It's Hodgepodge Time!!

Hodgepodge Questions-Volume 256

Here are the questions for this week's Wednesday Hodgepodge. Answer on your own blog, then head back to Joyce's blog  here  to link answers with your friends and neighbors.  Joyce is declaring next week Winter Break in the HP, so no Hodgepodge on Wednesday February 24th.

We're here this week though, so let's get started-

1. February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. It lands on the calendar one day after National Do Something for a Grouch Day (February 16) which somehow feels related. Perhaps the 16th inspired the 17th?

Tell about a time you performed a random act of kindness or were the recipient of one. Will you make an effort to perform a random act of kindness on the 17th? Share details if you're so inclined, and if you have something specific in mind.

I don't remember when I did it last because I don't really make note of it, but I do like to pay for the person behind me in line at a drive-thru. You ever know what they think, or if they appreciate it, but I think it is a fun thing to do. Joe and I have been recipients a few times recently, with friends giving us meals during Joe's recuperation. 

2.What's the most uplifting or encouraging thing you see happening in the world right now? You may have to dig deep for this one.

You are right about that (digging deep to find one). I do know a couple of people who are on mission trips in other countries, so that is encouraging to me. I am also hopeful for a Republican in the White House, come January 2017.

3. Black olives, black currants, black grapes, black beans, blackberries, Oreos...your favorite food the color of night? Your least favorite on the list?

Favorite...black beans. Least favorite, black currants. I do like black olives, black grapes, blackberries and Oreos!

4. A while back I read (here) a list of twelve things you should do before you turn 50. They were-

travel when you have the chance, take care of your skin, learn a foreign language, make exercise a habit, leave a toxic situation, stop caring what others think about you, stop worrying, volunteer, spend time with your grandparents, pledge to work less, learn to cook an amazing dish, and seize an opportunity as it arises

What do you think of the list? It's a good list. What would you add or remove and why?  I can't think of anything I would add or remove. I'm well past 50.  If you're over 50, have you done all 12?  Not all 12, but 8 or 9 or them, for sure.  If you're not yet 50, have you done any at all? What's on the list that you haven't done, but would like to do?  I would love to know a foreign language, but I'm too old to learn now - or have at least lost the motivation.

5. Besides the classic Christmas flicks, what's your favorite film where winter plays a part in the setting?  

There are a bunch!! We love Fargo; Groundhog Day; Mystery, Alaska;  and Grumpy Old Men.

6.When did you last feel helpless, and what did you do about it?  I feel helpless right now because I can't fix Joe's hand or make him feel better.

7. Share a favorite proverb.  Proverbs 3:5:  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

8. Insert your own random thought here.  Not random, but.....

Update on Joe:  I ended up taking yesterday off. Joe has a terrible cold and was coughing all night. Needless to say, I got very little sleep. I am happy that I got to be at home when the Physical Therapist came.  We liked him a lot and he explained the plan that has been given to Joe.  The nicest thing is that he gave Joe lots of things to do during the day when they aren't here.  We both feel good about it, and Joe knows he has to do the work. We haven't met the Occupational Therapist yet, but the PT gave Joe some hand exercises to get started on.  Things will start moving now!!  I was also able to take him to his doctor appointment and she gave him medicine for his cold, which has settled in his lungs (but not pneumonia!!).  Hoping for more restful nights and to start seeing some improvement in that hand!!

Thanks for stopping by! I enjoy Hodgepodge Wednesdays and thank Joyce for this very fun meme!!  Peace & hugs!!