Bloomin' Hodgepodge

 
Joyce asks the questions, and we provide the answers. See how others answered at From This Side of the Pond.

1.  As the saying goes, 'March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.' Did your March come in roaring or like some other animal? Every month carries with it certain feelings, which is why some people love and anticipate December and others dread it. How do you feel about the month of March? 

Definitely a lamb: Nice & quiet, just the way I like it. I like March...the beginning of Spring, Daffodils/Jonquils popping up, Bradford Pears blooming. 

2. Where in your life are you a lion? Where are you a lamb? 

Lion: Protecting my boys. Although at their ages now, there's not much to do (thank goodness).

Lamb: I'm too much of a pushover in so many ways.

3. The Hodgepodge lands on National Pound Cake day. Do you like pound cake? If so do you have a favorite flavor? Let's play this or that-

I like pound cake, especially with a big dollop of ice cream or whipped cream on top. I'm not picky about the flavor.

  • pound cake or layer cake? layer
  • pound cake or cheesecake? pound
  • pound cake or angel food cake? pound
  • pound cake or brownie? brownie
  • pound cake or pie? It would depend on what kind of pie. 

4. What makes you feel childlike wonder right now? 

Seeing the flowers blooming and the trees beginning to bud. Even though it's early, it amazes me how they know when to come up.

5. What's one thing you need to add to your wardrobe to get ready for spring? If you're in the southern hemisphere, then answer for fall? 

Nothing. I think I'm good with everything I have.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I suspect the weather in the Southeast US is going to turn back to winter in a couple of weeks, if not sooner. I just hope we don't end up with another Blizzard of '93. 

Sounds Like the Hodgepodge

 
Joyce asks the questions, and we provide the answers. See how others answered at From This Side of the Pond.

1. America celebrates turning 250 years old this year. Primary cities set to lead the celebrations on July 4th are Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington D.C. Other significant locations for celebrating will be Charleston SC and the 'historic triangle' which includes Jamestown-Williamsburg-Yorktown Virginia. 

Of the cities listed how many have you seen in person? Of the cities listed which would you most like to visit this year? Any plans to do so? What's one place in America you think everyone should see? If you're not American what's one place in the US you'd like to see? 

I've been to all of them. Well, Philly was only at the airport so I'm not sure if that really counts. I'd like to spend some time in Philadelphia; apparently, there's an awful lot (both historical and religious sites) to see. I have no plans, though. When we lived in SC, we went to Charleston a few times and CH & I camped just outside of the city. It is one of my favorite places in the South.

I think Boston & DC are a toss-up as to what every US Citizen should see. I wish I had visited Boston before I did (in 2024); definitely a place I want to return to.

2. Three sounds you love to hear? 

Baby belly laughs, the bells during Mass, Silence.

3. Three sounds you hate to hear? 

Tires squealing (followed by a crash), animals in pain, and a civil defense siren. 

4. February 24th is/was National Tortilla Chip Day. Are you a fan? With salsa, guacamole, queso, or just plain please? Do you like nachos? With what on top? Is there anything (besides nachos) you make that calls for tortilla chips? 

I enjoy some tortilla chips. With salsa and sour cream, please! I really like nachos with everything...chicken or ground beef (or steak), queso, beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream

5. We March into March with next week's Hodgepodge...what's one thing on your March calendar that makes you smile? 

Getting my taxes done. I know that's a weird thing to put a smile on my face, but just having the appointment is a load off of me!

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

To continue #5: The lady who was my tax preparer retired; I put off trying to find someone else. 1 of my brothers recommended this new person to me, so I'm sure she'll do a good job. I'm praying I don't have to pay as much as I did last year. It was tough going through the transition of filing married to single. Live & learn! Hopefully, I adjusted things well enough to not have a huge surprise! 

Friday Fotos 2026: #3

 
Friday Fotos is a post where I can dump some photos from the previous week. The goal is to make me more aware of the beauty and fun in my everyday life. I missed last week because I didn't take any pictures worth mentioning.

It's been warm so the flowers are waking up in the park. This was the first bloom I saw in the woods.
The Lenten Roses are blooming right on cue!
Girl Dog enjoyed the sunshine on the porch
The altar just before Ash Wednesday Mass
Thanks for taking the time to see what I saw beauty in this week!

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