Springing Beauties, photo taken yesterday on our walk.
The ditches along Fifth Avenue are loaded with them.
' But if God so clothes
the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into
the oven, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.'
Matthew 6:30-33
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1. April showers bring May flowers or so the saying goes. Has your April been filled with showers? Do you carry an umbrella, wear a slicker, or make a run for it? Besides rain, what else has filled your April?
We've had many cloudy/rainy days in April so far, so I always at least carry my bucket (pronounced 'bouquet' of course) hat with me, just in case. I have unruly naturally curly hair which is a pain, especially when damp, so I never just 'make a run for it.' I either wear my rain jacket with a hood or wear my bucket hat.
2. What's something you could you give a 30-minute presentation on at a moment's notice and with zero preparation?
Unfortunately, several grandkids are missing from that photo.
I could probably give a 30-minute presentation on cute grandkids or the life of General James Longstreet or training a puppy or what staple items to keep in the kitchen to always have a nutritious meal close at hand or homeschooling or theology or making bread or soapmaking, but I can promise you that no one will want to listen.
3. Share with us a favorite food memory from childhood.
I have no idea where this photo is from
But this is a typical favorite childhood meal
(minus the cornbread muffin)
A typical dinner today.
(I should qualify that: when I'm making dinner)
Balsamic Beef
Oven-roasted veggies
Green salad
(It never looked like this when I was a kid)
and I know that it's overcooked, but Mr. C.
has a thing about beef.
'I don't want it to moo when I cut into it!'
When I was a kid, my favorite was roast beef, mashed potatoes, and corn, all piled together on my plate with gravy over the whole thing. My mother hated that because it wasn't polite to put my food together and stir it up, then eat it like lumpy Malt-O-Meal. But it sure was good. And it explains my chubby fifth grade photo. And sixth grade. And seventh gr......
4. What's a song you thought you knew the lyrics to, but later discovered you were wrong?
'Love Potion No. 9' I love singing that song with my daughter, but I think I had several parts wrong before looking it up. Sure is fun to sing.
I think this is the most recent photo of my daughters and me
(and Lucy)
November of 2015
The 'Love Potion No. 9' daughter is on the left.
5. According to
one travel website, the most overrated tourist attractions in America are-
Niagara Falls (NY), Hollywood Walk of Fame (California), Times Square (NYC), Epcot (FL), Seattle Space Needle (WA), and Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market (Boston). How many of these have you seen in person? Did you feel like a tourist? Did you care? Tell us about a place (not on the list) you've visited that might be considered a tourist trap, but you love it anyway.
Marriott Longwharf, Boston
No idea where the photo is from
It's the best hotel we've ever stayed in
and in a marvelous location,
just across the street from the New England Aquarium
I've been to Niagara Falls, Epcot, Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. I especially loved Boston and would like to go again sometime. I don't think I necessarily feel like a tourist, although I guess I am, but feel more like someone who's interested. And no, I don't care if anyone thinks I'm a tourist. But I don't want to be an annoying tourist. I think that Gettysburg National Military Park has become more of a tourist trap than when we were there last, but I will always love it.
6. Your signature clothing item?
Blue jeans, t-shirt, and polar fleece jacket if it's cool. Obviously, I'm not a fashion maven. Did you know that clothing was rationed in Britain during WWII?
7. What's an experience you've had you think everyone should experience at least once? Why?
St. Paul's Cathedral
from Millennium Bridge
(yes, I've posted this before)
There is nothing like the First Sunday of Advent at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. I try not to overuse the word 'awesome,' but the First Sunday of Advent service at St. Paul's definitely falls into that category.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
I'm wondering if anyone else loves to hang sheets on the line to dry. It's one of the best things about springtime. I posted a short video on Instagram yesterday of the wind whipping the sheets, but I can't get it to translate to my blog. Anyway, I love the fragrance of country-fresh line-dried sheets. Nothing like it. Of course it does mean that you can't do it when the farmers have been spreading manure on the fields or when a dead deer has ripened in the ditch near your farm and the eagles and hawks can't keep up with the roadkill. Those are the days you dry sheets in the dryer.
One of my favorite features of springtime in Wisconsin
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