The Wednesday Hodgepodge...

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Hodgepodge Questions-Volume 512

1. What's something bizarre you've seen or heard recently?  That now we are being told that there really are UFOs and that "we" have proof of it hidden away.  There is now a government agency to keep tabs on sightings.  I could get political about bizarre but choose to leave it at that...

2. July 18th is National Sour Candy Day. Who knew? Do you like sour candies or other foods with 'sour' flavors? Kimchi, rhubarb, gooseberries, tamarind, dill pickles, sour cherries, sauerkraut, cranberries, and grapefruit...of the sour foods listed, which is your favorite? Having grown up in central Ohio, we ate rhubarb, sauerkraut, cranberries (Buckeye Lake has a cranberry bog)... and put sugar on it!!  We ate sugar on lots of food, including cottage cheese and tomatoes.  I've never had kimchi, gooseberries, or tamarind but have had the others and will pick grapefruit to top the list (with some sugar on it!).

3. Share a favorite memory of an aunt or uncle. My favorite aunt AND uncle were actually my great-aunt & great-uncle.  My Aunt Dorothy was SO FUN, loved her family, and I loved spending time with her.  The most fun thing about Aunt Dorothy was that she didn't carry a purse.  All she needed was stored in her cleavage and bra.  She would pull out whatever she needed and didn't try to hide her hiding place!!  Joe loved her too and they were hilarious together.  Loved her so very much.  Uncle Jim, too.  Uncle Jim was my maternal grandma's younger brother and also an accomplished artist.

4. How would you describe your ability to manage stress? I manage it well but am happy to not have much stress in my life anymore.  I had a stressful job for 20+ years at the Museum (accounting, HR, and operations), and there was also a lot of stress when I had my cake business.  Wedding cakes had to be beautiful, taste good, and get delivered without mishap.  Now my life is pretty chill.

5. What do you think about when you let your mind wander?  While sitting in my happy place, my mind wanders to what I should be doing and don't.  LOL

6. Insert your own random thought here.  My across-the-street neighbor, Dee, knocked on my door Monday evening and brought me a gift.  She said she has a collection of painted rocks from when she and Bill lived in The Villages, and she saw this one and had to pass it on to me.  She said, "You say that you are blessed, all the time."  My reply was that I surely am and gave her a big hug.  

Peace & Hugs!!

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine...