1. What is your go-to spring outfit? It doesn't feel like spring here yet, temperatures still in the 50s and rainy so it would most likely be a top and cardigan combo. I love this top I got from Amazon, when I find a style I like, I usually buy it in several colors.
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Wednesday Hodgepodge - Volume 544
It's Wednesday, time for the Hodgepodge
1.What do you love about your life right now?3. In this current season would you say you need to spend more time looking inward or that you need to get out of your head? Tell us why.
I'm really not sure how to interpret this. I can't really say that I need to be looking inward but then I don't feel like I need to get out of my head. Pass.
4. Are you following the 'March Madness' madness? (That's US college basketball in case you're out of the loop) What's something that feels like actual madness to you right now?
No, I'm not a sports fan so no March Madness for me. Madness right now? Politics. And the way those who spread all sorts of rubbish about the Princess of Wales are scrambling to retract their statements and express their good wishes. Phonies.
5. How will you celebrate the Easter/Passover holiday this year?
We'll be helping Sophia move into her new apartment. I'm not sure how ready her kitchen will be for any food prep so I think we'll be picking up some lunch from somewhere. We are gathering with our small group for an Easter potluck tonight so that will be our Easter celebration.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
This one gets me every week! I'm sure I've had some random thoughts, but can I think of one right now? How about this one - I saw this headline when I was flipping through the Microsoft Start option that pops up on my new computer when I'm searching for a new webpage - If He Had To Live In A Country That Wasn't The US, Here's Where Rick Steves Would Choose. Turns out that it's Norway. Have you ever been to Norway? Lived there? Longed to live there? We live close to Little Norway, the town of Poulsbo that still retains much of its Norwegian heritage having been settled by a large number of Norwegian and other Scandinavian immigrants because of its similarities to their native countries.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Hello Monday - March 25, 2024
I'm linking up with Holly and Sarah this morning for Hello Monday and a weekend recap.
Friday was a rough day - my allergies were in full force and there were times I felt I couldn't catch my breath in between sneezes! I relaxed with my box of Kleenex and a Downton Abbey marathon and then saw the news about the Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis. That hit me really hard as I lost my Mum and sister to cancer and so many memories came flooding back.
Vic picked up Chick-fil-A for dinner and we had a quiet evening at home.
Off to meet the Lunch Bunch at a local restaurant on Saturday. We went to a local (to me) Italian restaurant, and it was delicious. I can't believe I've lived here for five years and never stopped by. In addition to the restaurant, they have a whole deli area and grocery section (everything you've ever needed for a charcuterie board) as well as drinks to go, ready meals, and GELATO!
Friday, March 22, 2024
Princess of Wales Cancer Statement
Very sorry to read this announcement. I share just a couple of the sentiments posted by commenters on the Facebook post from the What Kate Wore website.
Absolutely disgusting the way Kate has been treated, no one knows what a family is going through. She needed time to recover from her surgery, then after found out she has cancer. They needed time as a family, to speak to the children who are all under 11 years old. So they fully understood what was going on, before the media started reporting it. It’s really sad that Kate has had to make a video, telling the world what’s going on. Instead of coming to terms with her diagnosis, while receiving chemotherapy. Shame on the media, and all those making up wild accusations & conspiracy theories. I wish Kate well on her cancer journey, and send strength. Hopefully now she can continue, this journey & her treatment in peace. Without all this intrusion. Wishing her a full and speedy recovery.
I am furious on her behalf. It is abhorrent that internet and media trolls pushed her to this point with their spiteful, unending conspiracy theories. Do they feel better now they know what she’s been coping with while they’ve been piling on. She is so gracious in the face of all this, but she should have been giving the space she asked for at the beginning. I hope people can now give this beautiful family time to heal and cope in privacy.
Heartbreaking, both about her condition and that, in my opinion, she was forced to go public about her condition. What she says in there about needing to process with the kids and that being her focus is spot on. Wishing you a full recovery, Princess!
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