Groundhogs Still Don't Know Jack!: The Weekly Hodgepodge

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The Wednesday Hodgepodge landing on Groundhog's Day sounds about right. Besides the Hodgepodge what else lands on your calendar just once a week? Is it as much fun as the Hodgepodge-ha!? 

Most months, church lands on my calendar once a week, and yes, it is more fun than the Hodgepodge (sorry, not sorry).  Occasionally I am able to attend extra church activities like our "Mug 'n Muffins" ladies fellowship, or our Dare to Care serving Saturdays.  With the winter snow season in full force here in Colorado, just getting out for weekly service is an accomplishment. 

The Winter Olympics begin on Friday, surrounded by much controversy. Will you be watching? Why or why not? Have you ever been to China?

No, I've never been to China, but I would like to someday.  I don't plan to watch the Olympics, but the controversy doesn't have anything to do with it.  I haven't watched the Olympics in a long time.  Like NBA basketball, it just doesn't have any appeal to me anymore.  After my extensive eye exam (which always makes me squirrely as a pecan grove), my Optometrist and I had a lively conversation about sports (which made me a little less squirrely).  Our consensus was that many sports have too much extra going on and just aren't fun to watch anymore.  So far, I'm still sticking with college football, MLB baseball, and NFL football (in the rare instance that the Broncos let the 'Bama boys play and they actually win). 

Speaking of college sports: since Colorado Christian University (sadly) doesn't have a football team or (most sadly) a marching band, I hope to catch a few baseball and softball games when the weather is more cooperative.  BTW--why in the Sam Hill are they starting baseball and softball season in FEBRUARY in COLORADO?!  We have about 6 inches of snow on the ground right now, with more on the way, with softball season starting this week and baseball season next week.  No, thank you.  I'll see the Cougars play in March or April.

Something in your life lately that has felt a bit like an 'olympic event'? 

Miss Joyce mentioned her never-ending home improvement project, which got me thinking about the decorating of my apartment.  I'm still creating items and saving up for upgrades to some of the items I purchased when I first moved in four years ago (for example, my dining chairs are plastic and I would like nicer ones).  I'm still thinking about the possible rearranging of furniture and wall decor and trying to figure out how to have a more ergonomic and efficient home office area (my computer is set up well, but there's nowhere to write or place reading materials for reference).  Also, can I declare the decorating "finished" though I'll leave space for future completed art projects?  Man, I need Vern Yip for this!

Do you like fondue? Sweet or savory? Restaurant only or do you own your own fondue set?

I've never tried it, so I'm not sure if I'd like it or not.

Give us five short (2-3 word) phrases to sum up your January. 

• Congratulations, Georgia.  #RollTide  
• It's time for a snow break.
• Man, it's February already?
• New reading challenge underway.
• Good report at eye doctor's office. 
  

Insert your own random thought here:

For any of you who follow my yearly reading challenges, after I had already posted this year's introduction, I decided to add new category. "Potty" books.  No, it's not what you think.  I noticed that I was spending my extended visits in the potty scrolling on my phone and/or playing a game (at least it was Words With Friends, so I was feeding my brain somewhat).  Don't act shocked; I know some of y'all do it too.  Before the days of cell phones, I used to keep books and magazines in my bathroom for those times (and for semi-relaxing soaks in the tub).  This year, I'm running an experiment.  I want to see how many books I can read during those times.  I see enough screens during the day, so I'm reading paper books.

In case you missed it:  

*My last Hodgepodge post, "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow" is here.
*My latest Five Minute Friday post "Behold," is here.
*The introduction to this year's reading challenge is here.
*My latest Simple Woman's Daybook "A Buggy Full of Lemons," is here.
*My latest Auntie's Workshop post "Finishing and Fixing III," is here.