Hodgepodge

Welcome back to the Wednesday Hodgepodge! Be sure to add your link to the bottom of Joyce's post and then go visit the neighbors. After all, that's part of the fun! 

1. Noah Webster was born this week back in 1758....besides the online version, do you own a dictionary?  Do you ever use the hardback copy or is your hunt for a definition strictly online these days? I do own a dictionary and I do sometimes still use it!
2.  Should public schools ban Halloween celebrations?  What about other holiday celebrations currently under fire?  I don't think so - it's just a fun holiday for the kids. I think people try to read too much into things sometimes.
3.  What's your favorite 'dog' movie?  The Shaggy Dog - the old one.

4.  When were you last somewhere you'd describe as 'too quiet'? It is too quiet at my parents house. Still does not seem right for my dad to be gone.

5.  Are you a neat cook or a messy cook?  In other words do you clean as you go or make a big mess and then deal with it later?  It depends on what I'm cooking. I make a terrible mess when frying green tomatoes or zucchini (but they're worth it). Normally I try to clean as I go.
6.  Did you hear about Felix Baumgartner, the skydiver who broke the sound barrier via parachute?  Was your first thought  COOL! or was your first thought CRAZY!  Are you adventurous? I have to go with CRAZY.
7.  What's not a word but should be? thingamabob
8.  Insert your own random thought here.I need to lose some weight but I just can't seem to get motivated. I'm not obese by any means but my wardrobe would probably double if I could just take off 15 pounds. Things are a tad "snug" right now and I'm all about comfort you know. I know I can lose if I try, have done it before - Does someone want to give me a "motivational" speech to get me going?

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's porch for the weekly chat.
  Questions

1. Who do you look like in your family? I have always been told that I look like my aunt Naomi. I truly hope I do.
2. Would you rather read a novel, a poem, a magazine, or a how-to book? A novel
3. Is there anything in your future that seems challenging, daunting, or "larger than life"? The trip to England.
4. Do you have any big projects for this season? (DIY/household/craft or sewing/home business/ whatever you consider a project) I have lots of projects! More house remodeling (tearing out a wall in the kitchen and getting new countertops!
5. Please finish this: It made me so happy to find out that daughter is expecting.

Coffee Chat

Time for the Coffee Chat! If you'd like to join, head over to Leslie's at Time out for Mom.

  The topic is:

Fashion

As far as fashion goes, I am definitely NOT the one to ask. I go for comfort whenever possible. If I could live in a pair of pajama pants, I would. Sadly, I can't. I have to dress for work. So here are my ideas:

I love boots - tall boots with long skirts and most days, that is what you'll find me in. Today, however, I happen to be wearing a knee length skirt with a taylored blouse. But the boots are still there.

When I have to do conferences and have to look "professional" I usually go with dress slacks and a jacket. You can't go wrong there. 

Whatever Leslie wears at her conference, I'm sure she'll do fine. Bring back lots of ideas for us!

Monday Quiz About Me

Based on the original Meet Me on Monday hosted by Java at Never Growing Old, Heather over at Acting Balanced  posts 5 questions on Sunday evening along with a linky for you to link up your post answers! Since Java is back , Heather has changed the name of her hop to "Monday Quiz About Me."

This weeks Questions:

1. What is the most interesting fact you have learned recently? Well, lets see. In my Computer Forensics class I'm learning how to go in and find things that have been deleted. I've also learned how to format a drive in order to be able to "hide" things and I find it fascinating.

2. The alarm goes off on Monday morning.  What is your first thought? Here we go again.

3. What is the most memorable movie line of all time? "Frankly, my dear........."

4. Describe a situation that always seems to try your patience. I hate it when people want to discuss politics and gripe about the way things are - and then you find out that they don't even bother to vote!

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And don't forget to add a 5th Question on your own blog so we can answer as we hop around!
About the "Twitter" thing. I do have an account but I RARELY use it. What is the big deal? Please, someone explain.

October - and Still Making Jam

Just made two more batches of Hot Pepper Jelly - and there are still more peppers out there, although they are pretty small. Not sure if they will make or not. Last year I was canning tomatoes in October - the seasons must truly be changing.

Then I made some zucchini bread and I must say it is AWESOME - with butter, not hot pepper jelly of course.