the Wednesday hodgepodge

 

Happy Wednesday, friends! I'm here with Joyce again today for the weekly hodgepodge...this is a post that I dearly love; thank you, Joyce, for your inspiring and thought provoking questions each and every week! I'll jump right in. 

1. Let's do our gratitude question first this week...what's the best thing about your home, and have you taken time to enjoy it lately? It's funny to me, that this is a question. I stopped to take a picture of my home yesterday morning as I left for work, with the leaf covered lawn and roof, and was feeling extra grateful that I get to be in my home. This time last year, I really expected to be in an apartment. While there's nothing wrong with that (and though I may still end up in one eventually), I really am glad that I get to stay in my home. I'm in the process of making it officially in my name only, and would love it if you'd pray for me in this. I'm a little nervous about how it'll all turn out. 

I actually wrote something about this yesterday while I was at work, but look for it next Tuesday when I share another inspired writing blog post. The thing I most love about my home are the people who come into it to visit; this would be my sons, my other family members, my friends, and the wonderful man I'm seeing. I love the feeling that I get when I come home, the smells, the sounds, the sights, and everything that makes this place mine. Like I said, I am beyond grateful to be right here, today. God has been so good to me, friends, and His faithfulness will always blow me away. 

2. Do you like squash? Of the varieties listed, which one's your favorite and how do you like it prepared? Is squash of some sort on your Thanksgiving menu? I love squash! My mom makes the best squash casserole for the holidays that has cheese and crumbled Ritz crackers on top. Of the ones listed, I am unsure as to which one I like the most. 

acorn, butternut, delicata, spaghetti, zucchini, crook net, patty pan

3. When is the last time you were squashed in somewhere, or felt squashed? The last time I felt squashed was when I went to The Orpheum with Chris. The seating is tight! I didn't mind it, though, I just pressed right into Chris and he kept his arm around me all night. 

4. Have you ever played squash? What about other "racquet sports" such as racquet ball, tennis, pickle ball, badminton, table tennis? Are these sports something you enjoy? I've never played squash, but I've played racquet ball, tennis, badminton, and table tennis. I enjoy table tennis the most, probably.

5. What's something in today's society or culture that feels like a racket to you? If you don't like that one, tell us about a place you've been recently where there was a lot of racket. Everyday when I'm at work and the second graders come into room 304, it feels like a racket. 🤣 There are so many of them, and they are all big talkers! I literally feel like my head is spinning each and every time they leave. I adore them all, don't get me wrong; they're just a whole lot. Karen and I make googly eyes at each other for the whole 45 minutes that they're there. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. Do you remember the old song Traveling Soldier by The Chicks (formerly known as The Dixie Chicks) before they became controversial and ended their career? That's neither here nor there, but they put this song out back in the late 90's or early 2000's; there's a new version out by Cody Johnson that I love! Here's the video:

I can't wait to read your answers to these prompts! Thanks for being here to read mine today, friends. Love to all! 

Jenn