Raindrops & Rainbows
"Teach me to know that the promise of the rainbow is found, not in cloud-free days, but in the midst of the storm."
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Thankful Thursday
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Wednesday Hodgepodge
2. How tuned in are you to all the recent food related health news? Have you gotten rid of your scratched cookware? Did you pay attention to food additives before they made the news? What's one healthy eating/cooking/food shopping habit you need to adopt?
I am somewhat tuned in to some of the food related health news. It is a plus that companies are getting rid of artificial dyes. We have personal experience with our youngest on the reaction he had after red dye 40. It was a behavior thing for him so we have avoided it for him for years. It was surprising to me how many items have red dye 40 (and other dyes).
We have started using freshly milled flour. My husband makes bread for us. Also cinnamon rolls, pancakes, tortillas, rolls, buns. Since our move we have not made the bread but he's made other things. Now that we are a little more settled he will start making it again. There are so many health benefits to milling your own flour. I'm glad we have learned about this and can incorporate it in our lives. Search Sue Becker Staff of Life on YouTube for a good intro.
3. What's getting worse and worse as you get older? How about better and better?
Related to question 1, I would say my vision is getting worse but not really bad. It hasn't changed drastically in recent years, but I do know I had to get a Bible with larger print.
I'd say our marriage is getting better and better....our relationship and all the things we've learned together through the years. So thankful for this!
4. Are you more of an indoor person or an outdoor person? Elaborate.
Indoor.
I don't mind being outside if there is shade, no mosquitos/flies, not too hot and not for long periods of time!
5. If you had an expert personal assistant today, what would you have them do?
Unpack more boxes!
We brought more in from the garage because we are having insulation put in this week so wanted to give them more room to work. I knew if I saw the boxes in the house I'd be more motivated to empty them more quickly.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
We are all hurting and sad over the loss and destruction from the flooding here in Texas. We are 3 hours from that, we don't know anyone directly involved. It has beeen heartbreaking to see it all and hear the stories and all weighs heavy on my heart. Also, it warms my heart to see the many people who are helping and volunteering their time and resources.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Thankful Thursday
This week I am thankful for....
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Thankful Thursday
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Wednesday Hodgepodge
2. What are your thoughts on tipping? What businesses or service providers do you regularly tip? Do you resent being asked if you'd like to add a tip? What about when a suggested amount is presented?
I do not like it when tips are just expected. I want to give someone more if they do a better job and less if they don't provide good service. We tip at restaurants and for hair cuts and massages. I do not tip at fast food or drive thrus. I don't like them to ask me if I want to add a tip. The suggested amount is helpful, but I pick my own amount.
3. I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream...do we? Is ice cream a favorite treat at your house? What's your favorite flavor? Regular, soft serve, gelato, sherbet, or some sort of non-dairy version of ice cream...what's your pleasure?
Yes! I love ice cream and we all do at my house! There's a new ice cream shop here (Braums). We used to only get to have this treat on road trips, but now that there is one here we have it all the time!
I like chocolate chip or rocky road. Hot fudge sundaes are a favorite!
4. What's your 'back in my day, we____________________ ' story or saying?
Back in my day, we......
took pictures with cameras and had to get the film developed to see the pictures.
5. Somehow this is our last Hodgepodge in the month of June. Next week's Hodgepodge lands in July. Wow. Sum up your June using three adjectives.
educational (school board trip)
productive (unpacking boxes)
restful (not having an alarm to set for school)
6. Insert your own random thought here.