A peachy sunrise on the last Saturday in June in Richland, Washington.
Joyce has some summertime Hodgepodge questions for us this week. Are you playing?
1. What is an adult problem nobody prepared you for?
Growing old and all the things that come with that like; balance issues, getting up off the floor, bruising, hot flashes. I could have just gone with hot flashes…
2. Without mentioning any tech, what’s your most prized possession?
One thing? Can I say my home even though there are a lot of techy things in it? Not the actual structure but the idea of my own place where I can relax and be safe and enjoy. Also a place where I can invite people in for relationship and community.
3. It’s National Peach Ice Cream Day (July 17th). Will you be celebrating?
I could make it happen since Wednesday is Farmer’s Market in town and they might have fresh peaches.
Do you like peaches?
Yes I do but nectarines are my favorite summer fruit.
Given a choice would you prefer peach ice cream, peach pie, peach cobbler, or just hand me a peach?
Fresh Peach Pie. Way back when I enjoyed a scoop of peach ice cream in the center of half a cantaloupe, delicious!
Do you own anything that is peach in color?
Do our day lilies count?
4. What makes a friendship successful?
Forgiveness. The ability to say…”I was wrong, will you forgive me?”
5. Let’s give our brains a rest and do a little summertime this or that…
beach or pool? In my older age and avoidance of sun exposure I’m going with pool. You’ll find me under the umbrella or close to the pool in whatever shade is available.
ice cream or snowcone? A snowcone is fun or a slurpy which is kind of like a snowcone.
amusement park or camping? The quiet of camping sounds better to me if someone else has totally set up the camping area. I could come visit for the afternoon and then go home to my own bed.
burger or hot dog? We had the best lamb burger last night. We bought the meat from a local rancher. A good Chicago Dog is always a treat, too.
watermelon or strawberries? I’ll save strawberries for Spring and say a good sweet watermelon.
get up early or sleep in late? Get up early while it is still cool and enjoy a cup of coffee with the birds singing.
sunrise or sunset? In these parts sunset comes late in the summer and we are sometimes in bed before sunset so it’s sunrise for me!
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Catching up with some summertime swim lesson photos at the local pool.
Someone was brave enough to jump off the diving board in the deep pool!
Thanks for stopping by Hodgepodgers and others, too. Hope your summer is going swimmingly.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Hi Ellen, I enjoyed reading your post. I prefer nectarines too. Lamb burger sounds good to me! That flower is so pretty! Looks like your grands are having fun. Mine did too when we were at the pool this past weekend. Enjoy your early morning. I am a night owl.
…this is a peachy time of year.
Hello,
The peach pie sounds good, I like a good cobbler. The grandkids look like they are enjoying the pool. The sunrise is lovely and the lily is pretty. Take care, enjoy your day!
Your answer about sunrise or sunset made me thnk about this. On the longest day of the year (June 20 this year), what were your hours of daylight? Our were from about 4:50 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Your flowers are beautiful! I think that counts :-).
Lisa, It is still light for a time until 9:30 or later. It is getting darker a little earlier each new day. In the Winter we get dark at 4pm!
I remember the days when my kids were doing swim lessons; it seems so long ago!
Happiest National Peach Day….I do hope there is a peach treat in your day!:) I had to think about owing something peach. I don’t think there is a thing!! Hmmm.
I’m on xarelto and the bruining is horrible! I think your home is a great choice. Nectarines are awesome. Love your lilies. Enjoyed your answers for #5. Swim lessons are so important. Hope you have a nice day.
Oh the joys of summer time. 🙂
Enjoyed your answers.. and yep to the growing old ‘gracefully’.
xxoo
Carla
The color of that day lily is beautiful! I love nectarines too, and think they are more reliably good. Peaches can so easily be under ripe or over ripe but I do love the flavor. Enjoy your day!
Fun hodgepodge questions and answers! Happily, even though I am in my 70s I generally don’t feel that old, but I do try more to watch what I eat and avoid salt, sugar and carbs. Colorado grows western slope Palisaide Peaches which are so good. Sadly, I never learned how to swim so I am glad all my grandchildren have learned. Acess to pools when I was growing up in NYC was rare and it’s hard to learn when we went to the ocean as the waves were rough.
It definitely would be hard to learn to swim with waves! Those Colorado peaches sound delicious. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. Happy day to you!
I like peaches and would rather just eat the peach fresh.
Didn’t know it was National Peach Day!
Sunset here today is 8:42. Your sunset must be much later or you go to bed very early! 🙂
My coworker asked me yesterday, “Do you ever wake up and actually feel older than you did the day before?” I agree with you about that question, it really came on a lot sooner than I expected! 🙂 Isn’t it great in the mornings when it’s so quiet, and you can hear all the birds? I’m not a morning person but every once in a while I’ll have time early in the morning and I’ll go outside. It’s just amazing.
I am with you on your answers to Question 1 (what in the world?!) and Question 2 (so thankful for home). I’d have a hard time narrowing down my favorite peach treat . . . they all sound so good!
Enjoyed all your answers, and all the peachy and summery photos! Have a great week!
I can certainly relate to balance issues. I fell while walking (slipped) and broke my ankle!
Great pictures at the pool! I enjoyed reading your post.