So Much to Discuss for Wednesday Hodgepodge #164

Oh my, Joyce, you have again given me a lot to ponder for this #164 edition of

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What is something you'll never forget about the age you are right now?

That I am one year from being 70!  YIKES!!!
I hope you weren't looking for anything meaningful in this response.

2. What's a household chore you've never done? How have you managed that???

I really can't think of anything that I haven't done regarding inside chores.  Outside chores like power washing the house or painting, or doing carpentry repairs, then yes.  How did I manage that?  It's not my job!  Pure and simple!

3. Does nature shape our personalities more than nurture? Explain?

This is a toughie and a debate that has divided psychologists for generations.  To argue that nature shapes our personalities the most would negate the affect of all experiences and relationships one might have.  On the other hand to suggest that nurture is most influential could mean that we are born with a "clean slate," making us devoid of all inherited characteristics.  Therefore, I will venture to suggest that both are of equal importance in shaping our personalities.  To quote a noted psychologist, "Which is most important to a triangle, the width or the length?"

4. Friday (February 28th) is 'Something on a Stick Day'...funny because Zoanna over at A Penchant for Pens recently sent me an idea for a question relating to this topic. What's your favorite food eaten on a stick?

A chocolate fudgecicle

5. Which of your five senses do you treasure most, and why?

Sight.  I can't begin to imagine not seeing my children and grandchildren for the first time, or to melt when they smiled; not being able to see one of my granddaughters emerge from her mother's body; to not be able to look into the face of my sweet husband; to not see the silently shed tear from a hurting friend.  Yes, I would most miss my sight.  Lord, please don't let me take it granted.

6. What's the best music, theater, or sporting venue you've been to? What made it great?

As part of a trip to the Holy Land many years ago, we visited Amman, Jordan.  While there our guide took us to the ancient Roman Theater, built during the reign of Antonius Pius between 138-161 CE.  It was built into a hillside and could at one time seat 6,000 people.  There remains a partial third level which was called "The God's." The theater was oriented north in order to keep the sun off the spectators, and there was not a bad seat to be found.

We had the most wonderful experience there.  The group asked my Hubby to sing "How Great Thou Art" from the stage.    The sound carries perfectly all through the theater because of its steepness.  I will never forget hearing this wonderful hymn sung so beautifully in this ancient place.  It was a holy experience.

7. It's the last week of the month...in five words or less bid adieu to your February.

Couldn't you stay longer?

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

We missed the Olympics last night.  We had watched every night since the Opening Ceremony and now Sochi, as such, has ceased to exist.  I have enjoyed the personal stories, and seeing the triumphant faces and even those that went down in defeat.  The Olympics is an event that unites not only our country but the world for a few days.  And, as one commentator said, "The world gets smaller every four years!"

 

AND, no more
Downton Abbey!

I have to admit that I found the beginning of Season 4 to be very much a soap opera.  But, the finale was excellent and will again keep us on the edge of our seat awaiting its return next January.  What might happen between now and then is any body's guess.

Will Bates and Anna remain as happy as we last saw them?

 Will Harold succumb to the wiles of the fortune seeking Martha? Although I really kind of liked her.

 Which of Lady Mary's suitors will be the winner and at what costs?

 Will Lady Edith's plan to bring her daughter near by be in both their best interests?

 

 Oh and best of all, will Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes have a relationship after all these years?

Intrigue, Intrigue, Intrigue!

(pictures complimentary of Via)