Another Wednesday at the Hodgepodge ... welcome back!
This week Joyce asks,
What's something small you tend to sweat even though you know you shouldn't?
Hello ... you're talking to the Queen of "What-ifs."
Probably the biggest trigger is my fear of being late -- even those occasions where punctuality isn't a big deal.
October 17 is National Pasta Day ... do you like pasta? What's your favorite? Cooked at home or eaten in your favorite Italian restaurant? How often do you make/eat pasta?
Unlike Tom, I'm not really a fan. If we happen to be at a themed restaurant, however, I'm likely to order angel hair pasta with lemon and capers.
Do you consider yourself a spontaneous person? Explain.
Hahahaha. Not even a little.
Like my father, I think I was born with a stack of lined index cards in my fist.
Who are some of your heroes. Tell us why.
OK, I promised myself I wouldn't mention politics. (*sigh*)
First - and always - my son.
Without getting personal -- not only is he courageous, but highly intelligent -- schooled not only in the classroom but in Life. Lessons learned and applied.
Who else?
Jennifer Rothschild. Despite her becoming irreversibly blind at age 15, her joy appears to be unquenchable ... and it translates.
Not only does she impart the Bible's 'dry matter' in an engaging way, but I love her self-deprecating sense of humor. (If you don't believe me, check out the video excerpt (Psalm 23) where her college roommate took her out on driving lessons.)
Let's wrap it up with something light ... Taylor Swift .... are you a fan? On a scale of 1-10 how much so? (1=who's Taylor?, 10=a true Swiftie, seen her in concert more than once). If you're a fan, what's your favorite T. Swift song?
I'm going with #2. I'm pretty sure she's a nice person, but even in her Country days, I wasn't fond of her music.
Insert your own random thought here.
Speaking of Jennifer ....
I've done some of Jennifer Rothschild's bible studies and enjoyed them. I admire people who live with challenging circumstances, yet still radiate joy and God's love. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect way to describe her, Joyce! Thank you.
DeleteI will have to mention Jennifer Rothschild's bible studies to my women's group.
ReplyDeleteWe've just begun our second study, Take Courage ... but I think it will be darn hard to beat (our) first, Psalm 23.
DeleteYeah, another non-Swifty! In my office, three women absolutely love her and I an another coworker can't stand her. We always have disagreements about it.
ReplyDeleteToo funny; I remember those days, working with polar opposites.
DeleteTimes like this and the video that I miss my hearing. LOL Love your heroes, especially your son. Oh but as always I love your answers and I had to say we LOVE the top pic on the side bar of you and Tom & Chloe and the horse.
ReplyDeleteAnd as always sending the best of thoughts and love your way.
Sherry & jack cool here in Florida got into the 40s last night. LOL
Thank you so much! That's one of my favorite images of Chloe.
DeleteI love the fact that your son is your hero - - it's refreshingly touching.
ReplyDeleteI like all kinds of pasta. Spontaneous?? I have spontaneous anxiety attacks.
Taylor who ????
Well, now that you've put it that way. I, too, am the recipient of random anxiety attacks. Ugh.
DeleteI would say my family are my heroes, they give me a reason to live and to do things. They are my inspiration to always be better than I was the day before. We are all works in progress and there is always room for improvement. I'm not a big Taylor Swift fan, I see articles about her new movie being so popular, but I won't be going to see it. I am a true country music song lover. Those songs seem to fit my life better. As far as pasta goes, I try to eat less than I'd like, I cannot have it in my life as it raises blood sugar and I'm on a no sugar diet or trying to be anyway. Wishing you good health and happiness! Love, ma
ReplyDeleteYour family is wonderful, Ma.
DeleteMy favorite music genre is country, too -- at least, the older, 'real' country.
I love that video. So funny. We've done a couple of her Bible Studies in our group and I've enjoyed them lots!
ReplyDeleteI've watched that several times and it always makes me giggle.
DeleteI've never heard of Jennifer before, Myra, so will have to look her up. She seems inspiring!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
I hope you will sometime, Martha ... let me know what you think!
DeleteNever seen Jennifer on our TV over here. I'll check if she is on our Christian TV channel.
ReplyDeleteI've heard of Taylor Swift but never heard her sing.
Never heard of spontaneous pasta either. Is this pasta that has already been eaten?
God bless.
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DeleteI don't know of any televised appearances, Victor, but here's a link to some videos you might enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7riWyxqM2uD9YOoLgAaw7A
Many thanx Mevely for the link. Much appreciated.
DeleteGod bless.
Angel hair pasta with lemon and capers sounds delicious!
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Deletenot one tiny spec of spontaneous in my body or mind. you can't be the queen of what ifs, because that title belongs to me. I guess i could be the PRINCESS! I live on pasta, mine is now rice pasta, but before the dreaded IBS i ate spaghetti's, mac and cheese, bowties MY FAV with chicken. bread and pasta.... that is why i look like a loaf of bread. or a large lasagnas noodle.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you chose Jennifer... i said on another blog, war dogs and k9 officers, did not think about other kinds of heros...black lips and red eyes, wooo boy. i will remember that for my bad hair days
Okay, you're right. Let's be co-Queens!
DeleteI love that you mentioned family members as some of your heroes. :-) That's being real. I really enjoyed that video of Jennifer - she's so sweet and funny!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kym!
DeleteI had never seen anything by Jennifer before, thanks for the chuckle. Happy Hodgepodge to you and I hope the rest of your week goes well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellen ... 'n the best to you, as well!
DeleteI have never heard of Jennifer Rothschild until now. Thank you for sharing this with us. What a powerful story. Wow! Amazing. makes my little petty issues seem so inconsequential when I see what she deals with every day. Thank you for sharing with us!!
ReplyDeleteI'd never heard of her before Bible study, either. Now I'm hooked! (lol)
DeleteThanks for introducing us to Jennifer Rothschild!! That clip is hilarious!! I enjoyed your Hodgepodge and also chose #2 for Taylor.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it? I love people who can laugh at themselves.
DeleteThank you so much for that video. It's heartwarming as well as funny. ❤️
ReplyDeleteYes 🤗
DeleteI am not a Taylor fan, nope, not at all, grin. Wishing you a beautiful week, my friend.
ReplyDelete... and to you, the same!
DeleteI don't like being late either. I like your hero's. I haven't been a fan of Brittany either. Enjoyed reading your answers.
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