A bit of hodgepodge

 

Hi everyone, here is the latest hodgepodge

http://www.fromthissideofthepond.com/2026/08/hodgepodge-questions-volume-671.html

1. How do you define beauty? 

Beauty is something that comes from withing, outward beauty fades inner beauty doesn’t

2. Have you ever taken a trip by train? If so where did you go and what did you think of the experience? If not do you have any desire to do so? Where would you like to go? (You might find inspiration here-The Best Train Trips in The World)

Yes, I gave taken a number of train trips and I would love to take a train holiday as in the Indian Pacific train from Sydney to Perth

3. Shell shocked, bombshell, bandshell, shellacking, in a nutshell, walking on eggshells...choose one and tell us why you chose it, or how it relates to your life in some way currently.

Nutshell, why because at times I wish someone would tell me a story in a nutshell instead of dragging it on and on.

4. Tacos, pistachios, oysters, clams, eggs...your favorite food on the list that comes in/with a shell? 

Eggs, without a doubt

5. Are birthdays a big deal in your house? Is your own birthday a big deal in some way? Elaborate. 

Not anymore, once they were but not know, I also wish my birthday would be a big deal at times and not just another day. The last time I felt anyone made a big deal on my birthday was on my 60^th and it was done by my niece Kelli

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

People need to realise that their mistakes are a seed of wisdom. If someone can learn from their mistakes, then they will be a better person and hopefully the same mistake wouldn’t happen over and over. The key is to acknowledge your mistakes and not try to hide your stuff up, easier said then done.

 

 

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/2026/09/14/sharing-my-world-14th-september-2026/

Here are this week’s questions:

1.  As a child, how did you make extra pocket money?

I don’t remember very making any extra pocket money, for the money I did get I had to do the dishes, and I would hang the washing out to dry.

2.  What did you spend your pocket money on?

Records and magazines

3.  Was your first pay packet in cash, cheque (check) or directly into your bank?

I have only had one job lasted 17weeks and we were paid in cash.

 4.  Have you ever received a discount for paying for something in cash?

Yes there have been times when buying a household appliance we have received a discount for cash.

 

Gratitude:
Courtesy of Carolyn.

S

 

 

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/2026/08/24/sharing-my-world-24th-august-2026/

 

Here are this week’s questions:

1.  What breed of dog or cat do you prefer?

Don’t really know a small dog though as I don’t like large dogs.

 

2.  Do you think some pets can look like their owners?

Yep, I think some do look like their humans

 

3.  What was your first pet (if any)?

It was a Blue Cattle Dog called Blue I had him from around the age of 4.

 

4.  Do you think giving a child the responsibility of pet ownership is a good idea?

 

I think it depends on the child, some children are good at taking responsibility of a pet others are not.

 

 

Gratitude:
Pets are family.

 

Why Trans People Matter

 

Trans people matter because every person deserves to live with dignity, safety, and respect. A person’s gender identity is part of who they are and recognising that truth is a basic expression of human kindness. When trans people are accepted for who they are, they are better able to participate fully in families, schools, workplaces, communities, and public life.

Trans people matter because their lives, experiences, talents, and relationships matter. They are friends, parents, children, colleagues, classmates, artists, workers, leaders, and neighbours. Reducing trans people to a political debate overlooks their humanity. Like anyone else, they deserve to be seen as whole people with hopes, responsibilities, struggles, and contributions.

Supporting trans people is also about fairness. No one should have to hide who they are to be treated with courtesy, to access healthcare, to feel safe in public, or to be included in everyday spaces. Respect does not require everyone to have identical experiences or beliefs; it asks people to recognise each other’s humanity and act with compassion.

When trans people are affirmed, communities become more inclusive, honest, and humane. Standing up for trans people means standing up for the idea that everyone should be able to live without fear, shame, or exclusion. Trans people matter because they are people—and that should be enough.

 

September's first Hodgepodge

 

Hi everyone, here is the latest hodgepodge

http://www.fromthissideofthepond.com/2026/08/hodgepodge-questions-volume-669.html

1. What's something you wanted to do this summer that you never got around to doing? 

Well since Summer is still a few months away here is my Winter answer, take a snow holiday

2. Were you the student who sat in the front row or hid in the back of the class? If you could go back and take one high school class again just for fun, which would it be? 

I always sat at the front and try to look like I was paying attention, mostly I wasn’t. It would be a cold day in hell before I would return to school

3. What characteristics do you think are essential in a good teacher (this can be applied to anyone who teaches, not just classroom teachers)?

Patience  

4.  September 2nd is National Grits Day. Have you ever eaten grits? Are you a fan? If so how do you like yours? Would people describe you as 'having grit'? 

Nope heard of the dish through movies and TV shows but no idea of what it is

5. What's something you're never too old or too young to enjoy? 

Something that makes you laugh

6. Insert your own random thought here

When looking in a mirror while brushing your teeth or hair, tell yourself you are who you are and if people have an problem with that, remember it is their problem not yours.

 

Just some fill ins

 

Each week Ellen of 15andmeowing and Lorianne of Four-Legged Furballs, provide Friendly Fill-in questions.

 

───── ⋆⋅Here are this week’s phrases⋅⋆ ─────
1. Everybody loves well it’s not Raymond but it may be a good night sleep
2. If someone new entered my home, they would immediately know that I like my alone time and that I vacuum a lot and dust rarely
3. I think shoes should instead be name foot prisons
4. My dad’s mince stew was so bad I couldn’t finish it.

 

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/2026/08/24/sharing-my-world-24th-august-2026/

 

Here are this week’s questions:

1. Which tastes better: black or green olives?
No idea, never tried them

 

2. What’s your favourite room in your home?
The lounge room

 

3. What fictional family would you be a member of?
Either the Walton’s

 

4. What did you appreciate or what made you smile this past week?

 

Having my daughter and two sisters turning up within 10 minutes of me reaching out after I fell over and couldn’t get up