Wednesday, August 12, 2026

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #666


Thank you Joyce.
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1. I saw a meme on Instagram that went like this-'The movie Dirty Dancing came out in 1987 and was set in 1963, so if remade in 2026 it would be set in 2002. Now I need a little lie down in a dark room for a while." 

Time is crazy isn't it? So...what were you up to in the year 2002? 

I love that movie. 

This is a tough one for me to answer. I know we were living in our other house in Fontana, CA. Adam would have been 23 and Amber was 21. Mark was still working. I'm not sure what I was up to. I might have been working part time at the Hallmark store at that time. 

2. "Me? I'm scared of everything..." What's something that scares you that you'd like to try anyway? 

Gosh, this is a hard one to answer. I think I might want to go up in a hot air balloon, or maybe try a parachute. I never will, that much I know for sure. 

3. Watermelon-yay or nay? Which melon is your favorite-watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew. Of the watermelon food/beverages listed which would you say yes to...

watermelon salsa~watermelon feta salad~watermelon sorbet~
a watermelon Jolly Rancher~a watermelon margarita 

Yes I like watermelon and cantaloupe. I definitely like a watermelon Jolly Rancher but haven't had one in years. I wouldn't mind trying a watermelon margarita.

4. August 12th is National Middle Child Day. Are you a middle child? If not, where do you fall in the birth order in your family of origin? Do you think this has influenced your personality? Elaborate. 

No I am not a middle child. My brother was the first born, my sister was the second born and I was the last one born. It probably had an influence, I'm sure I was spoiled. 

5. Would you rather talk to everyone at a crowded party for a short time, or have a significant conversation with two people? Explain. 

Interesting question. We seldom, if ever, go to parties so I'm really not sure how to answer this one. Maybe I would try to talk to everyone. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Mark, Adam and James drove up to Mammoth Lakes on Saturday. When you read this they will already be home. Short trip. They stayed in a hotel the first night and then 2 nights in a camper at a campground. 

We used to rent a cabin in Mammoth Lakes for about 18 years. Adam and Amber would come with us until they got older. We haven't been up in a long time because we are not sure if I can handle the elevation with my COPD. When I get more pictures I will share them. 

Saturday....left for Mammoth Lakes

James brought me this picture before they left on the trip. It's the lake with them fishing from a boat and up to the left is a cabin. 

    MORE PHOTOS TO COME IN ANOTHER POST

(I am having a procedure today at a surgery center for my sciatica so I may not be around to read posts)

14 comments:

Ann said...

Aw what a sweet picture from James. Best of luck with your procedure. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers

Anne in the kitchen said...

First off, I hope the procedure goes/went well and gives you spme relief.
I love both the photo of James and his art work. I hope you have somewhere to display it at least for a while.

Joyce said...

I bet the boys had a ball. I love the idea of a guys weekend and I know my hubs looks forward to that with his sons-in-law and grandsons one day. Hope your procedure went smoothly today Debby. Take care.

Carla from The River said...

Thank you for sharing the trip Debby. Oh James, so cute. :-)
I am praying for you. May your procedure go well.
xo
Carla

photowannabe said...

Well my whole answer just disappeared. I will have to come back later to answer these questions.
Sue

Elizabeth "Libby" Day said...

I do hope your procedure today has/had gone well, Debbie. I also look forward to hearing about the boys trip - it sounds like a wonderful get-away and probably the first of many with sweet James.

photowannabe said...

I just read this and am praying for you and your procedure right now.
2002 found Dave and I just finishing up working for the Trade Show business. We were trying to decide what to do with the rest of our lives ... Moving to be near our kids ? Try to find other jobs ??? A weird time for us ...
I definitely am not fond of heights. I don't like looking over the edge from a great height.
Love watermelon a lot !!! Its probably my favorite.
I am an only child so I can claim all three ..haha
Wow, I just found my comment !!!
Sue

Mevely317 said...

Not having met you "in person" I can't say for sure .... but I'm not surprised at your response to #5. You strike me as a very friendly and congenial lady.
I'm late getting around, but saying a prayer for your sciatica procedure!

🌺 Debby/From My Shasta Home said...

Hoping and praying that the sciatica procedure brings significant relief.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

So sweet of James to bring you that wonderful picture he drew, Debby. Praying that your sciatica treatment will be successful! The older we get, it seems, more of the "hardware" goes south on us. God bless you!

Susan said...

Hi Debby, that is a great picture of the three of the before going fishing and that card is so cute! I hope all went well with your procedure!

Pam said...

I hope the procedure went well. Isn't art from children the absolute best? I will take a crayon drawing, from my grandblessings, over expensive artwork any day! It is priceless!

Pamela M. Steiner said...

I hope your procedure went well and that you are feeling some relief. Praying it is much better now. Praying also the guys are back home safe and sound and that they had a really good time. I know they did. I love the picture James drew/painted for you. It is really sweet and special, and needs to be on the fridge! Love the photo of the boys too. I was the baby of the family too, and my sister thought (still thinks) I was spoiled. She was the baby for 4 1/2 years until I came along, and she didn't much like me taking all the attention away from her! I don't think she's ever gotten over it, and now she's 80 and I'm almost 76! LOL. We had two older brothers too, but they never paid me much attention that I remember because I was "the baby". (and probably a pest). I hope you are doing well and happy to have the boys back home again. (((HUGS)))

CheerfulMonk said...

Good luck with your procedure! I hope it goes well. ❤️

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