The Wednesday Hodgepodge
1. What's one thing you want to get done before the calendar flips to a new year?
I believe I am done with nothing left to do other than enjoy the rest of 2024.
2. What's something that brought a smile to your face this year?
I have forged beautiful connections with mature believers - women of faith at both my church and BSF.
3. What do you like on a cracker? Do you have a favorite cracker variety?
I recently discovered my new favorite snack—Stacy's cinnamon-sugar pita chips! They’re the ideal crispy, sweet treat. Paired with fresh berry salsa, they’re an irresistible combination that I can't get enough of!
4. Do you have plans for ringing in the new year in a fun or special way? Are you typically awake at midnight on the last day of the year?
I’m all about keeping it cozy!
A typical New Year's Eve for us:
- We'll have goodies
- We watch a movie
- Give Laydee a tranquilizer
- In bed around 10 p.m.
Unless it rains...
Sundown on New Year's Day marks the final evening of Hanukkah, and we’re having a very small gathering with a few friends.
5. What are three words that describe your 2024?
I’m not really into these wordy things—kind of like New Year’s resolutions, nobody really sticks to them. But when I look back at the year, I’d say Blessed, Humbled, and Thankful.
It was a good year!
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Hey, Fellow Hodgepodgers!
As the holiday season kicks into high gear and many of you head out of town or get swept up in family festivities, I just want to take a moment to Wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories!
Let’s make this season about Jesus!
Until next time -
Debby
Merry Christmas Debby,
ReplyDeleteI like the pita chips too. We recently picked up a bag and yep, they are a new favorite.
Love, Carla
They’re hard to find around here. Seems they’re everyone’s new favorite!
DeleteMerry Christmas to you and your house.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy. I wish you Christmas peace.
DeleteI'm pretty ready too! We're going to our son in KY on Friday so I have to do a little packing.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Debby!
That sounds like a fun trip and to see your son. Drive safely
DeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours, Debby! Like you, I am thankful for every day God gives us, and even though 2024 was a rough one, health-wise, for my husband, here we are, still together and in love. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteAnd that’s something to be thankful for.
DeletePoor Laydee! Maybe it will rain on New Year's eve!
ReplyDeleteThat’s what I’m praying for!
DeleteI see Stacy's Pita Chips all the time yet, I'm leery to try. The first/only bag I bought last year, the chips liked to break a tooth! (Maybe I should give them another chance?) Don't get me started on disturbing fireworks. So many little dogs are terrified and go missing each year, not to mention veterans who suffer from PTSD.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet tidings!
Yeah they can be a bit crisp! I did notice that.
DeleteWe have a friend who is a Vietnam vet with severe ptsd and I always think of him. He also doesn’t like big dogs. I wish people would follow the law but they never have and probably never will.
Good for you on #1. Enjoy the rest of the year. Stacy's are very good but I haven't had their cinnamon ones. Sound delicious. Watching the movie on New Year's sound like fun. We do stay up until midnight. Those are three beautiful words you shared. Love your random. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Take care and God Bless.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a Merry Christmas as well.
DeleteThose are my wishes to you and your family too.
ReplyDeleteIts been a hard year for us but a good year at the same time. Even after 61 years of marriage I feel we have built a stronger bond with each other.
Praying for new friends, old friends and us to grow and embrace all that is to come.
Definitely keeping Christ in Christmas.
Sue
Wow 61 years! That is incredible! As we approach that new year we just never know what the year will bring! No matter what, we should always first go to Him as our refuge and shelter.
Deletethe pita sounds delish, enjoy your holidays and I wish you much joy, peace and happiness in the new year
ReplyDeleteThank you. I wish you and yours a jolly Christmas too.
DeleteAlmost done, and what I have left to do I can take my time doing and enjoy the season.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Debby. I hope you have lots of love and peace.
God bless.
Thank you Jackie. Enjoy the season!
DeleteI like the three words you chose. I'd have to say those too.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike
DeleteAmen to your last statement and kind wishes! Praying you and yours have a blessed and Happy Christmas as well. We will also be in bed by 10:00 on New Year's Eve. And yes, oftentimes the neighbors do set off fireworks. Thankfully we don't have a doggy to be upset by them, but they are sometimes too much for us to bear. I'm happy you have had a good year with your ladies' Bible Study and new good Christian women friends. That is truly a blessing and something to treasure. Thank you for your friendship! Have a blessed rest of your week!
ReplyDeleteThe 2 evenings a year that I no longer enjoy are New Year’s Eve and 4th of July. All due to illegal fireworks.
DeleteWoohoo! How lovely to be all done and able to relax and enjoy the Christmas festivities. A very Merry Christmas to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen. It is nice to relax and just enjoy.
DeleteThe Stacy chips are really good. My dog hates fireworks and they are pretty bad over here too. We put two loud fans on to help drown out the noise. I think that is nice that you are celebrating the end of Hanukkah. I found a small battery-operated menorah at Walmart today to keep in my bedroom. I am excited to set up my table for Hanukkah!
ReplyDeleteI love pita chips too, and especially those cinnamon sugar ones. Hope you have a quiet and happy holiday!!
ReplyDeleteI like the sea salt variety of those chips and also the jalapeno if you like a little spice. They are good with hummus too. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteGreat answers, I am a little late getting here but here I am and I liked your answers, those chips look nice
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your answers today. I think because I could had written most of them myself! Hooray for being ready for 2024. And what a blessing to have made beautiful connections. I have done much the same through Community Bible Study!! And, your new year plans sound so familiar to mine. Our poor pups - they just hate the new year celebrations!! And, yes, let's make this season all about Jesus!! Merry Christmas, friend!
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