Hodgepodge Number 1 for 2026

 

Hi all here I am taking part in 2026 hodgepodge Q & A starting with this. The questions can be found here

http://www.fromthissideofthepond.com/2026/01/hodgepodge-questions-volume-635.html

Hodgepodge Questions-Volume 635

What are three words you would use to describe your 2025? 

Struggle, accepting, surviving

I ask this question every January, and I always get comments about how we shouldn't be banning words. This is fun and games so just play along : ) 

Every January 1st since 1976 Lake Superior University has published a list of words they'd like to see banished from the Queen's English. Words may be banished due to misuse, overuse, or just general uselessness (go here to read about how the words are chosen). Here's the list for 2026- 

67 • demure • cooked • massive • incentivize • full stop • perfect • gift/gifted  • my bad • reach out 

Which one (if any) do you use most often? Which one of these words/phrases would you most like to see banished from everyday speech and why? Is there a word you think should have made the list? 

Interesting list I use the term “my bad”

What I don’t like is the term “full stop”, when someone uses it when talking to me, I find myself feeling really pissed and if I never hear it again, I will be happy.

What are your nightly rituals? Is that different from your 'ideal' nightly ritual? If so what's your ideal? 

I don’t really have a nightly ritual, I get changed into a nightie, take a screenshot of the steps I have done, put on my Cpap mask and get into bed

January 6th is/was National Bean Day. Do you like beans? Which one is your favorite? Last thing you ate made with beans? 

Nope can’t stand them

Are you easily embarrassed? Elaborate.

Nope not now maybe when I was younger but not anymore 

Insert your own random thought here. 

Success is not the destination; it is the journey. Every step you take, no matter how small, brings you closer to your dreams. Don't stop, because what seems like an obstacle today will be an invaluable lesson tomorrow

Other people's happiness doesn't diminish yours; it just reminds you that you can achieve it too.