Wednesday, October 7, 2015

S'more Hodgepodge

It's been CRAZY around here since last week. We've been getting some rain. You may have seen us on the news? Ha! Today is our fist day back at school since THURSDAY! At first, I was quite excited about having the time off but, as the rain fell and the waters rose and people's homes started flooding, the excitement quickly abated. We are dry at our house but there are plenty of folks in the county and in the state who were not so lucky. Please keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers. 

Now, to take our minds to a better place, it's time for the Hodgepodge!



1. It's October so let's get this out there first thing...have you jumped on the all-things-pumpkin bandwagon? How so? I have not jumped on the "all-things-pumpkin" bandwagon. All I've done, so far, is purchase 4 pumpkins for carving. We were going to do that this past weekend, but we decided to wait and see what the weather held for us. 

2.  "We have more power than will; and it is often by way of excuse to ourselves that we fancy things are impossible." Francois Duc De la Rochefoucauld  

What's something you once thought impossible, but in hindsight see as more a matter of lack of will?


Just about everything I don't want to do. Ha!

3. The rose is America's National Flower, but every state also has its own (click hereto see the list). Are you happy with yours? It's ok. If you were in charge what would you declare your state's flower?  The daisy, of course. If you're outside the U.S. what bloom would you like to see labeled as your country's national flower?


The state flower of SC: the Yellow Jessamine

4. What have you lost interest in recently? I lose interest in so many things these days that I'm going to say- just about everything that I used to find important or fun or interesting. None of it is.  

5. In your opinion, who's the best living musician? Geez, there are so many great ones that it's difficult to narrow it down to one. The most transformative music, to me, is classical. With that in mind, two of my favorite musicians are, Yo Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman. Can you imagine being at this concert? Go to about 4 minutes in and listen to the pure tones they get from their instruments. Talk about a spiritual experience. Are they the best? I don't know. But they're damn fine. 




6. S'mores-love 'em or no? LOVE them, don't eat them. Ever make them indoors? Of course. Last time you sat around an outdoor fire? Last oyster roast season. Are making s'mores and sitting round a fire pit on your autumn bucket list? Nope. Do you have an autumn bucket list? Nope. But, if I did still eat those delightful S'mores, I'd try this:




7. Your favorite small town? I haven't found a favorite one yet. I have to wonder if my favorite small town exists only in the movies. Sigh. I'm pretty darn sure it's up north somewhere. Or in Alaska. Maybe even in the Midwest. When I was a kid, I LOVED Helen, GA and Gatlinburg, TN. Now, I'm sure I'd find them both too touristy. 

8. Insert your own random thought here. Most of my thoughts are with those whose homes are under water. Disruption like this is difficult at best. As they are known to do, most people in the area are reaching out and lending a helping hand to their neighbors and to strangers as well. Hoping for some normalcy soon.   



In the Columbia area:






Have a great rest of the week, y'all!

24 comments:

  1. Glad you are safe. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have suffered so much from this flooding.

    Week's half over. Enjoy it.

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    1. I'd enjoy it a lot more if I didn't have to spend it at school. LOL Thanks!

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  2. I too am glad you are dry. Schools are still out up here in Georgetown County. We have a cabin on the Black River and already the dock is fully submerged. Supposedly the cresting of the river is today so we will see what happens. MY hubby tried to tie everything down so nothing floats away. Yes, it's been crazy!

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    1. I saw that Georgetown took a beating. And Columbia. Seeing those pictures makes Charleston look high and dry. We have a lot of folks who didn't fare well, but most of the county did ok. Let me know how your cabin fares!

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  3. So happy y'all stayed dry with the storm. I relate to the depths of my soul with people who have gone through storms and floods. Having family that lost EVERYTHING to Katrina, and parents that evacuated to me to live their last days, this is all very real to me. Love and prayers to all..xoxox

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    1. Same here. My mother lost everything during Hugo. When I think of those big storms, a little rain doesn't seem so bad. Still, if we had flooded, I think that would have pushed me over the edge. Water damage is horrible.

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  4. Such devastation in your state, Pam. It is so sad. So many losing everything. I can't imagine the cleanup after flooding like that. I like your choice of musicians. They're amazing. That yellow jessamine is pretty. I'd never heard of it before. Have a good Wednesday and stay dry!

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    1. It is sad. I hate seeing all the ones who have water in their homes. That's not something that's easy to handle at all. I do love classical music. I had to put some on at school today to relax. The kids loved it. Which is a good thing because they did not have a choice. LOL Thanks!

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  5. I forgot about the second question of the state flowers. I would say Ranunculus or a Sunflower. The pictures are devastating. The cemetery really hits me hard, what a sad sight.

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    1. A minister waded out into the flood water and pushed the casket back while onlookers stood there. But he was determined that he was going to do it because, as he said, "That's somebody's loved one out there."

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  6. The flooding is just terrible. It will take a long time to recover from all that damage. I enjoyed your Hodgepodge answers. You are the first person (so far) who actually named a musician for #5. Wishing you a good Wednesday!

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    1. I haven't gotten around to reading yet. Getting ready to though. Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  7. So much devastation. I'm so glad you're safe and dry! Gatlinbutg still holds a certain charm, but too touristy and too much traffic. There are quieter parts of the Smokies which is what we prefer.

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    1. Is there any small town that hasn't been overrun with tourists or that has been neglected? I'd love to find one. I wish more folks could claim my safe and dry status. It really is an awful lot of devastation. Did y'all get much in the upstate?

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  8. I'm so sorry about the floods in your beautiful state and town, but am happy to hear your house is dry :) I was wondering...

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    1. It is so sad. AND, they're evacuating north of us as I type this. The rivers are about to start rising.

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  9. Never tried S'mores but they do look nice just saying, floods are terrible I am glad I have never experienced one

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    1. I don't think I could have handled having water in the house. The S'mores dip looks so good! Sadly, I'm not eating anything like that anymore. :(

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  10. You and I agree on Yo Yo Ma - nice!
    Those flood pictures are awful - hope things dry up and stay that way for y'all.

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    1. Isn't he amazing? They are evacuating north of us today. Apparently the rivers are rising. And that area has already been hit hard.

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  11. All of that rain is just crazy. Glad your property is okay.
    Those musicians are just amazing!

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    1. It sure was! I'm glad it's over and that we didn't flood. That's just too much to handle for me. I'm in awe of those who are dealing with it with such dignity and grace.

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  12. Ray used to work at Capital Records and met Itzhak Perlman because he handled his displays in stores etc. Said he was the nicest guy. I could listen to him all day long. Love his music and Yo Yo Ma. You have been very fortunate considering all the horrendous flooding all around you. Those photos and the many others I've seen just leave me speechless. I'm so glad I moved from those areas otherwise I'd be in the midst of chaos. Love you lady! XX

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    1. Hey! WHAT?! He MET Perlman????? That is AWESOME! They sit there and play like it's effortless, don't they? I would give just about anything to be able to play the cello. Not even like Yo Yo Ma, but just enough to be able to experience the emotions that classical music contains. Love you too, sweetie! If this is my last year at school, we are going to meet somewhere!

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