Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. It's National Waffle Day (August 24th)...what decision are you currently 'waffling over'? (or share one you've recently 'waffled over')

There are several pretty big decisions we've been waffling over recently. Nothing I care to divulge at this moment.

2. It's the middle of August, but I'm already seeing lots of autumn-related posts. Do you think we rush the seasons? If so, does that bother you?

It does seem as if the seasons are getting a little rushed, but I have no problem with that. I'll eat pumpkin and apple pies and other autumn related things year round. I can enjoy hot chocolate in July and an ice cold lemonade in December. I don't decorate the house, ever, so seasonal things really don't affect me that much. As far as Christmas things being put out in stores in October ...... I'm one of those people who secretly loves it, but doesn't dare mention it because of everyone else raising a ruckus about it.

I saw (here) an end of summer bucket list that included-

make s'mores, read a new (or favorite) book in the park, eat something delicious and bad for you at a state fair, be a tourist for the day, have a pot luck picnic, book a last minute summer getaway, relax by or in the pool, take a hike to watch the sunset, have a day on the lake, try a new summer recipe

Which activities on the list might you squeeze in before summer officially comes to a close? 

We'll probably try to squeeze in a little getaway before the weather gets cold. That is, if part of a day, and local, counts as a little getaway.

I haven't seen the sun set in a long time. I might have to hike up to the fields above our house and park out to watch a sunset one of these evenings.

There will be a new recipe or two tried as well.
 

3. Your favorite summertime 'art' found in nature?

I really love ferns, wild flowers, and butterflies. So pretty and peaceful.

4. Stephen R. Covey is quoted as saying 'We judge ourselves by our intentions, and others by their actions.' Agree or no? Do you define yourself based on your intentions, your actions, or something else? 

I think I tend to agree with that, and define myself with a mixture of intentions, actions, and something else.
 

5. Are you useful in a crisis? Elaborate. 

That depends on what qualifies as a crisis. Fires, floods, and tornadoes ..... I haven't had to really find out. When ever the tornadoes went through our area I was pretty much useless because of my broken ankle.

Accidents .... I have surprised myself that I was able to function above and beyond what I thought I would be capable of.

Everyday crisis ... such as a cooking disaster happening in the kitchen with hungry guests sitting in the living room. I'm pretty calm and useful.

 

6. What's been your go-to dish this summer? Is it something you'll continue making as the seasons change?

Hamburgers, and yes we'll have them even when the seasons change.
 

7. Adult coloring books are a thing now. Have you jumped on the bandwagon? If not is this something you think you might enjoy?

I have seen them. I don't understand why they have become a trend. I enjoy coloring, and will help Buddy quite often, with fun normal coloring books. There is no way I want to spend time coloring tiny, often senseless, doodles.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

Look who we saw. :)