Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. The NFL playoffs were held this past weekend and this year’s Superbowl lineup will feature The New York Giants versus The New England Patriots. How do you define ‘patriot’?

The dictionary defines this as: A person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion. I would have to say, that I feel that both Hubby and I fit the definition. Especially since he served his country for five years.

2. What’s something in your life right now that feels like a ‘giant’?

Well, my office! It is a giant mess and I really have to get in there and get it straightened out! Hubby would say the driveway, as it is all ice! That is a giant mess too!

3. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think back to being 18?

Giving birth to Mandy. She was born a little more than a month after my 18th birthday.

I remember thinking that I had been waiting all my life for this beautiful baby! And there she was! Chubby, healthy and the most beautiful baby in the world!

4. Coconut, mashed potatoes, vanilla ice cream, mayonnaise…which white food would be the hardest to give up?

Probably mashed potatoes. I love them. I do have to measure them, but I do still eat them. I never eat coconut, vanilla ice cream and hardly use mayonnaise.

5. Describe an incident or a day you remember as the coldest you’ve ever experienced?

A few years back we had a January where the temperatures didn’t rise above -10 degrees for a week or more. Most days we were about -15 with a wind and we just didn’t go out at all. Thankfully, that was before the current fuel oil price rise, and we managed to make it through without going broke.

6. You’re hosting a brunch…what’s your favorite dish to prepare and serve?

Oh I love to serve bacon, scrambled eggs, perhaps a loaf of fresh, hot sweet bread, fresh orange juice, hot coffee, and also some melon. Remember, a menu or food preparation is easy for me, which is why I’m a Lifetime Member of Weight Watchers!

7. How do you combat negative thinking?

I sit myself down and have a long talk with myself! I have been through the worst that life can throw at you and I simply refuse to allow myself to have a pity party for too long.

8. Insert your own random thought here.

It’s slushy, rainy, and nearly 40 degrees (F) here today. What a mess! Even the dogs didn’t want to be outside. I cannot say I blame them! I do need to go out tonight (Tuesday) for a meeting, and it is my hope that Wednesday will be clear.