Hodgepodge!

Good morning, dear friends.  Only thirty days until Spring!   If it's Wednesday, it time for Hodgepodge.  Stop by Joyce's blog From This Side Of the Pond to read other bloggers' answers. 

1. When did you last have to interact, either by phone or in person, with someone in a government agency?  On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the experience? (10 being fabulous and 1 being pass the Tylenol).

The last time that I had the pleasure of visiting a government agency was about 6 months ago when I went to the Massachusetts DMV (they call it RMV) to obtain my drivers license.

Because of our many moves, the Mister and I have had the unique opportunity to visit DMVs all over the country.  We are convinced that no matter what state we are in, the people all look alike.  The personnel also look the same all over the country and have attended the same customer "service" class.

To answer the question as to our experience with this particular agency, this story may give you a clue.  When the Mister called to tell me we were being transferred to Massachusetts, I immediately balked.  "Because of the weather?" he asked.  "No, I can't face the DMV." 

2.  The current governor of Wisconsin is considering a run for President next time around.  Walker attended Marquette University, but never graduated.  In terms of any candidate running for the office of President, (not asking here if you agree or disagree with Scott Walker's politics) would the lack of a college degree influence your vote or no?  Would that be a factor in your support of any candidate running for public office, even a role less weighty than President?

If an individual with a solid track record, but lacked a college degree presented himself as a candidate for the Presidency,  I would definitely consider voting for him.

I can think of two very important men that did not have a college degrees, that became President and shaped history.

3.  When did you last visit a place or site named for George Washington or Abraham Lincoln and what was that last place or site?

Speaking of the other George, the last time I was at a site named for George Washington was last year when I visited my #2 at Washington and Lee University.

4.  February 16th was President's Day in the US, but did you know it was also National Almond Day?  I didn't think so :)  Do you like almonds?  If so, what's a food/dish/recipe you enjoy that contains almonds?

I positively adore almond milk.  I have it on my cereal every morning.  I even like it better than whole milk!

5.  The television program Saturday Night Live celebrated  its 40th anniversary this past weekend.  Were/are you a fan of the show?  If so, what has been your favorite (or one of your favorites) skits, sayings, or characters that came out of the program?

I have been an avid fan of SNL since it debuted.  As far as favorite skits and characters, it would have to be Tina and Amy.  I enjoy  anything and everything these ladies do.

6.  Anything purple within ten feet of you?  What is it?

I am not near anything purple at the moment.  But for four years I was surrounded by it when my #1 attended TCU.

7.  Back in December, I asked you to submit a question for a future HP as part of a giveaway I was hosting.  I grabbed this one from those entries submitted by Zoanna who blogs over at Penchant for Pens.  Thanks Zoanna.

She asks, "how often do you make your bed, and how do you like to make it - pull the covers all the way up over the pillows, tuck the covers in around the pillows or place the pillows on top of the covers?

I make our bed every day when the Mister is expected home.  If he is away on business, I go totally rogue and leave it unmade, eat junk food for dinner, and watch Real Housewives marathons. 

When the Mister is coming home.

While the cat Mister is away...

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

I have always been honest with you about my TV addiction watching.  Because of my numerous hours of devotion, I have become exposed to many commercials.  A lot of them get under my skin.  But the ones that really drive me to drink are the ads selling medication for erectile dysfunction.  They are on all the time!  I used to feel uncomfortable when an ad came on for tampons or laxatives, but this is a whole new ball game...

When this lady hijacks my TV screen I hit the channel button faster than Donald Trump can say ...YOU'RE FIRED!

I bet this guy knows all about Viagra...

Evidently, Ellen and I feel the same way.

Any TV ads that drive you bonkers?