Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Reader Hodgepodge

While the creator of the Wednesday Hodgepodge is on a summer break, I have turned to my readers for questions to do our own little hodgepodge. Thanks so much to everyone who has provided questions for me to answer.

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

It's been years and years since I had a day to myself. What would I do other than miss my family? The idea of having hours to do nothing but read, or craft, or do any fun little thing I like sounds nice, but I'm guessing if that actually happened I'd probably clean, prepare some type of special food for everyone to enjoy at the end of this "me" day, watch the clock to count down the hours, and try to get some writing done.

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

I wear mostly skirts, they're my favorite. I have several dresses I wear occasionally. I do wear jeans when out and about hiking etc. I have never, nor do I hope to ever wear leggings. I won't go into my opinion of them, suffice it to say they're definitely not a part of my or my daughters' wardrobe.

Would you ever return to the Amish?
Never say never ... right? But no, I don't see us ever returning to the Amish. We would have to renounce our believer's baptism as well as other parts of our faith and we can't do that. The lifestyle itself I could live with, but being Amish is much more than the lifestyle.

Another question-- do you watch TV now?

Yes, we watch some TV. We record almost everything we watch so we don't have to see commercials. We watch a lot of cooking shows and competitions. Our favorite being, The Great British Baking Show. Another favorite is How it's Made among a variety of others. The Hallmark channel is supposed to be a good one, but I find I really don't like it. I don't care for the way they portray love, commitment, and relationships. In almost every movie I've watched the main character is in a serious relationship, often even engaged until they meet someone so much better, fall in love, then break it off with the original person they were with to go live their happily ever after. I don't think that's sweet and innocent.

Any picky eaters in your family?
Steven is our pickiest eater, though he will eat everything. He simply doesn't care for vegetables and fruit. He'll eat them first and fast and then settle in to enjoy the rest of his meal. We all have some things we would rather not eat. For me that's steak. Beef in general I don't really care for, but steak is the worst. Oh, and oatmeal I just can't!

Random bit ...

The birds all seem extra happy this morning. The trees around the house seem alive with their sweet songs. I think they're happy to have a sunny morning once again.

14 comments:

  1. I am getting ready to leave the house for the day, but would love to join your Hodgepodge tomorrow!

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    1. You're welcome to join and answer as many of these questions as you'd like.

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  2. I don't have cable and only watch things on DVD so I understand not watching much tv. I even get that because your family oriented you would have a hard time having a day to yourself. So what do you and your family like to do away from the home?

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    1. My family and I love nature. Sunday afternoons we will often go hiking, exploring, and practice our photography skills which with our cheap cameras isn't anything to brag about.

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  3. I enjoyed reading your answers today. I don’t like leggings either...probably the same opinion you have although I have worn pair under my dress when snow blowing for the extra warmth.
    I do the same with TV. Mostly pre-recorded shows or utube videos.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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    1. Leggings under skirts or dress sound like a good idea for the winter. I may have to rethink my never having any stance.

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  4. Interesting. I'm retired. I love leggings for 'in the house wear.' Very comfortable. I thought as you- what would I do with time? Having worked production work, a lot of force over-time, six days a week. I dreamed of slow, do what I want, days. I have those now. Everyday I get up is like my first day of retirement and I love it. I did not count on the health issues, but I still enjoy my days.
    Life is good in the slow lane.

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  5. A thoughtful set of responses!
    I had a quiet day as hubby went into the city to have lunch with a friend.

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  6. Both The Squire and I are retired, so pretty much every day is a "me" day. I enjoy going to IKEA and having lunch with a close friend, or just working on a dollhouse. Right now I'm trying to fix up our grandson's McKinley so I can give it to his son, preferably before the boy starts college!

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  7. I enjoyed reading your answers to these questions. I have lots of free time to myself now, and I enjoy every minute of it.

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    1. I'm expecting to enjoy it too, once my life comes to that point naturally.

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