Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Our tree, my 'dowry', and why I'm not a farmer

1. Time magazine has selected The Ebola Fighters as their person of the year for 2014. Do you agree, and if so who would you say is a close second? If you disagree with their choice, who do you think should have been chosen? 
I would say that's a noble choice, but "The Ebola Fighters" sounds to much like a grunge band name for my liking. Also, I really would hate the job of choosing the person of the year. Adolf Hitler was named TIME's Man of the Year in 1938, Stalin in 1939 and 1942, and Nixon in 1971 and 1972 . Even non-people, like The Protester in 2011 or The Computer in 1982. Can you imagine the family dinner discussions held, belligerent uncle Joe asking how we could make The Computer the 'Machine of the Year' in 1982, when computers made no sense to the general public at the time.

2. This question comes to you courtesy of Susan who blogs over at Stew Mama Says. She knows we have a wedding happening any minute now, and she asks, 'What's your favorite-something old? something new? something borrowed? something blue in your home?  Be sure you hop over and say hi to Susan today!
Something old would be my 'hope' chest, which Tom loves to call my dowry chest. Needless to say, he got a real kick out of my explanation of why it was called a hope chest. Something new in our home might be the amazing pillows we found at Kmart. I don't think we have any borrowed items in our house. "Something blue' would be George. Have you met George yet?
3. Fudge-yay or nay? Your favorite flavor? Do you make it yourself? With nuts or without?  
I have to say nay (GASP!) I love baked goods way too much, but am more of a cookie person. Fudge is so dense. So, nay.

4. December 17th is Wright Brothers Day, commemorating the first successful flights made by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.  How old were you when you made your first flight? Do you like to fly? Have you ever been to Kitty Hawk or other parts of the North Carolina Outer Banks? 
My first flight was when I was 13, with my sister, to Arizona. It kicked off the Most Dysfunctional Vacation. Ever. Click on that link if you want to feel better about your recent botched getaway.

5. Do the people in your family tend to follow a particular career path, and if so what's the path?
Definitely not. And again, I wrote all about why I could never follow in their footsteps and be a farmer.
6. What is one thing you absolutely, positively must accomplish today?
Waking up for my 6am work-from-home shift, which I always accomplish, but will forever feel like the biggest accomplishment ever. I love early mornings, but they hate me.

7. This Christmas I hope___________________________________.
That I get my Christmas 'cliff-notes' post up and running. I had done an Easter "cliff-notes" post, explaining what happened during Holy Week, how Christ came in on a donkey hearing praises on Palm Sunday and was crucified 5 days later on Black Friday. I've been sick/busy/exhausted and distracted lately, so this upcoming post has been coming along slowly.

8. Insert your own random thought here.
Tom, his mother, father and sister all had the stomach bug last week/weekend. I was only one unaffected, and since I am the person who always feels under the weather, I'm lead to believe that I somehow have found one sickness I am immune to. That has to be it, right? I wish my immunity was something more interesting, rather than just keeping me from catching the stomach bug.

So tell me...
Have you been through the flu or winter bug yet?
Do you know what a 'hope chest' is?
Between farming and my hope chest, does this post make me sound like I'm straight from the prairie or what?


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18 comments:

  1. That's quite okay, Farin....I'm a country girl as well, had a hope chest indeed. My grandmother tatted lace and we made pillow cases for the hope chest. I still have a couple of them. Have not had the flu as yet, got the shot, but they say it may not be effective. I just keep movin' trying to avoid it. Have a happy Wednesday!

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    1. Sounds like your hope chest was more hopeful than mine. When we picked it up last year, it housed my baby blanker, a of tumblers and a blender from the 70s. Last year I got the shot, this year too. Living in NYC versus the country I feel like i need it, even if it's less effective against one strain this year. Happy Wednesday to you too!

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  2. No stomach bug for me, but I have had laryngitis for the past couple of days. Thinking of going to the doctor today. I never get the flu...knock on wood! Yes, I do know what a hope chest is and I have two of them...that's where I keep my diaries and special momentos.

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    1. Sounds like a good place to tuck valuables away- mine has a different purpose, it hides the shampoo and soap bottles I hoard from our trips to Sams Club and BJs, and it keeps our guest towels smelling like cedar, instead of like a closet. :)

      Laryngitis is the worst, I get it once a year. Take care that you recover quickly, don't want to end up with damage to those vocal cords!

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  3. I would definitely like immunity from the stomach bug! It's the worst!!

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    1. Yes, my husband couldn't look more pitiful this weekend if he tried. You're right, I suppose it is a good immunity to have.

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  4. Oh, thanks so much for stopping by, what a delightful blog you have. YES, I definitely know what a Hope Chest is and cherish mine because my Dad made it out of solid walnut almost 50 years ago. And, Hubby is sick right now, not sure what, but either a bad, bad cold or the flu. He is at the Dr. right now to hopefully get it under wraps. Merriest of Christmases to you and I'll be back!

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    1. Hope he feels better soon, and it's amazing how a piece of furniture can mean so much because of the hands that made it :)

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  5. We are hoping to all stay nice and healthy since we have a wedding in January. Stomach bugs are so miserable. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!

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    1. Enjoy the wedding and have a Merry Christmas Joyce :)

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  6. I had a bad cold last month.. Its no fun! ;( Hope everyone gets better, the tree is gorgeous!! Happy Holidays!

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    1. Hope you're feeling better, and thank you. Merry Christmas!

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  7. I had a hoe chest as well as a trousseau when I got married. Have a healthy merry Christmas.

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  8. Hi, Farin!

    My sister had a hope chest that she kept in our attic. I never got around to one.

    I think `George` is quite handsome. Merry Christmas!!

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    1. I'll tell him you think so :) Merry Christmas!

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  9. That's so funny. I grew up in Chicago. Swore I'd never live in the country. Not only do I live an hour from any civilization, but I'm also helping to hold down the original homestead given to my husband's family. It's a strange feeling knowing we're the only family who has EVER lived here (though I'm pretty sure most people are afraid of "here").
    Nice to meet you!
    Blessings,

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    1. I swore I would never move to NYC. This really shows us how much we know about our future 'plans', right?
      Nice to meet you too :)

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