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1. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your summer so far? Why?
Well, summer break is only one week away from being over, so regardless of what I rate it, there's not much chance of changing it. Thankfully, it has been an ok summer. Super fast and quite odd, with all the summer work the teenagers had to do. We managed to have some fun and get some much needed work done around the property. Unfortunately, we've only been to the pool once. That is a big fail. I'll give the summer a 6.
2. July 26th is National Aunts and Uncles Day. Did you have many aunts and uncles growing up? Were you especially close to any one or maybe all of them? Are you an aunt? Share a favorite memory relating to one of your own aunts or uncles or relating to a niece or nephew who calls you Aunt.
We lived in the town where my dad, my grandma, and my great-grandma were all born and raised. My dad's siblings all moved away, but we saw them pretty frequently when they came back to visit Grandma. While I always enjoyed my aunts and uncles, I was actually closest to my great-aunt, Donna. (I even wrote a post about her a few days before she passed away.)
I have lots of nieces and nephews. My goal is to be the favorite aunt they have. While visiting them anytime is a treat, I especially love it when they come stay with us for a few (or more!) days.
3. What's your favorite food dipped in chocolate? What's your favorite food dipped in cheese?
Can't say that I'm a fan of anything dipped in chocolate. I used to eat peanut M&Ms every day, but I don't know if that counts. I do like ice cream with chocolate sauce on it. As for things dipped in cheese, tortilla chips. The cheese can be in a nacho form, with spinach and artichokes, or any other cheese dip form, as long as I can dip a tortilla chip in it.
4. When were you last astonished by something? Explain.
I don't know how, but I'm still astonished every time I read comments on FB. The level of hatred and lack of empathy and actual thorough thought is mind-boggling.
That, or, if I actually get this done, I'll have posted two days in a row. Pretty astonishing after the dry spell I've been in.
5. Surf board, paddle board, ironing board, Pinterest board, score board, clip board, bulletin board...which board have you most recently encountered?
Each night, Sunday through Thursday, I iron Bryan's clothes for the next day, so I'm gonna have to go with ironing board. I would like to try paddle boarding someday, though.
6. What's your favorite story from scripture? Why that story?
I think I'm going to have to go with the story of Martha and Mary. While serving people is good and noble and expected, it is also necessary to stop the busyness to enjoy and appreciate the people in our lives, including some time with Jesus.
7. If you were to travel from the east coast to the west coast in your own country, which five cities would you most want to see?
This is a tough one. While I love to travel, and I do have an appreciation for cities, I much prefer small towns and off-the-beaten track traveling. (Long-time readers know that, thanks to posts like this one.) Now that I think about it, I've gone to most of the cities this side of the Mississippi and many on the Mississippi and a few out west. The only east coast city I haven't seen and would like to someday is Boston. From there, I'd go west, hitting...maybe...Denver...a city in Texas, maybe Dallas or Austin...San Francisco...LA.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
Based on this morning's debacle, this family needs to get it's collective butt off the proverbial couch and get in gear. At 9:51 this morning I was talking with Bryan about a get-together to which we were invited and happened to look at today's box on the calendar. Lo and behold, something was written in it! Phoenix was scheduled to get his senior yearbook photo taken at 10:15 at a location 20 minutes from our house. The boy had just woken up and was two bites into a bowl of cereal.
We have enjoyed that "nowhere to be" attitude of summer, but that lackadaisical state of mind is, sadly, coming to an end.
Good news, though. He was only 10 minutes late to his appointment and the person ahead of him was just finishing. No one was put out by his tardiness.
Any of the questions or answers jump out at you? You're welcome to join in the linkup if you're so inclined. Just head over to Joyce's blog.
Have a lovely day!
I like the small towns and cities too. The huge sprawling cities I'll pass on. People are in a hurry, they are rude, and the traffic is horrible. I'll take country living every time.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you made the appointment this morning. I hate it when I forget or almost forget to do something that needs doing.
Have a fabulous day. ☺
Oh my goodness, that was a close call! Glad your son made his appointment!
ReplyDeleteI agree, people on Facebook can be awful.
Enjoy your week!
Nice to "meet" you at the Hodgepodge today. I like the story of Mary and Martha too, especially because I need the reminder. I tend to be a Martha.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting! I agree, tortilla chips just cry out for some kind of cheese dip. You have a beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteWHAAAAT? No chocolate???? (I secretly wish I didn't like it, but it is what it is!) :)
ReplyDeleteHere's the way I iron: I put the clothes back in the dryer! My ironing board gets such little use, that we've changed the name to "lamination station"! :)
Hello, girl! just popping in to see how the kids are growing and what I've missed. Still looks like life is busy and blessed. I, too, loved the Olympics, and I have to say bananas dipped in chocolate are about the only thing I like dipped in chocolate. Just give me the chocolate, it doesn't have to cover anything, except itself. Are you sharing any thoughts on the election? You're wise and sane, so probably not, as people are so nutso about it, but I just wondered. I'm playing with writing a post on it, but then I think, am I nuts!?!? Come visit me at the new site: http://adventuresintheballpark.com/
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