July's Last Hodgepodge

I've been out of town the last couple of weeks and have missed being part of the Wednesday Hodgepodge. I know I need to post some interviews, but my other sister came to visit and I have had minimal time at the computer. I thought it would be quick to jump in and do this but then I forgot that Joyce always makes me think with her questions! LO




1. July is National Ice Cream month...your favorite flavor? Soft served, hand dipped, or frozen yogurt...which do you prefer? And technically yogurt is not ice cream but its hot outside so I'll let that slide for today.

Well, first of all it has to be Blue Bell. You folks that don't live around here or in some of the southern states are really missing out.

As far as flavors, I love their Moo-llennium Crunch (Classic vanilla ice cream with a combination of dark chocolate chunks, creamy caramel chunks, roasted pecan halves, chopped almonds and walnut pieces), Mocha Almond Fudge, Cookies 'n Cream, and their classic Homemade Vanilla. Oh and Mint Chocolate Chip is always good too.

2. When you travel do you tend to pack too much or too little?

Generally a little too much in the clothing department. I like having some choice in what I wear and not be forced to wear certain things on certain days. And my mom to always take an extra pair of underwear!

3. What's your favorite cleaning product?

Clorox.

4. Which is the greater tragedy-an innocent person imprisoned or a guilty person set free? Explain.

Well, if I am the victim, I would say a guilty person going free! But no, I would always rather err on the side of grace. I can think of few things more devastating and damaging to one's sense of hope than to be innocent and imprisoned.

5. What's the longest trip you've taken by car?

A couple of years ago when we made a big sweep of the Southeast - went through nine states. Slept in five of them.

6. tennis-golf-canoeing-biking...pick one.

Well, Joyce said "pick one" but didn't indicate what for. . . so I'll pick golf to eliminate from the planet. And to watch it on TV just boggles my mind.

7. What sound drives you crazy?

Fingernails on a chalkboard, of course. And smacking gum or food.

8. Insert your own random thought here.

I need ideas for a fun, memorable, yet relatively inexpensive (and easy on the mom's time and energy level!) way to celebrate a girl's 16th birthday with her friends. Suggestios?



BTW, If you didn't get a chance, be sure to read my girl's inaugural book review on yesterday's post!