A Happy Post

 

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Today's post will begin with Joyce's Hodgepodge questions for this week, followed with a birthday celebration. If you want to link up with your blog, click here.

1. St. Patrick's Day lands on March 17th. Do you believe in luck? No, I do not. 

Are there things you do thinking they'll  bring good luck or  things you avoid because they're considered bad luck? 

No, but there are things I either do or refrain from doing based on knowledge, common sense, my past experiences and what other people have said.

2. Forest-lime-sage-mint-olive-emerald...what's your favorite shade of green? 

I like all of these with the exception of mint. As for my favorite, if it's clothing for me, then Forest Green. If it's a color for interior design, probably sage.

3. In Ireland the meal on this day is often a hearty beef or lamb stew served with colcannon (mashed potato mixed with cabbage and leeks). In the US corned beef and cabbage is the more typical St. Patty's Day meal. 

Will you/did you mark the day with one of these dishes? Probably not. The closest I may come to any of that would be a beef hamburger with French fries.

Baked-fried-roasted-mashed...what's your favorite way to eat a potato?

All of the above are good but my fav of these is roasted potatoes with crispy edges.

4. What color of the rainbow best represents your personality/mood today? Tell us why. 

https://www.color-hex.com/color-palette/97138

Dusty Rose Pink: This color is pretty, not an assault to the senses, not dull but calm. I like to say I've never met a shade of pink that I did not like, but this is my favorite. At any given time, if this color wave does not represent my current mood, then I am trying to get back to it (my "happy place").

5. Which 'lucky' quote resonates with you. Elaborate. 

 'Luck is not something you can mention in the presence of self-made men.' 

E.B. White 

'Diligence is the mother of good luck." Benjamin Franklin 

'Luck is where opportunity meets preparation.' Seneca 

'Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.' 

Ralph Waldo Emerson 

The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th statements all come across to me as pretty much the same.. They indicate that diligence, preparation, and the anticipation of consequences tend to result in success and I agree with all of that. I try very hard to not use the word "luck," even in the most casual of conversations because the word tends to crowd out the sovereignty of God. I feel strongly about that.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

A foreboding weather forecast has been hanging over my birthday, so we postponed the travel reservations originally made for my big day. (That's a long-winded way of saying I'll be celebrating for another week or so.) Here are some snapshots taken on my birthday weekend:

Even before I opened my eyes on this morning of my special day, somebody was singing "Happy Birthday" in my ear! That was followed up with this romantic card and a box of my favorite candy, Ferrero Rocher.

While Gary prepared his homemade waffles (he dropped them into the toaster, which defines 'homemade' around here!!) I opened card after card from family and friends declaring their sweet affection for me and lined them up within easy view of my chair.

In my old age I was so caught up with all the celebratory fun that I forgot to snap a picture of my lunch plate. Gary had grilled salmon fillets for us. I embellished my serving with lemon juice and ketchup (don't judge me!!), thoroughly enjoying every single bite. We also had sweet potatoes.

After lunch Gary took a nap, tired as he was from fishing for the salmon that morning (they were hiding in the freezer under the box of waffles...) while I caught up with business at my computer. 

Mid-afternoon a very gusty windstorm blew in very hard rain, a tornado watch, and a delivery woman at the front door. 😳

this is what 3 quarters + a penny looks like

A very heavy bouquet of the most cheerful flowers came from some of our kids! So, of course, I lined everything up for an official 'photo shoot' of the cards, the flowers, and the candy (some of which has been consumed already...😋).

I happen to know that something else is coming in the mail and an overnight trip is scheduled, too, so the party will continue well into the foreseeable future. In the meantime, I close with this fun picture of the two of us taken yesterday. I was trying to get Gary to cooperate with a nice smile for the camera..... but this is what happened. Ah, well.

This was the day the Lord had made,

I rejoiced and was glad in it!

Psalm 118:24 BPV

(Barbara's paraphrased Version)

Thanks to all who helped to bless me. I am thankful for every one of you!

Until next time, grace and peace.

Barbara