Welcome to our first Hodgepodge in the month of April. Time's a flyin' isn't it? If you've answered today's questions, add your link at the end of my post then be sure to hop over and leave a comment for the blogger before you. Or all the bloggers if you're feeling chatty. Here we go-
2. It's often said, 'A fool and his money are soon parted'...what's the last thing you wasted money on?
I bought a pair of tennis shoes which were super inexpensive but I didn't like them at all once I tried them on. I intended to return them so I set them aside, then promptly forgot about them until the return window had closed. Bother. I donated them, so someone who needs a new pair of shoes will I'm sure be glad, and maybe that makes it not a total waste.
3. April 2nd is National DIY day. Are you a do-it yourself kind of person or maybe you're married to one? If so, what's the last thing you DIY-ed. If you're not a DIY-er what's the most recent job you had to hire someone to complete?
I am not a DIY-er, unless we're talking cooking and then I am a make it yourself kind of cook. Most of our married life hubs had a job requiring long days and a lot of travel, which doesn't leave a lot of room for DIY.
He has always enjoyed taking care of the yard and did a great job with that through the years. Now there's an aching back to think about, so something's gotta give. While he still does a great many things in the yard, we also pay for someone else to do the tasks that might be deemed backbreaking.
Most recently we've hired an electrician to hang a fan and add some outdoor lights. There's no power in the space currently so it's not simple. As soon as he started talking about drilling through a wall I tuned out. He's done other work for us and I trust him to do the job.We would not attempt electrical work of any kind ourselves.
4. Do you eat lamb? If so do you have a favorite dish that calls for lamb?
I like lamb, but other than the occasional lamb chops it's rare we serve it at home. I will order it in a restaurant if I see lamb chops or rack of lamb on the menu. We ate lamb fairly often when we lived in the UK. It was more readily available at a reasonable price, and it's not easy to find where I live.
5. Do you fit a stereotype in some way? Explain.
I looked up stereotypes of women my age and some of the descriptors I found were- forgetful, weak, passive, stubborn. Also, not tech-savvy and out of touch with trends.
There's a kernel of truth in most stereotypes which is how they came to be called stereotypes, and I'm some of these were more accurate several decades ago. Times have changed. Women now approach aging much differently than they did 50 years ago. Our expectation today is to live longer, be active longer, and contribute to the wider world or at least our corner of it, to whatever degree we're able.
Do any of those descriptors fit me? Well I will admit to being just a little bit stubborn, but that has nothing to do with my age. Just ask my siblings.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
I'm participating in the April A-Z blog challenge this month and today is Day 2. I thought about trying to jam a whole post into my random thought this week, but in the end made today's letter a separate entry. You're welcome. If you're following along you'll find letter B in the post just after the Hodgepodge.
Here I'm sticking with my original April plan, which was to use this space to share some favorite Easter throwback pictures. Here's one for today-
Great pic from 2010- you know one other thing about it besides the statement necklaces and your short hair (it's really cute!) is you can tell the picture was not taken with a camera phone but an actual camera. That's cool about seeing ABS. I would love to go to her event in Texas later this year but it's a pretty far distance for a day event. Thanks for the link up and have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOh Joyce, I love that pic of you and your girls- just beautiful and so so true for 2010 with the statement necklaces! Ha! This was a fun one- interesting about lamb being more affordable and available in the UK!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet throwback picture of you and your daughters!
ReplyDeleteOh I adored those bubble necklaces! Same thing I wasted money on recently. Searching for the elusive cool girl sneaker that also feels great on.
ReplyDeleteThe fundraiser does sound like a fun time and the shoes don't sound like a waste at all if they are being used by someone else.
ReplyDeleteMy dad is great at DIY but always says it's best to leave electricity, gas and water jobs to the experts.
LOL I am stubborn about certain things; I'll dig my heels in then realize there's no reason to. My husband loves it! Ha ha. Just kidding.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying your Easter throwbacks. Fun. Cracking up about being stubborn. My siblings could attest to that in me, too, from the beginning! Hope that doesn't mean I'll get mean and stubborn with dementia. :) Hope the electrical project goes well!!
ReplyDeleteA fun read! Love the throwback photo. I remember those statement necklaces. College girls I knew at the time loved them.
ReplyDeleteIn the "fool and his money" category I was thinking about not a recent expenditure, but an older one. My walking partner had waterproof sneakers and raved about them. I happened to have a $100 gift card from the pricey farm store where she had bought hers, so the $80+ price tag didn't deter me. Tried them on in the store and they felt fine. However, the first time I walked wearing them, my feet were hurting terribly after the first mile. Bunions! Something I never even knew I had until that day.
How fun to get to hear Allie in person! Enjoy!
That is a really nice picture of you with your kids. The fundraiser event sounds like fun! I have a pair of Sketchers walking shoe that is so comfortable. I got the wide size. I walked/hiked 9 miles in one day when I first got them two years ago and my feet never hurt. They are still in good shape. Nice that you donated yours.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great April. That's nice that someone will get a pair of tennis shoes that they need. Sorry they didn't work for you. I think as we have aged it just gets harder to do some things ourselves. It's been so long since I've had lamb I don't even remember what it tastes like. Great answer on stereotypes. That's a lovely photo of you and the girls. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteHi, I am a fan of Allie Beth, I really enjoyed her recent interview with Nicole Shanahan.
ReplyDeleteI had the same style haircut as you.
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Carla
The fundraiser sounds like fun, I love the fashion from the 1920s and the dancing.
ReplyDeleteThat's a shame about the shoes but a blessing to someone else who may need a new pair.
That's a lovely photo of you and your girls.
Thank you as always for the fun questions.
Great pic of you and your girls. I'm sure someone will be very grateful for new shoes.
ReplyDeleteWeak and passive...that does not sound like most of the women my age. Sounds rather sad, don't you think? But, come to think of it, I don't know what stereotype I would fall into! Hmm. You definitely are a great DIYer when it comes to baking. Love all you cake challenges!!
ReplyDeleteI love the throwback Easter picture! I remember statement necklaces. I would love to see ABS, and what a neat thing that your daughters were at the same college. So true about aging changing and all of us wanting to stay active and "up with the times" now. Hope you have a good day!
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