Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Thinking About the Hodgepodge

I have this little idea floating around my mind. You know how I often answer a list of questions every Wednesday, aptly called the "Wednesday Hodgepodge." Well ... the creator of the list is going on a long break so I thought it could be fun doing a different version of this where I'll answer your questions.

They can be anything and everything. What ever topic you choose, funny, serious, interesting, and yes, even Amish related if you wish. You can ask as many questions as you wish.

Over the next weeks I will take Wednesdays to choose some of your questions to answer, and it can be our own little Hodgepodge of sorts.

I'm getting excited, so fire away. The more the merrier.

As always if you have a question you'd like to ask without the whole world knowing it was you, feel free to send me an email or use the anonymous option to leave a comment here.

And now, because this is kind of a boring little post, I'm adding a picture of the covered bridge we visited recently, to brighten it up a little.

55 comments:

  1. I love your blog! Since I am a fairly new reader, I have a couple of questions for you. Perhaps you have answered this before and if so, sorry for repeating. How long have you been married and how did you meet your husband? Also, how many children do you have? I'm heading out to vacation in Lancaster County, PA tomorrow so I will be seeing a lot of Amish.

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    1. Enjoy your vacation in Lancaster, and thanks for your questions.

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  2. You could google the weird national food days and share what it is and how you would celebrate it.

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  3. . What is the best wedding gift you received?
    . How did you choose your name for your blog?
    . What is a sound or noise you love?
    . When was the last time you had butterflies in your stomach?
    . Have you ever traveled in a boat? How do you feel about boats in general?
    . Have you ever used a fire extinguisher? Do tell.
    . What time do you have dinner? And what's a dish that often makes an appearance at your dinner table?
    . Describe the coziest spot in your home.
    . If fear were not an issue, what is something you would like to try?

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    1. Thanks for taking the time to compile a list of questions. I look forward to answering them.

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  4. You could always check out the Sunday Stealing blog. You'll find all the questions you could ever need to do a Hodgepodge post.

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  5. If you had one day to yourself what would you do?

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    1. Great question! I look forward to answering it for you.

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  6. IF it's not too intrusive I would like to know how it came about your leaving the Amish. I apologize in case this is too personal a question.

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    1. I will be sharing that story on my blog. It may be a few months before I get to it, but I'll write all about it.

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  7. Do you prefer dresses, skirts, jeans, or leggings?

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  8. I also have a deeply personal question. If it is too much, please disregard it!

    It is:

    Would you ever return to the Amish?

    Another question-- do you watch TV now?



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    1. Thanks for your questions. I'll answer them one of these next Wednesdays.

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  9. Any picky eaters in your family?

    Tell us about your favorite way to get lost in a simple activity — running, chopping vegetables, folding laundry, whatever. What’s it like when you’re in "the zone"?

    Tell us your favorite children's story.

    When it might hurt their feelings, how do you feel about telling your friends the truth?

    What is your least favorite of your personality traits or quirks?

    If you had to enter a competition for the "Most Uselessly Unique Talent," what would your talent be?

    Do you talk with your hands?

    What kind of milk did you drink, growing up? And now?

    What age do you wish you could permanently be?

    What is the most annoying question that people ask you?

    Thinking of words of wisdom: What's the worst advice you've ever received?

    Someone knocks on your door. Do you look out the window to see who it is before you open it? Do you open it regardless of who it is?

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    1. Great questions! It will be interesting answering them. Thanks for taking the time to create so many.

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  10. What do the Amish do to stay cool during the summer?

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    1. Great question. I'll address it in one of the upcoming posts.

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    2. Do you eat dinner at noon or for the evening meal or do you eat dinner and supper? Have your children attended an Amish church service and what do they think about it?

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    3. Thanks for your questions. I'll answer them in the coming weeks.

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  11. I was wondering what happens, in the Amish community, when both parents die? Do they have a will or something in writing that makes their wishes known regarding their children and who they live with or what happens to them? If they had a lot of children, would they be able to stay together, or would they be split up?

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    1. Great question. I'll address it in an upcoming post.

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  12. Well I have been reading your blog for a while but I don't remember if you have ever told why you left the Amish Community. I believe that would make a great post

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    1. I'll be doing a series of posts on why we left the Amish. Right now I'm sharing my story in Chronological order, so it might be a little while yet before I get there.

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  13. I really enjoy your blog, especially because it shows so much about a different way of life. My questions are about your children, who seem to enjoy learning and seem to be bright kids. Are any of them interested in college? If so, would you allow them to go? I have read about the Amish children taking time to explore the world before "settling down". Will your children do that? Thank you!

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  14. I really enjoy your blog. I wondered if money and time were not a factor, What country would you visit and why. I am looking forward to your blog.

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  15. How did you decide on your children's names and what drew you (and LV of course) to them?

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  16. Can I ask personal questions?

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    1. As long as it's family friendly, I'm up for just about anything.

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    2. Thanks!

      I see that some others have already asked you why you left the Amish, so I won't bother asking that again even though I am curious.

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    3. How does a typical day in your life look?

      Your blog is always a bright spot in my day. You and your family seem so happy and joyful. What is your secret to a happy marriage? What parenting tips could you share with us?

      What made you decide to homeschool?

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    4. Ohh... these questions deserve some thought, and maybe their own post when I answer them.

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  17. Will you write about how you left the Amish faith? What made you leave, how you felt convicted, etc Also, did/does anyone shun you for leaving?

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    1. I'll be doing a series of posts on why we left the Amish. Right now I'm sharing my story in chronological order, so it might be a little while yet before I get there.

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  18. Presented with the opportunity to be immortal would you take it?

    Love the covered bridge photo. Where was it taken?

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  19. Does your family still speak Pennsylvania Dutch?

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    1. Look for the answer to this question in the coming weeks.

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  20. - Do you miss anything about Amish life?
    - Have you visited any other countries? If so, which countries did you go to, and what were your impressions of them? What was your favourite thing you did in each country?
    - Do you play any musical instruments?
    - What do you love most about your husband? And about each of your children?
    - What's the funniest thing that's made you laugh in the past week?

    Thanks for answering questions! I've read your blog for a couple of years now, and it's always a pleasure.

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    1. I'm looking forward to answering these!
      Thanks for creating a list of questions for me. I appreciate the time you took to do so.

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  21. Is LV really the name he goes by or was it a blog name? What does it stand for?

    When you visit your family do you dress the same as you do any other day or more conservative?


    Thanks, this will be fun ;)

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    1. Thanks for your questions. I'll include them in one of my upcoming posts.

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  22. Would you rather fight 100 duck sized horses, or one horse sized duck?

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  23. I see many questions about your Amish background, so I'd like to flip that: Since leaving your Amish lifestyle, what is one modern convenience you have that the Amish don't use, that you favor?
    I'm thinking of appliances or tools, or something, maybe in comparison to what was in your childhood home - A food processor? Central air conditioning?

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  24. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza?

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  25. Have you ever had an imaginary friend?
    Are there any books you would really recommend I read?
    What hobbies did you have when you were younger?
    What social media platform do you spend the most time on? Who is the most interesting person you follow? What kinds of people do you follow?
    What games did you play as a child?
    What family traditions do you have?
    Where’s the best / worst place you’ve lived?
    What accomplishment are you most proud of?
    What was your most epic cooking failure?
    Where do you usually shop for clothes / shoes / groceries?
    Do you prefer shopping online or in person?
    When was the last time you went fishing?
    What’s your favorite type of weather?
    What’s the worst storm you’ve been through?
    Do you usually listen to music, talk radio, podcasts, or silence while driving?
    Besides dogs or domestic cats do you have any favorite animals?
    Where is the most beautiful place you have been?
    Which do you prefer? Books or movies?
    What was the last song you listened to?
    When you are old, what do you think children will ask you to tell stories about?
    What’s the best / worst practical joke that you’ve played on someone or that was played on you?
    What did you Google last?
    What nicknames do you have for people in your life?
    How much do you plan / prepare for the future?

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    1. Thanks so much for your list of questions. It will keep me busy for a while.

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Thank you so much for taking time to comment. I love hearing your thoughts.