Wednesday, May 13, 2026

May 13th: The Wednesday Hodgepodge

 Thanks to our hostess, Joyce, for today's fun!  Click HERE to be a Hodgepodger!

Hodgepodge Questions-Volume 653


From this Side of the Pond


1. What's one piece of advice you would give to a recent or soon-to-be graduate?  Do what you love, and love what you do, but keep your people in your life, always.  Make time for the people in your life because life is precious, and it goes by fast.   

2. May 15th marks the birth date of L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. At this point in time, are you more in need of brains, courage, heart, or a trip back home? Explain.  I can always use more wisdom.  No real explanation, but there is always something new to learn.

3.  "There's no place like home" is an oft-repeated line from Baum's book. When was the last time you felt the truth of that statement?  LOL... when I was stuck in O'Hare Airport and wondered if I would ever get home from there (but, I did!!).  That was last July.

4. May is National BBQ Month...do you own a grill? Yes. Who does the grilling at your house?  No one does the grilling at my house unless I have guests who want to do the honors. What's your favorite thing to throw on the grill?   I'm not sure I know how to make it work.  Hot dogs taste best when they are grilled. What's the last thing you grilled? I don't remember the last thing that was cooked on my grill.  I think Jim (Elaine & Jim) grilled for us three years ago, or so, when they were here visiting.  Grilling was Joe's thing.

5. What's a memory you replay in your head when you need a little joy?  I have so many wonderful memories that continue to warm my heart. Most of them include Joe and the boys, but I have great friends and family memories that also bring me joy.  I am blessed beyond measure!

6. Insert your own random thought here.  I am writing this Tuesday night, and it is RAINING!!  We've had rain falling for about 45 minutes.  I sure hope it continues through the night (but not according to the radar).  

Peace and Hugs!

“A heart is not judged by how much you love, 
but by how much you are loved by others.”
― L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz


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10 comments:

  1. JoyceMay 13, 2026 at 7:10 AM

    I've had a few trips like yours and that's no fun. Yes to keeping your people close! Have a great day Terri : )

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  2. Delighted HandsMay 13, 2026 at 9:38 AM

    I do enjoy learning something new--I'm always looking something up to figure it out! lol

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  3. Martha Jane OrlandoMay 13, 2026 at 10:36 AM

    I sure hope you get all the rain you need in FL, Terri. It's been dry here, too. That closing quote from Mr. Baum is a winner. Blessings!

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  4. JenniferMay 13, 2026 at 11:28 AM

    I can't imagine being stuck in an airport. Ugh. Would definitely make me ever so grateful for home (and maybe make me second guess traveling again....at least, for a long time!)

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  5. LisaMay 13, 2026 at 12:12 PM

    We've been stuck in that same airport before and you are so right - it makes us thankful to get home!!

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  6. Linda's Relaxing LairMay 13, 2026 at 12:57 PM

    Dear Terri, being stuck in an airport would be horrible! This makes me glad I don't travel! I have been stuck in the Montreal metro, though, but only once, thankfully, and not for long.
    Being stuck anywhere is never a good thing. I hope you will get some rain, dear friend.

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  7. BarbaraMay 13, 2026 at 1:24 PM

    We welcomed rain here, too, late Tuesday afternoon. Our rain gauge says we got one full inch. Grateful for that; hoping for more as we move into the rainy season later this month.

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  8. Chatty CroneMay 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM

    We need some rain - hope you got a bit!! I have been stuck at O'Hare myself. A nightmare. Glad you have wonderful memories of Joe. LIFE GOES TO FAST!!!!!!!!

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  9. Kim CarberryMay 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM

    That is fantastic advice for a graduate and that is so true, there is always something new to learn. I hope the rain continued for a little while longer, we have had rain and hail here today. It has been quite chilly.

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  10. Mevely317May 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM

    I don't necessarily say so, but every time I pull in my driveway it feels like "there's no place like home." Like your Joe, Tom does all the grilling (provided someone remembers to buy charcoal). Unfortunately, I wouldn't have the first clue how to BBQ -- and have no real desire to learn.

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