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Welcome to the first Hodgepodge of 2018.
Joyce asks the questions.
We answer the questions.
1. It's that time of year again...time for Lake Superior University to
present a list of words (or phrases) they'd like to see banished (for
over-use, mis-use, or genera uselessness) in 2018. You can read more
about the decision making process and word meaning here, but this year's top vote getters are-
unpack, dish (as in dish out the latest rumor), pre-owned, onboarding/offboarding, nothingburger, let that sink in, let me ask you this, impactful, Cofefe, drill down, fake news, hot water heater (hot water doesn't need to be heated), and gig economy
Which of these words/phrases would you most like to see banished from everyday speech and why? Is there a word not on the list you'd like to add?
unpack, dish (as in dish out the latest rumor), pre-owned, onboarding/offboarding, nothingburger, let that sink in, let me ask you this, impactful, Cofefe, drill down, fake news, hot water heater (hot water doesn't need to be heated), and gig economy
Which of these words/phrases would you most like to see banished from everyday speech and why? Is there a word not on the list you'd like to add?
I would say dish can go, in the way that it is used here.
For me, profanity can be added. I must live in the area of the USA that the Fword is taught in all households. Maybe it is me, I might just be what some call old fashioned. I honestly think a person should be able to have some control. While I am waiting at the check out at a local store this weekend. "It is F'n cold out." "I could not get my F'n car started." and the worse of it is when I hear a mother in the grocery store yell at her kid, "just pick out a F'n cereal."
I am doing all I can to keep my boys from using. And you will not catch me using it.
Honestly!!! Why?
I am doing all I can to keep my boys from using. And you will not catch me using it.
Honestly!!! Why?
Dare to be different, I say!
2. What's something you need to get rid of in the new year?
I have four closets that I did not get to in 2017.
I also have a garden shed that needs a good cleaning.
3. Where do you feel stuck?
Not enough snow for skiing yet.
Ice and negative temps making outdoor activities non-existent.
Feeling stuck inside the house!
4. January is National Soup Month. When did you last have a bowl of
soup? Was it made from scratch or from a can? Your favorite canned soup?
Your favorite soup to make from scratch on a cold winter's day?
We had one more squash to use from the garden. I made a wonderful squash soup Saturday night. It was a new recipe. It called for cinnamon. Oh, did it taste wonderful.
My all time favorite soup is Chicken Dumpling.
5. Tell us one thing you're looking forward to in 2018.
Our oldest son will graduate from high school and will start college in August 2018. He is very excited about his career path. I am excited for him to spread his wings.
I would be lying if I did not share that I have some other feelings floating around in me about him spreading his wings as well. My husband and I are blessed to have been given our two boys. To watch our first one venture out on his own, well ...
6. Insert your own random thought here.
This photo was taken back in 2013. We participated in a Blue Jean Ski Race.
Dreaming of warmer temperatures so it will snow. Yep, that is true, it has been too cold to snow.
