Hodgepodge ~ April 9, 2025

 Good morning!  I'm joing in with Joyce on this week's hodgepodge edition.

1. What's a lesson you've learned from a mistake? 

A few things come to mind that I have learned......

I don't have to say everything I think.

I don't have to entertain everything said to me with a response, especially if I know it is unture and hurtful.

A man and woman shoudn't work exclusively by themselves.

My worth is not based on what anyone else says/does.

2. Do you salt food while you're cooking or let diners add their own?  What's a food you think must be salted? Do you like pepper? 

I am about 50/50 as to when I salt food as a I cook.  Of course, I would have to cook to add salt, ha, ha!  I actually did cook some egg bites last Sunday and cooked pork chops on Monday and I didn't salt either.  However, I added Everything But the Bagel to the pork chops, so I do like seasonings.  I don't have a food that I think must be salted.  I do like pepper and use it on baked potatoes.

3. What was the last gathering you attended and what did you do there? 

The last few gatherings I went to were church on Sunday, community group Sunday night and I went to an elementary school production of Finding Nemo Jr. Monday night.  I was basically a sitting participant at church and helped with cleaning up/tear down afterwards since we don't have a permanent building.  I brought roasted veggies to my community group and just enjoyed the play Monday night.  

4. Your favorite shade of purple? What's your favorite purple flower? 

As a child, my favorite purple was Donny Osmond purple.  Any young Osmond fan knew purple was his favorite color! These days, I think lavendar is such a pretty color, although I don't wear that color.  When I think of a purple flower, I think of a pretty Iris flower.

This is my sister and I from probably 7 or 8 years ago when we saw Donny & Marie in our area.  We had been to Las Vegas the year before and met them at their residency show, so we wore our t-shirts to this concert.  They are really good entertainers.

5. Share a favorite spring travel memory. 

Two trips come to mind....

First, my youngest daughter and I went to Pawhuska, Oklahoma in 2019 (I think) to visit Pioneer Woman's lodge and mercantile/restaurant. We had so much fun, but it was sure full of the Oklahoma winds!

While living in Bogota, Colombia, we took a family vacation one Spring Break to Cartagena.  This was such a great trip.  It is a beautiful city and felt good to be able to travel on our own within the country. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

About a month ago, my oldest daughter shared this song with me and I love it.  It has meant so much to me:

"Don't Lose Hope" by Cochren & Co.

I wish that I could change the weather

Just to see your smiling face

You know I'm with you come whatever

We're gonna see the brighter days

Don't lose hope when the world is against you

Every high, every low, I am for you

Don't let go when you're at the end of your rope

I'll hold you, darlin', don't lose hope

I'll stay here with you 'til the morning breaks

Until the light moves past the dark

I'm gonna see you through this heartache

You're stronger than you think you are

We can make it out alive

Oh, you know that I believe it,

Even after the darkest night

Oh, the sun will shine and you'll feel it

Oh, don't lose hope, no, don't lose hope

Don't lose hope when the world is against you

Every high and every low, I am for you

Don't let go when you're at the end of your rope

I'll hold you, darlin', don't lose hope

Have a happy mid-week Wednesday!