Wednesday Hodgepodge

Welcome to Wednesday Hodgepodge and my answers are below. If you want to join, copy the questions to your post and then link over to Joyce at From This Side of the Pond. I have come to look forward each week to the questions and reading as many of the others' answers as possible.

1. July 24th is Amelia Earhart Day.  Earhart was the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.  What's something you've recently accomplished solo?

Well, gee. I guess it’s been a long time since I accomplished something “solo” that was of any import and made me jump up and down and say, “Whoopee!” ;-)

2.  What's one product you use that never ever fails?

Can it be possible on this earth that there is something that never, ever fails? There is one product I use that has proved successful for me over the years. That would be my Giovanni styling gel and Root 66 paired together for my very fine hair. Good stuff.

3. Have you found your place in the world? Where is it?

I believe so. I’m secure in my relationship with the Lord, what could possibly be a better place? As far as the world goes, I am content and blessed with my family and believe my calling is to being wife, stepmom to the bonus kids and Nonnie to the grandkids, honored to serve them and my church family, and just enjoy the life I have been blessed with and that we have been able to contribute and assist others.

And, as far as my place in the world location-wise, it was 28 years ago that my first husband passed away suddenly and rocked my little place in the world. The plan I had shortly after was to pull up stakes where I was and head back for the safe place of the town I grew up in and be with family. After I began my search to re-locate, I began to feel that the Lord was telling me He had something for me right where I was and that I should stay there. That was one of the best decisions I ever made and so glad I listened to Him.

4.  Worst movie you ever saw?

So many bad movies we have walked out of, but one that stands out is Waterworld.

5. What's the last fun thing you did?

Yesterday we took the kids to the Rainforest Splash Park and had a blast watching them enjoy the water. It was a lot of fun to watch them and also fun for me to be out in the sun and splashing around with them. It was a beautiful day.

6. The month of July is named for Roman Emperor Julius Caesar...ever been to Rome? What's your favorite Italian dish?

We visited Rome in 2002 and saw all the sights, ate gelato, pizza, and other delicious foods. One of the most memorable things about that trip was the train ride from Venice to Rome - we went by Orient Express. What a luxurious train! (And everybody was decent - no murders on the Orient Express that trip!)

Chicken Scallopini!! (lasagna, chicken Parmesan, chicken marsala, (hee-hee - lots of favorites)!

7. What is one piece of advice you'd offer new mom Kate Middleton?

To relax and follow her instincts as a mom so she can enjoy her son.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

Our friends from Florida have been here since the first week of June, and I have grown accustomed to seeing them so often - almost every single day. Now they will be leaving us and I am sad to see them go. This seems to be a pattern in life when I find a friend who is such a kindred spirit.

The news reports are so disturbing and it seems that many things are being stirred up unnecessarily in order to create more discontentment. It was refreshing to watch the news about the new prince and see the parents beaming with pride at each other and their son.