This week’s Hodgepodge has a patriotic feel. I’m totally loving it! Thanks, Joyce, for coming up with these great questions each week. Play along by posting your own answers and linking up on Joyce’s blog.
Now, on to the questions!
1. What is something about living in this country that you value?
What I value the most about living in this country is religious freedom. This country was founded by those who wanted to freely exercise their beliefs as Christians. I am so thankful that I can own a Bible and read it in public without being persecuted. Christians in many other countries do not have this right and must live undercover. I am so incredibly thankful for those who fought to guarantee this freedom, along with the other freedoms that are guaranteed under the Constitution.
2. What is a favorite something that you own that is red, white, and/or blue?
My favorite red/white/blue item is my sporty convertible.
Oh wait. You’re talking about something I actually own…not something I am dreaming of.
:::AuburnChick slaps her hand against her forehead:::
The truth is, and it’s going to totally lame, but the only thing that I own that has all three colors is a soccer sweatshirt from Chicky’s travel team. Soccer has been my life ever since Chicky was seven years old. It’s appropriate that the most patriotic thing I own is soccer-related.
3. Do you fly a flag on patriotic days?
I don’t have a flagpole. I really should remedy this. I love this wonderful country that I live in. Hmmm..maybe I’ll have to install one of those flag holder things somewhere on my house.
4. What ingredients do you think should be included in a great picnic basket?
I am not a picnic person, but if I were to pack a basket, I would think that I’d have to include fried chicken, potato salad, and watermelon. The Mr. would probably add that a gallon of sweet tea would finish things off nicely.
5. What is one interesting piece of trivia that you know?
Boy, I really had to think about this. My brain is operating at such a high level right now…with my certification classes still going…that the trivia stuff was hard to locate! Ok, so here’s a tidbit that I shared with my students when we studied early American literature. Two of our founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, went separate ways when their ideologies diverged. They attacked each other in heated letters for a number of years before reconciling during their old age. The interesting bit of trivia is that both men died on the same day…July 4, 1826…exactly 50 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Competition remained strong between them as it was reported that John Adams said, on his deathbed, “Thomas Jefferson survives.”
6. Wednesday, May 24th, is National Escargot Day. Have you ever tried them? Ewwww or ohhhh?
Although I am 100% French (Parisian French and French Canadian), I have never tried them. I have, however, seen them on someone’s plate, and I would have to say ewwww. I’d rather eat steamed oysters which also look “ewwww” but taste great. I’ve heard that escargot are an acquired taste. I have no desire to acquire this.
7. What is one thing you know for sure?
I know that when I die, I am going to heaven. I have acknowledged that I am a sinner in need of Jesus’ atoning work on the cross. I have accepted His gift of salvation. Thus, I am guaranteed that I am going to heaven. That is the only certain thing in my life. I think this is especially important given how the recent tornadoes in the South and Missouri have stripped away everyone’s certainty of having a tomorrow here on this earth.
8. My Random Thought
Ok…so how dumb was I. I kept thinking, “Boy, Joyce sure is getting a jump on the 4th of July with the questions this week.”
So, I started reading the questions to Rooster, and he said, “Monday is Memorial Day.”
Duh.
:::AuburnChick slaps her hand against her forehead:::
So, Memorial Day is very special to me.
Oh, I know it’s the day when we honor those who died in service to our country. I am so grateful for their sacrifice.
But for me, the day is important because it is the day when Rooster was born.
Yep.
17 years ago on Monday, my sweet Rooster entered this world. It was Memorial Day 17 years ago.
I had the day off from work…a paid holiday. So, I got paid to give birth.
LOL
I’d like to take this opportunity to wish my sweet Rooster an early Happy Birthday. His birth made Memorial Day very memorable indeed.
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Happy Birthday to Rooster! I have a friend who had her oldest on Labor Day! Very interesting trivia fact…I had no idea!
If escargot are cooked in butter and garlic they taste very much like a sauteed mushroom. If you like mushrooms you’d probably like them.
Happy Birthday to Rooster!
Happy Birthday to Rooster! Actually I was thinking the same about the July 4th and red white and blue. 🙂 Hey that means I have a 3 day weekend coming up. Yay!!!!!
Amen, Amen and Amen to #7!
I am French as well…not totally tho. French Canadian on my dad’s side. But there’s a whole lot of other stuff mixed in as well. I always think it’s cool to find Americans whose heritage is 100% “something”.
Your bit of trivia is interesting…I remember reading about that when we did an overview of early American history a couple years ago. If I remember correctly, I think there were a few other signers of the Declaration who also died on July 4th (in other years). But, technically Jefferson & Adams’ didn’t die 50 years to the day of the signing, because the actual signing of the DOI took place on August 2, 1776. July 4th was the date the wording was approved by Congress. 😀
Happy b ‘day to Rooster, and yay for getting paid to give birth. The baby is not quite enough… just kidding!
I love the reconciliation ending to the Jefferson/Adams story. And I’ve always thought it cool that they died on July 4th. Since death days are appointed by God, I find it more than utterly fascinating that He appointed that day for them.
BTW, don’t feel bad. When Joyce posted the colors, I too was thinking, “Huh? Guess she really wants mid-summer weather up there enough to think of July 4th!” Then, yes, the mention of Memorial Day made to do the forehead slap, too.
I enjoy reading all your answers–especially #7!!!!
I like the contents of your picnic basket! Sounds like a true “souhern picnic”! LOL
You gave birth on Memorial Day…now that’s memorable!
That should’ve read “southern picnic”!
Cute answer on #2! That is some interesting trivia.
Love your random thought. Enjoy the rest of your week.
OK, so you’re not alone – I totally thought the same thing, forgetting that this weekend was Memorial Day weekend! When the kids are already out of school, and the hubs is deployed and so there isn’t a day off… its easy to forget! Have a wonderful weekend!
Happy Birthday to Rooster and I’m with you on the escargot. You can tell Joyce I don’t like mushrooms either.
We have two birthdays but on the 30th not the 31st–my brother and BestSonInLaw EVER…you should hear them when they get together about being born on the same day. On second thought, no you shouldn’t. LOL
Hey, I knew your trivia! Which is unusual because I’m not great at trivia!
You are so funny! It’s blessed my heart to see that so many of us have answered # 7 the same way.
Happy Birthday to Rooster! Blessings to you!
Hahaha…you crack me up. That’s sweet that you forgot Memorial day but it was only because you remembered your baby’s birthday! HEHE! Have a great weekend…long weekend…ya know, cuz it’s Memorial Day…remember!!?
Big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Rooster!!! Girl…I LOVE picnics and sweet tea is always a must! Isn’t it wonderful knowing where you’re going when you die? So many people in this world don’t have that same assurance and it really is heartbreaking. Hope you’re enjoying your time with your daughter! I know I sure am!
Happy Birthday to Roster! Like your answers, especially about the trivia! Have a good week.
I was thinking the same thing about it being awfully early for July 4th!
I wouldn’t mind digging into your picnic basket. Sounds delicious.
Love your trivia. That’s very interesting. Your random caused me to burst out laughing. Too funny. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, SusanD