Back on Track with Hodgepodge

Hello, dear friends.  It feels great getting back into the swing of things.  Thanks to all who have welcomed me back to blogland.  I hope that y'all are enjoying the last weeks of Summer.

1.  Are you watching the Olympics?  Your favorite summer Olympic event?  I read recently a list of the most iconic Olympic moments in history... what stands out in your mind as a great moment from some past summer Olympic games?

Bravo is covering the Olympics during the day and has nothing but reruns on in the evening, so what else am I going to watch?   Sorry if I sound crabby; I'm going through Housewives withdrawal.

I find the rowing very relaxing to watch.  
It is almost hypnotizing to watch the synchronized oars hitting the water.

No matter how early in the day or how many hours of sleep I enjoyed the night before, it always makes me want to take a nap.

People, rather than moments, stand out in my mind when recalling past Olympics.

I wanted to be her.

I sported her haircut.

I was just full of myself with my new 'do.
Btw... that's my first husband.

I wanted to date him. 

2.  Have you ever been to Rio?  How about the place it all started - Greece?  Have you ever been to any of the Olympic games in person?  Is that something you'd like to do?  Have you ever met an Olympian in person?

I have never been to Rio.  I have been to Santorini.  Or rather, I looked at Santorini.  I chose to stay on the cruise ship because I have a fear of heights.  Just one of my laundry list of issues.

The rest of the gang made the voyage except one.  Can you guess who stayed back on the ship with me?  

3.  The ball's in their court (tennis), cross the finish line (track and field), on target (archery), make a splash (diving),  on a roll (gymnastics), out of one's depth (swimming) ... which Olympic-related idiom best applies to your life right now?  Explain.

How about out of one's depth with photoshop.
My poor photo teacher should be canonized.

4.  What have you earned a 'gold medal' in recently?

Sometimes, I think I deserve a gold medal for patience when dealing with a certain member of the family.

5.  What is it (or who is it) that motivates you to eat right, exercise, and do what can be healthy?

That's my problem!  
I need a mean ol' personal trainer to keep me in line.

That's me by the way.  Photoshop is a miracle worker.

6.  Are you young at heart or an old soul?  Explain.

Although these four individuals have given me plenty of gray hair along the way, they are responsible for keeping me young at heart.

7.  It's National S'mores Day (August 10th) ... are you a fan?  Will you celebrate with a s'mores today?

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You bet you're Fluffernutter, I'm a fan.  

Unfortunately, no plans to indulge but the day is still young. 

Insert your own random thought here.

The Mister was away for the past couple of days on business.  I used the free time constructively to watch the entire latest season of Veep.  This show is not for the faint of heart.  It is politically incorrect, peppered with naughty curse words, and is wickedly funny.  

I told you I was shallow.

What's your favorite Olympic Event?

Until next time...

    

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