Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. Every January 1st since 1976 Lake Superior University has published a list of words they'd like to see banished from the Queen's English. Words may be banished due to misuse, overuse or just general uselessness (go here to read more about how the words were chosen). Here are the words/phrases they'd like to see banished in 2014-

selfie, twerk/twerking, hashtag, Twittersphere, Mr. Mom, T-bone, ____on steroids, the suffixes-ageddon, and -pocalypse added to anything and everything, from the world of politics the words-intellectually/morally bankrupt and Obamacare, and from the world of sports the words-adversity and fan base

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?

Twerk/twerking.  Hate the word and the action.  Wish neither had ever been done and I wish I could get the video of Miley doing it out of it out of my mind.

2. What one unfinished project nags at you begging to be completed in this new year?
Painting the bathroom

3. When did you last have a bowl of soup? What kind? Homemade or from a can? What's your favorite soup?
Saturday I had Zuppa Tuscana from Olive Garden...Awesome!! Currently that is probably my favorite.  But I also love potato soup (my homemade) and Clam Chowder (Progresso). I think I'll be having that Wednesday for lunch.

4. Snowed in, snowed under, snow job...which one most applies to your life in recent days, figuratively speaking.
Snowed in...but really it's not so much snow, but freezing temps.

5. What's the funniest movie you've ever seen, or at least one of the funniest?
"RV" with Robin Williams is pretty funny!  Don't know if it's the funniest, but I do pretty much laugh through the whole thing.  Another is "Down Periscope" with Kelsey Grammar.

6. In general, would you say you're clumsy?
No, I don't think I'm particularly clumsy.

7. Elvis Presley was born on Hodgepodge Day (January 8th) back in 1935. Are you an Elvis fan? What's your favorite Elvis tune? If that's too hard, which Elvis tune do you dislike the least? Click here for a list of his songs.
Yes, I'm an Elvis fan, but not a fanatic.  I don't know about favorite, but "All Shook Up" is a fun one. "Are You Lonesome Tonight" is a good one too.

8. Insert your own random thought here.
Have you seen "Saving Mr. Banks" yet?  Is it as good as I think it's going to be?  I can't wait to see it.  If you have, tell me why I should or should not go to see it this weekend, please.

I leave you with a picture of Lucy that Kelli took with her new camera.

That's Lucy's basket of toys.  Think she might be spoiled much!  haha

Weekend Wrap-Up

Other than the weather, it's been a really nice weekend.  I have to say I am getting a little tired of the rain and now it's snowing and supposed to get really, really cold.  As I said this morning when I went into the church hall where we all meet for coffee and donuts and fruit...This is the day the Lord has made.  I will rejoice and be glad in it.  But I sure don't like it very well.  haha

Friday night and Saturday, we didn't do a whole lot.  Just relaxed and enjoyed being home.  We did go out and get lunch and went to Walmart to pick up some groceries and other stuff.  Later we stopped by my parents and visited with the family.  That was fun.  Then back home.  Love a day like that.

On Sunday after church,Tracy, Kelli and I all went to the local Mexican Restaurant for lunch and then Kelli and I headed to the Outlet Mall in the neighboring town.  Kelli had a pair of Sperry's she needed to exchange for a different size.  After that we went to the Disney Store.  Here are the items I bought.

A fleece shirt for Kerri

A fleece shirt for Kelli

A Mickey Mug for Tracy and a Minnie Mug for me and a Minnie Water Bottle for me for work.

I believe drinking out of Disney Mug for Water Bottle makes things taste even better.  haha

After leaving the Outlet Mall, Kelli and I went and saw the movie "Catching Fire."  Can I just say, AWESOME!  Seems like I've been waiting forever to go see it.  Totally loved it.

Tonight at home we have just been relaxing.  We watched the last Indiana Jones movie.  Somehow I've never seen all of it.  Pretty good!

So most of our weekend has just been relaxing.  I did complete a new hat I've been working on.

And now I'm getting ready to start a dark blue one and I think I'll put a stripe in it too.  I made one a couple of weeks ago and just made it a plain color and it doesn't have the pom pom on top.  That's the one I've been wearing to take the dog out all the time.  They are really warm.

You have to know, I could close this post without a picture of Lucy.  She wouldn't hold still for me to take a picture, so Kelli held her for me.  She had just come in from the rain, so she looks pretty scruffy.  Her hair looks kind of wiry in all her pictures, but it really isn't.  She is the softest little thing. 

Well, that's pretty much how our weekend went.  Hope you all have a great week.

Friday Fragments - Lucy

*  Puppies are a lot of fun - no doubt about it!  However, they are some work too!  I've been so used to just putting Lily on a lead and letting her out the door.  Can't do that with a little one.  We have to go out with her.

*  We've had her 2 weeks as of yesterday (Thursday) and it seems like it's either been raining or freezing cold ever since she came home. Maybe winter isn't the best time to get a puppy.  lol

*  Now, we have snow!  We were only supposed to get about 3 inches.  I'd say we have closer to 6-8 inches.  Now her little legs are only about 3-4 inches long.  So needless to say, the snow is too deep for her.  She totally cracks me up, because all she can do is jump in it.  Too funny!  Wish I could get a video, but it's too hard to hold her and video at the same time. 

*  Have you ever shoveled the grass?  I did just a bit ago, so she'd have some place to pee & poo.  Oh well, it should be easier for her now.

*  Winter may not be the best time to get a puppy...but tell me, could you resist this face?

SkyWatch Friday

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Another photo from the balcony of our hotel in November in Myrtle Beach.  Love the white clouds in the distance.

Goals or Resolutions for 2014

I typically do not do resolutions. But I saw this posted by Kay Arthur on FB and I believe I will make it my resolutions for 2014.

Seems pretty simple, but I think these are the best 2 resolutions I could make.  Want to join me?

I also have 1 goal for 2014.  I hope to read (or listen to the audio version) the entire Narnia series.  I've seen the movies but have never read the books.  My brother was just telling me about one the other day and I really want to read them now.