Ice and Snow Hodgepodge

I'm not likely to need this, but I wouldn't mind if I did.  Remembering our February visit to Northern Indiana this time last year.  This Southern gal loves the snow.

1.  The Wednesday Hodgepodge landing on Groundhog's Day sounds about right.  Besides the Hodgepodge what else lands on your calendar just once a week?  Is it as much fun as the hodgepodge-ha!?

The only reoccurring thing on my weekly calendar besides Sunday church happenings is my volunteering to work at the Prestonwood Pregnancy Center every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  It's interesting that this and the Hodgepodge fall on the same day each the week.

Is it fun?  No, I wouldn't not call it fun at all, although I do enjoy my time there very much.  The objective of the Hodgepodge is to have fun, but my objective at the center is to greet ladies who are often in a difficult situation and minister to them in whatever way possible.  That's enjoyment and a blessing.

2.  The Winter Olympics begin on Friday, surrounding by much controversy.  Will you be watching?  Why or why not?  Have you ever been to China?

I will not be watching during the day for sure, and it is not likely we will be glued to the events at night either.  Only a few of the winter events interest us, and I dare say we will have any idea when they occur.  No, I have never been to China, but my husband has.

No frills for the US Team's clothing this year, compared to the more trendy style of the Czech Republic.

3.  Something in your life lately that has felt a bit like an 'olympic event'?

We decided to dedicate ourselves to a new diet a week or so ago.  It is a combination of Keto and Carnivore, where we eat a lot of meat, a few select veggies, no carbs, fruit, grain, or sugar.  We are doing well on it so far since we were already limiting carbs and sugar; however, meal planning is always a struggle.  So yes, coming up with the right combination of foods is like an 'olympic event'.

4.  Do you like fondue?

We used to love it, but I honestly cannot think of a time I have eaten fondue since using a vintage pot like this in the '70's.  We had a couple and used them quite often for entertaining, and occasionally for just the family.

Sweet or savory?

Definitely sweet!

Restaurant only or do you own your own fondue set?

I got rid of the set ages ago, and haven't eaten it out ever, I guess.

5.  Give us five short (203 word) phrases to sum up your January.

1.  Started a new Bible Study

2.  Met and entertained new friends

3.  Missing chocolate-covered almonds and popcorn

4.  Organized tax records

5.  Painted two new canvases

6.  Insert your own random thought here.

We are preparing for our first Texas winter storm - Landon - to come on Wednesday night as is most of the country, but anytime layers of ice are predicted for the Dallas/Ft Worth area, it brings concern.  Because we have so many above ground freeways, and so little means of preparing them for ice, everything necessarily shuts down.  It looks like a heavy ice event and several days of below freezing temps.  Thankfully, it won't be anything like the storm we had last year.

One of my favorite memories from our Indiana trip last year was taking a road trip into Michigan with this precious Granddaughter #3.

Stay warm and safe!