If It's Wednesday it's Hodgepodge

Hello dear friends.  Happy Hump Day!  I hope that you are enjoying your week.

My #2 left very early this morning to head back to school.  We had a great time and I miss her already.  I think the day that my girls leave after their visits is the hardest.

If it's Wednesday, it's time for Hodgepodge.I 

1.  Have you ever had to wear a uniform?  Did you love it or hate it?

Have I had to wear a uniform?  Is the Pope a Catholic?  I spent all of my grade school and high school years in uniforms.  I loved wearing uniforms because I did not want to waste one sleeping minute figuring out what to wear.  I will not deny even wearing my uniform to bed once or twice when I was really tired.  

I spent all of my grade school and high school in uniforms.

We wore navy and white check skirts.  It also included blazers for special occasions.  Half the student population lost the beloved blazers during the first month of school.  Present company included.

In the pic is: (f) Mary H, Ellen, Dude channeling Pippy Longstocking in her 'do, and Rosie.

Sista is in the front, Dude with a stylish bob, Moi, and Stephanie at Camp Tegawitha 

  I also wore a uniform for my summer camp.  We wore white peter pan collared shirts and navy shorts which were 3 sizes too small at the end of the summer, due to all the delicious baked foods they served to us. The only one in the whole camp that didn't put on weight was Dude.  I've never forgiven her.

I've also adopted my own uniform of every day life.  I wear a lot of black pants and leggings because they make me look thinner.

2.  April 22nd is Earth Day.  What is one thing you do personally to be a good steward on planet Earth?

I recycle.

For some reason, the Mister and I accrue a lot of trash.

3.  Brown rice, quinoa, or couscous... your healthy grain of choice?  How often are one of the 3 on your menu at home?  

We used to eat a lot of couscous when my girls were home.  But now my grain of choice is quinoa.

Given a choice between white rice, brown rice, wild rice, and fried rice, which would you go for?

Definitely fried rice.  
And if you throw in a little egg roll, I'd be in heaven.

4.  In your opinion, who has the best job ever?

This kid has got it made.  Not only does he grow up pampered, but when he takes over his kingdom, he has an enormous staff to do all his dirty work.  And he gets to grow up in a house fit for a king.

5.  What's a situation in your life currently requiring patience?

One word:  Chowdah

Every minute of the day. 

6.  Do you live your life around days of the week?  Explain.

Not so much any more.  If it weren't for Hodgepodge, I wouldn't know it was Wednesday.

7.  In a nod to the A to Z challenge happening around town this month, what "R" word would best describe your April?

Rain would be my word because we have had a good share of it lately. But you'll hear no complaints from me!  Because we know what April showers bring.

8.  Insert your own random thought here. 

When my #2 came home to surprise me this weekend, she flew out of Charlottesville  airport.

While she was there, she spotted a certain a housewife in her midst. 

My #2 approached this certain housewife and asked her if she was Ramona Singer.  She rolled her Ramona eyes, mumbled "yes," and kept on walking.

As the Countess Luann would say...

Money can't buy you class...

Until next time...