Hodgepodge Wednesday....

Well, we took that awful collar off of our sweet Vinny.  He has not even tried to lick his incision site.  He hadn't eaten or used the box all day.  After an hour without the collar, he ate and used the box.  Much better for his health to leave the darn thing off.

I even got a picture of him, on my lap this evening.  Now, however, he is under the couch.  We will put him back in his room, where he can feel safer, for the night.

Today is "Hodgepodge Wednesday".  I actually remembered to do it this week!  Kind of fun to answer the random questions.  Here are the questions and my answers.

1.         Have you learned more from success or failure? Explain.

I like to think I have learned from my mistakes.  I’m not thinking of any one specific error or failure, but there have been lots in my 61 years (including a failed marriage). Recognizing and embracing our mistakes/failures, is a good way to grow, and to also remember that we are not perfect beings.

2.  What did you call your grandparents when you were growing up? If you have children, what do they call your parents? If you have grandchildren, what do they call you?

I called my dad’s folks Granny & Pawpaw; my mom’s folks were grandma & papaw.  My boys are my step-children.  The folks are all gone now, but they called them Granddad and Grandma (both sets). Our two grandchildren call us Grandma and Grandpa.

3.  You're invited to a luau.  In keeping with that theme, what dish will you bring to share? 

Something with pineapple in it…perhaps Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Yum!

4. Besides Jesus, what one person's life story do you think everyone should know about?

My goodness that is a serious question. I could say Mother Teresa; I could say Thomas Jefferson; I could say Thomas Edison; but most people do know at least a little about those people.  Joe’s dad, Nick, had a great story as an immigrant in this country, from Italy. He came here LEGALLY and made a good life for him and his family. Brought all of his immediate family over from Italy and gave them a start. He only went through the third grade in Italy and could not read or write English, but was one of the wisest men I’ve ever met.

5. "Don't sweat the small stuff." Agree or Disagree? Why?

I agree, 100%.  We too often get hung up on tiny details and ignore the big picture.  We get too caught up in ‘small stuff’ and make mountains out of them that are impossible to climb over. Don’t sweat the small stuff.  Good advice!

6.  June is National Rivers Month. When were you last on a river? What's the prettiest river you've ever seen? What's a river you'd like to see? 

It’s been years and years since I was on a river. I’ve crossed lots of them, but have not been ‘on’ a river in a long, long time.  The prettiest river I’ve ever seen was one that was winding through the Italian Alps, which were snow-covered. The water was turquoise. I saw it from the airplane as we crossed the Alps on our way to Venice. It was breathtakingly beautiful. I have no idea what river it was.  I would love to see the Jordan River someday. What an experience that would be.

7.  Speaking of rivers-paddling, fishing, swimming, or bird watching safely from the shore? Which activity would you choose? Yes-you have to choose. 

I loved to get out on the water in a row boat, when I was younger. Paddling is so much fun. I hate fishing, don’t care for serious bird watching, but am a good swimmer (used to be a lifeguard).  You don’t mention tubing….now that is FUN!!

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

My thoughts these past few days have been about the two-week road trip we just completed. It was so wonderful seeing family and friends along the way. We were so blessed with safety and love all along the 2,400+ miles we traveled. Blessed. Blessed. Blessed.

Another busy day at work. Getting there, though. Tomorrow, I have my annual mammogram in the morning, and see Dr. Vo, my Orthopedic Doc, at 11:00.  I am jumping for joy (almost) because my insurance has approved the SynVisc injections, for my knees.  Hooray!!!  Will keep you posted!

Wishing you a good Thursday!!  Peace, love & hugs.