A Creative Hodgepodge

It's Hodgepodge Wednesday. 

1.I read here four creative activities to try this month. They were-calligraphy, make your own cookbook, dance or learn a new type of dance, and letter writing. Which activity on the list appeals to you most? Will you add it to your August? 

I think calligraphy is pretty, but my hands probably aren't up for it and it would likely be a waste of time at this stage of my life. Dancing would be good if DH would be up to it. Making a cookbook would really bog me down. No thanks ... but give me a cookbook to read or a bunch of recipes and I'm happy. I think writing a letter would be more up my alley and I'm already planning my letter.

2. Bertrand Russell is quoted as saying, 'To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.' Agree or disagree? Explain.

If I understand this statement correctly, I think doing without some of the things you want help you to be happy in the sense that you learn self-control, do not need instant gratification, and learn true contentment in knowing it is not things that make you happy.

3. August 17th is National Thriftshop Day...are you a 'thrifter'? If so, tell us about one of your best or favorite finds.

No, but every now and then I go to the local thrift shop just to see what they have. I like my pretty clock, the prep bowls, and casserole that cost me $1.00.

4. On a scale of 1-10 (with 1= almost none and 10=loads) how would you rate your sense of wanderlust? What kicks your wanderlust into high gear?

My wanderlust used to be right up there at a 9 and loved going new places and seeing new things. Now it is probably down to 4 because travel has become such a hassle, and I am happy that we did our wanderlusting while we were younger and enjoyed the trips.

On the Orient Express from Venice to Rome.

5. Has life felt more like a marathon or sprint so far this month? How so?

Neither. I think it's been more like a nice stroll.

6. What do you need to get a jump on before fall officially arrives?

Deciding what to do about the back yard and whether to replace plants now or wait until spring.

7. What's the last thing you did with friends or family where you lost track of time?

This morning some of our Ladies of Grace gathered together in a friend's home for Eats with Erin! We had such a wonderful time, my phone was tucked away in my purse, no clocks were visible, and it was great!

Too bad that light fixture messed with the pic.

8. Insert your own random thought here.

I am hoping to plan a trip for DH and I to Branson in October for the fall colors. My sister, Roberta and my niece Robyn were there last weekend and had a great time. They said the production of Moses was excellent. I think it will be worth the trip.

Roberta and Robyn on weekend trip to Branson.

"Mom talked me into this zip line thing.

She said it would be fun!"

Are we having fun yet?

I wonder if her bangs are back in place.

Hahahaha!! LOL!

I love these two.