Another Hodgepodge

 

Hi everyone, here is the latest hodgepodge

http://www.fromthissideofthepond.com/2026/02/hodgepodge-questions-volume-651.html

 Are you feeling more reset, restart, or full speed ahead as we move into May? Tell us why. 

I do thanks for the cruise I recently took

Painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, cinema, theatre, music...what's your favorite form of art? Elaborate.  

Music or books I enjoy both

What time is dinner at your house? How do you feel about leftovers? 

No set time now days when my girls were young it was between 4 and 5pm

What's the last thing you fell down a rabbit hole investigating? 

I can’t think of anything

And now for a question from the book Marilyn (Memphis Bridges) gave me...

At what are you 'self-taught?' 

I am sure there must be something but right now I can’t remember anything

Insert your own random thought here. 

It takes some inner strength and feeling brave to stop seeing yourself in a negative way, to accept that others see you differently they often see someone who is a survivor, who has come through some rough times and those times have made you stronger. Stop looking in the mirror and seeing the old you but instead see the strong person you are now.

 

Sharing my world

 

Hi everyone I am taking part in sharing my world again here are this week’s questions and answers, which I found here: https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/04/27/share-your-world-27th-april-2026/

Here are this week’s questions: 

Have you ever bought something on a whim?

Of course I have, hasn’t everyone

Have you ever bought a joke gift for someone?

Nope never seen the point

Can you remember the silliest gift you ever received (any age)?

No I don’t

Did you have birthday parties when you were a child?

Yes I have seen photos of a few birthday parties but I don’t remember any of them.

 As always an optional gratitude section is included at the end.

     

Gratitude:

 

 

Sunday Stealing on Wednesday

 

Welcome to Sunday Stealing. Here we will steal all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent questions. Cheers to all of us thieves!

Has anyone ever told you they would love you forever? 

Other than my children, parents, and siblings it would be my husband who has told me so often.

Who is the last person you were in the car with?

My sister Sue

Do you have big plans for tomorrow (Monday)?

Nope

How long do you typically spend in the shower?

Around 10 minutes

What were you doing at 7 AM yesterday (Saturday)?

Leaving a cruise ship

And now you know all about me!

 

 

 

Remarkable Sister

 

Sister, you are one of the most remarkable women I know.

You make the most of each day and spread comfort, kindness and laughter where you go. You are not embarrassed to let those close to you envelop you in their friendship and love. You seek beauty in your surroundings. You look for goodness in everyone you meet.

You inspire others with your words any your action, providing what a person needs even when they don’t ask for it. You never feel sorry for yourself. You maintain your faith and hold you head high.

You are an amazing person and an incredible sister. You are so much more to those around you than you could ever imagine, and you are appreciated and loved deeply for who you are.

The world is a better place because you are here, those of us who have the honour to be part of your life are truly blessed.

By: Perri Elizabeth Hogan

 

Sharing my tone deaf world

 

Hi everyone I am taking part in sharing my world again here are this week’s questions and answers, which I found here: https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/04/13/share-your-world-6th-april-2026/

 

Here are this week’s questions:

Do you play a musical instrument?

No tried to learn the guitar as a teenager but couldn’t get the hang of it

Is there an instrument you wish you could play?

Nope

Can you read music?

Nope

Do you have a favourite memory that involves music?

I can’t think of anything

 

Gratitude:
One from Carolyn this week.

 

 

 

Sunday Stealing your tongue

 

Welcome to Sunday Stealing. Here we will steal all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent questions. Cheers to all of us thieves!

 

Can you touch your nose with your tongue?

Nope

What foreign language did you study in school? How much of it do you still remember? 

None it wasn’t a thing when I was at school

What recipe did you most recently prepare? Where did you get the recipe and how did it turn out?

I don’t cook any more so nothing

What song have you listened to over and over and over again? 

I can’t think of just one song there are lots of songs I can listen to over and over.

Are there currently any pets in your household? Are you considering adding another? 

No pets here now and not going to get another one

 

A grill cheese hodgepodge

 

Hi everyone, here is the latest hodgepodge

http://www.fromthissideofthepond.com/2026/02/hodgepodge-questions-volume-649.html

Big week in the US of A...do you do your own taxes? What's something you've found 'taxing' lately? 

Dealing with people in general

When it comes to travel are you a last-minute packer or a lay it all out a week in advance type? Do you struggle to pack light? Share a packing tip that has worked for you. 

More a last-minute packer but a week before I make a list of what to pack.

April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Hmmm...who knew it got its own month? Do you like a grilled cheese sandwich? What ingredient do you add to take yours to the next level? 

Yesh often but we call it a cheese toastie

There's a well known quote that says-

'A ship in the harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for." John A. Shedd  

Is constant growth necessary or do you think it's more important to prioritize stability and peace in your life? 

I think growth is necessary as things change is part of life and not growing and changing isn’t good.

Let's wrap this up with a fun spring this or that-

• daffodils or tulips Daffodils
• lemonade or iced tea Lemonade
• gardening or hiking Neither
• ladybugs or butterflies Butterflies
• umbrella or raincoat Raincoat
• floral patterns or polka dots Floral patterns

Insert your own random thought here. 

Hope is the quiet, steady rhythm of a heart that refuses to stop. It isn’t a grand promise that things will be easy; it is simply the choice to believe that what is coming is worth the wait. It is the small, persistent light that stays on in the window, even when you aren’t quite ready to open the door.”