A Southern Hodgepodge

Hodgepodge Fun!

1. Can you believe we're rolling in to the Labor Day weekend?

No, I cannot! What happened to this year? 

I know that technically summer isn't over until later in September, however, for kids who are back in school, vacations, and water parks, it is bye-bye Summer!

What's a project you'll labor over this fall?

I don't have any projects lined up here at home, but I would like to get serious about clearing out closets and getting rid of unnecessary items in our house, attic and garage.

2. Tell us about the best perks you ever had in a job?

Aside from my insurance and vacations, I enjoyed the comp meals when I worked for Brinker International, but I think my favorite perks were when I worked in the home of the founder/CSO for a ministry in Dallas. My work area in my office was surrounded by Christian books all of which I had free access. Also, being so close with my boss over the years I learned much about ministering and counseling gently to other people ... I still have a long ways to go!

3. August 31st is National South Carolina Day. Have you ever been to SC? Yes. Any desire to go? According to Southern Living, these are the top ten things to do in South Carolina...

Explore Charleston, bike, golf or relax on Hilton Head Island, see the beach and the boardwalk at Myrtle Beach, visit the state museum in the capital city Columbia, observe the wildlife and natural beauty of the Ace Basin, take a walk or hop on a trolley and check out Greenville's charming main street, visit Fort Sumter where the Civil War began, stroll through Pearl Fryar's Topiary Garden in Bishopville leaving time to check out The Button Museum, also in Bishopville, see Morgan Island (also known as Monkey Island)-home to nearly 4000 Rhesus monkeys.

We visited South Carolina a few years ago. One of my favorite places we visited was Middleton Place. It was beautiful, interesting, and a very tranquil place.

Which is most appealing to you today? If you're a SC native, resident, or frequent visitor what would you add to the list?

Nothing could be finer than to return and visit the places on your list which we did not see. Our trip there was much too brief.  

4. Beef, pork, country-style, barbecued, baby back, spare or short...your favorite kind of rib? Barbecued baby back ribs. I don't eat ribs but maybe once a year.

What's a dish you enjoy that really 'sticks to your ribs'?
A bowl of oatmeal loaded with walnuts, raisins, butter and brown sugar!

5. What's one important skill you think every person should have? Listening.
Why? Everybody can talk. Listening carefully makes you a much better communicator when you do speak.

"Don't ever forget that it is best to listen much, speak little, and not become angry."

James 1:19 TLB

6. Insert your own random thought here.

What can anybody say that hasn't been said about Hurricane Harvey? I read carefully the ways to help and I have done what I can. It just isn't enough. Praying for the people of Houston and those who have gone there personally to help. God bless them and protect them.

Heroes

When our son isn't on duty as firefighter, he teaches and trains the ones who do water rescue. He said two task forces were deployed a week ago from Dallas and that one team pulled over 800 people out yesterday alone. 

Here they are training.