Sweet and Colorful Hodgepodge

 

I wasn't able to join in the Hodgepodge last week, but here we are in a new week!

1. The Hodgepodge lands on Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent. Do you mark this season in some way? Will you be giving something up or adding something to your life in this Lenten season? You might remember that I work in a church? We have "drive through" ashes from 6:30 - 8:00 a.m. They drive up, ashes are imposed, a prayer is said . . .and off they go. We also have a full worship service at 6:00 p.m. and it is a very meaningful service. I don't know if I will give up something or take on something this year. I'm still praying about it.

2. Pancakes...are you a fan? Syrup or no syrup? Plain, blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas, or some other add in? Are pancakes on your menu this week? Pancakes are on our Tuesday night Young Adult menu -- Fat Tuesday! We will have pancakes, bacon, and sausage squares. Yes - I enjoy sugar free syrup, but will have regular for the young adults. I like pancakes plain (I usually make our personal ones with Kodiak so it ups the protein) or with blueberries or chocolate chips. Yum!

3. Tell us about a time recently when you felt 'spread too thin'. Today? Everyday? This semester is really stretching me. Enough said.

4. What's your favorite jewel or gemstone? In terms of your wardrobe would we find more gem tones, pastels, black and white, or primary colors? I love pearls. Do they count? I also love diamonds! Many years ago I had a really pretty sapphire ring that I loved. Regarding clothing, I like bright blue, green, orange, red, bright pink, actually lots of shades of pink. I used to wear mostly black, red, and white. As I've aged, I've become more colorful!

5. What responsibility do you think is hardest about being in charge? This is too funny that you ask this question. We've had to take a million assessments in the Human Behavior in Organizations class. Some of the assessments have been about leadership roles. One of the things I don't like about being in charge . . . I hate hard talks - like when you need to tell someone they need to do a better job, etc. Also, when you are in charge . . .the buck stops with you!

6. Insert your own random thought here. We are having more spring like weather here today. The high was 70 on Monday. On Thursday, the high will be 78!! What is the weather forecast where you live?