Unfortunately, I was sick last week, and had to miss participating in The Wednesday Hodgepodge. It was the first Hodgepodge I’ve ever missed, and I was sad about that! However, I’m feeling better, this week, and I’m back! As always, thank you to our wonderful hostess, Joyce, for everything she does.
Here are this week’s questions:
1. When was the last time you chatted with a neighbor? About what?
My closest neighbor happens to be my daughter, and we chat almost every day. The last time we chatted was on Monday, and we talked about VBS, an upcoming trip her family is taking, and a recent spend-the-night party our granddaughter attended.
2. River, lake, ocean, or waterfall…which one are you most like and why?
I’m going to say I’m most like the ocean. I can’t help but think of the “smooth sailing” and “choppy waters” I’ve encountered along life’s journey. Besides, I love the ocean!
3. July 13 is National Delaware Day. Ever been to Delaware? Delaware is called ‘the first state’ because it was the first to declare independence from the British. What’s your state’s nickname and does that moniker make sense to you? If you were in charge, what nickname would you give your home state?
No, I’ve never been to Delaware. I live in the state of Georgia, and it is known as “the peach state”. Peaches are grown here, so the name makes perfect sense to me, and I wouldn’t change it.
4. What dish did you contribute to the last pot luck meal you attended? Do you have a go-to recipe for pot luck suppers?
Our church recently hosted a breakfast to honor veterans. My contributions were: eggs, blueberry muffins, and cinnamon rolls. I’m afraid I don’t have a “go-to” recipe for pot luck suppers. I make and take whatever I’m in the mood to cook!
5. What is your number one tip for a brand new parent?
Sleep while your baby sleeps!
Random: A tree, an umbrella, and a couple of cats…
Many years ago, Ed’s mama gave me a mimosa tree. I planted it so I could see it from inside the house, and I loved that tree! The tree grew quickly, lived for a few years, then died, as mimosa trees are prone to do. For a while, little mimosa trees kept springing up from the original tree, but, somehow, Ed always managed to mow them down with his lawnmower. I suspect he did this “accidentally on purpose”.
A few weeks ago, while on our way to St. Simon’s Island [to celebrate our anniversary] I kept noticing the mimosa trees blooming all along the highway. I told Ed I would like to find another mimosa tree to plant in our yard. He didn’t say a word.
Three days later, on our actual 45th anniversary, I found ‘my mimosa’, on the way home from our traditional lunch at KFC! I spotted a clump of wild mimosa trees growing beside a ditch, just off the main highway. It’s a miracle I saw them, but I was a woman on a mission!
Now, it’s the wrong time of the year for transplanting trees, but I decided to take a chance anyway. Three days later, at my request, Ed went back to the ditch, and dug up two of the smallest trees. He put the smallest tree in a pot, then planted the larger tree in our yard, near the clothesline. (We’re planning to move the clothesline.)
In an effort to save the mimosa from the hot summer sun, we placed an old beach umbrella over it, using a patio chair to anchor the umbrella. This is what could be called “redneck ingenuity”! At first, the tree dropped most of its leaves, and I began to worry, but eventually, the shedding stopped, and new leaves began to sprout. At that point, we removed the umbrella and chair.
Here are a couple of interesting pictures:
The ‘anniversary tree’ – day two… Kyle, one of our kitties, seems to be enjoying the umbrella that’s shading the mimosa tree!
A few days later… “Baby” seems to like the shade of the umbrella, too. At this point, only the top of the ‘anniversary tree’ remained!
I’m happy to report that both ‘anniversary trees’ are now doing well, and will be a beautiful reminder of our 45th anniversary, for as long as they [and we] live.
Thanks, Ed. I really love my trees! Just be careful with your lawnmower 