Marching into Hodgepodge...

It's that special time, you know that time that Joyce makes us think, it's a lot of fun, we would love to have you join us.

1. My real life friends came through with another question this week so thank you real life friends. When you've eaten in a restaurant do you complete their comment card? Do you take online surveys highlighted at the bottom of store receipts? 
I usually do not pay any attention to the comment cards.  Sometimes I do the online surveys.  

2. The (US) ban on women in combat was lifted at the end of January. It will probably be next year before specifics are worked out, but its been reported over 200,000 front line positions will eventually open up to women.  Your thoughts? 
I am not sure how I feel about it.  I am not sure us women have what it takes to deal with all of the outcomes of battle.  We are little softer-hearted than men and things tend to bother us a little more.  I don't feel like this is what God had intended when he made woman from man's rib.  Just my opinion for what it is worth...

3.  In looking back at all the blog posts you've written, what's your favorite post title? 
Enjoying The Little Things...

4. What's worse-overly permissive parents or overly protective parents?  Did your own parents lean more to the permissive or the protective category?  If you're a parent where do you fall? 
I think either one can be bad.  You have to give them enough freedom to experience life but enough protection so they don't get hurt.  They are only kids once.  My parents were over protective.  I was not allowed to join in anything at school, or have any outside activities when I was growing up.  I felt like an outcast, and when I turned 18 I grew wings and could of went down the wrong road.  I think I was pretty even keeled with my daughter.  She had enough freedom to spread her wings and enjoy life but enough protection to know I was there when she needed me.  And she knew there were rules.

5.  Candlelight-moonlight-firelight-bright lights in the big city...which one's your favorite? 
I love the bright lights of the city.  But I do prefer country firesides and moonlight.

6. Dr. Seuss's birthday was celebrated on Saturday. What's a favorite book you remember (Seuss or otherwise) from your own childhood?  Did books play an important role in your growing up years? Explain. 
I loved Misty from Chincoteague and that series of books.  I loved reading as a child.  Books were my way of escaping my life, it was a way of having adventures, exploring new things.

7.  To quote Dr. Seuss...

"From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere." 

from One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

Share something funny you've recently read, seen or heard.  
The only thing I can think of is one I read today that made me chuckle -
There are some people who need a hug -
    ...around the neck 
           ... with a rope.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.
This is going to be a busy month, next Tuesday is my birthday so we will go out to dinner.  Thursday we are going to a Gaither Vocal Band concert.  Friday we leave for Arkansas - I need to get my grandkid fix, I am having withdrawals.  I have not seen them since Christmas.  We come home the following Thursday.  Then off to Iowa for his grandson's wedding reception.  Busy month, but a good busy - Nothing like family!

until next time...nel