It won't be long now, spring is here.
It is time for the Hodgepodge.
Joyce asks the questions.
We answer the questions.
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1. Big week in the US of A...do you do your own taxes? What's something you've found 'taxing' lately?
We take our taxes in to be done.
Having patience with our USPS, we are not receiving our mail daily. I think our post office might be short staffed. I have chatted with neighbors who are experiencing the same difficulty.
Rumor has it that stamps are going up to $1.00 at a post office near you, very soon!
2. When it comes to travel are you a last minute packer or a lay it all
out a week in advance type? Do you struggle to pack light? Share a
packing tip that has worked for you.
I am a little of both. I will set aside some clothing items I know I will want to wear on the trip early. It is our Wisconsin weather that keeps me from packing light. We can have all four seasons in a day. I need to pack it all, especially if we are going to be doing a lot of outdoor activities.
I purchased a fantastic bag for all our toiletries. Everything has a home, just as long as we put it back in that same spot. Ha Ha.
3. April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Hmmm...who knew it got its
own month? Do you like a grilled cheese sandwich? What ingredient do you
add to take yours to the next level?
Oh yes, I love grilled cheese. One of my favorite ways to make a grilled cheese the next level is using sourdough bread and a fresh slice of tomato.
4. There's a well known quote that says-
'A ship in the harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for." John A. Shedd
Is constant growth necessary or do you think it's more important to prioritize stability and peace in your life?
Long time readers here at The River will remember my garden mentor and dear friend Marv. Marv was a Korean War Veteran, lost two wives to cancer and dealt with many memories from the war.
He was still driving to Texas each winter up to the young age of 90.
His advice to me during our long visits was... "always be learning Carla. Never stop learning, exploring new places and trying new things."
He begged me to promise I would travel to Newfoundland and Labrador someday, it was his favorite.
The below photo is from 2019, when our military son was home after training.
5. Let's wrap this up with a fun spring this or that-
- daffodils or tulips ... daffodils
- lemonade or iced tea ... ice tea
- gardening or hiking ... gardening
- ladybugs or butterflies ... butterflies
- umbrella or raincoat ... raincoat
- floral patterns or polka dots ... polka dots
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- 6. Insert your own random thought here.
- I have no idea why my #5 is showing up like it is today on the blog. I best say good bye before this entire post vanishes, yes that has happened to me. Ha!
