Welcome back to the Wednesday Hodgepodge! I love this break in the middle of the week... thank you so much for joining us here! After you're done reading through, feel free to hop on over to Joyce's blog, the originator of the Hodgepodge... it's great fun and I've met some really wonderful friends as a part of this little community!
1. In what ways do you indulge yourself?
Little ways... a glass of wine, a chocolate bar, a good book, a walk to the park... whatever the occasion is suited for!
2. Have you ever taken a cooking class? Any interest? What type of class would you most like to try?
No, I've never taken a cooking class, but I would love to! I'm not sure what type of class I would like to try - maybe how to grill perfectly every time? Nah, then my hubs might get upset. How about - do they offer a class that teaches you how to prepare appetizers, main course, side dishes, rolls, and desserts so that they all come out the temperature they are supposed to at the right time while the table is also perfectly set and the wine doesn't get too warm and the ice doesn't melt and...
3. What does it mean to be a good citizen?
To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God.
4. 'Tis the season of the political advert...do these ads influence your vote?
Nope. I'm somewhat of a cynic when it comes to political ads. There is always someone behind them who is promoting their agenda. Blech. Personally, I'm all for Big Bird. I can write him in, right?
5. What's something you see today that makes you wish you were a kid again?
Um , didn't you read my question above? Big Bird!!!
6. What's your least favorite cliche?
I know this is more of a Seinfeld-ism, but I think it has become so mainstream that I think it counts here. And that is, "Not that there's anything wrong with that" - because you know, sometimes, we have to take a stand and just say NO, this is WRONG and stand up for what we believe is right. (See my answer to #8)
7. What percentage of your Christmas shopping has been completed? How does that make you feel?
Well, if you mean actually purchased, then about 10% done. If you mean, do I already know what I'm going to get my mom, mother-in-law, and some of our extended family, then I'm 60% done. And given that we are moving the week of Christmas, being prepared makes me feel incredibly wonderful right now!
8. Insert your own random thought here.
So, about my answer to #6 up there. That whole "Not that there's anything wrong with that" deal...
Today my eldest (a freshman in high school) was getting ready for school, when I found one of his worksheets on the kitchen table. It was a word search, and when I asked him what it was for, he said it was extra credit for his geometry class. Now, I don't approve with word searches being used as extra credit, especially when it has nothing to do with geometry, but that was really beside the point when I looked closer at the word search. This word search was all about the occult. I'm. Not. Kidding. 30 different words that all were like : occult. physic network, tarot cards, clairvoyance, tea leaves, soothsayer, shaman, etc. In no way does this have any place in our public schools, and the fact that this is how he is expected to earn extra credit (in a class where he needs all the extra points he can get!) is disturbing to say the least.
I posted about this on Facebook and it turned into an interesting discussion on Church vs State. Which yes, I believe should be adhered to - I would have been just as upset if they were sending home crosswords with terms from any other religion or cult. We have to take a stand, for what is right, and we need to protect our children.
We can't just stand idly by and dismiss our concerns with "Not that there's anything wrong with that". I would rather risk offending someone than not stand up for what I believe in with all my heart and soul.
Thoughts? Discuss!
1. In what ways do you indulge yourself?
Little ways... a glass of wine, a chocolate bar, a good book, a walk to the park... whatever the occasion is suited for!
2. Have you ever taken a cooking class? Any interest? What type of class would you most like to try?
No, I've never taken a cooking class, but I would love to! I'm not sure what type of class I would like to try - maybe how to grill perfectly every time? Nah, then my hubs might get upset. How about - do they offer a class that teaches you how to prepare appetizers, main course, side dishes, rolls, and desserts so that they all come out the temperature they are supposed to at the right time while the table is also perfectly set and the wine doesn't get too warm and the ice doesn't melt and...
3. What does it mean to be a good citizen?
To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God.
4. 'Tis the season of the political advert...do these ads influence your vote?
Nope. I'm somewhat of a cynic when it comes to political ads. There is always someone behind them who is promoting their agenda. Blech. Personally, I'm all for Big Bird. I can write him in, right?
5. What's something you see today that makes you wish you were a kid again?
Um , didn't you read my question above? Big Bird!!!
6. What's your least favorite cliche?
I know this is more of a Seinfeld-ism, but I think it has become so mainstream that I think it counts here. And that is, "Not that there's anything wrong with that" - because you know, sometimes, we have to take a stand and just say NO, this is WRONG and stand up for what we believe is right. (See my answer to #8)
7. What percentage of your Christmas shopping has been completed? How does that make you feel?
Well, if you mean actually purchased, then about 10% done. If you mean, do I already know what I'm going to get my mom, mother-in-law, and some of our extended family, then I'm 60% done. And given that we are moving the week of Christmas, being prepared makes me feel incredibly wonderful right now!
8. Insert your own random thought here.
So, about my answer to #6 up there. That whole "Not that there's anything wrong with that" deal...
Today my eldest (a freshman in high school) was getting ready for school, when I found one of his worksheets on the kitchen table. It was a word search, and when I asked him what it was for, he said it was extra credit for his geometry class. Now, I don't approve with word searches being used as extra credit, especially when it has nothing to do with geometry, but that was really beside the point when I looked closer at the word search. This word search was all about the occult. I'm. Not. Kidding. 30 different words that all were like : occult. physic network, tarot cards, clairvoyance, tea leaves, soothsayer, shaman, etc. In no way does this have any place in our public schools, and the fact that this is how he is expected to earn extra credit (in a class where he needs all the extra points he can get!) is disturbing to say the least.
I posted about this on Facebook and it turned into an interesting discussion on Church vs State. Which yes, I believe should be adhered to - I would have been just as upset if they were sending home crosswords with terms from any other religion or cult. We have to take a stand, for what is right, and we need to protect our children.
We can't just stand idly by and dismiss our concerns with "Not that there's anything wrong with that". I would rather risk offending someone than not stand up for what I believe in with all my heart and soul.
Thoughts? Discuss!
