Hodgepodge ~ May 27, 2026

 Good morning!  I am linking up with Joyce today for Hodgepodge this last week of May. 

1. Do you like your name? Are you named after someone (grandparent, etc)? If you have children how did you choose their names? 

I do like my name, but often joke I am the youngest Marilyn still living! However, about 5 years ago when doing a college tour at University of Georgia, our college student tour guide's name was Marilyn.  She told me she was named after her grandmother & I said I have not doubt about that!

I always wanted my name to end with two n's though when I was younger, but now I am content.  My middle name is after my mother and grandmother and my oldest shares that same middle name. Both of my daughters have their parents middle names.

2.  A piece of red velvet cake, a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a slice of blueberry pie? You can only have one...which will you choose? If you could pick any red, white, or blue dessert other than those listed here, what would you choose? 

A scoop of vanilla ice cream, preferably frozen yogurt or if ice cream, can it be Jeni's? 

One of my favorite desserts, which doubles as breakfast too if I am honest, is strawberry pretzel salad.  

3.  What's a job you'd like to try for just one day? 

I am in such awe of air traffic controllers.  Last year, I was able to visit the Air Traffic Control Center in Memphis and was like a kid in a candy store.  I studied aviation in college, so this has has always been an interest. I think it is must be one of the hardest jobs along with being a specialized surgeon.  If I could have a job for just one day with a little less stress, I wish I could be a broadway star to act, sing and dance!

4. Any patriotic decor in your home currently or coming up this summer? 

I have some patriotic decor, but won't put it out this summer.  Don't get me wrong, I am patriotic and very thankful for freedom and those who have fought for it & served our country. However, last year, July 4th was such a sad day for us due to the Texas floods.  I want to be sensitive to this upcoming day.

5. It's the end of May, so let's exercise our brains. Sum up your month with an acrostic using the word MAY. We can do it!!  

M - The annual Mother's Day crawfish boil my sister and brother-in-law host each year is always a fun time with family.

A - Adorning my apartment with decor & Assembling furniture has been a fun part of the month! 

This is the new cabinet/closet for my garage.

TV with lights (that dim with a remote control) over my new fireplace stand

New curtains

Hanging shelves with my new favorite curtains

I assembled these bar stools for my kitchen.

Y - The Youthful Years of Yesterday have gone by oh so fast.  This little one graduates from college this week.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I will post again next week with some photos from graduation hopefully.  I would appreciate prayers for the next several days as the family gathers for this celebration. 

Hope this last week of May is going well for you and thanks for reading!