Hello from Ireland.

 

stopping by to say Hello from "Cold and Windy" Ireland. 🍀

Beautiful Country!!  Expecting SNOW tomorrow..  

Loves to all ... 

Shug 🍀

A Short Break, A Full Heart

 Today will be my last post until after my trip.  I'll be stepping away from the blog for a little while and plan to be back on the 16th.  

This next week will be a special one for my daughters, my youngest granddaughter and for ME!  I feel comfortable knowing that Sam is in good hands.  Our oldest granddaughter (Tori) is coming to spend this time with him and making sure he is well taken care of.  My heart is already full in knowing that she will be here with him. 

I am looking forward to seeing the beautiful land of Ireland and sharing this very special time with my family. 

To all my dear blogging friends who stop by here so faithfully.....Thank You!  Your kindness, encouragement, and friendships are such a huge Blessing in my life.  What started as a simple place to write has turned into a part of my life that brings me so much JOY and HAPPINESS.  I love how these friendships that I have with each of you stretches far beyond the screen.  

I would truly appreciate your prayers for safe travels and a wonderful visit.  I'll be praying for each of you as well.  Prayers filled with peace and little reminders of how loved and appreciated you are.  

And just in case I happen to stumble upon a POT OF GOLD somewhere along the way.....I promise I'll share!  

I'll see you guys on the 17th....(being that I will not actually be home until about 1:00 A.M. on the 16th)

By the way:  I have plenty of GREEN 💚

packed in my suitcase!!

Love you all

Shug...💛🍀

A Lion and A Lamb Hodgepodge

                                             

       A Lion and A Lamb                Hodgepodge

Joyce Asks the Questions

We Answer the Questions.

1.  As the saying goes, 'March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.' Did your March come in roaring or like some other animal? Every month carries with it certain feelings, which is why some people love and anticipate December and others dread it. How do you feel about the month of March? 

March around here came in very gentle.  (Thank Goodness)

March always feels like a doorway month to me.  The opening of Spring and all the beauty it brings. As March stretches towards Spring, I feel an abundance of Hope....like God is unfolding things we have not seen yet.  

2. Where in your life are you a lion? Where are you a lamb? 

I am a Lion when it comes to family and I am a lion when it comes to my Faith.  

I am a Lamb when it comes to seeing people hurt or when I see others needing compassion and some encouragement in life. 

Strength and gentleness can live in the same heart....And I am thankful that they do!!

3. The Hodgepodge lands on National Pound Cake day. Do you like pound cake? If so do you have a favorite flavor? Let's play this or that-

I do love poundcake and I miss my Mom's all time favorite poundcake with a drizzle of icing.  

Plain poundcake or strawberry poundcake 

• pound cake or layer cake?    *Layered Cake  🍓
• pound cake or cheesecake?    * Cheesecake. 🍓
• pound cake or angel food cake?   *Pound Cake.
• pound cake or brownie?    * Pound Cake
• pound cake or pie?   * Pie

4. What makes you feel childlike wonder right now? 

Sunrises!!  Watching the sky slowly change colors reminds me that God still paints every single morning...and HE never repeats Himself. 

Also....Having my grandchildren what through my back door.  

And....Flowers beginning to bloom...🌸

5. What's one thing you need to add to your wardrobe to get ready for spring? If you're in the southern hemisphere, then answer for fall? 

I wish I could say an Easter Bonnet!  No, for real, I need to add more flip flops....That's about it.

My closet is SO full right now.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Shug...

Say Yes to Tacos

 Listen for the crunch in this post

Taco Tuesday… Do You Participate?  Or does Taco Tuesday quietly pass you by without a single taco in sight?  

In my state, most people can't get enough of them...  🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮

Soft or crunchy, beef or chicken, loaded or simple...Tacos are big!!

One thing that strikes me funny is how this one meal has managed to claim an entire day of the week...AND

I often wonder how this day came about??  Did a individual come up with it, or was this a move from the restaurants to bring in more Tuesday business?  I'm thinking then latter.

So tell me......Do you celebrate this day?  Do you make them at home or go out somewhere? Do you pile everything on....or keep it simple?

..... We love tacos around here, but no taco is complete without being dressed in a little ketchup and a good spoonful of my pear relish.  I know it sounds odd adding a "smidgen" of ketchup, but this is something my family has always done.  

Our local Dairy Queen offers a deal every Tuesday and the drive through line is always backed up. Another simple reason why I fix tacos at home.... I can't really say that I love (sorry, LIKE) the tacos they make, but we do sometimes stop by.  I prefer making my own and us adding the extra goodness on them. 

Funny thing....Just recently (the DQ),  went from $1.00 taco night to $1.25 taco night...slight increase!!

I can't help but think that my blogging friend "Billie Jo" and her family might turn Taco Tuesday into a big festive midweek fun day.  Decorations would sure pump up the fun!!

Sometimes it’s not even about the tacos.  I think the bargain price is what pulls people into the love of Taco Tuesday. 

 

Who knew a simple tortilla could turn an average Tuesday into a celebration??  LONG LIVE TACO NIGHT!!

Shug.....🌮