Okay, so I don't actually "follow" the original Hodgepodger (From This Side of the Pond), but one of the wonderful blogs I do follow does. Check out Tales of a Proverbs 31 Wannabe - she has some really awesome insights.
Anyway, she participates in Hodgepodge Wednesday - where you post and respond to some random questions. This could be fun...
1. Would you rather be seen as a person who did their duty or forged their own path?
As in the typical Prairie form, I have to say I like a middle ground here. I have always forged my own path to some degree - even when it hasn't been on purpose - and I like that. I try to stand up for things that I feel are right, even if it isn't the popular thing. I have my own style and that definitely isn't always popular.
At the same time, I was raised to believe that duty and responsibility is very important. That said, I strive hard to do my duty, in whatever form that may take. Ultimately, I think you can find the balance between forging your own way and doing your duty - maybe it's your duty to forge your own way?
2. This week's Wednesday Hodgepodge happens to fall on Groundhog's Day. In keeping with that theme, if you could have a do-over of any one day out of the last seve, which day would it be and why? (If you haven't seen the movie Groundhog Day this might not make sense to you - go watch it).
Hum...tough one. The day my brother was in town would be pretty awesome to repeat, The Husband wasn't able to be with us and repeating a day over and over without him would be sad. However, the rest of the days have been pretty mundane. Not bad, just nothing much going on and having to repeat one of those over and over would get old quickly I'm afraid. I guess if I had to choose, I would say Sunday...we had a nice service at church, a wonderful lunch with some new friends, and a relaxing afternoon and evening at home. Not a bad day to repeat.
3. Hot cocoa...yay or nay on the marshmallows?
Easy one! Nay on the marshmallows!
4. Do you wear makeup every day? What are the two must haves to your makeup routine?
Um, that would be a negative. I didn't even wear it everyday when I worked out of the home. However, I do try to put it on when I leave the house now - most of the time. I can be pretty quick - less than 5 minutes to get the makeup on, but sometimes I just don't care. When I am going to put makeup on, I absolutely have to have mascara and blush...lip gloss or lip stick is preferable, but I seem to lose it a lot. : )
5. Is it more important to you to be loved or understood in a relationship?
Can I say both again? I have a good reason for this...if you are truly loved, the other person will try their hardest to understand you and that attempt is everything. I feel truly blessed to say that The Husband honestly loves me and understands me. He gets me and that is an accomplishment for sure.
6. Parsley, sage, rosemary, or thyme...your favorite?
Hum...I probably use parsley more than the others, but I do love sage and rosemary. I hardly ever use thyme - no reason, just don't.
7. What do you do when you feel angry?
That depends on the reason and/or the circumstance. Ultimately, it is probably best if I am just by myself for a bit.
8. Insert your own random thought here....
It amazes me how the house can feel so cold when it is really about 68 degrees (where we usually keep it in the winter). Makes me wonder how much our minds can be influenced. I know it is about 8 degrees outside so it just makes it feel that much colder in here. The mind is a pretty interesting thing, isn't it?
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Moments of Grace Art Show
So this past week my mother had another art show. It was great. Not only was the art work fantastic as usual, my brother got to surprise my mom. He lives in California so we don't get to see him often. It was pretty sweet to have him walk up to her while she was talking to someone and just tap her on the shoulder. Loved it!
I have posted some of her pieces below and I encourage you to check them out and leave a comment about any you like. The show was titled Moments of Grace and it covered artwork from 2005 till the present. Most of the pieces I have posted here are newer. Enjoy! (And as always - if you are interested in purchasing one, let me know and I'll get you in touch with the artist).
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Liquid Chicken
Did you know that chicken can liquify? Let me explain how I know this.
When The Husband and I were still dating, he decided to make a special dinner for me. He came over to my apartment and told me to go relax while he cooked dinner. After looking through my kitchen, he decided spaghetti with chicken would be perfect.
I sat in the living room, enjoying a glass of wine, and listening to his proceedings in the kitchen. After about 15 minutes, he came rushing past me with a plate of something smoking black, headed to the balcony.
He came back inside and said calmly, "Did you know chicken can liquify? I didn't." I had to go check this out. On my balcony was something that looked like warm tar...it smelled worse than that.
Apparently, he had taken the chicken out of the freezer and put it in the microwave to defrost. However, he didn't hit defrost so it was cooking the whole time. So lesson learned - cooking frozen chicken in a microwave doesn't work. I almost had to buy a new microwave because it smelled so bad - for about a month!
Even with this small set back, he was undeterred. Back to the kitchen he went. The problem this time was that I didn't have any more meat in my freezer or fridge - except lunch meat that is. Can you guess what happened?
Yeah, with the table set nicely and candles lit, he called me over and placed my meal in front of me. Spaghetti with turkey lunch meat. He had literally broken up pieces of lunch meat and mixed it into the noodles, firmly believing that lunch meat was better than no meat. It's not.
Needless to say, his culinary endeavors have greatly improved over the years. How couldn't they?
When The Husband and I were still dating, he decided to make a special dinner for me. He came over to my apartment and told me to go relax while he cooked dinner. After looking through my kitchen, he decided spaghetti with chicken would be perfect.
I sat in the living room, enjoying a glass of wine, and listening to his proceedings in the kitchen. After about 15 minutes, he came rushing past me with a plate of something smoking black, headed to the balcony.
He came back inside and said calmly, "Did you know chicken can liquify? I didn't." I had to go check this out. On my balcony was something that looked like warm tar...it smelled worse than that.
Apparently, he had taken the chicken out of the freezer and put it in the microwave to defrost. However, he didn't hit defrost so it was cooking the whole time. So lesson learned - cooking frozen chicken in a microwave doesn't work. I almost had to buy a new microwave because it smelled so bad - for about a month!
Even with this small set back, he was undeterred. Back to the kitchen he went. The problem this time was that I didn't have any more meat in my freezer or fridge - except lunch meat that is. Can you guess what happened?
Yeah, with the table set nicely and candles lit, he called me over and placed my meal in front of me. Spaghetti with turkey lunch meat. He had literally broken up pieces of lunch meat and mixed it into the noodles, firmly believing that lunch meat was better than no meat. It's not.
Needless to say, his culinary endeavors have greatly improved over the years. How couldn't they?
Friday, January 14, 2011
Sidetracking on purpose
This morning has brought some serious frustrations into my world. Because I just can't seem to deal with them anymore today, I decided I am going to share some from The Wee One. That always makes me smile.
She has been talking more and more lately and every day is a new little gem. There are times when she is perfectly clear, but still plenty of moments when you pretty much have to be around little kids to decipher the code.
A few weeks back she brought home a cute little popsicle reindeer she'd made. Holding it she told us about it. "I made crap. It has eyes."
She is getting a bit bossy for my taste, but I know she gets it honestly. As I put her to bed the other night, I asked for a kiss. Her reply was not as sweet as I would have liked..."No. You go kitchen, Momma."
Most of the time, she is pretty polite. I get lots of "please" and "thanks, Mom." She even gives an "Excuse me" after producing a fake burp.
Bargaining has begun. When you say, "Would you like some milk?" She responds with, "How bout some juice?"
Gotta love when kids learn to talk. : )
She has been talking more and more lately and every day is a new little gem. There are times when she is perfectly clear, but still plenty of moments when you pretty much have to be around little kids to decipher the code.
A few weeks back she brought home a cute little popsicle reindeer she'd made. Holding it she told us about it. "I made crap. It has eyes."
She is getting a bit bossy for my taste, but I know she gets it honestly. As I put her to bed the other night, I asked for a kiss. Her reply was not as sweet as I would have liked..."No. You go kitchen, Momma."
Most of the time, she is pretty polite. I get lots of "please" and "thanks, Mom." She even gives an "Excuse me" after producing a fake burp.
Bargaining has begun. When you say, "Would you like some milk?" She responds with, "How bout some juice?"
Gotta love when kids learn to talk. : )
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Unrest in my heart
Today is a sad day for the nation. Congresswoman Giffords and several others were victims of a public assassination attempt. I am saddened that someone in our nation feels/felt that this type of action is appropriate. I can't seem to shake my unrest about this matter, and I don't know why it is affecting me so much. While this entire situation is obviously sad, it is just as sad to think that shootings happen in our nation all the time. Just this past week, several people I know well were deeply affected by a school shooting. However, this current situation just seems to be hitting me extra hard.
Part of it for me is that this marks the end of a "peaceful protest" era for the nation. We have had major debates, ideology conflicts, and protests, but for the majority of my lifetime, we have not had any assassination attempts. The attempt on Reagan is the last one we have had. That means that for the past 30 years we (the US) have disagreed about some incredibly serious issues affecting our nation and world, in relatively peaceful manners.
That is gone now. I know that this specific situation is most likely due to one individual who is probably somewhat "off his rocker," but that does not relieve the uneasy feeling I have. I pray for peace and comfort for the family and friends of those killed and injured in this horrific attack. I pray for peace of those who were witness to it. I pray for patience and enlightenment for the nation as a whole. I specifically pray that we, as a nation, will hold judgement and come together to solve our problems, rather that allow this senseless act divide us more.
This is probably somewhat disconnected and rambling. I just can't get my mind together regarding it all. Ultimately, I am sad, but I have hope that we will strive for tolerance, peace, understanding, and cooperation, and not allow this one act to push forward any further acts of political/civil violence.
Part of it for me is that this marks the end of a "peaceful protest" era for the nation. We have had major debates, ideology conflicts, and protests, but for the majority of my lifetime, we have not had any assassination attempts. The attempt on Reagan is the last one we have had. That means that for the past 30 years we (the US) have disagreed about some incredibly serious issues affecting our nation and world, in relatively peaceful manners.
That is gone now. I know that this specific situation is most likely due to one individual who is probably somewhat "off his rocker," but that does not relieve the uneasy feeling I have. I pray for peace and comfort for the family and friends of those killed and injured in this horrific attack. I pray for peace of those who were witness to it. I pray for patience and enlightenment for the nation as a whole. I specifically pray that we, as a nation, will hold judgement and come together to solve our problems, rather that allow this senseless act divide us more.
This is probably somewhat disconnected and rambling. I just can't get my mind together regarding it all. Ultimately, I am sad, but I have hope that we will strive for tolerance, peace, understanding, and cooperation, and not allow this one act to push forward any further acts of political/civil violence.
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