Celebrating on the Hodgepodge

Today is my husband's birthday, and Friday will be our 62nd wedding anniversary, so this is an exciting week for us.  There are no big plans except to express gratitude to our Creator, the Lord of our life, for bringing us together and blessing us with long, healthy and prosperous lives.

Welcome to this week's Wednesday Hodgepodge where Joyce  asks the questions and we give our answers.

Vol. 669

1. What's something you wanted to do this summer that you never got around to doing? 

We had hoped to take some short road trips this summer, but the heat has been excessive and the air quality so bad that no one wants to get outside for anything extracurricular.  Maybe this fall we can explore.

2. Were you the student who sat in the front row or hid in the back of the class? If you could go back and take one high school class again just for fun, which would it be?

I have never been a front row person for any reason.  I didn't necessarily hide in the back either.  I really cannot think of a class that was offered in my school that I would want to take.  I chose Home Economics over Typing, and never regretted that because I was able to take typing after H.S.  What I would change about high school is concentrating on my studies more seriously rather than sports and a boyfriend.  Neither offered long-range benefits.  

3. What characteristics do you think are essential in a good teacher (this can be applied to anyone who teaches, not just classroom teachers)?

My son has written a book I trust will soon be published about Becoming.  I think I can best answer this question by taking a thought from his book.  Our main objective should be to love, encourage, help, and live in such a way that those around us one day can say, "Because of you...I became."

4.  September 2nd is National Grits Day. Have you ever eaten grits? Are you a fan? If so how do you like yours? Would people describe you as 'having grit'?

 Now, in the south, grits are a mainstay for any breakfast or brunch.  We never use sugar or syrup but only add a big dollop of butter.

Our other go-to is Shrimp & Grits.

One of our favorite side dishes is just plain Cheese & Grits.

So yes, grits is a definite southerner's favorite dish.

Now, am I known for having grit?  I would say that I probably am or at least used to be.

5. What's something you're never too old or too young to enjoy?

Music 

6. Insert your own random thought here.

Prior to moving to our current location in Plano, TX in 2020, one of our favorite weekly TV series was Seal Team, an American military drama that began in 2017.  I recorded it and other favorite primetime shows, and we looked forward to watching as soon as we had time.

When we moved, we lost track of the show and never finished watching it.  That is until it showed up on Netflix a few weeks ago.  We binge watched all seven seasons as we had time, and saw the final episode on Sunday afternoon - "The Last Word."  Needless to say, we hated to see it end, even though it was time and it ended as best it could.  Now, to find another show to hold our interest.  Any suggestions?