Remembering 9/11 Hodgepodge.....

Hodgepodge Questions-Volume 189

Here are the questions to this week's Hodgepodge. Answer on your own blog then skip back HERE tomorrow to add your link to the party.  See you there!

1. On Thursday we pause to remember a dark day in history-9/11. Will you mark it in some special way?  I always remember it, and the horror we all felt when it happened. I also remember how Americans circled the wagons, flags were raised in most every yard, and patriotism flourished. I'm only sorry it took such a tragedy to bring that about, and I'm sorry that it has all gone away. We're giving our country to the very terrorists who tried to take it away with that heinous act. One is even in the White House now. What happened?

2. Do you ever/still...listen to an actual radio? Watch a videotape (VCR)? Look up a number in a phonebook? Refer to a paper map while traveling? Set an alarm on an alarm clock as opposed to your phone?  I listen to the radio in my car, and sometimes at home. We have a few VCR tapes left, but most were replaced by DVDs. We have an extensive movie collection, and do still have a VCR player. I don't have a phone book in the house anymore. We DO refer to paper maps when traveling, because the GPS doesn't give us a larger picture of our surroundings. I set an electric alarm clock every work night, and the phone alarm is my back-up, in case the power goes out.  Silly, since I usually wake up before either alarm goes off.

3.  Is it ever a good idea to discuss religion or politics with people you don't know?  Usually, the answer is no, unless it is a politician of your supported party, or a clergy person, perhaps. I refuse to argue politics or religion.  I don't try to change someone's mind, and they can't change mine. I'm a Christian and a Republican. If you aren't, I would just ask you to do some serious research! :)

4. What's a dish you haven't eaten all summer, but come September find yourself craving? Have you made it yet this month?  Home made beef vegetable soup. I made a BIG pot of it Monday night, using leftover roast beef.  We will enjoy it for dinner, for a couple of days, since it always gets better after it sits a day or so.

5. What's something you know nothing about?  Quantum Physics. (Just for the record, there are LOTS of things I know nothing about!)

6. September is Classical Music Month. Do you like classical music? If so, what's your favorite piece?  I'm not a huge fan of classical music, but can take it in small doses. I don't have a favorite, but do like Four Seasons, by Vivaldi
 
7. What's the oldest thing you own?  Since we have given away or sold many of our antique pieces, it is probably my mom's cedar chest. It was a gift to her, from her parents, for her 1948 high school graduation. I treasure it, and it is at the foot of our bed.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.  Joe and I always watch "Sunday Morning", and have for years and years. We DVR it now, and usually watch it Sunday evening or Monday evening. Last Sunday, there was a spot about a singer I was not familiar with, but who I really like. I've put her in the line up on my Spotify, which I listen to at work all day.  Check out Madeleine Peyroux. I love bluesy/jazzy music and think she has a great sound!

Thanks for reading my Hodgepodge answers today! I look forward to reading yours, if you participate (and many of us do!).  Thanks to Joyce for another good grouping!  Enjoy your hump day!! Peace & blessings!