Back In The Hodgepodge Seat

Hello, dear friends.  I hope that you are enjoying your week.  All is well here except that it has been quite nippy.  After watching the weather report this morning for the rest of the country, I can't complain.  

Millie has continued her digging gardening with more gusto than ever.  We have tried three different pet-safe products to deter her from her new hobby, but nothing has proved effective.  Does anyone have any recommendations?

By the way... as you can see from the photo, Millie has developed a taste for our pillows. 

Today, I am happy to be back in the Hodgepodge seat.  My friend, Joyce, from From This Side of the Pond writes the thought-provoking questions, and unassuming bloggers such as myself answer them.

 1.  January 25th is National Opposites Day.  'They' say opposites attract...do you agree, and if so is that a good thing?  Or do you subscribe more to a 'birds of a feather' philosophy? 

If you've read my blog for a while, you have heard me talk about how in some ways, the Mister and I are very different.  He is Felix to my Oscar. 

When we were engaged, I talked to a friend who had been married for over twenty years.  She told me that when she married her neat freak of a husband, there were days that she thought she would tear her hair out.  But she said that over the years, she became neater, and her hubby became more relaxed.  

I would say that the same thing has happened to us.  

Although the true test will be when the Mister fully retires. 

Wish me luck.

2.  Something you're glad to have behind you? 

The teenage years!

Ugh.  I thought that they would never end.

I have frown lines to prove it.  

It was worth it though, because I consider my relationship with my girls today two of my greatest blessings.

Something you're glad is ahead of you? 

Baby & Child Restoration Hardware.

This is NOT an announcement!

I do look forward to having grandchildren someday.

God willing!

3.  Your favorite hot food? 

I am not a big meat eater.  When I go out for lunch or dinner, I usually order fish.  However, all bets are off if lamb chops are on the menu.  Here is a recipe that looks delish.

Here's another recipe using the sous vide.

Cold food?

Over the weekend, we went out for dinner, and the Mister ordered an appetizer which consisted of whipped feta, figs, and honey accompanied by warm naan.  I could have just had that for dinner; it was so delish.

Here is the recipe.

Are you a fan of breakfast for dinner? 

Yes Ma'am!

I'll take mine with an extra order of bacon.

If you need some creative recipes, you can find plenty here.

4.  Are you someone who always arrives to appointments/events early, or do you tend to run late?  Last thing you were late for?

I was talking about this with the Mister a few weeks ago.  There are many things that our family has squabbled about over the years, but being late is not one of them.  We are all early birds and usually arrive at least 15 minutes early. 

If you are an early bird as well, you might find this article of interest. 

 

5.  "What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?" John Steinbeck...Your thoughts? 

I love this quote.  Years ago, my # 2 was devastated over losing a tennis match.  As she walked off the court, the coach approached her and told her that she would never truly appreciate her wins if she didn't experience her losses.  

6.  Insert your own random thought here. 

Yesterday was Pub Day for Fiona Davis' new novel, The Magnolia Palace.  I was lucky enough to get an early copy a couple of months ago.  If you are a lover of historical fiction, don't miss this one.  Nobody does it better than Fiona Davis.

Until next time...