Wednesday's Yes No Way Hodgepodge

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1. Last thing you said yes to? Did you regret it?

I said yes to taking a ride to Costco with my husband.  No I didn't regret it.  I roasted two chickens for dinner and have lots of leftovers.  We had chicken with gravy, stuffing and carrots for dinner last night.  I think we will make chicken pot pie today.  

2. No big deal, no contest, no dice, no hard feelings, no ifs ands or buts, no kidding, no offense, no pain no gain, no way...choose one and tell us how it applies to your life currently.

No way.  I tried answering this question a few different ways but all my answers led into negativity so there is no way I am going to answer it ;)  

3. Thursday June 11th is National Making Life Beautiful Day...in this strange season how are you adding beauty to your days/life? 

By enjoying nature.  Early in the morning I open the windows and enjoy hearing the birds chirping and the curtains blowing in the breeze.

4. According to an article found here, these six foods taste better in June than at any other time of the year-strawberries, asparagus, peas, peaches, beets, and garlic. How many of these have you tasted so far this month? Anything on the list you'd say 'no thank you' to trying? Rearrange the list starting with your favorite (1) to your least favorite (6).

I have had strawberries and peas so far this month.  I don't particularly care for beets but could eat them if I had to.  My list in order of favorite to least favorite:

1-Strawberries

2-Peaches

3-Garlic

4-Asparagus

5-Peas

6-Beets

5. Describe your current mood in three words.

Reflective, Uneasy, Hopeful

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Wenesday's June Hodgepodge

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1. What's something you could do today to feel more peaceful?

Go for a walk at the beach.  I plan on going later this afternoon.

2. June 2nd is National Rotisserie Chicken day. Who knew? Are you a fan of rotisserie chicken? You've purchased one at your local market for tonite's dinner. Will you serve as is or make something else using the chicken?

Yes, rotisserie chicken is delicious and Costco has the best!  I will serve it as is with a couple of sides.  

3. I read a list recently (go here to read more) of 20 of the most beautiful places in America. How many of these have you seen up close and in person? Of the sites on this list that you haven't seen, which would you most like to see?

Antelope Canyon Arizona, Kenai Fjords Alaska, White Mountains New Hampshire, Crater Lake Oregon, The Palouse Washington and Idaho, Grand Prismatic Spring Wyoming, Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Oregon, Horsehoe Bend Arizona, Na Pali Coast Kauai Hawaii, Antelope Valley California, Lake Tahoe California, The Berkshires Massachussets, Maroon Bells Colorado, Angel Oak South Carolina, Acadia National Park Maine, Grand Teton National Park Wyoming, Turnip Rock Michigan, Central Park New York City, Niagara Falls New York, and Skagit Valley Tulip Fields Washington

I have seen two.  My favorite is The White Mountains in New Hampshire.  I've been there twice.  Once on my honeymoon and then a few years later for a family vacation.  I would love to go back.

I have been to Maine but not to Acadia National Park so I would choose that one to see.

4. What's one pretty spot you'd add to the list in question #3? Are there travel plans of any kind on your calendar right now? Does that make you happy, anxious, excited, sad, or relieved?

I would add Montauk, NY, the eastern tip of Long Island.  There are no travel plans on my calendar right now.  That makes me feel relieved.

5. Tell us one un-COVID related thing you're looking forward to in the month of June.

My daughter graduates high school with Honors, even without a formal ceremony for now.  We will present her with her diploma and have a little celebration at home.  Hopefully we will be allowed to have a formal ceremony later in the summer.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

"And turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace."

Wednesday's Number Hodgepodge

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1. In a single sentence tell us something about your 40's. If you haven't reached that milestone yet tell us (in a single sentence) something about whatever decade you're in now.

In the midst of my 40's now!

2. Life begins at forty. Agree or disagree? Tell us why. And if not at forty, when?

I disagree.  Lots of good living happened before 40.  For me I would say at age 23.  My new life began then as that is when the Lord saved me.  

3. Share a favorite book, song, or quote with a number featured in it somewhere. 

10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman

4. A picture's worth a thousand words, a stitch in time saves nine, back to square one, catch-22, on cloud nine, my two cents...pick a number phrase and tell us how it applies to your life currently.

A picture is worth a thousand words.  My daughter is graduating our homeschool with Honors.  She is such a hard, determined worker.  She has also been working through this whole Covid19 crisis.  She didn't get to tour college campuses in person but was able to do a lot online and through Zoom.  She has made her decision and is registered for the Fall Semester.  She will be in the Honors Program as well as the Dean's Scholar's Program for Business.  I am so, so proud of her!  

5. Last time you drove more than 40 miles from home? More than 400 miles from home? Where were you going? Was it before or after this current season of social distancing?

I don't often drive more than 30 miles from home.  The last time I drove (well I was a passenger) more than 40 miles from home would be in 2017.  We went on a last minute few day getaway to the East End of Long Island.  This was the beachfront.

More than 400 miles would be in 2017 also.  We drove to Florida for a family emergency.  It was before social distancing.  It took over 20 hours so I am thankful there were rest stops and restaurants available to us.  

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Week 9 of the stay home orders.  Some of our state has begun to open up but not our area.  We have only met 5 of the 7 criteria.  I am happy to see other states seem to be doing well with their reopening.  Hopefully it won't be too much longer here.