Wednesday, September 16, 2026

September 16th: The Wednesday Hodgepodge

 Thanks to Joyce for today's questions!  Click HERE to be a Hodgepodger!!

Hodgepodge Questions-Volume 671


From this Side of the Pond

1. How do you define beauty?  Beauty glows from the inside, through kindness, caring, confidence, and grace.  

2. Have you ever taken a trip by train?  Yes. If so, where did you go and what did you think of the experience?  When I lived in the Washington DC metro area, I took the train into the city often, especially in bad weather.  We also took the train from DC to Harper's Ferry, WVA, as a day trip. If not, do you have any desire to do so?  I have no desire to take an overnight trip on a train.  Where would you like to go? (You might find inspiration here-The Best Train Trips in The World)

3. Shell shocked, bombshell, bandshell, shellacking, in a nutshell, walking on eggshells...choose one and tell us why you chose it, or how it relates to your life in some way currently.  I am at a total loss with this one.  None of those seem to apply to me in any way right now.  I think that might be a good thing, actually!!

4. Tacos, pistachios, oysters, clams, eggs...your favorite food on the list that comes in/with a shell?  Of those offered, I'll go with tacos, though I do eat a boiled egg every morning for breakfast.

5. Are birthdays a big deal in your house? Is your own birthday a big deal in some way? Elaborate.  Birthdays are a big deal and should always be celebrated!!  I do enjoy making a big deal of birthdays when I can.  I feel blessed with each new birthday that comes along and have a big one coming up... 75.

6. Insert your own random thought here.  I'm so excited about my trip to Nashville, coming up next month!!  I'm meeting five of my D'Orsaneo nieces there for a long weekend (Thursday-Sunday).  I have my plane ticket and the hotel rooms are reserved!!  We also have Opry tickets chosen.  I am looking forward to some fun with Peggy, Jackie, Nikki, Lexie, and Maya!!  It's all coming together!  If any of you have Nashville experience and want to share insider secrets, please let me know if there is something we shouldn't miss while there!


Peace and Hugs!

Don't Blink  
--Song by Kenny Chesney ‧ 2007

Don't blink
Life goes faster than you think
So don't blink
Life goes faster than you think
Don't blink
Don't blink
Life goes faster than you think


12 comments:

  1. Ahh! When there is bad weather the trains never seem to run here. lol
    I struggled with question 3 too.
    Your trip to Nashville does sound exciting! Have a wonderful time!

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  2. Your Nashville weekend sounds like a lot of fun. I agree birthdays should always be celebrated. Growing older is a gift not everyone is given and I want to appreciate that. Have a great day!

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  3. I'm with you on Taco's and eggs, those would be my choices as well.
    I'd like an overnight train trip to the Canadian Rockies.
    Our Andy lives near Nashville and he took us to the Opryland Hotel. If you have time you should stop there. It's free to get in, has huge gardens inside and even a river that you can do boat rides on - all inside! Here's a post with just a few pics of it.
    https://marislittlecorner.blogspot.com/2023/06/back-from-vacation.html

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    1. Thanks for the reminder, Mari! Those photos are awesome. It looks like a Gaylord Resort, and they are amazing in every place they build. The one in Orlando is beautiful, too. I will add it to our list. xo

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  4. You will sure enjoy your trip next month! I used to take the train from Syr, NY to Chicago to visit my daughter back in the day!

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  5. Hi dear Terri, your swans are lovely, dear friend. Thank you so much for sharing your responses as well. Enjoy your time!

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  6. That upcoming trip to Nashville with your nieces sounds fantastic, and happy early 75th birthday!
    Greetz from Sicily
    https://canalsandcitrus.blogspot.com

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  7. p.s-I added your link for you. Not sure what happened but you're on the list now : )

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  8. I am catching up this week. I haven't been to Nashville in ages, but love the music and especially the Opry. Can't imagine ever a bad night there. I know you will have fun.
    I loved your snap bracelet. I suppose a new way to wear charms. I do love my charm bracelet bit rarely wear it because of the noise.

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  9. I love me some tacos, but I'm usually reluctant to eat them in public. Yep, I wear my food well! Your upcoming trip sounds like such fun! I was visiting with one of Tom's nurses this morning and learned she recently moved here from Nashville. I agree, birthdays should always be celebrated -- if only in our minds! What a God-given thing!

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  10. Enjoyed your answers and sounds like a great trip.

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