Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. April rolls in at the end of this week….what is something foolish you’ve done?

Long ago, back in my late teens, I was out with a bunch of friends at a bar, listening to a local band. (Back then it was legal to be 18 and drinking) The band was great, and I was into the music, and they invited someone to jump on up on the stage and join the fun. Well, all I can say is I must have had one too many margarita’s, because the next thing I knew I was up there dancing away! For those of you who know me, you will simply not believe that this shy girl would do something so “outside” the box! It was the first, the last and the only time I did anything like that!

2. With April comes Easter and that classic edible treat known as Peeps…so tell me…what’s your favorite way to fix/eat chicken? That wasn’t what you were expecting, was it? I ‘fooled’ you. Teehee.

My favorite chicken recipe is a classic, “Julia Child’s Roasted Chicken” I mean, you slather that sucker with butter, salt and pepper and roast it slowly until it is done. OMG! It is the best ever!

Now, if I am being a good little weight watchers, I rub, Penzey Spices Barbecue of the America’s on the chicken and put it into my Ronco rotisserie and cook it that way. Literally, all the fat drips off. And by the way, I detest Peeps! My sister loves them.

3. What’s the best museum you’ve ever visited? Or your favorite? Or the one you’d most like to visit?

I love the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Not only is the Museum beautiful, but it is well laid out and the staff are all so knowledgeable. I met a guard there one who knew every picture in his area and we spoke at great length.

4. You know what they say about April showers…what’s your preference-a shower or a bath?

It depends. If I want to relax and mellow out, I take a long hot bath. It I want to feel clean, I take a nice hot shower.

5. “Absence makes the heart grow fonder”…fact or fiction? Why?

I would think yes. I know when I have been away on trips and Hubby was at home, I always can hardly wait to talk to him or see him and tell him all about my adventure. Don’t get me wrong, a trip to the grocery store does not elicit this feeling. Usually it is when I am away for more than just a few days.

6. What’s your favorite product made in your home state/province? That would be the state where you physically reside as in an actual geographical location, not states such as confusion or chaos.

Probably Maple Syrup. I just love real New Hampshire Maple Syrup! It is just the best. So unlike pancake syrup! Sadly I do not eat it often because of my healthy eating, and Maple Syrup is all sugar!

7. What is going on in the world today that affects you the most?

What doesn’t affect me, would be a better question. Since I have to chose the other, I would say, the falling value of our dollar. I mean, I’d love to be able to go down to my bank and say to them, “Yeah, I know I’m spending way too much money on a lot of crap that I don’t need, so how ’bout printing me up another million?” Yeah, like that’s going to happen!

8. Insert your own random thought here.

Joanne had her surgery to replace her skull flap in her head, and all went well. So well, she is back at her rehabilitation facility and ready to go forward! What a blessing!

My friend, Carol is home from the hospital and she is also doing well. She is getting back on that new knee of hers and will be dancing in no time!