Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Welcome Back Wednesday Hodgepodge!


It is so good to have Joyce back with the
Wednesday Hodgepodge.


You can find her blog HERE in order to see the other bloggers and their answers to today's Hodgepodge questions.


1. Howdy Hodgepodgers. It's kind of fun to be back, isn't it?  Last time we met was September, 2018. Tell me something big-important-happy-or sad that's happened in your life since that date. Just one thing. We don't know how long this current isolation situation is going to last and we might need to dole out our news bit by bit.




You sure know how to cramp a grandmother's style by asking for only one thing!  I will play obediently though and go back to 2018 when two of my granddaughters graduated many states apart.

Cassidy on the left, graduated from the University of Texas in Austin.
Mary-Elizabeth graduated from Penn H. S. in Granger, Indiana.

 Both trips involved travel and both were worth every minute to get there.

Cassidy is busy in her career as an associate to a well-known influencer in Dallas and M-E is a freshman at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH.

Both are home-bound right now and working or studying online for the unforeseen future.

2. Might as well get this out of the way early on...COVID-19. On a scale of 1-5 how serious are you about keeping your distance? Explain. fyi-I didn't create the scale but have seen it several places online. Also fyi-we won't only have virus related questions each week, but for this first one it feels right.


1-Not at all, living normally
2-Cautious but still going out
3-Going out as needed, mostly home or working from home, still seeing friends/family
4-Extremely limited, only going out when unavoidable, minimal contact with people
5-Full lockdown, no one in or out

Since we are very senior adultish, and live in a state and city where the virus seems rampant (fastest growing number in 8 hours in the world - thank you Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday) we are hunkered down at #4.



We got out for a minute yesterday in order to drive a supply of food and hygiene items to our church to assist the local VOA.  But, have no plans to be around people.

3. Raise your hand if you think you might run out of steam in the cooking department before it's all said and done? What's something delicious you've cooked or eaten in your own kitchen in the past week?

I made a delicious Potato, Corn Chowder Soup on Sunday, and last night we had a most delicious salad with salmon.  No, as long as Dick enjoys cooking and helping, we won't run out of steam.  We normally only eat two meals anyway. Right now, one meal is a mid morning breakfast which doesn't happen when life is normal.


4. What's a television show or movie you've seen recently (it could be an oldie) that you really liked?

We watched Dateline and 48 Hours the other night and those were interesting, but I honestly can't think of anything super special that fits the category of "really liked."  We aren't big movie watchers and don't have Netflix, and lets face it, there is nothing really worth watching on the regular channels.  We have already watched all the saved Hallmark Christmas shows, so the pickings are slim.


5. Share something funny you've seen or heard this week.





shared this on her post yesterday and I had a really good laugh.

But, my favorite is this video:


6. Insert your own random thought here


My thoughts right now are about as worthless as these pictures.  When in lock-down on a rainy afternoon, and Snapchat offers all sorts of new filters, then you play.


My daughter-in-love sent this Snapchat yesterday.  These are two happy faces.


Yesterday, this adorable Dallas granddaughter was taking a break from her online studies to enjoy some sunshine to celebrate #thegreatamericantakeout day.

The following is not original but copied from an article written by Bill Wilson:

You are to show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. The world is in darkness right now. People are looking for answers. They are looking for hope. As Christ said in the Sermon on the Mount, you are the light of the world, the salt of the earth. Be encouraged in Christ, that you may encourage others. Do not fear, that you might inspire courage in others. Walk in love, that you might hearten the loveless. Be of a sound mind that you say and do the wiser thing so as to not bring dishonor to your Lord and Savior. You have a prophetic destiny in a time such as this. It is your time to shine the light of Christ into a dark and dying world. Do so circumspectly and with joy!
Elizabeth "Libby" Day
Elizabeth "Libby" Day

Hello, My name is Libby. I enjoy reading good books, painting, blogging, spending time with friends and whatever my "Heart" leads me to do. Welcome to Beauty Without Within.

10 comments:

  1. Oh Libby. It's so good to see your beautiful face again. Those granddaughters of yours are also gorgeous. We went to the Cinemark a couple weeks ago to see Emma and I looked at the commercials carefully for your Gracie, but didn't see her. :-( It is seldom that I go to movies or watch them on TV. Do you think your friend minds if those words are shared on Facebook? Maybe he or you have already done that? I have been reading in Matthew 6 and Luke, just enjoying what Jesus said to us.
    Stay inside. That is what I am doing, except for walking my dog.

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  2. That botox shot is too funny! So nice to see you here today. I'm glad you're doing well and sticking close to home. We had a friend whose daughter was supposed to get married in Nola late April and of course they've had to postpone. You have the loveliest granddaughters! Stay well!

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  3. Hello there. It's so much fun to visit hodgepodgers again! Congratulations to the girls for their ongoing accomplishments. So many funny things swirling around on the social outlets. B...I choose B! hilarious. Stay safe and keep the Faith!

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  4. Hi Libby... I couldn't resist those Kardashians. My girls love them - me, not so much. I love the video you put on - too funny! Hope you and your hubby stay well!

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  5. Enjoyed your post, those snapchat photos are so funny, as was the botox gals. You have two beautiful granddaughters, with great accomplishments. Thank you for sharing.
    Sue

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  6. Your granddaughters are lovely young women and those are certainly accomplishments to celebrate! I'm glad you were able to travel and be with both of them. I am sad for all the young people who will be denied their graduation ceremonies this year. Your dinners sound so good, especially that potato-corn chowder. Yum! Snap Chat is a hoot! Stay safe and well.

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  7. Visiting today from the Hodgepodge. So glad it is back! Your granddaughters are beautiful, congrats to them. That dog has to be one of the cutest I've ever seen. I need some puppy therapy :)

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  8. Fun to be back with the HP for sure. John and the dog, how cute!!!! Stay well my friend.

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  9. Yes..so fun that the Hodgepodge is back! It sounds like you and your hubby are getting by and even cooking together...how fun. We are grilling burgers and dogs out tomorrow and the family will be joining us outside in the 80 degree weather. It feels so good to be able to feel free while still being confined. Stay safe and healthy, dear Libby!

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  10. I'm a #5 and plan to stay home as long as possible. (missing James) Mark is home too but will be a #4 because he will be running out for a few things. Hopefully a grocery pick up but so far no dates are available. Sounds like you are eating well. I'm watching Hallmark, taping shows that are reruns but still enjoyable. Those funnies made me laugh. Take care and stay well.

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