It’s time for Wednesday Hodgepodge. Thank you, Jo, for the questions!
1. Thursday is National Pi Day…are you good at math? What was the last thing you had to calculate? Did you use your head or technology? Last slice of pie you ate?
I am good at basic math but not in the advanced stuff like algebra, trigonometry, calculus and such. My brain remembers numbers for some reason. I can still remember birthdays of some of my classmates in high school. On Monday I had to make a simple calculation of how long I’ve been blogging so I took 2024, minus 2007 to come up with 17. I used my desk calculator to come up with that. That comes out to Seventeen years of blogging. The last slice of pie was at Thanksgiving.
2. What makes a house a home?
The easy answer is love. For me, a home is a comfortable peaceful place where I can be real and enjoy loving others and being loved. Cozy furniture helps. Too much formality in decor makes me stiff unless you throw in an overstuffed chair with an ottoman.
3. Your current favorite green thing?
We bought some new wall art with blue flowers and mossy green leaves for our Master Bedroom and added some mossy green to the bed with pillows. It was nice to freshen up the Master Bedroom. Did you know that it’s not kosher to call a Master Bedroom a Master Bedroom anymore? Oye Vey! It is still the Master Bedroom at our house.
4. How do you define achievement? How does your personal definition look similar to, or different than, society’s definition? What’s something you think is worth achieving in life?
Achievement is being able to accept who you are and what your talents are and using those talents everyday in big and small ways. Achievement can happen everyday without applause from the world. Society would add fame and money as the benchmark to achievement. If your talents and hard work reap a monetary gain, that is a bonus. As a mom, raising children is a worthwhile achievement. Contentment is worth achieving in life.
5. What song is a good soundtrack for your life right now?
This is hubby and my song for last year and pretty much always. I’ll share a stanza and the refrain…
My Worth is not in What I Own…
My worth is not in what I ownNot in the strength of flesh and boneBut in the costly wounds of loveAt the cross
And I rejoice in my RedeemerGreatest Treasure,Wellspring of my soulAnd I will trust in Him, no other.My soul is satisfied in Him alone.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Not only is tomorrow Pi day but it is my birthday. If I take the current year and subtract my birth year from it, I calculate that I will be 73 on Pi day! A blast from my past for your enjoyment. Sheriff John was a favorite!
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
…math isn’t easy for me, but basic arithmetic I can do.
Happy birthday to you!! I hope you have a great day!! I love your new pictures and pillow – freshening up a room can be a lot of fun!
Thank you, Lisa!
Happy Birthday to you, I hope your day is wonderful.
Over stuffed furniture is comfy, I like your new art.
Take care, enjoy your day!
I agree that achieving contentment is commendable; I’d certainly like to have it!
I love the bedding!! I want to update ours, and especially need to update my guest rooms. Bedding is so pricey! Happy birthday to you! Enjoy your special day!
I have found some really nice things at HomeGoods. Do you have that chain in South Carolina?
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I agree with you and Paul who said, “I have learned to be content in whatever state I find myself.” That truly is a worthy goal.
Happy Birthday! Very pretty bedlinen. So what do we call a Master Bedroom??!
Hi Barbara, I’ve heard them call it the Primary Bedroom. 🙂
Estate agents here tend to call it The Main Bedroom’. Sad when everything has to change.
I think I started blogging in 2009. Love is the perfect answer. Your bedroom looks lovely. Happy Birthday to you! We turn 73 later this year.
Hi Debby, Thank you and it’s nice to hear from others born in ’51
Happy birthday to you! How fun that you get to celebrate on Pi Day! Hopefully you’ll have a piece of pie! Your new pictures add a special touch to your bedroom! Have a wonderful birthday!!!
Hi Marilyn, Thank you for my birthday wishes. Maybe I’ll have to pick up a pie when I’m in town tomorrow!
Well…Happy Birthday a day early! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with your family and friends. I’m sure it will be a joyous occassion.
Thank you for sharing the verse and refrain from the hymn. It is lovely.
Thank you for my birthday wishes, Dianna. We will be celebrating on off days this year but very appreciated nevertheless! We love that hymn. Happy days to you.
Happy Birthday. I’m sure something special is planned. 🙂
I’ not so great with math.
My green thing is the baby blanket I’m knitting.
Karen, It is so nice that you can knit and have that quiet pastime! Thank you for your visit and birthday wishes. There are some nice celebrations planned.
Birthday blessings to you, Ellen! I hope you have had a joy-filled day! I love your “soundtrack.” It is a good one!
Thank you, Cheryl. Lots of joy here today!
Happy Birthday Ellen, and a most blessed wonderful day to you :) Loved the hodge podge, the photo and the video. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Denise.
Happy Birthday Ellen!! I don’t read anyone else who does this meme, but every time I see yours I think I will get over there and read the rest! Your answers are always so interesting. Sallie
Thank you for stopping by, Sallie and for leaving your best wishes!
Happy Birthday!! (Sorry I’m late!) I love the colors in your bedroom, and love your answer about achievement.
I’m with you – love makes the home!
I love those pillows and artwork… so pretty. I need to find the perfect comforter for our bed. Happy belated birthday!