Hodgepodge On The Move

Good morning, dear friends.  I hope that you are enjoying your week.  You know the drill.  If it's Wednesday, it's time for Hodgepodge.

1.  What would you say is the best and worst thing about moving house?

As many of you know, our family has moved quite a bit.  I am fortunate because we have lived in wonderful places and made many good friends all over the country.

Now, that doesn't mean I enjoy the actual mechanics of the move.  Thankfully, the Mister's company took care of everything; from packing to unpacking.  But it's still painful.  I used to say that I have to research school zones, figure out where the furniture is placed, deal with the realtor, register the girls at school, find doctors, dentists, dry cleaners, decorator, grocery stores, hairdresser, church, just to name a few of the tireless tasks.

On the other hand, all the Mister had to do is find his way to his new job and then locate the men's room.

2.  What's moved you recently?

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The Mister and I went to see this new Disney flick a couple of weeks ago.  We probably wouldn't have gone, but it was a slow week at the movies.  I was truly moved and inspired by The Queen of Katwe.  When interviewed, the young lady who the movie was based on was asked what message she wished the movie would portray.  She answered hope wins.  This is a great movie to bring your tweens and teens.

3.  Do you feel your life is moving forward, backward, or is it on hold?  How so?

The company that the Mister works for has recently been sold to a larger company.  We are waiting to see if we will move or stay.  Being in limbo is the worst part of the moving process.  I think I have spent 22 out of 26 years of my marriage in this state.

4.  On the move, move mountains, get a move on, it's your move.... which phrase best applies to some aspect of your life right now?  Explain.

Probably on the move.  This week is jam packed with fun things.  I am photographing one of my favorite reader's kitchens, attending an author's reading, lunching with an old Texas buddy and lastly, meeting a reader for the first time visiting from Cape Town.  Yup, as in South Africa, Cape Town.

Don't worry.

I'll take lots of pics.

5.  What song makes you want to get up and move?

6.  Your favorite snack to grab when you're 'on the move.'

I want you to think that I grab these.

But in reality, I snatch a few packets of these.

7.  What one accessory makes your home feel like home?

Actually, I have two.

And sometimes 3, when he's not overreacting to the Amex bill.

8.  Insert your own random thought here. 

Did you know that it is National Pet Peeve week?  I hate to tell you, but I have more pet peeves than I have sense.  I am only going to share two of them with you, though.

Lucky you.

I have reached my limit on political ads.  Not only am I subjected to Massachusetts candidates, but I am fortunate enough to be exposed to the ads for the New Hampshire candidates, as well.

If I hear this woman's name one more time, I'm going to scream.

The second pet peeve of mine is Facebook friends who grandstand their political beliefs.  I don't care who you're voting for and there is no way you will sway my vote. 

I feel a lot better now that I got that off my chest.

What are your pet peeves?

Until next time...