Joyce said...

We plan for these years, but there's often the unexpected that comes along. In dealing with my mom and trying to find what's best for her, we've spent a lot of time talking lately about our future years as well. I hope you find relief for the pain soon Debby. Take care.

🌺 Debby/From My Shasta Home said...

Oh I can always get tripped up when it comes to my adult kids. I want them to live truly happy lives but we know, life isn't always happy. So far they are all doing well - just wish they would get into a good church and learn more about God. To make that a priority. All I can do is pray.

Continued prayers for better health for you with no pain.

Carla from The River said...

Hi Debby,
I too ponder about my children and their happiness.
We have been discussing what next for our future too.
It is not an easy subject.
Carla

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Life has certainly not been a bed of roses for you as of late, Debby. Prayers for healing continue! Blessings!

Susan said...

Hi Debby, I know it is frustrating to always be in pain. I will keep you in prayer. I have been doing my exercises and am feeling stronger. I did not eat well the past few days with graduation business. I am back on track and I feel better. I posted the graduation pictures at my blog. One of my grandson's friends is going to La Sierra U and my grandson will be going to UCR. I still remember him being little like your grandson. Time goes by way to fast!

photowannabe said...

Life sure is full of ups and downs. I am always praying for our boys and their families. I want us to all have a good life and the only way to have that is to try to put it all into the Lord's hands.
Continued prayers for your health and the lessening of your constant pain.
As Dave and I age we do think about Life and how much of it has already passed. Its really weird to think about it. But planning is so important.
Sue

Ann Thompson said...

I spend way too much time scrolling through Facebook but I probably play the games on my phone even motr

CheerfulMonk said...

I'm so sorry about the constant pain. Thank you so much for blogging and keeping in touch. Continued love and prayers. ❤️

Mevely317 said...

It so easy to get sucked into Facebook ... before I know it, half the day's gone and I've nothing to show for it.
I love what you've said about the Good Life. 100% agree!

MadSnapper n Beau said...

the apps I use on my phone the most are Gmail and email, and Walmart to order things. I don't use my phone to play. I do that on Ipad, and most loved and used right now is the Zen color app and procreate drawing app.
I fret over everything you mentioned here, in fact if you name something, anything at all I can find a way to fret over it

Jo-Anne's Ramblings Aussie Jo said...

Great answers

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