3. What time is dinner at your house? How do you feel about leftovers?
Dinner at our house stays pretty simple. You'll find us eating somewhere between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. Nothing fancy, just steady and familiar.
Leftovers? Bless it....I just don't do them. I cook enough for Sam and me, and when the meal is done, it's done. No containers waiting in the fridge giving me side-eyes the next day. When I was growing up there were never any leftovers. My parents and us four kids usually ate everything that my mom prepared. Our food was always freshly cooked.
4.What's the last thing you fell down a rabbit hole investigating?
As for the last rabbit hole I went down.....well, it must have been long enough ago that I can't even remember. And maybe this if for the best. Not everything needs to stay stored in this head of mine.
5. And now for a question from the book Marilyn (Memphis Bridges) gave me...
At what are you 'self-taught?'
I taught myself floral design. I didn't learn it from a book. I learned by doing it. By owning my own floral shop (back years ago) I worked by trying...adjusting things and using my natural abilities to create something beautiful out of what was in front of me. I taught myself how to make bows, homecoming mums, floral arrangements, funeral pieces, rose vases, corsages, wedding bouquets, and all of the other things that went along with owning your own shop.
Flowers taught me patience, balance and how a little creativity can turn something ordinary into something that makes people pause and smile.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
How much more I can fit onto my May calendar?
I love Hodgepodge Wednesday....
Shug...💛
I hope your hubs is doing better. I love fussing with flowers and wish I had my mom's gift for that, along with her artistic eye. I always say though, that it's hard to make flowers look bad : ) May is always a full on sprint. Hope you have a good day!
ReplyDeleteIt's a day to day thing around here in trying to help Sam feel the best he can feel. You are right...flowers are beautiful in their own natural way..
DeleteAll the best.
ReplyDeletethank you Jenn...I always enjoying visiting your blog..
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ReplyDeleteI liked how you answered #1. It is a full month, at the same time full of blessings.
I also enjoyed your answer to #5. I did take an online course with Floret and Sarah Raven. Both were free, they were tips and tricks in how to make certain flowers last longer in a vase.
xo
I never knew before I got into the floral industry that there were certain ways to trim flowers or things that needed to be added to the water to help the flowers last longer. You are right Carla...full month but full of blessings as well...
DeletePrayers answered on Sam's eye surgery, now lets get that high sugar blood thing fixed!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry it was such a difficult time for both of you but PTL on finally getting a decent nights sleep.
You are so creative and I love what you show us. Talented to be self taught. I think for me the very fact that I was a tour director and in convention management is something I never set out to do. God provided where I thought I had nothing to offer. Learning by the seat of my pants was totally worth it in the long run.
(((hugs)))
Sue
I think his blood sugar will get back to normal as soon as he finishes the steroids. Isn't God so good. I've always wanted the talents that other people have and never really focused on my own talents... Glad my eyes have finally been opened to the things I can do. Sometimes the best learning comes from us HAVING to learn... 🩷
DeleteYou really do have a natural talent for flower arranging. Your calendar is so cute! But such a mystery...what do the X's mean?
ReplyDeleteGinny.. would you believe the X's are doctor's appointments. MRI, CT Scan, oncologist, liver specialist, lung doctor, treatments, and a cardiology appointment for me.
DeleteIt sounds like May is going to be such a busy month and exciting with your granddaughters graduation.
ReplyDeleteHow cool to teach yourself floras design, you sound very talented.
I've always enjoyed flowers of all kinds...This is our last grandchild to graduate...oh how I am going to miss the school scene..
DeleteMay is a busy month around here, too! For us, it's when the world comes alive again after a very long winter. I hope your calendar is filled with fun!
ReplyDeleteWhen I really think about it, May is always a busy month...I guess it's a good thing. This way, we can get everything done and enjoy the dog days of summer..
DeleteI don't think anything else should be crammed onto your calendar! May is busy enough and all the added appointments really make it crazy for you.
ReplyDeleteWe eat lots of leftovers here, as a matter of fact, it's on the menu tonight! :)
I probably would enjoy leftovers, if we had them...I think I have finally learned to cook for two.
DeleteI took the May things out of the tickler file today and was pleasantly surprised that there aren't too many appointments (although I am sure that will change).
ReplyDeleteThat does look like a pretty full calendar. You might need to schedule some R&R somewhere in there.
ReplyDeletegreat idea Ann. who knew that life would be this busy
DeleteAre the X's for Sam's doctor? You are a busy gal. I don't do left overs either. I want it fresh.
ReplyDeletethey are.. x is doctors appointments and treatments. One appointment is for me.
DeleteDear Shug, that calendar is full! Please take time in nature for yourself to relax and recharge, dear friend. Sending you much love and warm hugs.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your answers to all the questions and getting to know you even better. I love the photo of you on the porch. Somehow I always have some leftovers especially when I make rice...
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you have a lot of happy things on the calendar to balance the Xs. ❤️
ReplyDeleteI love the things that flower arranging taught you!
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