Friday Funnies

Have a terrific first weekend of December.

Wednesday Hodgepodge

It is Wednesday again so that means it is time for the Hodgepodge.

1. What does it mean to have the 'holiday spirit'? On a scale of 1-10 how is yours this year? (10=off the charts, 1=still looking for it).

To mean to have the holiday spirit means to enjoy the moments of the season with family and friends. Right now I am about a 3. I am sure one we decorate on Saturday that number will go up a bit.

2. What's your favorite character from a (December) holiday-themed movie, book, or TV special? Tell us why. 

I have always loved the Grinch. Now I mean the original cartoon version from the 1960s not the one with Jim Carey. I loved that he was creative in trying to stop Christmas from coming but even though he failed he realized how important the holiday is.

3. Do you like gingerbread? Are gingerbread houses part of your holiday tradition? 

I do like gingerbread although it is not something I have very often. I did not grow up making gingerbread houses but I have made one a few times with the boys. I actually find the process to be pretty frustrating but they seem to like it.

4. Much of our vocabulary is determined by where we live or where we grew up. What say you-

sprinkles or jimmies? lightning bugs or fireflies? soda or pop? sneakers, trainers, or tennis shoes? sub, hoagie, grinder, or hero? freeway, highway, or motorway? frosting or icing? sauce or gravy?     

So I have lived in Michigan my entire life if that makes a difference. Sprinkles, fireflies, pop, tennis shoes, sub, freeway, frosting, gravy.

5. Share a favorite holiday memory from your childhood. 

On Christmas Eve we would go to church where I always loved when we would turn off the lights and sing Silent Night by candlelight. Then we would come home, have snacks and pick out the cookies for Santa. 

6.  Insert your own random thought here.  

This tine of year is always bittersweet for me. My mom was very into Christmas and it has not been the same since she died. My dad though has kept pretty much all of her traditions alive which is pretty amazing. Plus I love making memories and traditions with my boys. My husband's family did not have a lot of traditions so I also love that we now have these traditions together. It is a lot of work and every year I wish I could just not do anything but all in all I am glad to do it. 

Monday Musings

As the month of December begins these are the things currently on my mind.

1) We had our first snow storm of this winter Saturday night through Sunday morning. I was hoping for a snow day today but it did not happen. I am really not ready for winter.

2) Today also starts our daily advent activity leading up to Christmas. Every year I dread it but the boys enjoy it so I keep pressing on.

3) I have been on the Moujarno for 6 weeks now and it is working on my sugar levels. The issue is that I end up feeling nauseous most of the time after I eat. No wonder this works for weight loss - who wants to eat when you feel sick after?

Monday Musings

As this week of thankfulness begins these are the things currently on my mind.

1) My hubby was on vacation last week and we did a lot of decluttering. We still have a ways to go but the house is already looking so much better. I am also glad that by donating a lot of toys we can help some struggling families give their kids a nice Christmas.

2) After 3 weeks hubby's car is finally ready. It was only a code that was misfiring so it will only be $120 instead of the $750 or so we thought. I am trying to just be thankful and not annoyed that something so simple took so dang long.

3) I am now dealing with low blood sugars after having high ones for so long. It wouldn't be so bad except it usually happens in the middle of the night and my glucose monitor set off this loud, ear piercing alarm which scares the crap out of me.

Here are the pictures for the week

Working on his wrestling persona.

The stupidity of MAGA should no longer surprise me but it does.

Friday Funnies

I hope you all have a terrific weekend before Thanksgiving if you are in the US.

Three on Thursday

As another week comes to an end these are the things I am currently thankful for.

1) That we have started decluttering Preston's toys and the house is already looking better.

2) That I am managing to fight off this cold that Clark so kindly shared with me.

3) That since hubby has been off work all week he has picked Preston up from school every day.

Wednesday Hodgepodge

It is Wednesday which means it is once again time for the Hodgepodge.

1. Let's do our gratitude question first this week...what's the best thing about your home, and have you taken time to enjoy it lately? 

The best part of my home is the people who live here with me. I also love the area we live in - it is very safe and naturally beautiful. We also have a lot of wildlife around. I have not taken time to think about enjoying it but I do love my home.

2. Do you like squash? Of the varieties listed, which one's your favorite and how do you like it prepared? Is squash of some sort on your Thanksgiving menu?? 

acorn, butternut, delicata, spaghetti, zucchini, crookneck (yellow squash), patty pan

No I am not really a squash fan. I do enjoy zucchini bread though. We do not eat squash for Thanksgiving. In fact, I do not remember my mom making it when I was growing up.

3. Last time you were 'squashed in' somewhere, or felt squashed? 

At the farmhouse during Preston's field trip 2 weeks ago. The house is small and we had 25 kids, 6 parents, 2 teachers and the tour guide crammed inside.

4. Have you ever played squash? What about other 'racquet sports' such as racquetball, tennis, pickleball, badminton, table tennis (ping pong)? Are these sports something you enjoy? 

I have never played squash. I did "play" tennis a bit as a kid and have played table tennis sometimes. I do like ping pong but am not very good at it.

5. Something in today's society or culture that feels like a 'racket' to you? If you don't like that one, tell us about a place you've been recently where there was a lot of 'racket'. 

There are so many things. The government, scammers, fake AI posts on social media. 

6.  Insert your own random thought here. 

No matter what certain pundits may say 15 year old girls are CHILDREN! They are not "barely legal" or women in training or underage girls but CHILDREN!