Wednesday Hodgepodge Monopoly....

Many thanks to Joyce for giving us such fun questions every Wednesday!  Grab the questions on her blog, answer them on yours, then link up to share with all the Hodgepodgers!

Hodgepodge Questions-Volume 244

1. What's surprised you most about your life, or about life in general?  It is surprising how much easier it is to "be" when you don't let things steal your joy.

2. Among others, these ten words were added to the Oxford English Dictionary this year...awesomesauce, beer o'clock, brain fart, buttdial, cat cafe(apparently this is a real thing), fatberg (gross-read the definition here), fat shame, hangry, Mx (gender neutral), and skippable. 

Your thoughts?  I've heard them all, except fatberg, so I'm not surprised.  In looking over the list, which word do you find most ridiculous? Mx. Which word would you never in a million years say out loud?  Mx - how do you say it anyway?  Which word would you be most likely to use in conversation?  I HAVE used buttdial and brain fart so either of those might find their way into my conversations again.

3. Do you like gravy?  Yes, I do.  Is there a food you'd rather not eat unless it comes with gravy?  Dressing (stuffing).  Do you make your own or buy the canned or store-made variety?  I can make good gravy, but do purchase it canned now and then.  Turkey and gravy, sausage gravy, mashed potatoes and gravy, country ham and red eye gravy, biscuits and chocolate gravy, pot roast and gravy...which one on the list is your favorite?  Probably sausage gravy. I've never heard of biscuits and chocolate gravy....sounds terrible!!  I have to say that the only "gravy" you will find at our house (except on Thanksgiving) is red gravy (spaghetti sauce).  Joe will not eat meat gravy or sauces of any kind, other than the red (tomato) gravy he grew up on.  Silly boy.

4. Do you have a plan?  I always have a plan.  Do you need a plan?  Not really, because even when I do, it can go awry quickly.  Have you ever had a plan fall into a trillion pieces?  Often!  LOL  Explain.  Having a plan doesn't mean life will comply. I've learned to go with the flow and just abandon a plan in favor of having fun or letting someone else (or God) take over. 

5. November 19 is National Play Monopoly Day. Do you own the original or some version of the game?  Yes, the original and Cat-opoly (big surprise!).  Do you enjoy playing Monopoly?  Yes, I do.  How likely is it you'll play a game of Monopoly on November 19th?  Not likely because it's not so much fun with just two people.  We usually play with the grandkids or nieces & nephews.  Ever been to Atlantic City?  Yes, a few times actually.  Ever taken a ride on a railroad?  Yes.  Is parking in your town free?  Only after 5:00 pm and on weekends.  Last thing you took a chance on?  We took a chance on going to Mazzaro's Italian Market at lunch time on Monday. We were afraid it would be busier than usual, but we were pleasantly surprised.

6. A song you like that has the word (or some form of the word) thanks in the title, lyrics, or meaning?  How about  Wayne Newton's - Danke Shoen.  That one goes WAAAAYYYYY back.  I remember seeing him sing it on the Merv Griffin show, in black and white!!  1963...

7. In keeping with this month's theme of gratitude....what is something you're taking for granted that when you stop and think about it, you're grateful for?  A car that starts when I turn the key (first thing that came to mind).

8. Insert your own random thought here.  I get Susie Larson's Daily Blessing by email everyday.  It is always something I need to 'hear'....

• Daily Blessing (link here):  May God, this very moment, lift your heavy load and breathe fresh life into your weary sails. May He give you relief from your pain, rest from your fears, and refreshment in your perspective. Sometimes we just need to pause, open our hands, and give back to God the things we’re holding so tight. May Jesus help you! May the Holy Spirit infuse you with power, ignite you with faith, and inspire you to trust Him more fully. May your mind, body, soul and spirit experience rest and refreshment as you trust Him with your cares and take Him at His Word. Exhale and rest. He’ll do the rest. Have a good day.

Thanks for coming by today!  Peace & hugs!