August 27th, The Wednesday Hodgepodge...

 Thanks (each week) to Joyce for today's questions!!  

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Hodgepodge Questions-Volume 617

1. When someone finds out what you do or where you're from, what's a question they always ask?   Where's that?  I'm from a tiny town in Ohio that no one has heard about, so my answer is always, "It is 30 miles east of Columbus."  Most people have also never heard of Lakeland (FL), so my answer is always "Lakeland is halfway between Orlando and Tampa."  We are actually closer to Tampa and are considered part of "Tampa Bay" (I dislike Orlando and don't go there unless I have to for some reason).

2. Did you participate in 'Greek Life' when you were in college, or have children who did? If so, what was your experience like? Taking another tack...have you ever been to Greece? If not, is that a destination on your bucket list?  I went to college later in life and did not participate in Greek Life, nor did either of my boys.  I have never been to Greece.  It is not on my bucket list, but I wouldn't say no to going.  It looks like a beautiful country.

3. Do you like Greek food? If so, what's your favorite dish?  I do like Greek food and enjoy visiting Tarpon Springs for the food.  We have a Greek restaurant here in Lakeland that I enjoy.  It's called Louis Pappas and got its start in Tarpon Springs as the Riverside Cafe.  We ate there many times and were sad when it closed.  A few years later, the smaller restaurants started popping up, and Lakeland got one!!    I love the Gyros, the chopped Greek salad, and the Spanakopita.

4. What incredibly common thing have you never done?    Gosh, I don't know.  I don't have a tattoo.  I've thought about it, but that's as far as it's gone.

5. What is a telltale sign that you're upset?  My face tells it all.  I can't hide my feelings, whether I'm upset, happy, sad, sick...  

6. Insert your own random thought here.  I'm heading out today on my little trip north.  It will be two full and wonderful days with my Ohio family and two full days in the van with my son (and maybe Darlene?).  I am posting this Hodgepodge and my Whimsical Fashion Fun ahead, but I won't be posting again until Tuesday.  Again, thanks for your prayers for travel mercies!!

Peace and Hugs!

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