I took a two-week hiatus from the Hodgepodge to mourn the loss of my sweet fur baby, Molly. I’m turning a corner in the grief and am getting back to my routine now, which includes Hodgepodging. So, without further ado, let’s get to the questions!
1. Growing up, were you close to your grandparents? Tell us one or two specific things you remember about them.
I was not close to my grandparents while I was growing up because they lived in Canada and France. I did get to visit them one summer, and they came to visit us once. I remember that my maternal grandfather was a silly man. He made a lot of fun of himself. My maternal grandmother was more serious. They had divorced a number of years prior to my seeing them, and my grandfather had a live-in girlfriend, which probably made him happy. My grandmother was bitter until her death. My paternal grandparents were interesting. My grandmother loved her wine and sweets. My grandfather was very serious. He was harder to get to know.
2. What’s an item you were attached to as a child? What happened to it?
I was attached to my books. I have a few from when I was younger but not many. I didn’t take much with me when I got married and moved out of my house.
3. When you look out your window, do you see the forest or the trees (literally and figuratively)? Explain.
Literally, I see trees. I live across from a small pond that has trees that separate it from the road outside of my neighborhood. As far as figuratively, I am doing my best to keep my eyes on the forest despite the trees. Life continues to be chaotic with random, hard things hitting. I’m trusting God, though, for His grand plan while trying not to feel overwhelmed by all of the unexpected happenings that are popping up every time I turn around.
4. Do you like sour candies? Which of the ‘sour’ foods listed below would you say is your favorite?
grapefruit, Greek yogurt, tart cherries, lemons, limes, sauerkraut, buttermilk, or kumquats
Have you ever eaten a kumquat? What’s your favorite dish containing one of the sour foods on the list?
I do like sour candies. Sour Patch Kids are one of my favorite types, but I also like the tart cherries you can buy at convenience stores. As far as sour foods, I’d say that tart cherries are among my favorite. I also like grapefruit. I’ve never eaten a kumquat. I just can’t bring myself to do so. A favorite dish I made a few weeks ago was A Couple Cooks Veggie Burger with Tart Cherry Salsa. It was delicious! I’ve never made salsa before, so for my first go, what a great pick! I found the cherries at Walmart.
5. July 1st marked the mid point of 2017. In fifteen words or less, tell us how it’s going so far.
Imagine the world’s highest roller coaster with harrowing twists and turns.
6. My Random Thought
The Mr. and I went to Bonefish Grill the other night. We used to go every couple of weeks; however, we had not been since January. I remember that the last time we were there, I was still in my boot and on crutches. Then, he got sick at the end of that month, and we pretty much didn’t go anywhere for weeks.
It was so much fun to order a martini and indulge in my favorite dishes . . . edamame and the house salad (no meat).
Life’s been so hard these past two weeks; the sadness so heavy to bear. Going out and being around people, in small doses, is proving to be a balm to my tender heart.
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