Gone To The Birds

It was such a privilege to be allowed to share a bit of the outdoors with these birdies this afternoon.

I hope you enjoy seeing these beautiful creatures up close.

"His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He cares for me."

A Masked Wednesday Hodgepodge

The only way I am sure what day of the week it is these days, is to look forward to the Wednesday Hodgepodge.  Click HERE to join all the other bloggers who look forward to answering Joyce's questions each week.

1.  Question day this week lands on Cinco de Mayo. Are/were tacos on your Tuesday night menu?

Yes, we had fish tacos with coleslaw

Hard shell, soft shell or just gimme all the tacos?

Soft shell

Are you even a fan of Mexican food?

Love a dish of enchiladas and a good taco salad best.

Do you like your salsa mild, spicy, or somewhere in between?

Mild - can't handle anything spicy

Margaritas-Frozen, on the rocks, or no thank you?

No thank you

Have you ever been to Mexico?

Yes, we crossed the border into Juarez many years ago when the children were small.  We didn't stay very long, but long enough.

2. What's something you may do this month?

Wear makeup?  Seriously, we may go to Dallas toward the end of the month.

3. Tell us what's happening in your state or town as far as restaurants/salons/parks/beaches/businesses opening up.

The lock down in Louisiana will end on the 15th of this month.  That is when all small businesses should be able to open.  I'm sure there will be restrictions as to the number of people allowed in some places. Right now the large stores are open and doing well while encouraging social distancing and the wearing of masks.

How do you feel about it?

I think it is time businesses were opened and people can return to work and the economy can be given the chance to rebound.  I do think continuing to wear masks is a good thing, especially in our area which was so hard hit.

Are you out and about or hunkered down? Do you wear a mask?

We are pretty much hunkered down.  We do go to the grocery stores and Dick has made multiple trips to Lowes, but we always wear a mask.  It's just the responsible thing to do right now.

4. Mother nature, everybody and their mother, mom jeans, like mother like daughter, soccer mom, mother hen, mother lode, necessity is the mother of invention, stay-at-home mom...pick one and tell us how it applies to your life right now.

I'm going with Mother nature because this mother is all about going a'natural these days.

5. April showers bring May flowers...what's blooming in your yard or garden today?

6. Insert your own random thought here.

As part of our trying to stay in touch with each other, I am taking pictures of our Sunday School Class members (from a distance) and doing a weekly "News From the Front Porch" feature on our Facebook page.

Yesterday, I took pictures of our youth minister and his little family.  I just have to share these adorable pictures of his son that I captured.

The Front Porch project is sweeping the country and below is one of our granddaughter Chandler and her husband Brad with furry son, Samson that was featured in Dallas recently.

So, what's happening on your front porch?

It's Super Hodgepodge

It is Tuesday morning that I am sitting at my laptop answering questions for tomorrow's Hodgepodge.  If I didn't know better, I would think it was 9:30 pm. instead of 9:30 a.m.  We are expecting more major storms to roll in late tonight, but right now it looks prime for some this morning.  The barometric pressure must be off the charts.  Does anyone else get headaches when this happens?

Let's jump into the questions Joyce has given us today.  Check out the other answers on her blog at From This Side of the Pond.

1. Expect the unexpected on From This Side of the Pond. Here's my x-ray question...when was the last time you felt like Superman? What's your superpower? Explain.  

This morning?  I tackled the grocery store at 6 a.m. this morning and actually found everything on my list.  I left feeling pretty smug.

My superpower?  Besides being really good at doing little or nothing these days, I think its realizing that I am not a victim of my circumstances.  I have learned to be content in whatever state I find myself.  This doesn't mean I am overly optimistic or lackadaisical.  I am neither, but I am strong and am determined to make the best of a situation.

2. Are you a fan of the 'superhero' type movies? If so what's your favorite? 

I really am not, but have seen a couple with the family members who do love them.  I can't even recall the name of the last one I saw, so there is no favorite.

3. Have you postponed or cancelled a trip to the dentist in recent weeks, and if so when do you think you'll feel comfortable going back? How about other routine medical procedures? 

I had my last dental appointment last fall and am not due another until May.  That one remains to be seen as I see my dentist nephew who's practice is in another state.

I did have a 6-month post-surgery check-up on my hand a couple weeks ago, but no medical procedures.  Thankfully!

4. What's something that makes you feel youthful? Something that makes you feel 'not so youthful'? Tell us why. 

Gracious, when was the last time I actually felt youthful?  I suppose it is more a frame of mind than an actual activity.

Some things that make me feel youthful, also make me feel 'not so youthful.  Exercise for example.  While I feel energized, I also feel so old when I can't do what I used to be able to do effortlessly.  Also, when I'm with my grown up grandchildren, they help me feel younger than I really am, because they love me that way.

5. I feel compelled to include some sort of corona related question in the HP these days. What's the strangest thing you've seen in relation to the virus? Something that really struck you as odd, made you stop and think, 'Dorothy we're not in Kansas anymore?'

Since my social interactions are quite limited, and my neighbors know how to behave themselves, I will have to rely on other people's sightings.

A friend posted these on FB.  I'm sure you've seen them too.  How many times can we just shake our heads and roll our eyes at people's stupid ingenuity?  Can you believe folks actually do these things and think its okay?

6. Insert your own random thought here

I suggested our Sunday School class do a "News From the Front Porch" photo and answer a couple questions as a means of staying in touch while living apart.  Dick and I went first, but since no one else seems to want to participate, it will be a short-lived project.  Oh well, the Days say "Hi" from our front porch.

Hope you have a nice rest of your week.