Thankful Thursday and Lifelong Learning - 10 on the 10th.

You can link up here or here for Thankful Thursday

I am so thankful this week for a new Bible Study I've started.  It is for our Fall bible study at church starting in september.  I got the book early and have started some lessons and I believe it is going to be so good.  It's priscilla shirer's "Elijah".  

I am thankful to have lived another year.  My birthday was last week.

I've enjoyed the last 2 nights working a jigsaw puzzle.  It's been awhile since I've done one.  And I'm thankful for a sister who has lots of puzzles and is willing to loan them out.

****************************************************************************

10 ON THE 10TH 08.2021: LIFELONG LEARNING

I'm late on this meme, but enjoyed reading other's answers and decided to join in too.  So mine is actually 10 on the 12th.  lol  Go here if you'd like to read others posts or link up with your own.

  

1.    How old were you when you started school? Did you attend pre-kinder and/or kinder or go straight into first grade?  I was 5 years old when I started Kindergarten.

2.    Were you a good student? What was your favorite subject?  Yes, I was a pretty good student, but probably a little lazy.  If’ I’d worked and studied a little harder, I believe I could have been a straight A student.  My favorite subjects were math (until we moved and I had to change schools as a Freshman and Algebra kicked my butt because the new school had a different book and they were way ahead of us.) and I liked Reading.

3.    As a child, did you take music lessons? Or play a sport? Do you still play an instrument now?  I took piano lessons from 2^nd grade and until I graduated.  I did not play an organized sport.  Yes, I still play piano.

4.    Did you attend any kind of training or classes beyond high school? If so, what did you study?  Did you wind up working in a profession or job for which those classes or training prepared you?  I did not go to college, but I have taken many classes and training connected with my work over the 45 years I’ve been here.

5.    Have you taken any personal growth or adult education classes for fun? During the year that was Covid, did you home school, learn a new app to work from home, teach yourself to do something you might have paid someone else to do for you?  No, I haven’t taken personal growth or adult education classes.  I’ve used YouTube to learn stuff though.  Like new stitches for my crocheting and I learned to use a knitting machine from YouTube videos.  

6.    What would you like to learn how to do that you don’t know how to do already?  I would like to learn to play the ukulele.  

7.    Name something that you learned easily. Then name something that was a struggle for you to learn to do. Crochet was fairly easy to learn, but Algebra was really hard.  I passed but I can’t say I know it.

8.    What’s the last thing you remember learning? What kind of learner are you: visual, auditory, hands-on/kinesthetic, verbal, logical/mathematical? How to use the knitting machine and I’m a visual learner.  

9.    Hard to teach an old dog new tricks, school of hard knocks, pass with flying colors, learn by heart, burn the midnight oil, pull an all-nighter, play hooky – which of these expression best fits your life lately? Why?  Hard to teach an old dog new tricks.  But I’ve learned I can learn, it just takes a little more time sometimes.

10. What is something you’ve learned from past mistakes?  Don’t jump to conclusions until you’ve heard the whole story.

    11. Bonus: Share your favorite learning/education quote.   “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”  ― Mahatma Gandhi 

This or That

 

This or That

A little old school blogging fun today.  I copied this from Seaside Simplicity's post on Thursday and am answering them here.

1. Morning or Night - I used to be a night person as I worked 2nd shift for many years.  But for the last 15 years or so I've been on Dayshift and I am definitely more of a morning person.  

2. Coffee or Tea - Neither.  I'll take a Diet Coke.

3. Text or Call - I prefer calling most of the time.  I'm not very good at texting.

4. Small town or Big city - Small town

5. Beer or Wine - Neither.  Again, I'll take a Diet Coke.

6. Messy or Tidy - Very tidy in my office at work, but messy in the privacy of my home.  Hoping that will change when I retire and have more time at home.

7. Introvert or Extrovert - I'm somewhere in between.  

8. Cats or Dogs - Dogs

9. English or Math - English

10. Sweet or Savory - Sweet, then savory and then sweet and then savory.  lol

11. Beach or Mountains - Beach 

12. Predictability or Excitement - Predictability, I think.  Although, I like excitement sometimes too.

13. Time machine or Magic wand - Magic wand, so I can take care of the messy at home.

Thanks for visiting and I hope you have a great weekend!

Cathy

Monday Madness

I read some friends' posts and this looked like fun.  Thought I'd join in today.

Monday Madness: "The Finish This Sentence"Questions

 1. My uncle once... asked me if I had the pock-in-chicks.  I thought that was so funny and I guess I still do.  lol

 2. Never in my life have I...drank any alcohol except 2 sips of champagne and I thought it was terrible!

3. When I was five my parents ...I can barely remember last year, let alone when I was 5!!

 4. High school was...was okay.  I made decent grades, but I didn't really like school that well.

 5. I will never forget to... eat.  For the life of me I cannot understand when someone says they forgot to eat.  lol 

 6. Once I met 7...Cannot think of anything right now.

7. There’s this boy I know...and I married him and we have 2 daughters and one of them gave us another little boy that we both love dearly.

8. Once, at a bar, I...was with a group of girls and I was the only one of legal age to be there and I was the only one that wasn't drinking.

9. By noon, I’m ... halfway through my work day (thank goodness)!

10. Last night I ... relaxed at home after church and watched some TV with hubby and played on my iPad when I should have been knitting.  Trying to get some hats made to donate.

Wednesday Hodgepodge

It's Wednesday and time for the Hodgepodge.  Click the button above if you'd like to join in with us.  Thanks Joyce for another week of great questions.

1. What would you say is your biggest day to day challenge?
Making myself take the time to walk each day and take care of myself.

2. May 16th is National Biographers Day. What's a biography you really enjoyed reading? Is this a genre you read regularly?
I've been reading biographies since I was a kid.  When mom took us to the library, I almost always got biographies on historical characters that were written for kids.  Loved them then and still do.  I'm not sure I could pick a favorite though.  Right now, I'm on a waiting list at my library for one on Dolly Parton.  I read one on Laura Bush that I really liked and I read one that George W. Bush wrote that I really liked.  

3. How important is keeping a clean house? 
I think it's important to an extent, but I'm not always that good at it.  I remember hearing that when I die, I'll never wish I dusted more, but will wish I spent more time with the ones I love. Do you need to de-clutter your life? I am in the process of de-cluttering even now.  I've got bags of stuff to give away.  I'm getting there, but it's a process and then I'll probably have to start over when I'm done.  lol

4. You're the 8th dwarf. What's your name?
Fluffy (because I'm not fat, I'm fluffy).


5. What's surprised you the most about your life or life in general?
Life is going so fast.  I can't believe I'm 60 and that things can change so very fast.  One day all is good and the next, life is falling apart.  (we're good now, but the past couple of years, so much happened and changed so drastically so fast).

6. Insert your own random thought here.
Here's the weekly photo.

Thanks for visiting and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Cathy

Currently...

May 15, 2018

Currently I am...writing this post

Reading: Book 6 in the Mitford Series by Jan Karon.  It's called "A Common Life, The Wedding Story."

Listening to: Annie F. Downs That Sounds Fun Podcast

Loving: My husband

Thinking: I need to finish this quickly and get busy again.

Feeling: Thankful

Celebrating: We got our flower baskets and new flag and old chimes hung on the front porch.  Love it.

Grateful for: the vacation to the Smokies we had a couple weeks ago. It was so wonderful.

Weather: Sunny and 85. It's beautiful although maybe a little warmer than I really like.

Enjoying: Early morning 1 mile walks with my dog the last 3 days.

A quote I want to share: 

Thanks for visiting me and have a great day!!

Cathy

Currently....

March 23...

Currently I am...writing this post

Reading: Book 3 in the Mitford Series by Jan Karon (I know from my posts it seems I've been reading this forever.  I'm just not finding a lot of time to read right now)

Listening to: Mary Poppins Comes Back by P.L. Travers

Loving: My husband

Thinking: I need to finish this quickly and get busy again.
Feeling: Blessed beyond measure

Celebrating: We're getting to take a day trip next weekend to see our daughter and grandson!

Grateful for: Discerning the Voice of God Bible Study we are currently doing

Weather: Sunny and 38 degrees.  Looking forward to a walk after work with the puppy.  Might even do the full mile.
Enjoying: Every day of life.

A quote I want to share: 

I stole this post from My Cup Is Full.  Why not go visit her and read her post too.

Thanks for visiting me and have a great day!!

Cathy

Currently...

I've seen this on other blogs and decided to do it myself today.  If you click on the word Currently below it will take you to the person I copied it from today.
Currently ...

Reading ... I'm reading "Mitford Series by Jan Karon which is about Father Tim and the people of his town in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  I'm reading the book of Joshua in the Bible and I'm finishing up listening to an audio book called "Once Upon a Dream" and getting ready to start listening to "A Wrinkle in Time".

Playing ... Words with Friends.

Watching ... Death in Paradise and Babylon 5 (these are out current binging shows, and we're also watching our current favorites, NCIS (all of them), Bull, Scorpion and McGyver.  

Cooking ... Probably hotdogs tonight as we have church.

Calling ... No one right now.

Crafting ... working on crocheting a scarf.  Haven't decided if I'm going to make it a regular scarf or an eternity scarf.

Loving ... that our Women's Bible Study starts up again next week.

Disliking ... knowing we need to get our tax papers together.

Celebrating ... all was well on my annual mammogram yesterday.

Feeling ... joy because of Jesus.

Listening ... to the books I listed above.

Wanting ... to remember to enjoy each and every day of my life and to be thankful always.

Thanks for visiting my blog and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Cathy

The Simple Woman's Daybook February Edition

For Today: Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Click this button to go to the Simple Woman's Daybook blog, if you'd like to join in.

Looking out my window:  it's a rather grey day outside, but it's 57 degrees out,  I love it!

I am thinking:  I am enjoying my lunch of grilled chicken and cauliflower with cheese

I am thankful:  for christian co-workers to talk with.  So nice to share with fellow christians.  I love the other co-workers too.

One of my favorite things:  the sky.  I love looking at the sky, whether day or night and trying to take pictures of it too.  To me it's like God's easel and I love the paintings He makes.  Below are some sky photos I have taken in the past.

I am creating:  I'm crocheting a black scarf for my hubby.  Although, to be honest, it's been a couple of weeks since I've worked on it.  Must get back to it tonight.

I am wearing:  dark blue pants and a lighter blue sweater with hood.

I am reading:  Actually, I'm waiting on my library to get the next book to read. I'm waiting on "The Magnolia Story" by Chip and Joanna Gaines (I keep hearing good things about this) and also "The Calling" by Rachelle Dekker.  This is the 3rd in a series and I enjoyed the other two.

I am hoping:  we get to go to Pigeon Forge next month (reservations are made).

I am learning:  more about the love Jesus has for me. Can't figure out why, but I'm glad He does.

In my kitchen:  had a delicious dinner last night.  A sweet lady in our church made us some soup beans and cornbread and brought it to us Sunday.  We ate it last night and it was absolutely delicious.  Thank you Veronica!

Shared Quote: 

I am learning to live this.  I've tried to do the Holy Spirit's job before and believe me it doesn't work.

A moment from my day:

a recent picture of me and my puppy.
 
Closing Notes:  This has been fun and I hope to participate more.  Thank you Peggy.  Again, click the button at the top to go to her website and learn how to play along.

Cathy

One Word 2013 Review and New Word for 2014

 

My One Word for 2013 was "Thanks". I didn't continue throughout the whole year listing my thanks on my blog the way I did in the beginning. But I still tried to think about being thankful throughout the year. There were some hard things that my family has gone through and for that matter still going through in 2013, but God has been there through it all. I'm so thankful that even through really bad physical issues, God has been there and everyone is still alive (and there was some doubt about that for awhile) and are actually getting better. I praise God for that. I've also tried to intentionally look for God moments throughout the year to be thankful for. There have been many.

One hard thing was unexpectedly losing our sweet Lily in October. That was a really hard thing, but I'm very thankful for the almost 12 years that we had with her and all the joy she gave us. But after that loss, God has blessed us with a new little puppy, Lucy. And although, she has only been with us about 2 weeks, she is bringing joy already.

While I have picked a new word for 2014, I hope to remember to keep on looking for all the God moments in my life, so I keep on remembering to thank God everyday.

For 2014, I have chosen a new word. It is "relationship". That may seem like a strange word, but let me tell you why I've chosen it. I was reading my devotions Saturday morning by Joyce Meyers called "Promises for Your Everyday Life".  On that particular day the title was "Give Relationship...Not Religion".  It was talking about the fact that Christ wants relationship with us not religion.  Religion is rules and restrictions, but relationship is coming to really know Him and love Him.  I have a tendency to lean toward rules (it's kinda how I was raised) and I don't want that any more.  My desire is to grow into a deeper love relationship with Jesus and really come to know Him better in 2014 and for the rest of my life. 

The scripture I have chosen is Ephesians 1:17  (NIV).  This is my prayer for me in 2014.

"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know Him better."

Monday Quiz About Me.

Here are FOUR QUESTIONS that everyone can answer and then you have the option to add a fifth question of your own for those who are visiting your blog to answer in the comment section, along with commenting on the four standard questions you answered!

 

 

1. December 5th is Bathtub Party Day - how will you celebrate? 

Never heard of it.  I'm not much of a bath type person...I much prefer a shower.

2. Apparently it's also the week to get your letters to Santa done and mailed - will you be writing to Santa and will you be on the naughty or nice list this year?

Nope, no letter to Santa for me...and probably you can find my name on both lists. lol

3. Do you think that people have unlimited potential?

Yes, I do.  Especially if you belong to Christ because the Bible says, ^" I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Phil. 4:13.

4. How many holiday parties/events will you be attending this month?

Right now, I know of 3.  We'll see how it goes from here.  Looking forward to them all.

 

 

Monday Quiz About Me

Click the button above to join in with "Acting Balanced" and the "Monday Quiz About Me."

1. September is National Library Card month - when was the last time you checked a book out of the library?
It's been awhile since I've checked out a regular book from the library.  However, I check-out audio books online from the library all the time.  I currently have 2 right now.  I listen to them at work while doing paperwork.  It really helps pass the time.

2. What are you most looking forward to about autumn?
Cooler temperatures and beautiful fall colors.

3. Has the word Christmas entered your vocabulary yet?
 Actually, my husband mentioned Christmas in his morning sermon yesterday and how it was almost upon us again.

4. Do you care that Football season is starting? Who is your team?
No, I don't care because I have never understood the game of football at all.  I guess if I was going to care, the Cincinnati Bengals would be my team since we live close to Cincinnati.

Here's my question for you:  Which do you prefer and why...a minivan or a SUV?  
We are debating which one to get but leaning towards a minivan. 

Monday Quiz About Me.

Click the button above to join in.

1. Apparently today is International Homeless Animal Day. Have you ever adopted an animal friend for your household?
Yes, we have adopted 2 dogs from the shelter.  The one we have now came from a shelter and we love her.
 

Here's a picture from several years ago.  We don't even have the swing set any more.

2. How do you adjust to changes in your daily routine?
One step at a time.
 
3. Which social media platform do you like best? Which one do you like least?
I probably like blogging and FB the best.  I also like Twitter, but of the 3 it would be my least favorite.

4. How do you decide, 'what's for dinner?'
We just try to figure out what we are in the mood for.  

Now, my question for you...
Do you watch Duck Dynasty and if yes, what do you like about it?    I've tried watching several different shows and I just can't figure out the draw to this show.  It just seems so silly.

Monday Quiz About Me

How to play:  Here are FOUR QUESTIONS that everyone can answer and then you have the option to add a fifth question of your own. Click the button above (after reading my answers) to join in at "Acting Balanced" to play along.


1. What is your favorite 'G Rated' activity that you like to share with your SO or BFF?
Just spending time being together is enough, but for a favorite activity it's probably exploring new places or trying new restaurants.
 
2. Do you buy summer clothes at the end of season clearance sales?
Sometimes, but not usually a lot.  Maybe one or two things.

3. August 13th is national left-handers day. How many left handed people do you know?
 I really have no idea.  I know one of my best friends is left handed and she is very talented craft-wise.  I'd love to steal some of her talent.

4. When you go swimming do you: a) jump into the pool; b) gently move into the pool; or c) dive in?
Depends on my mood at the time.  When I was younger, I would dive in, because I loved diving. Now I start in slowly, but then usually jump the rest of the way in to get the shock of the cold over with.

My 5th Question for you to answer in the comments:  What are you reading right now?
I just started the Harry Potter series.  I've never read them before.  I have seen a few of the first movies.  Someone else was talking about them on their blog and made me want to try reading them.  I just completed #1 and am getting ready to start #2.

Porch Chattin'

If you want to participate in "Chat's on the Farmhouse Porch, please click the button above.

1. Have you ever baked bread from scratch?
Only if you count in my bread-maker.  Never where I had to do the kneading and all that.

2. If we decided to have lunch on the porch, and you so kindly volunteered to fix it (thank you). What would you serve?
If it were lunch on the porch (meaning outside)

3. Show us, or tell us about your key chain ( the thing you have on your car or house keys).
It's got a red stretchy band on it so I can put it on my wrist if need be.  Car key & fob, work office and my parents' house key and then different store swipe cards.  That's it...nothing special.

4. Have you ever tried a challenging or dangerous sport? No. I don't mean rush hour traffic, but I understand the confusion. :)
I've really never played organized sports.  However, I have ice-skated and roller-skated, played volleyball, etc. 

5. Have you ever written poetry? If not, have you ever had anyone write a poem for you? If you aren't happy with this question, we'll even accept a "Roses are red..." poem.
Nope...however hubby and I make up little verses to songs from time to time.  We used to do that for our kids to teach them things too.  We used the marching cadence to teach the girls their names, phone numbers and addresses when they started school.

Porch Chattin'

Click the button above to join in with "Everyday Ruralty for some Chats on the Farmhouse Porch. It really is a lot of fun. But don't forget to read mine first and comment, if you'd like.

1.  Are you looking forward to fall?
Yes, I am because my vacation is in November!  :)

2.  What are the three best colors for you to wear, and the three worst?
Best - red, pink, purple - i get the most compliments when wearing pink or purple.
Worst- yellow, yellow, yellow - my skin and hair are definitely not good with yellow. 

3.  What is your favorite kind of juice? If you are not into juice, you can tell us your favorite flavor of soda, tea, coffee, Tang, mud, etc.
About 30 years ago on the 2nd cruise I went on they had Apricot Nectar and it was the best tasting juice ever....I drank it every morning and if they had it at other meals, I drank it then too.  I've never had it since, but it was wonderful.
I also love that little cup of orange juice they give you at the Florida Welcome Center on I-75 south.  Probably mostly because that means I've finally made if to Florida!

4.  Have you ever been in the hospital (at least an overnight)? You don't need to share the ailment, but tell us what the longest time is.
I've been in the hospital overnight 1 time and I think it was for about 4 nights.  You'd have to ask hubby for sure as I was pretty out of it in the beginning days.
 
5.  Do jingles, songs from ads, and TV or movie themes stick in your head? Do you find yourself singing them? (This question means that I'm trying to find out if I'm the only crazy person who sings quirky stuff!)
Nope, you are not the only one.  They stick in my head too.  I think my favorite has always been the Oscar Mayer Bologna and Weiner songs.

 



Now, I bet they are stuck in your head for the day!! 

Thanks for visiting today!

Monday Quiz About Me

Click the button above to play along.

1. Wednesday, July 24th is Drive Thru day - do you have any drive thrus that you have a hard time passing?
No, not really.

2. Other than signing your name, when was the last time you physically wrote something?
I just wrote a check this morning.

3. What was the first movie you saw in a movie theater? the latest one?
I don't remember what the first movie was, but I do remember at a very early age seeing some Disney movies at our local Town Hall Theater (which is no longer there, by the way).  I remember seeing "Lady and the Tramp."  The latest one is "Red 2"...Just watched it Saturday.

4. Have you ever visited Disney?
Several times.  If you're interested you can take a look at my April posts.  They are all pictures from some of the many trips we have taken to Disney World.

One of our most favorite signs when heading to Disney World.

#5 is a question we add ourselves for you to answer in the comments.
5.   Are you planning a vacation, if so, where to?

Porch Chattin'

If you'd like to join in with the Chats on the Farmhouse Porch, click the button above.


Have you cooked any interesting dishes lately?
No, not really.  Probably my favorite dish right now is cold pasta salad.
 
What question would you like to ask Wendell?
Do you know Mr. Ed?
 
Have you had any thoughts of Christmas yet?
Nope!
 
Do you make jams and jellies?
Nope!  But I did freeze some peaches.
 
Do you have any board games that you enjoy?
Scrabble has always been a favorite.

Porch Chattin'

It's time to come to the Front Porch for some Chatting. Click the button above to join in.

Bacon or sausage? If vegetarian, what do you have for breakfast?
Both please...but if I have to choose just one, then sausage.

Do you take time to "smell the roses"?
Probably not as much as I should.

What's your favorite stone fruit? (Peaches,nectarines,plums, apricots, and cherries are i n the stone fruit family.)
All of them please...but again if I have to choose just one, then plums.
 
What is the thing people notice most about your personality? ( quiet- outgoing- polite-funny-etc.)
I'm a little shy when walking into a room full of people...but if just one person will start a conversation with me, then I can have and be a lot of fun.  At least, that's what I think.  Not really sure what other people think.
 
Is there a hobby that you have wanted to do, but haven't started yet?
 I think I would like to try to make a quilt.  However, that will probably be a while yet before I do, because I'm really into crocheting right now.  And I'm even thinking of opening an ETSY shop to sell some of what I'm making.

Now, if you'd like to sit on the front porch and chat with us, just click the button above to join in...after you comment here, of course.  :)

Monday Quiz About Me

 

1. What is your favorite summer activity?

Cook-outs with friends and family would be near the top of the list.  Like for Independence Day, we went to my brother's house and they grilled out.  Unfortunately is rained all day, so we ate inside.  But it was still a really fun time because of being with family and friends.

 

 

2. Do you have a honey-do list? or a to-do-list of your own?

Only in my head.  I am not much of a list maker.

 

 

3. Would you go for a massage?  Facial?  Spa treatment?

I have never had any of the above.  But I think I would love to have a massage.  The other 2 really don't entice me much.

 

 

4. What was the last song you danced to?

The chicken dance and that was at Downtown Disney and I think I embarrassed my kids to death.  haha  Actually, I can't dance, never learned.  But hey, who can't do the chicken dance.  I can look silly with the best of them. 

 

 

5. (#5 is a question I get to ask of you if I want)  My question is:  How was your weekend?

For my answer, I have a couple of pictures.  They were taken Sunday.  After church and lunch out we came home and as this was the first sun we've seen in awhile, I took a couple of pictures of the beautiful blue sky.  And then Sunday night after church, a hot air balloon floated over our house.

 

 

Now, let me hear something about your weekend.

Porch Chattin'

Click the button above to join in with the Chat at everydayruralty.com

This weeks Questions

1. What's the best advice anyone ever gave you?
2. Do you have houseplants?
3. Do mosquitoes bother you or leave you alone?
4. What's your favorite charity? If you have one.
5. Do you like mint? Which variety is your favorite?

My Answers

1.  I just ran across this recently and I think it's pretty good advice.  In fact I have it hanging in my office now.

2.  No, not in my home.  However, I've inherited some in my office at work.

3.  Mosquitoes love me...unfortunately.

4.  Compassion - I sponsor a little boy in Ecuador.

5.  Mint is not my favorite.  But I do like Wintermint gum.