A Musical Hodgepodge

Hello, dear friends.  Happy Hodgepodge Day!  It is raining dogs and cats this morning and rumor has it, it is going to last for awhile.  

1.  Something on your October calendar that makes you smile?

Skinny Delaney, moi, and sweet Judy

I am meeting my old buddy from Texas, Skinny Delaney, this week for lunch in Boston.  I have not seen her for a couple of years and she is now living in Pennsylvania.  

Between you and me, I'm secretly hoping Skinny Delaney got fat.

2.  Food for the soul or music for the soul... which camp are you in?  Tell us why.

Definitely, music for the soul.  I grew up in a home that continuously had the "hi-fi" blaring everything from Herb Alpert to Frank Sinatra.  By the time I was five years old, I knew every word to "The Girl from Ipanema."

Music can transform my bad mood into a good one.  It can also remind me of a wonderful time in my life.  There is a reason that I always have James Taylor and Carly Simon music on at home. 

  

3. What are two or three things you've learned recently as the result of an online search.

I haven't learned much, but these are the last things that I googled.

How do I get my dog to stop getting up on the patio table?

How many milligrams of doggie Xanax can an adult take?

4.  Share your favorite game day recipe.  You can describe it, post the how-to, or add a link to the actual recipe.

Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

Recipe found on Closet Cooking.

The only time that the Mister and I watch football is the Superbowl.  This mouthwatering recipe caught my attention so I may surprise the Mister and make it for the big game.  

It won't be that much of a surprise because I am not allowed to use the stove without adult supervision.

5.  What are your five essential steps for creating the perfect morning routine?

No question about it.  My family will testify that I am a creature of habit.

I always set my coffee machine the night before.  This is the only coffee I drink at home and I order it by the case.  The morning doesn't begin until I have my first cup.  

I feed and let these two characters out to take care of business.  Usually, when they come back into the house, a belly rub is in  order - theirs not mine.

I then turn on the TV to find out from my BFFs the news of the world.

I rack my brains to think of something to write about.

Then, if I can't think of anything, I go out for my morning stroll, which enables me to keep my girlish figure. 

6.  What small thing have you taken note of today?

This morning, I took note of the fact that in Massachusetts, jeans shrink in the closet during the summer.  Must be something in the air.

7.  Sum up your September in seven words or less.

September was chock full of gorgeous weather. 

8.  Insert your own random thought here. 

Last week, I spent a lot of my time on Pope-watch.  I have never been so proud to call myself a Catholic after observing this articulate, humble, loving man. 

Food for the soul or music for the soul...

which one best describes you?

Until next time...