A Muddy Hodgepodge

Hello, dear friends.  Do any of you, by chance, know how to build an ark?  We have had a ton of rain, and there is more on the way.  The Mister tells me to quit whining because you don't have to shovel snow.  

If it's Wednesday, it's time to join my friends at Hodgepodge.

1.  April is Lawn and Garden Month.  On a scale of 1-10 what's the current state of your lawn and/or garden (10 = showpiece, 1 = send the professionals.)  Tell us about any lawn and garden plans you have this month.


Let me refer your question to my two reporters out in the field.

Let me put it this way... there are only two individuals in our house that are happy that our yard has turned into mud soup.  
They give it a 10.

2.  "Many things grow in the garden that were never sown here." ~Thomas Fuller  What does this quote mean to you?

3.  What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about God?

4.  If we were chatting in person, how would I know you were nervous?

The only place that I get nervous is on airplanes.  If you were fortunate enough to be my seatmate on a plane, you would know I was nervous by the sounds of my deep breathing exercises, my white knuckles, and my undivided attention to the flight attendant who is giving the safety spiel.

That doesn't last long, though.

The flight crew usually finds ways to calm me down.  

5.  Do you like the color yellow?  Would I find any in your home or wardrobe?  Daffodils, tulips, roses, sunflowers, day lily, black-eyed susan... which yellow bloom on this list is your favorite.

I don't have any yellow in my decor or wardrobe, but I have plenty of Kalanchoe plants sporting yellow blooms around the house.  They are my favorite because they last forever.

6.  Flip flops or bare feet?

I don't care for flip flops because I have problems walking in them. 

I do wear Jacks, though.

If you're wondering... yes, those young, long legs are mine. 

7.  Tell us about any Easter plans, celebrations, or traditions you'll carry out this month.

Next week, the Mister and I will probably have our traditional Easter portrait taken.

 And eat Peeps for dinner all week.

8.  Insert you own random thought here.

A cute story came out about Doris Day this week.  It reminded me of the time when I was about 8 years old and was visiting friends of my parents in Hollywood.  One of the friends, Ellie, took us to The Brown Derby for lunch.  Doris Day was sitting in a booth near our table.  Ellie knew her personally and took me over to the table to introduce me.  I was thrilled!  I loved her movies.  Doris was so lovely to me.  I remember that her beautiful face was full of freckles and I loved her raspy voice.  I remember thinking that I wanted to grow up to be just like Doris Day.  

I still do.




Until next time...

Amen