Wednesday, September 18, 2013

They Say It's Your Birthday Hodgepodge

Welcome to the Hodgepodge...so glad you stopped by on my birthday!  I might mention that another one or ten times here today.  

Here are my answers to this week's questions...add your link at the end of my post, then go see what the other party goers had to say-


1. When did you last sing happy birthday to someone? When were you last sung to? Does that embarrass you or do you enjoy being the center of attention on your special day?

We sang happy birthday to hubs and my brother in law when we celebrated their birthdays on the boat over the Labor Day weekend. I think? Did we actually sing? I'm officially a year older today, and your ability to remember 'stuff' goes down exponentially in relation to your age going up. Just sayin'.  

I honestly can't remember the last time I was sung to, which is fine. I can be spoiled in other ways on my birthday-ha!  I'm a big believer in everyone feeling like a rock star on their big day. 

Oh, and I just remembered I have a friend who calls and sings to me over the phone and that totally counts. 

2. Name a famous or 'infamous' person who shares your birth month and day. Is that someone you'd like to meet in person if it were possible?

There were quite a few on the list I checked, but here's two I'd definitely invite to my party-

Ben Carson-world renown neurosurgeon, former chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins, son of a single mom from Detroit, a truly inspiring story of brilliance and plain old fashioned hard work.  Plus he called out the p.c. (politically correct) police when he was the guest speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast back in February. I'd definitely love to hear more about that.  

James Marsden-easy on the eyes. Former model, now a singer/actor best know for his roles in 27 Dresses, The Notebook, Enchanted, and Hairspray. Did I mention he's extremely easy on the eyes?  

3. Someone hands you a box tied up in a lovely bow...what are you hoping to find inside?

Jewelry of course. 
Or a great purse. 
Or tickets to someplace fabulous. 
Clothes would be okay too. 

4. What is something you can guarantee about yourself?

I don't do mean.

5. Talking about art and beautiful cities here...'The Last Supper' in the Santa Maria della Grazie Abbey in Milan, Italy or 'The Mona Lisa' in the Louvre, Paris...which would you most like to see up close and in person?  Why?

Oh my word-two fabulous cities.  If I'm making my choice based solely on the artwork, then I'd choose The Last Supper.  I've seen The Mona Lisa in the Louvre and it's always jam packed with tourists.  I think you can almost get a better look in a great art book.  I've never seen The Last Supper in person.  

Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world, and Italy is my happy place, so as far as location I'd be supremely happy with either one.  

6. Your favorite dessert?

Possibly the hardest question ever to grace the 'pages' of the Hodgepodge...I'm going with creme brulee. It's got to be done just right though, because a soggy brulee is just too sad to contemplate.

7. This coming weekend marks the official start of autumn (in the northern hemisphere)...what is something you do to get ready for fall?  What is one thing you're looking forward to on your fall calendar?  Spring or fall-which do you prefer?

I don't do a lot of seasonal decorating outside of Christmas, but I will change out my apothecary jars, replace the dead summer flowers in our patio pots with mums, and add some autumn candles around. I love the scents of autumn.

One thing I'm looking forward to? Well...I'm having two strangers I met on the Internet come stay with me for a long weekend.  Not as creepy as it sounds (I hope!)...they're women I 'met' four years ago, about the time I started my blog. We connected on the Living Proof website (Beth Moore's site) and ever since have been exchanging emails, prayer requests, cards, and presents...this fall we meet in person. 

Fall is my favorite season of the year. Perhaps if I lived in Florida I'd feel differently, but I live in the northeast which is never more spectacular than when autumn explodes in all her multi-colored glory.  

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

Today's my birthday-whoohoo!




40 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday, Joyce! Hope you get some Creme Brulee for your birthday!

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  2. Well, happy birthday to YOU!!! My son turns 15 today - it is a GREAT day for a birthday!!!! :)

    I have met several online friends "in real life" at this point - mostly thru Christian websites/studies/groups, and so far, not a one was an ax murderer!! Have a GREAT time with your new-old friends! :)

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  3. Ahem... Ahem... Ahem... MIMIMIMIMIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEE........... HaPpy BirTHdaY tO YoU! haPPy bIRthDay To yOu! hAPpy bIRthdAy dEaR JOYCE..... (pause for dramatic effect.....).................................HaPpY BiRThdAy To YOU!!!!!

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  4. Happy Birthday my friend! Hope you have a wonderful one! I am not Hodgepodging this week. Still in AR enjoying spending time with my daughter and grands. She is still doing okay, hurting today. She is all belly, and I think she has dropped some this week. We are hanging out til she has her Dr appt on Thursday to see what they say. We shall see! Yes I am getting excited!! Really glad I am getting to spend some time with her while the kids are in school!
    until next time...nel

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  5. HEY! NO FAIR!!! You cheated on #2...I thought we were just suppose to name ONE person!!!
    Happy Birthday! :)

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  6. Happy, Happy Birthday, Joyce! If I could sing to you, I would! Hope you have a wonderful celebration! I'm not one to decorate much for fall, either...Christmas is more my thing. I, too, love the changing colors that fall brings. Something I can never quite get enough of!

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  7. "but I live in the northeast which is never more spectacular than when autumn explodes in all her multi-colored glory." DITTO!

    Have fun meeting with your internet friends!

    Happy Birthday Friend!

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  8. Okay then, you can add ME singing to you...ready?

    Happy Birthday to you
    Happy Birthday to you
    Happy Birthday dear-r-r-r Joy oyce
    Happy Birthday to you!!!

    Sorry, a little hoarse this morning, but well...

    Enjoy your day.

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  9. Happy Birthday, dear blog friend! I hope it's a great day :) Enjoy!

    I'd love to be able to see that lovely fall foliage in your 'neck of the woods'. We have some fall foliage sprinkled about, but there are more pine trees than anything else.

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  10. Happy birthday Joyce! As usual, we have some similiar answers. Although, we do differ on our favorite season - I love spring but I must admit fall is the prettiest season in northern NJ! The leaves around Sparta are spectacular. Enjoy them!

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  11. Happy birthday to you. I know you will have a great day! Thanks for the questions and fun.

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  12. Have a fabulous birthday! And getting together with blogging friends sounds wonderful. Isn't it great how the internet makes friends out of strangers? Enjoy your special day!

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  13. Happy Birthday hun. My favorite dessert hands down Red Velvet cake with Cream cheese frosting all homemade. WE don't do big birthday for myself or my husband any more.

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  14. Happy birthday! Enjoy it! You're not getting older, you're getting better!

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  15. Happy Birthday to you!!!! Hope you get your crème brulee today! :)

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  16. Happy Birthday Joyce! I hope you spend it doing what you want. Creme brulee is pretty good, I thought about that when thinking up my reply. I even found a Godiva dessert truffle in creme brulee, though not as good as the real thing.
    Enjoy!

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  17. Have a terrific birthday!! Cheers!!

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  18. Listen - I am singing you happy birthday right now! I am reading the Ben Carson Story - just on Chapter 3 so far. Creme Brulee I can't help you here. I am glad you can't do mean!!! lol sandie

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  19. Happy Birthday! Hope your day is filled with lots of happiness and good wishes :-)
    P.S. creme brûlée is what I always order if on the menu - love it!

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  20. Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Joyce....Happy Birthday to you!!!!
    I am a HUGE James Marsden. Those are great gifts in the box. Have a nice time with your company when they visit. Hope your birth day is a good one!

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  21. Happy, Happy Birthday, Joyce............amazing how we think alike. I love Creme Brulee, didn't put it down because it ties with Key Lime Pie.....Jewelry? always!.........Fall, definitely!.
    I hope your day is special in every way that brings you joy and happiness.
    How exciting to meet a blogging buddy........I'm still waiting to do that.
    Mama Bear

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  22. Happy Birthday to you! I just sang to you in my head - did you hear me?! LOL I hope you have a fantastic day!

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  23. Happy, Happy Birthday to you!! Have a wonderful day(I'm sure you will)!

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  24. Happy, Happy Birthday, Joyce! Your answers made me smile.

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  25. Happy Birthday!
    So is your answer to #4 your birthday list? :)
    Totally cool that you're meeting blogging friends!



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  26. Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Joyce....Happy birthday to you....and many more. (imagine it being sung). Hope your day is a blessed one.

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  27. Happy Birthday Joyce! I hope you have an amazing day!

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  28. Happy Birthday to you! I hope you're having a great day!

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  29. I met a dozen online friends for the first time a year ago. We met on an online knit/crochet group called Ravelry. It felt weird for about 5 seconds. We had five wonderful days together. I hope your experience is equally great.

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  30. Happy Birthday Joyce! I totally agree with you; party like a rock star… In whatever rock star way makes you happy! :-)

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  31. Happy Birthday! I hope you are having a good one. :)

    I am also in favor of meeting up with online friends. I've met a few face to face and have several more I'd like to meet up with.

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  32. Happy, Happy Birthday to you and I do hope it was a wonderful day and that someone did sing for you. Sure enjoy learning more about all you great gals on Wednesday. Can't wait to hear about your weekend, and I will be looking on Instagram.

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  33. Hope you had a happy birthday!
    Fun questions this week.

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  34. Happy,happy birthday to every girl and boy. Hope this very special day brings you lots of joy. (I always sing that to my friends on their birthdays when I call them.) I hope your day was fabulous!!

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  35. happy happy birthday!!! love the questions this week thank you Joyce

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  36. Oh I've just realised we have the same favourite dessert. Thanks for some interesting questions.

    Happy Birthday!!

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  37. I share(d) my birthday with Saddam Hussein. It's the source of unending commentary from my children.

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  38. I'm so sad that I missed your birthday. I blame school. And MAP testing. And exhaustion. :) I hope your day was filled with fun and family and wishes come true!

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