Answering Joyce’s questions a day late and a $ short and the link up is here.

1. The Hodgepodge lands on Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent. Do you mark this season in some way? Will you be giving something up or adding something to your life in this Lenten season?

Yes, I blogged about #LENT2026 yesterday, that challenge to write a bit about Lent a time or two weekly for the 40 days. I’m not giving anything up, just trying to be even more prayerful and God-focused for the whole time le season.

2. Pancakes…are you a fan? Syrup or no syrup? Plain, blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas, or some other add in? Are pancakes on your menu this week?

Actually, they already were! I made blueberry pancakes Monday from a muffled n mix!

3. Tell us about a time recently when you felt ‘spread too thin’.

If overwhelm is the same as ‘spread too thin’, then I guess when I realized our life situation was about to change again, and not how I thought it would be.

4. What’s your favourite jewel or gemstone? In terms of your wardrobe would we find more gem tones, pastels, black and white, or primary colours? 

Well, my birthstone is aquamarine, but I don’t wear it that much. I like diamonds. I love opals to but I’m too hard for n jewelry to wear them. I tend to wear silver over good due to my skin color. My clothes are more to black and gem tones than pastels.

5. What responsibility do you think is hardest about being in charge?

I would imagine the boss/friend relationship as well, though I’ve never been in charge per say.

6. Insert your own random thought here.

Why do all the good for you foods like yogurt and fruit make you bloat but not junk food? Or do not just have a weird stomach? 😂

Your turn! I know it’s late but these are fun so please feel free to join in!