Hodgepodge filled with Hyacinths

Hello, dear readers.  First of all, I want to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful people who took the time to give me the 4-1-1 on Durham, as well as to all who sent warm wishes to my #2 as she begins a new chapter of her life at Duke. 

If you have read my blog for awhile, you know what happens here on Wednesdays...


 

1.  Tell us about a time you found yourself in the middle of nowhere.  Was this deliberate?

Unfortunately, my Sista and I inherited our poor sense of direction from our parents.  They could get lost in a driveway.   

Even though I have a GPS in my car, I manage to find myself in the middle of nowhere more times than I care to admit.

2.  What's something you're in the middle of today or this week?

Packing for #2's graduation.

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Preparing to have neighbors over for dinner.  I wish the person who set this table would come to my house and spread some magic.

And losing 20 lbs. before Susie B's Memorial Day wedding.

3.  At what age do you think "middle age" begins?  What does it mean to be middle aged?

I believe that middle age begins at age 70.

I'll let you know what it feels like when I get there.

4.  Ravioli, stuffed peppers, samosas, deviled eggs, steamed dumplings, pierogis, or a jelly donut... your favorite food (from the list) with something yummy in the middle.  Your favorite not on the list?

Nothing screams "favorite" to me, but if I had to choose, it would be a samosa.

Sweet Baking Co.

This is more my speed.

5.  Albert Einstein is quoted as saying "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."  Would you agree?  Have you found this to be true in your own life?  Feel free to elaborate.

"recalculating."

Refer to Question 1.

6.  What's a song you remember loving from your middle school years?  Do you love it still?

Julie, Julie, Julie do you love me? 

I was so in love with Bobby Sherman that I wanted to change my name legally to "Julie."  To this day, I'm jealous of anyone I meet named Julie. 

7.  May 18th is National Visit Your Relatives Day.  Which relative would you visit if time, distance, and expense were not considered?

What, are you kidding?

I'm supposed to pick one relative?

Are you trying to start WW III?

8.  Insert your random thought here.

I hit the lottery on my Texas visit.  I got to meet one of my favorite bloggers, Sarah, from Hyacinths for the Soul.  My #1 and I had breakfast with this lovely Southern Belle in Austin. After only a few minutes, I felt like I had known Sarah for years.  When we got in the car after our meeting, my #1 referred to Sarah as "tres chic."  I've been waiting 40 years to get a compliment like that from one of my girls.


What was your favorite song from middle school?

Until next time...

  

Sarah's sweet girl, Sadie Mercedes, who is as chic as her Mama.