Hello Hodgepodgers and hello March! If you've answered today's questions, add your link at the end of my post, then leave a comment for your neighbor there. Here we go-
2. Hey! Did you know March is National Celery Month? Do you like celery? What's something you make (or like to order out) that calls for celery?
I do like celery and mostly have it chopped in various dishes as opposed to just grabbing a stalk to eat. I love celery in chicken salad and tuna salad both, probably my favorites in terms of recipes that call for celery.
My hubs does not like the smell of celery. He'll eat it no problem, but he doesn't want to smell a big bunch of celery when he opens the frig.
3. _______________ is the soundtrack to my life right now.
Little people chatter, the Yoto player, giggling, the dishwasher running, the washing machine running, the dryer running, 'Nana I'm hungry...what can I have?'...you get the idea
4. Share a favorite motivational quote for overcoming challenges.
"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God." Corrie ten Boom
5. The Hodgepodge lands on Ash Wednesday this year. Do you participate in Lent in some way? If so tell us more.
I grew up in a denomination that focused more on Easter than specifically marking the season of Lent, but as I've gotten older I've grown to appreciate the act of really focusing on the weeks leading up to the Holy day itself.
I typically opt for a daily reading, something specifically written for the season of Lent, but haven't managed to get my act together to do that this year. Hubs and I are doing The Bible Recap together all year and that's been a commitment I've enjoyed and am learning from.
If you're not familiar with The Bible Recap I highly recommend. You read through the Bible (chronologically) in a year's time, a couple of chapters or sometimes more each day, followed by a very brief recap hosted by Tara-Leigh Cobble. The podcast portion is ten minutes or less but so informative.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
I am doing the Bible Recap too! I like the quote from Cori Ten boon. She is buried near my parents and grandparents, and I visit her grave when I visit my family. I will be there too someday. Your grands are younger than mine. My oldest is 17 and the youngest is 10. I miss their young voice chatter. Enjoy them while they are young!
ReplyDeleteI like the verse you quoted at the end. That is a prayer of mine specifically each day. And I like your quote from Corrie ten Boom. That is a good one. After I had written my response, I read one from Jim Elliot that I really liked that I kinda wish I'd used. Oh well!! That is funny about your husband liking the taste but not the smell of celery. I use it in quite a few dishes as well but it's not something I'd cut for myself just to eat. Thanks for the link up and have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI love that the days are getting longer but I am not a fan of the pollen, it sets my allergies off which usually last until the end of summer. Hmmf.
ReplyDeleteThe soundtrack to your life sounds wonderful!
I love Corrie Ten Boom's writings. Good choice. I've heard the Bible Recap is really good. My mother-in-law did a "read throught the Bible in a year" program and read the whole Bible every year-- at least 10 times. She said she learned something new every time. She did that until she couldn't read anymore.
ReplyDeleteI think everyone expects March to feel like spring and then gets mad when it doesn't, so that is true!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Joyce, March and November are the two months I struggle with. We woke to 10 inches on snow and ragging winds. A true blizzard.
ReplyDeleteI LOVED your soundtrack.
xx oo
Carla
Love your soundtrack, especially as there was no squabbling or crying included.
ReplyDeleteGood morning from the heart of Texas! I won't be able to participate this week but have a few minutes this am to at least check in on some who have answered these questions. The first time I heard about Lent was in junior high school when many of my school friends showed up with ash on their foreheads. Have a great new day!
ReplyDeleteI love that quote! And hearing the soundtrack of your life made me smile. Thanks for hosting and enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteYes, I like the longer daylight too! I would really have issues with all of that pollen. That's funny how your hubs doesn't like the smell of celery. Yes, I get the idea of your soundtrack right now. That is a lovely quote. That is lovely that you and hubs are doing a Bible recap. Your random is beautiful. Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo! And January is probably my least favorite month but yes, March has the pollen problem. It was creeping in last week but seems lesser now. I'd know: my allergies don't lie. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI’ll have to check out the Bible Recap.
ReplyDeleteMarch can be a long month and if it wasn’t for a few holidays or events it would indeed drag.
Love the quote from Corrie TenBoom. I couldn’t think of a soundtrack - total blank!
Thanks again for the HP and all you do.
God bless you and your family.
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I like your interpretation of a soundtrack, Joyce. A lot!
ReplyDeletePsalm 51:10 is a favorite; something I try and repeat every day. (Even on days when it comes out through clinched teeth.)
Your quote by Corrie ten Boom is excellent. I have to apply it to my thoughts more as I age and am tempted to worry about [whatever].
ReplyDeleteI liked these answers
ReplyDeleteThat sunset picture (sunrise?) is so beautiful. I love the Corrie Ten Boom quote.
ReplyDeleteI need to look into that Bible Recap. That sounds really interesting.
ReplyDeleteThat Corrie TenBoom quote is spot on too. She was so brilliant.
The soundtrack...yeah...I remember those when the kids were younger.
So interesting all the opinions on celery - I specifically don't put it in chicken salad because I don't like the texture of it raw. The soundtrack of your life right now sounds exciting and wonderful, and I can imagine a lot of it. What fun! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThe pollen is a downside to everything coming to life again, I hope it's easy on you this season. That's a very lovely quote and a gorgeous photo of sunset.
ReplyDeleteHaha..I have similar feeligns about march. My grandkids have a yoto player and love it. Enjoyed your answers.
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