The past two winters we have not had snow. Winter 2025/2026 is starting out with snow, snow and more snow. We hope to get out and ski soon. The above photos are taken a few years ago, when we had snow, snow and more snow.
Now on to the Hodgepodge.
Joyce asks the questions.
We answer the questions.
1. What's one thing on your to-do list that you want to get done, need to get done, or that must get done before the year ends?
My husband does metal design work, he is designing and creating a new coat rack for us. I hope we have it up by this Saturday, because we are having company and we need a place for winter coats, hats and more.
2. December 17th is National Maple Syrup Day...are you a fan? Do you
like maple flavor in other food items such as candy, cookies, donuts,
oatmeal, hot toddies, coffee?
We tap our maple trees and cook-down the sap for syrup. We love maple syrup. Yes, I use it in my baking, in oatmeal, drinks and more. We like to drizzle it on roasted carrots.
3. Time magazine names a person of the year every year. The
tradition started back in 1927 with a 'man of the year' but has since
changed to recognize not only an individual, but also to consider the
impact of a group, movement, or idea that most influenced the year. The
selection is not always someone or something good (think Hitler in 1938
and Stalin twice).
This year they've named The AI Architects as
their 'person of the year'. What say you? Is this a good choice, an
obvious choice, a logical choice? Who do you think should have been named person of the year?
AI is all the talk this year, I do think it is a good choice. I hope that we can have healthy conversations regrading where and how AI is working in our lives.
The one thing I worry about, is what is real? I will look at a photo in hopes it is real and not AI generated. Or a song, or a speech or text written. I hope we as humans use common sense in the use of AI.
My friend Alice had a health scare. She had surgery and has had to work hard to get back to feeling good again. She has been very brave and continues to be brave as she navigates what to do next on her health journey.
She is the person of the year for me... a true fighter who has gone through a lot this year.
4. What's a city, state, or country you've visited that you never care to visit again? Tell us why.
Sadly, the last time we were downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota things did not go that well. We did not feel comfortable and we where happy to get out of the city.
Our son's did venture downtown this summer for a Twin's baseball game, they did think it was better than our last visit.
5. Next Sunday (December 21st) marks the first day of winter (or the
opposite if you're living down under). What's one thing you love about
this new season?
We will get out and go skiing and snowshoeing.
And the days start to get longer.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Comfort and Joy
Enjoy the countdown to Christmas.
♥
Carla
