Hodgepodge Blessings

 

Thank you, Joyce!

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Of the following sayings, typically associated with the American southern way of speaking, which do you most relate to right now?

Bless your heart 
Too big for yer britches
Madder than a wet hen
You're preaching to the choir
Knee-high to a grasshopper
Oh, my stars

Me?

There are times I've said, "Bless your heart" in all sincerity.
Unfortunately, it sometimes comes out like this:

The Hodgepodge lands on (US) Veterans Day this year.  Are you a veteran?  Have a family member who's a veteran?  Tell us something about them.

Both my father and son served honorably in the Navy and Army.

World War II

Desert Storm

My Tom also served in the Korean War, but I've no photographs to share.

I'm incredibly proud of them -- together with all members of the armed forces who willingly serve the United States of America.

I'm reminded of logo'd merchandise popular during the Gulf war.

Will you do anything to mark the day in some special way?

Our lady's group is meeting for lunch today at Cracker Barrel.  I've ordered poppy lapel pins for everyone.

Is breakfast for dinner a stroke of genius or a sign of total household collapse?  Is breakfast for dinner a regular thing at your house?  Are all family members on board?

We don't 'do' breakfast for supper but once in a blue moon.
It's enjoyable, but I can't remember the last time we I sat down to eat supper together.  I'm more inclined to nibble on cheese and crackers in early evening -- while he's apt to snack on pizza, fried chicken or a slice of pie between 2-3am.

How do you see the world?

Right now, it's a scary place.
Jus' keeping it real.

I know, God's in control -- nothing surprises Him.
All the same, I'm not so inclined to travel outside our own borders.

And this weeks' gratitude question:  What's something about your surrounds (home, neighborhood, city) you're grateful for?

For a big chunk of my life, I longed to live in a Big, exciting city.  Tampa, Phoenix -- even Montgomery may not boast the "neon lights of Broadway", but after a while I found it taxing.

In a word, People -- (most) make my heart smile.  For instance:  I like walking in the Post Office and hearing Robby interact with his regulars.  A while back I overheard, "How's your momma doing?  Oh, I'm sorry.  Nothing to do but love her through it."

Insert your own random thought here.

Have yourselves a blessed day!

Myra