Random on the Hodgepodge

It is Wednesday and time for the Hodgepodge.

To join Joyce and the other Hodgepodgers, go to From This Side of the Pond.

1. The Hodgepodge lands on Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent. Do you mark this season in some way? Will you be giving something up or adding something to your life in this Lenten season? 

As I'm writing this on Fat Tuesday, the Mardi Gras scene above will be scattered all over cities, small towns, and villages across my home state, Louisiana.  Everything closes down to allow thousands of people to participate in these parades.  You will hear "throw me something, Mister" all across the state.

Mardi Gras is the final day of Carnival; it thus falls on the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday."  

As my family is not Catholic, we look toward Easter and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, but we do not observe the Lenten season per se. 

 

2. Pancakes...are you a fan? Syrup or no syrup? Plain, blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas, or some other add-in? Are pancakes on your menu this week?

 

I love pancakes.  Am I a fan of syrup with my pancakes?  I prefer to explain that I love pancakes with my syrup.  And, make it warm maple syrup, please.  Who eats dry pancakes?  I don't mind bananas and nuts on my pancakes.  They will not be on my menu this week unless Hubby decides to take me out for brunch one morning.

3. Tell us about a time recently when you felt 'spread too thin'. 

Thankfully, there hasn't been a time such as this recently.

4. What's your favorite jewel or gemstone? In terms of your wardrobe, would we find more gem tones, pastels, black and white, or primary colors?

My favorite stone is topaz, as it is my birthstone.  My favorite piece of jewelry, besides my wedding ring, is a lovely topaz ring I designed and purchased in Haifa, Israel, in 1972.  In my closet, you will find predominantly black and browns as well as orange and orangey reds. 

 

5. What responsibility do you think is hardest about being in charge?

Making sure everyone involved sees things the way I do.  LOL!

 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Christmas '25, I purchased the most comfortable walking shoes I have ever worn.

I bought them while visiting our family in Indiana.  I had never heard of the brand and have not found them in the DFW metroplex.  Diadora is an Italian sportswear and footwear company.  While in Indiana this year, I purchased a second pair.  I highly recommend this brand if you are in the market for a comfortable and supportive pair of shoes.