Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Hey World! It's the Wednesday Hodgepodge-Vol 95

Welcome to the Wednesday Hodgepodge!  Here are my answers to this week's questions...be sure to add your link to the bottom of my post before you dash off to the neighbors.


1. The Wednesday Hodgepodge falls on John Chapman's birth date.  He's more famously known as Johnny Appleseed...what's your favorite variety of apple?

McIntosh or Gala. Or Granny Smith for baking. Actually I love 'em all. When I was in Taipei back in March I tasted the most delicious apple...


Our host called them wax apples and they were so light and sweet, a little smaller than we normally see here, but really scrumptious.  

2. When did you last say 'ick'?

Maybe when hubs texted me his turtle soup photo from China a couple of weeks ago....


I posted this on my blog when he sent it but it's worth another look don't you think?  
Variety is the spice of life.  

3.  Do you think there's a generation gap?  Explain.

I guess every generation feels slightly misunderstood by the one before, but in my own family the gap doesn't feel all that  big. We're talkers. Ha- Hubs might say when we three girls are together a gap in all the communicating would be a relief.   

I do my best to listen, and in return my girls give me the courtesy of listening back. They educate me on today's attitudes and trends and I remind them of what is at our core that never changes.  I think we both have things to learn from one another and I try hard to remember what it was like to be young, idealistic, and confident the world was going to come at me exactly as I planned.  I enjoy being around people of all ages and think that's how life was meant to be lived.  Pretty sure my girls would say the same. 

4.  What's on your computer screen saver?  Do you change it often or leave it alone?

Currently its the last family photo we snapped in front of our UK house, March, 2009.  The girls were home from university on their spring break and knew when we got in the car to drop them at Heathrow they were  leaving the house where they'd lived out their teenage years for the last time.  


This was the place they grew into the people they would become.  
Everything about this picture makes me happy...why would I want to change it?

5.  If you had the attention of the entire world for two minutes what would you say?

I'm probably dating myself with this reference, but if you read here regularly you already know how old I am so a moot point.   Does anyone remember the Saturday Night Live skit from the late 90's featuring a character called Nadeen?  She was played by Cherie O'Teri who made this phrase famous-

Simma down na!

In plain English that's 'Simmer down now'. 

I know I should say something deep and profound here, but honestly those are the words that popped into my head when I wrote this question.  For a world gone mad they seem to apply.   

6.  Four fashion trends to try this fall are brocade/jacquard (fancy fabrics), peplum, lace, and printed pants...which of these four would you be most likely to wear?

I like the idea of the printed pant but would definitely need to proceed with caution. Some of the prints I've seen conjure up images of wallpaper and bedspreads and tablecloths ala 1972.  I'd need a good basic neutral on top I think.  I bought a sleeveless black lace top to wear under a sweater or jacket and I love that so maybe lace is the safer answer.  

7.  What can make your bad day better?

Hubs can usually make a bad day better.  He's funny and knows how to make me laugh even when I don't feel like it.  

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

I'm meeting 40 girlfriends in Boston for the weekend, women I knew while living in England who are now scattered here there and everywhere.  I don't actually know all 40 (yet!), but I do know most of the group.  The reunion spans a few years so some left before I came or left while I was still there or moved back to England after I arrived here.  I can't wait!  

Hubs will be home working, painting the new dining room window, and keeping the pup company. I'm sure that will be fun too.   





40 comments:

  1. EW! Turtle soup lol. I'd have said 'ick' myself! And that's so cute that you said your hubs makes a bad day all better. So good to have someone like that in one's life! :)

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  2. I loved that SNL sketch! Those were the days when SNL hit its peak. I don't find it as funny anymore. Except when the election comes around, they manage to do quite a job with the politician impersonations.

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  3. Maybe if I'd have seen the turtle soup picture I'd have said 'ick too. I like Chinese food but not too sure about that soup. Sometimes I wonder what is in some of the things that I eat at Chinese places, but then I think I probably don't want to know.
    Your weekend reunion sounds like a lot of fun. I hope you have a blast.

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  4. I love what you had to say about communicating with your daughters and reminding them that what you are at the core does not change! One of my goals as my children get older is to continue to communicate openly and honestly and fairly with them always!

    Also, love your England house. I've only been to England on a visit for a few weeks - but wanted to buy a home like that - preferrably in the Cotswolds - immediately and stay forever!!

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  5. Yes, I thought "ick" too when I saw that turtle soup picture, even while I was somewhat fascinated by it. :)

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  6. I love how you get together with friends you've known in the past! The Lil' Sis's from the fraternity keep saying we're going to get together, but nobody is stepping up to organize it! Good for you for leaving hubs at home (for a change!)!!!

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  7. Have fun in Boston, Joyce! Sounds like a fun time.

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  8. "I like the idea of the printed pant but would definitely need to proceed with caution."
    LOL!!!! My feelings EXACTLY!

    I am really dreading the rhetoric of the coming months in our country. I agree, SIMMA DOWN!

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  9. Deep questions this week. Thanks for being a great host.

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  10. I like the reference to 'world gone mad'!!! So so true, and kinda on the same wave-length that I answered.

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  11. Ick on the turtle soup is right. ewwww!

    Hope you have a great time in Boston.

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  12. No, that Turtle Soup does not look at all appetizing!

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  13. Proceeding with caution on the print pants ... I agree. I have visions of wild and crazy prints ... and I don't know that there are many who could pull off that look. ;-)

    Sounds like you have quite an exciting weekend coming up.

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  14. Poor turtle... just one more reason why I'm a vegetarian :)

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  15. So love your answer to #3; communication is KEY! I think your words to the world are very appropriate also.
    Have a great time in Boston!

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  16. Variety is the spice of life, but I'd just as soon pass on that turtle soup :)

    Nice comment to the world, too!

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  17. Oh, I would definitely say "Ick" to the turtle soup. Oh, my!

    These were great questions Joyce, I, no doubt really dated myself on a couple, but, guess that's okay.

    Okay, gotta close up this computer and hit the road. Happy Wednesday!

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  18. Love your screen saver photo. Your weekend sounds marvelous! Have a great time!

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  19. Enjoyed reading your Hodgepodge - thanks for hosting this! Blessings!

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  20. That Turtle Soup made me cringe and say 'ick' in my mind! I really enjoyed your #3 and #5. I laughed out loud and have even said "simma down na" once to my kids already. It's going to be stuck in my head all day, ha! Those words certainly do apply. Have fun in Boston!!

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  21. That turtle soup image will stay with me for a while... ummm.... yeah, ick... and I'm with you on the whole patterned pants thing - sounds interesting, but would need to be treated with the utmost respect. And probably wouldn't be all that flattering on some body shapes... just sayin... lace works on everyone! have a wonderful weekend!!

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  22. Turtle soup? ICK! :)

    Enjoy your weekend. Sounds exciting...and a bit overwhelming.

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  23. Have a fun weekend with your girlfriends. All I can say about the turtle soup is that it looks like they need a bigger bowl or smaller turtle.

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  24. Honestly Joyce I had a turtle for many years and that photo breaks my heart. I agree with your generation gap answer. Your weekend sounds so exciting....have a fabulous time!

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  25. That soup looks so gross!!! Enjoy Boston, it sounds like it's going to be a great time!!! The weather has been fabulous!

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  26. Precisley, Simma down na! Great choice of words for exactly - a world gone mad! Did your hubs really eat turtle soup? There are some odd dishes out there and for the life of me, I just can't imagine eating some of them. Okay, "Ick!" This is my not only my response to it, but now you know the last time I said it. =D Thanks for hosting!

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  27. Thanks Joyce for being faithful to this Wednesday gathering..I've been away for a few weeks..I loved the subjects this week.
    Mama Bear

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  28. Ooooh, that turtle soup is sooo much more than ICK.

    Your weekend sounds fabulous!! Have a great time!

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  29. Wow, that turtle soup is definitely ICK! I've had turtle soup and liked it, but it sure didn't look like that.

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  30. Love the questions. It was fun this week. I got on my soap box a time or to...sorry.

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  31. BTW...that turtle soup looked nothing like the one I had...it is NASTY with all caps. It is past ICK...bordering on mega GROSS!

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  32. ICK for sure!I would add a "S" in front of that! Have fun this weekend.

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  33. what a lovely home! your girlfriend trip sounds great :)

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  34. Great answers and totally agree with the generation gap....I like being surrounded by all ages also. Have fun this weekend wow 40 of you....I can just hear the laughter now!

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  35. My husband can usually maker any bad day better...unless he's the one who messed it up in the first place! Then he can still fix it with ice cream. :)

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  36. Well, I didn't say 'ick' to the turtle soup but I did say, "Ew, GROSS." LOL Your weekend sounds like it's going to be terrific! Can't wait to hear all about it! Safe travels!

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  37. It's a lovely picture. I don't think I would change it either.

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  38. I must agree with everyone else on the turtle soup... YUCK!
    I also agree with you on the generation gap... I feel a distinct one between my parents and myself, but I think they may technically be more then one generation ahead of me since I came around pretty late in life... But with the girlies, we talk all the time and we all are up on the same technology, etc, so I personally feel less of one!

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  39. Oh my, I don't think I could eat turtle soup! Crazy! Have a fun time with your gals! (I need some friend time soon, too!)

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  40. Oh, wow. That turtle soup was just wrong!

    I love Gala apples. I've heard that honeycrisp are good. Not sure if I have ever had one? I will have to remedy that.

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