Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. It’s that most wonderful time of the year…tax season! Do you complete your own returns or farm that job out to the professionals?

Hubby does that wonderful job, and I get all the paperwork together for him to use on Turbo Tax! We both hate this time of the year!

2. This next question comes from Kansas Bob…he posed it in his response to something I asked in an earlier Wednesday post and I asked him if I could add it to the Hodgepodge some day. Today’s the day.

Which do you think has changed you more-love or pain?

I think that it can be a combination of both. I loved my youngest child with every fiber of my being, and her death shattered me. However, I learned so much from this experience, and it changed me in every way that you can imagine.

3. Tangerine Tango has been named color of the year for 2012. Your thoughts? Would I find this color anywhere in your house? How about in your closet? If not, will you be adding this color to your life in some way in 2012?

Not a big fan of orange. So probably not. But, if I lived in Florida and had a pool area bath, then perhaps.

4. Are you a collector? What do you collect and does it get admired, used, and/or dusted regularly?

I collect two things. Red haired angels, and wire-haired dachshunds. Both are difficult to find, so I’ve kept my collection down. I look at them regularly and yes, they get dusted.

5. February is National Heart Month…besides a green salad what is one tasty heart healthy dish you like to prepare?

Baked Haddock. I love it and so does Hubby! Both of us enjoy fish, and also vegetables. I know many people do not enjoy vegetables, but we both do.

6. When was the last time you had car trouble?

A few months ago, I went down to go to Weight Watchers and the battery on the Jeep was flat, dead, gone! Hubby came and jumped me and I made it to class and back, but we have had to replace the battery since then.

7. Have you been more demanding on yourself lately or less? Is that a good trend?

I think more, and that isn’t always a good thing. I have wanted to lose those last 5 pounds before our trip and I’ve been trying so hard and not having any luck! I have gotten so angry with myself, and then I remember that I need to lighten up a little.

8. Insert your own random thought here.

The Super Bowl is on Sunday. I am really looking forward to the game and the little party I am planning for Hubby and me. We decided that instead of a formal dinner on Sunday we will have finger foods. I’m making a clam dip, hot wings, blue cheese in celery, and perhaps some artichoke dip too, with vegetables. We’ll just munch on that and have a nice time. Of course, my favorite thing about Super Bowl Sunday are the commercials!!!